My husband and I recently had our one year old black lab complete a 3 week board and train with Jacqueline. I was a bit hesitant as my husband arranged the training while I was away on vacation and I didn't have a chance to speak with Jacqueline prior to us bringing our dog to he…Read full reviewClose full review
My husband and I recently had our one year old black lab complete a 3 week board and train with Jacqueline. I was a bit hesitant as my husband arranged the training while I was away on vacation and I didn't have a chance to speak with Jacqueline prior to us bringing our dog to her facility. As soon as I met Jacqueline, I knew that my hesitation and concerns were unfounded. Jacqueline clearly knows her trade. She not only "gets" the dogs but she absolutely loves them. Our dog took to her immediately and I knew we were leaving him in good hands. During the three weeks, Jacqueline took Apollo home with her and treated him like he was one of her own. We received many text messages, updates, photos and videos of Apollo's progress. It was evident that Apollo was happy and taking to the training that he so needed. Jacqueline reassured us that Apollo would be the same playful dog he'd been before the board and train, but with better manners. Prior to his time with Jacqueline, Apollo would jump on our guests, pull on the leash to the point I couldn't walk him, corner me in our yard when I attempted to stop playing with him and bark nonstop when he wanted our attention. After his board and train, Apollo no longer acts out and is so well mannered. I'm able to walk him both on leash and off the leash which I never would have fathomed. Jacqueline trained Apollo, my husband and I so that we can have the best possible version of our dog. She thoroughly explained the use of the e-collar and taught us how to properly use it along with the proper commands, tone of voice and attitude. It's evident that the e-collar is a tool that Jacqueline is skilled in using and she has passed that knowledge on to us and taught us not to be afraid of the collar. We're now providing the much needed structure that our dog required and he's happier for it! While we want an obedient pet, Jacqueline has stressed to us that we still need to be fun and that Apollo will respond accordingly. Jacqueline is very responsive, communicative and patient with us humans when we have questions once our dog was home. I've texted her several times after the training was complete and she's always responded with a call. She takes the time to explain the whys of what she's teaching us and makes sure that we understand so that we don't repeat our mistakes. Apollo has been so well trained by Jacqueline that I can tell when I'm doing or saying something wrong because he looks at me as if to say "that's not how Aunt Jacq did it"! I couldn't be happier or more thrilled with Jacqueline. I would recommend Jacqueline and her board & train to anyone looking for their dog to be the best dog he/she can be! Apollo and I can't thank her enough!
