FirstBark
If I could give Marshall ten stars, I would. Before finding Big Paws, my dog, Goose, had some anxiety and reactivity around strangers and children approaching him. After a couple of bad encounters with family members' kids at our house, I felt completely overwhelmed and helpless.…Read full reviewClose full review
If I could give Marshall ten stars, I would. Before finding Big Paws, my dog, Goose, had some anxiety and reactivity around strangers and children approaching him. After a couple of bad encounters with family members' kids at our house, I felt completely overwhelmed and helpless. During our initial consultation with Matt, I literally cried my eyes out, but being paired with Marshall for Goose’s board-and-train program turned out to be the absolute best decision we could have made. Marshall is a genuine miracle worker. He is exceptionally skilled at reading dog behavior, but what truly sets him apart is his heart. He genuinely loves the dogs he works with as if they were his own. The transformation was nothing short of unbelievable. Marshall had us test things with my sister and her 1-year-old daughter coming over. Pre-training, this would have been a high-stress nightmare. Instead, Goose was a completely different dog; calm, happy, and coexisting peacefully in the exact same space. For our handover session, we spent two hours at City Park in Fayetteville. The patio was packed with people, kids, and other dogs. Goose was remarkably well-behaved and confident; he even gently took treats directly from two toddlers! Marshall didn't just train Goose; he built up his confidence from the ground up. It is so rewarding to finally have a happy, relaxed dog out in public and watch everyone else see what a fantastic dog he truly is. If you're struggling with your dog, ask for Marshall!