We have had nothing but a wonderful experience with Kristy & Ian, owners of Smart Dogs Training & Boarding. Our experience has ranged from daycare to boarding to training. What stands out is Kristy & Ian's flexibility and professionalism. They have cheerfully accommodated sudden changes to our schedule, even keeping our dog, Edison, overnight with very little notice.
Edison has spent one day each week this Summer with Smart Dogs for daycare. As a rescue, Edison has had a number of behavioral issues that have been very difficult to address on our own--anxiety, shyness, poor leash manners, and (our main concern) severe reactivity to other dogs. After only a single visit to daycare, Edison for the first time in his life was walking calmly and comfortably in the company of other dogs. This seemed like a miracle! Moreover, through Kristy & Ian's training, over the course of the season Edison has blossomed in confidence and security around strangers, both human and canine. He also has finally learned solid leash manners. We don't have to worry anymore about Edison pulling on the leash and putting on a loud, obnoxious display whenever he sees another dog. He is now calm and attentive and walks beside us without pulling; if he starts to react to another dog, he is quick to respond to correction and calm down. We are thrilled!
Beyond daycare & training, Edison has boarded with Smart Dogs on a few occasions this Summer. We were initially nervous how he would react to this experience because of his issues with separation anxiety. But it quickly became clear that Edison's time boarding with Smart Dogs was only good for him. As owners, one benefit that came of Edison's times boarding is his willingness and ability to sleep quietly in his crate at night--even at home. Prior to his time boarding with Smart Dogs, Edison's separation anxiety was so severe he could not tolerate being in his crate. Yet another miracle!
We highly recommend you call Smart Dogs for boarding, training and daycare.
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