I wanted to wait to write this because our biggest test was how our dog reacted to going back to the groomers. Before we went to training, I would get urgent calls to come pick him up from his grooming appointment due to poor behavior and constant barking. It was embarrassing …Read full reviewClose full review
I wanted to wait to write this because our biggest test was how our dog reacted to going back to the groomers. Before we went to training, I would get urgent calls to come pick him up from his grooming appointment due to poor behavior and constant barking. It was embarrassing and frustrating. The last time I was there, I scurried away, overtipping out of shame, and promising that he was going to training. We sent him to the board and train program for two weeks. Each day we got adorable videos and updates of our dog. As hard as it was for us to be away from him that long, we felt the emotional and financial investment was worth it. When he returned, he wasn’t a completely different dog (which I was concerned about). I was afraid we would lose the cuddles and personality that made him, him. After reuniting, he was calmer. We could see a difference, but we still had to do our part once he was back home. We had to continue to enforce the same training, commands, and expectations. Amber, our trainer with Good Bones, had given him such a great foundation of basics. After he was home, we got regular text check-ins from a Good Bones to see how he was doing. We had questions, and they were always promptly answered. The guidance we received as owners was really helpful, and weeks later, he continues to improve on his manners and obedience to commands. The real test came yesterday when he returned to the groomers. I sheepishly handed him off, and crossed my fingers for the best. About an hour into the appointment the groomers were calling me. I was afraid it was happening again. When I answered, the groomer was simply calling to let me know how amazing he was doing, and how calm he was. I couldn’t be more elated. Our dog was 5 months old when he went to training. He was still a puppy, and easily distracted. Good Bones was very knowledgeable about the Bernadoodle breed. We are so happy with our decision to have them work with our dog!
