It is not a dream! It has been about six weeks since Guy graduated from the Canine Academy off-leash training and he is still a Rock Star. I have held off writing this testimonial because I really wanted to make sure my words were not out of emotion and the initial euphoria of having him home again. I am very pleased to say Guy is still rock-solid with this training he received, every walk, outing or explore we go on is pure joy for this dog-lover and her dog.
After adopting Guy he was great in our home but to take out in public or even for a walk was a challenge and it was getting worse, to a point where he would be limited to our home unless we invested in professional training. After much consideration, my husband I decided to invest in off leash training and now Guy has the whole world open to him to explore. Unexpected bonuses in Guys behavior, as a result of his training, is his increased confidence. Guy no longer gobbles his food at meal time which must have been a result of fear, not what we thought was hunger. Also, he now enjoys our yard without the need to have one of us nearby at all times because he now feels safe and secure as a result of his training.
He so well-mannered in public now and having him on a leash is a breeze leaving few limitations to involving Guy on trips or outings. A true test was a recent dinner on a patio at a local restaurant, Guy came along and calmly rested on his ‘place’, no begging or distractions from him, many patrons didn’t even notice a dog was even there until we were leaving. I honestly thought having such an awesomely behaved dog was a dream and not something I would have in my lifetime but Canine Academy did a fantastic job and now Guy will have the best life we could hope for him and every experience will be a joy.