Our 2-year old husky-mix came from a local shelter, housebroken, but otherwise completely undisciplined. We could not take the dog for a walk or leave the house. On the leash, the dog pulled me down the road like a sled (because huskies do that) and off the leash had separation anxiety, probably from ending up in the shelter twice before adoption. When I first called to inquire about the course, Don gave me insightful advice to manage the anxiety problem. The on-leash training transformed the dog to obedient and under control. Don provides the handler the tools to work with the dog during the week after each class. The transformation occurs from the "homework" and consistency in-between classes over the 6 weeks. The techniques are similar to training professional working dogs, with no food involved. A dog will do most any "trick" for a morsel of food, but if you want an "obedient" dog, Don and his able assistants, Pat and Ed, teach the handler what to do and how to do it in a professional and entertaining environment. I highly recommend this course.
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