H.O.P. E. Dog Training

We recently did a two-week overnight board and train for our 4-year-old dog, Bear, and I’m so impressed with the results! Bear is a sweet but stubborn doggy, and Alvin, his trainer, did an amazing job working with him. Just this morning, Bear walked perfectly at heel the entire time — something we struggled with before. We also had a family member visit, and when I gave the “place” command, Bear stayed calmly in position until I released him. He’s always been a great dog, but this training has taken him to the next level. Huge thanks to Alvin and the team!

I was very very disappointed. Darcy was very kind. And it is clear she loves animals. However, I sent my dog for a board and train because my dog was having issues beyond just training. My dog could sit and stay. That was not the issue. My dog was aggressive On leash with other dogs and sometimes people, would bark or be aggressive to people that was near my car if she was in it, aggressive my other dog and actually have a Jekyll and Hyde moment and literally attack my other dog for no reason, was food aggressive, she was over protective with me to the point where she would even snarl and lunge at my daughter if she got close. My dog has Terrible anxiety, territorial issues and needed behavioral training and to treat severe reactivity. I told her my goals was to be able to take my dog with me places because I could not as she was. Darcy told me that she would handle this and that while maybe not everything would be solved that surely the training would help and then she would work with me afterwards so I can continue to reinforce behavior. After taking my couple of thousands of dollars, and promising change… nothing changed. While the dog did well with the trainer nothing changed at home. As for at home training I got 1-2 hrs with the trainer AND THAT WAS IT! I reached out and told her how disappointed I was and that I should get a refund. I invested in her word and nothing changed. I have the same issues. She told me she would provide more Ongoing training with me and call me back. Tick tok tick tok. She kept the money, did not fix one behavioral or anxiety issue with my dog and never called me for more training to help Me With my dog. My life with this dog is EXACTLY as it was except that have over $2000 less in my checking account. I valued her word and her expertise and it was blown away in the wind along with the money that I counted on helping me due to the training. I am upset, disappointed and feel betrayed by the love I have for this dog and just wanting her trained so the dog could live a Less anxious and more fulfilled life. Sadly I DO NOT recommend this training for more anxious and aggressive behavioral issues. If that is what you looking for IT IS NOT THIS.