Gracie, an English Golden Doodle exuberantly bounced into my life 7 months ago. She was extremely energetic, and the play was never-ending. She loved to bite, eat absolutely everything she found on the ground, chew anything she could, and run around the house like a tornado. She is a very flexible dog and could squeeze into almost any tight space where I couldn’t reach her when she had something she shouldn’t. She broke things in the house with her love of the “chase game” when I complied with her wishes and played the game to rescue her from swallowing whatever she had in her mouth. As adorable as she was, I was exhausted and frustrated and although my previous dog had been through all the courses at Canine Academy including off-leash and had turned out to be a very Great Dog, I felt like no one could tame this little puppy that I loved.
After completing the beginner and intermediate obedience classes, Gracie went to off-leash and I got a break from all this energy. While watching the posts of Gracie training in various places and sitting in a store on her own and, even better, BEHAVING, I would just laugh with glee. I couldn’t believe it. The people at Canine Academy told me they had seen it all and that Gracie was indeed trainable, and they were right. She is still very energetic which means that I get a lot of exercise, but the bad behavior in the house is gone.
In my past experience with Canine Academy, they are always there for you and your dog. The day training classes are great to keep improving your dog’s behavior and to give you a little break. There are lots of outings to participate in to get your dog used to being out in crowds and around other people and dogs. They are always available if you have a question or a problem with a particular behavior. Lisa was even with me when my other dog, Maggie, took her last breath, and I will always be grateful. She has a way with dogs and knows how to train the people that love them. So, now my little best friend has become a Great Dog, and I have become a Great Dog Mom!
With deepest thanks always Canine Academy,
Colleen Gagnon & Gracie