AWESOME EXPERIENCE! If you want to be a dog owner, just get a dog, right? If you want to have a healthy, meaningful and respectful partnership with your dog........go to EliteK911 I have a love for all dogs but in particular the Rottweiler. This beautiful, strong, loyal, working …Read full reviewClose full review
AWESOME EXPERIENCE! If you want to be a dog owner, just get a dog, right? If you want to have a healthy, meaningful and respectful partnership with your dog........go to EliteK911 I have a love for all dogs but in particular the Rottweiler. This beautiful, strong, loyal, working dog breed captured me years ago. But as self-described "mushy, touchy-feely" person, I've never been able to handle them in the way they need to be handled. I've loved all of them but I wanted to be different this time when we got our now 11 month old Rottie, Tuco. He's smart and strong willed to say the least. A friend recommended Elite K911 and I followed through. I realized that the handling issue with all my Rotties was that the common denominator was ME. We started out with private lessons and group classes which helped immensely! With this dog I was going to need extra help so the owner Chuck suggested I try the Board and Train. The best dog care decision we ever made. During the 3 weeks that he was there they had my husband and I come in several times to learn how to interact with him. The trainers are excellent with the dogs but they wanted to teach US how to handle him. These one on one sessions were priceless! Brian is a MASTER at teaching you how your dog's brain works and how , as Tuco's parents, we need to read and respond to that. It's like learning their language. Andrea always gave us the solid and steady guidance we needed ( especially when I was so frustrated with myself) Thank you Brian and Andrea! We want to thank the entire school as they do work as a team to support you. Devon, the office manager is so friendly and accommodating. Lexi and Angelique who handle the front desk always give you their kind and undivided attention with your concerns. Anna, as a groomer, goes beyond making your dogs smell good, she works with them to make the experience positive. Heather also worked with Tuco and offered us her "big breed dog" wisdom. Everytime I see Chuck at their weekly pack walks he is always there to support everyone. We want to thank all of the assistant handlers and teachers too as they were equally caring and friendly. Since he came home he is more confident and calm than ever. We feel calmer around him too. Learning HOW to communicate with Tuco has been a life saver. We get 2 more home check ups included in the Board and Train package which is fantastic. I'm excited and motivated to see our relationship get stronger. Reducing the stress in the house is also healthier for all of us. But we have to keep at it. What a joy it has been to watch our relationship with Tuco transform from chaos to calm!! Diane Garrity
