Mike and Reaba changed our family’s life. I am a mom of two littles and a six month old beast of a golden doodle. Our boy was sweet as pie; however, in his puppy stage had picked up a lot of bad habits. He was nipping, trying to chew on us constantly despite a plethora of bones a…Read full reviewClose full review
Mike and Reaba changed our family’s life. I am a mom of two littles and a six month old beast of a golden doodle. Our boy was sweet as pie; however, in his puppy stage had picked up a lot of bad habits. He was nipping, trying to chew on us constantly despite a plethora of bones and chew toys, chasing my kids, jumping all over the couch, taking my kids’ toys and ruining them, destroying our home, and jumping all over any guest that arrived. It was EXHAUSTING. I spent most days trying to correct a dog and two kids who just wanted to be kids. We also couldn’t take him anywhere because his wild behavior was unpredictable. I was at my breaking point and I love animals so much but considered that maybe this wasn’t the right fit. Before I did anything crazy, I started researching trainers. We had just moved and training wasn’t really in the budget, but was desperate. I found No Barking Back and several other places. After looking into each I really loved that my dog would be handled all through the day and would become part of their house pack. My dog sleeps in his crate next to my bed and I didn’t want to send him off to be sad and alone without us. Mike and Reaba came out to meet Ember and immediately I knew they were the right fit. They were not judgmental and their goal was to meet our dog where he was and work to create habits that fit into our family’s dynamic and routine. He was with Reaba for one week and I met up to see him once. The difference in this dog is night and day. He is my side kick now, instead of fighting me to behave all day. We have such a close relationship now because he sees me as being in control. My home is finally peaceful and my girls can run around and play with toys leaving them scattered without him touching them and destroying them. Does he still test boundaries? Yes, absolutely just like a toddler does. But I correct him and we move on and he’s learning everyday. He is going to be an amazing adult dog because we let Reaba work her magic. I cannot recommend this business enough. If you want your dog to get loved on, trained, exposed to so many new things, given attention, and come back a brand new pup then call them. I always forget to write reviews, but knew I had to do this because it could help someone else get a happier and peaceful home like mine is now. Thank you, thank you, thank you Mike & Reaba.
