Starting at about five months of age, Sedona went through the Beginner and Intermediate classes, and has just finished the Off Leash Program. What a difference these classes have made in our lives and in Sedona's! She's a very friendly dog, well-socialized to other dogs and humans by her breeder, and she would drag us to greet every human and dog she met. But sometimes, a simple walk around the block was a battle. She did not know what we expected of her, and we did not know how to get her to listen. And now this 63 lb. Lab is joy to walk and to take to the park to play with other dogs and the kids in the neighborhood. She's become a confident dog, learning her limits (and ours!) and how to have fun safely. Sedona's not done learning, and neither are we, but we are all on our way. And we are looking forward to many happy years with each other.
Thank you, Canine Academy, for giving Sedona the opportunity to fulfill her potential to become a great dog. Lisa and her staff treated Sedona as one of their own, and she loved going to school. (She's looking forward to the Great Dog Outings, as are we.) While the cost of these programs is not negligible, they are. in our view, well worth the cost. The joy of having a well-behaved, confident, and happy dog as part of our family is priceless.
Nancy & Lawrence