The Zolno Family - "Luke, Sara and Dylan" - Lab, Retriever, and Retriever
Our precious black Labrador, Luke, was a challenge from the moment we got him at 7 weeks old. We already had a 1 1/2 year old Golden Retriever (Sara) at home, and I was prepared for the extra work involved with two dogs, but completely unprepared for the neurotic behavior of Luke. He suffered from separation anxiety, literally dragged me whenever on a leash, thought the word “come” meant run as fast as you can in any direction not near my owner, and couldn’t sit still for more than 30 seconds. I went to bed exhausted every night and was ready to tear my hair out in frustration when a friend of mine told me about Canine Academy. I was dialing the phone before he could finish his sentence. I will always remember the first time we saw Luke after he completed his 6 week off-leash training. I cried, not only because I was so happy to see him, but because I knew not only his life, but mine had been changed dramatically. He was obedient, perfectly trained and a complete joy to be around. We were so shocked and impressed, that within one month, we brought our Golden Retriever, Sara, in for the Off-Leash Program and currently have our third dog, a Golden Retriever named Dylan, in the Program. We would never have considered getting a third dog if it weren’t for the training at Canine Academy. We now have 3 dogs under 3 years old and when you enter my house, you wouldn’t even know they are there. I have been through training programs with other dogs I have had through the years, but no one has had the abilities of the staff at Canine Academy. Their continued support after your dog comes home makes the transition easy and comfortable for you and will give you the confidence you need to maintain the training they have given your dog. I want to thank the entire staff at Canine Academy, particularly Lisa and Gretchen, for everything they have done and continue to do for us and our dogs.