Off Leash K9 Training, Georgia

Claire did an amazing job with our goldendoodle Teddy. In addition to getting him to respond to commands, she also helped him work through many of his fears (like jumping into the car or walking by a box). Teddy’s overall demeanor has changed for the better as well. He no longer runs around the house looking for things to tear up. We are so impressed with him! We also loved the videos and pictures Claire sent us each day updating us on his progress. 100% recommend.

At 4months old My Standard Bred Poodle Puppy George was best described as satan (but our church friends referred to him as Lucifer) George was my first puppy in 30 years! I had previously trained AKC Champion Field Trial Retrievers and thought this little fluffy puppy would be a piece of cake! I couldn’t have been further from the truth! George was nothing like any dog I’d ever trained and I knew my methods would not work for him! Luckily I volunteer at NCHS and Saw K9 Off Leash’s brochure at the desk! I knew I needed professional help to prevent Georges patterns from becoming further ingrained! I was so anxious when I called to make the puppy assessment appt I wrote down the incorrect time! When I got to the school (way too early) I met Anna and she explained to me I needed to come back or reschedule… I knew right then and there this was the trainer I needed for George! She wasn’t put off by my New York Brashness –therefore she wouldn’t be put off by George’s cuteness! At the puppy Assessment appt Anna zeroed in on Georges weaknesses- Lack of focus, no self-control, no respect for authority and a lot more no’s! He did have an idea of sit, here, heel and place… but not much more! Anna explained to me what needed to be done BUT not till George was 5 Months old! Well he was only 4 months old and I was at my wits end! No way could I make it until he was 5months old ( Your minimum age to start training) Anna gave me several exercises to do with George until he was 5months old! Literally the minute he Turned five months old he was at your place with Anna For board and train! Anna took this baby raptor and taught him Control, respect, confidence and gave him a job. All dogs need a job! We lived for Anna’s updates! We couldn’t believe our Eyes! Friends told us that it was not George but a stand-in! The most Important thing I noticed was ….George was happy! This is the sign of an exceptional trainer! When they are able to school their students and not erase the sparkle of their soul, It’s a Gift ! Anna has This gift!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to Anna, George is a pleasure to spend time with, to take for a walk, to socialize with other dogs and people with! He has been taught to calm down and center himself! To breathe !(At the time I’m typing this he’s laying next to my chair without Anna this would have never happened!) If Anna hadn’t taken on the challenge of George we would have been faced with returning him to the Breeder. Because of Anna’s ability to transform George we were able to keep our Family intact! Anna gave George everything he needs to become the service dog I need! Anna saved George! Thank you K9 Off Leash PTC but more importantly THANK YOU ANNA! Sincerely Dorian and Joe Cushing