Fetch the Leash! Dog Behavior & Training

I cannot say enough positive things about one Fetch the Leash! Trainer, Olivia, specifically. I signed DCI Luther up for an intense training package (3x per week + 30 min playtime before each training session). He was behind in learning manners and he was a 70 pound, overenthusiastic puppy! Olivia quickly became one of Luther’s favorite people in the WORLD. She so obviously has a passion for helping dogs to grow and has a sincere affection for them. Luther mastered ‘sit’ and ‘down’ quickly and started rapidly improving on the leash so I’m no longer being pulled down the street while walking and then dragged like a rag doll for a greeting when he sees another dog. The training focuses on positive reinforcement and it moves at the dog’s comfort level - mind you that means not always as quickly as fur parents may want. But when the pups learn something they REALLY learn it. The training isn’t just for the 4-legged. I was taught an alternative way to hold the leash and my arm/shoulder are grateful. The tips and tricks for distraction and redirection of behavior are INVALUABLE. We moved a lot when he was a puppy so he was under-socialized and it’s left him with a lot of quirks: He’s super sweet and naive and also a very aggressive greeter which is a bad combo since he doesn’t pick up on ‘leave me alone’ cues right away. He also has random fears: wheelchairs, strollers, flickering lights, etc. so there is still plenty to work through! We also still travel a lot but I’ll be getting Luther back into training with his bestie as soon as we get back to Burlington!

Fetch the Leash has been so amazing for my puppy. I highly recommend puppy camp as well as any of their classes and 1-1 training options for your pups! Their positive training methods and socialization have given my puppy Fern such a great foundation and they have taught me so much as well. Maria, Anna, Olivia, Yagmur (and the whole team!!) have all been beyond wonderful to work with. Can't thank you all enough!

My puppy and I have had the best experience at Fetch the Leash. With their help, my puppy has had the best possible foundation for the rest of her life. Their knowledge and ability to advocate for shy dogs is appreciated, and I've both been able to get a lot of good advice for my puppy and hear a lot of good answers to other people's questions about their puppies. It is not a convenient location for me but has been well worth the trips to Burlington for what I think is the best option for puppy classes in Chittenden county. Thank you Maria and Olivia!