Dog Retreat Center

I was referred to Dog Center Retreat for my reactive rottie mix, Hela. We took advantage of the 2 week training/daycare course in end of February/early March. Tiff is a fantastic trainer and I could see Hela developed a relationship with her (as opposed to other trainers we've been to). I appreciate their training methods and the philosophy behind it. One of the issues I wanted to tackle with training is Hela's reaction to meeting new dogs off-leash. While Hela has never had a negative experience with other dogs, she usually meets new dogs with barking, lunging, chasing, and occasionally snapping. We are still working through these issues and taking advantage of DRC'S weekly training courses. Just last night, I had 4 different owners approach me at our dog bar/park and comment they see the positive difference in her behavior. This made my heart so happy!! Thank you, DRC team, for helping Hela and her humans to better handle her unique quirks.

I have two dogs who’ve been trained and go to daycare at the Dog Retreat Center when I need to be in the office. One of my dogs is an easy peasy King Charles Cavalier raised from a puppy, and the other is a recently adopted 4 y/o Rottweiler who was under socialized and fearful. Two dogs with very different needs! Being a single working professional, it’s been so amazing having the support of patient and experienced trainers to set up my pups up to be stable and sensible dogs, and keep them busy during long workdays. You can feel the positive and calm vibration when you are in the space. My Cavalier is growing into a confident, well mannered youth pup, and my new Rottie has made unbelievable progress. In just 4 weeks she’s car, crate and potty trained, and is able to safely meet new dogs and people, and even make new friends! It has been such a joy to watch her change every day when she comes home and ease into her personality without developing bad habits. While I think there’s no substitute for long off-leash hikes, training and building a relationship with your dog, The Dog Retreat Center is an invaluable foundation and supplement and I couldn’t recommend them enough!