Good Dog! Coaching & Pet Care, LLC

We have two dogs that we sent to Good Dog and it was so worth it! We tried group training, private training, and just doing it ourselves with some online training resources; however, our dogs had a lot of behaviors that needed addressed. We discovered Terie's team via a local social media group and after reaching out with our concerns and goals (she invested 2hrs in getting to know us/our dogs and the challenges up front!) I new this was what we needed! They not only trained our dogs but provided us with multiple owner/dog training sessions too! Yep, we had homework...Wow...we learned so much and all of us are living happier, more fulfilled, and enjoyable daily lives. Before training we could not groom them (aka trim nails), we could not take them anywhere (or enjoy company at our home) due to reactivty issues, we struggled on walks with them walking us, and they pretty much ruled the house. Since coming home from training we've followed the training protocols and reestablished our leadership role with them allowing them to become the best version of themselves while we all enjoy a much better quality of life together. We trim nails ourselves now (save money...yeah), we spend more time together as training is a part of our life not a 5-10 min session only...when we are working outside they can be with us with active or passive training occuring. When we need to go for a car ride they can ride safely/calmly with us. They sleep in their crate, in our room, and spend down time/break time there more peacefully. I highly recommend Good Dog Coaching for anyone bringing a dog into their home, wanting to improve their dog(s) behaviors, or wanting to improve their relationship with their dog. Thank you Terie, and team! We are so very grateful for meeting you and having the opportunity for our dogs to work with you...Ps. thanks for training us too. :-) We sincerely appreciate your 100% +++ efforts and totally felt how much you love yours/our pets and what you do!

If I could leave a sixth star, I certainly would. In January I adopted a puppy that was at first living in harmony with my other 2 dogs, but that eventually changed. After a serious fight between the puppy (Angel) and my male dog (Lucius) I brought Angel to Good Dog! for a board and train, and a short time later brought Lucius as well. Both dogs came home highly trained & disciplined. Good Dog! emphasizes that educating dog owners is a critical part of their client's success, and without a doubt this is correct in respect to maintaining consistency with your dog's behavior. Angel & Lucius are now interacting safely with one another, and I can rest easier after learning just as much as my dogs did via Terie & her team's guidance.

*Warning - LONG review* We've had our dog since she was a puppy. Since the beginning, she has barked at strangers. As she got older, her behavior became progressively worse. She was fear reactive with people, new/loud environments, and things (trash bags, vacuums, anything) and as first time pawrents we felt ill equipped to help her. Prior to GoodDog! we sought out another training company that had various dog behavior certification and training credentials that every pawrent likes to see. Their program ranged from basic training for puppies to dogs with behavioral issues. This program's training philosophy was all about positive reinforcement and using food as a distraction/preventative reaction anytime the dog sees the trigger. They were anti-punishment or anything negative. I'm pretty sure they didn't even like using the word, "no" in training. (Very similar to YouTube videos that we used as a resource to try and train her ourselves.) The program we chose consisted of 6-8 two hr training sessions - some at their facility and some in our home/in public over the course of several months. Unfortunately, despite the time and money we invested, our pup soon reverted back to her bad behavior. If anything, it became worse due to a negative experience that now included dog reactivity. Distractions using her love of food (walk over my dead body to get food kind of love) no longer worked. The straw that broke the camel's back was when she tried to bite my sister twice during a weekend visit. My sister has known her since she was a puppy and prior to these 2 incidents, they had a very good relationship. Because the last training program was a failure, I was very selective with the next trainer we entrusted our dog to. This was our last resort, so I asked SEVERAL questions about her board and train program during our consultation call. In addition, I sent several emails with a list of questions after that call. I was hesitant about using an e-collar and prong collar as part of the training but after Terie took the time to educate me about the value in using these tools (when used appropriately), I felt comfortable using these tools. We had exhausted all other forms of discipline, and nothing worked with our headstrong, stubborn dog. She either ignored us or bit us when we tried correcting her. Despite the fact that she's always busy and is typically training several dogs at one time, Terie was very patient and addressed all of my questions before the program, all of my texts during the program, and my texts after the program. Terie's program focuses on creating a calm state of mind for the dog and a structured set of rules for both dog and pawrents that results in a peaceful co-existence. Terie's program was amazing for us - our new coexistence is still a work in progress, but our lives are far better after going through this program. Thank you to Terie and her team for all the amazing work you do!!!