The Aycock Family – “Maggie” - Labrador Retriever
We brought Maggie to Canine Academy under pretty desperate circumstances. She had recently growled and snapped at our 6 year old boys, who love her dearly. We had had serious discussions about finding another home for her. Dave found Canine Academy after desperately looking for alternatives to giving up Maggie and we gave them a call. Lisa spent a great deal of time with us on the phone listening to our situation and advising us realistically and honestly about what she could provide and what she sensed might be the problem with Maggie. Maggie had recently been through so many changes - including moving twice and having knee surgery. And she had not been raised with these two rambunctious boys who wanted to love all over her. Maggie had also never really been trained. Lisa talked with us about how Maggie was living under the pretty constant stress of not being assured that she could rely on us for her safety. It really made sense and even more so now that we have her back. She was nervous and easily agitated before the training and now seems calm and assured. She was a huge puller when we took walks before the training - she now will walk comfortably and not pull. She was a big barker when we dropped the kids off at school - now she does none of that. She used to get very "mad" when people came to the house - now we can put her in a stay and it actually works. It's much more comfortable for our guests and our belief is that it is more comfortable for Maggie as well. Oh yeah - and now she comes when we call her :-) We highly recommend the Off-Leash Program - it has allowed us to keep our beloved Maggie.
Dave and Angela Aycock