Stand Proud Dog Training

We are so thankful for Stand Proud Dog Training. They made such a difference in our life. Our Catahoula was pretty good with us at home, but when we were out, he was just not able to get over his reactivity to other dogs and sometimes people. He had also started resource guarding around my youngest son and, honestly, our family thought we would not be able to keep the dog we had raised from a puppy. He had no where he could be boarded and suddenly I thought I couldn’t quite trust him even with a house sitter. I was devastated, but I didn’t give up. I found Stand Proud and my almost 4 year old dog and I met with the owner, Brandon, and told him all about everything. Brandon was compassionate and really seemed like he understood what was going on, and he believed he could help him, and us. We signed him up for a board and train. He learned how to calm himself and gain trust and confidence when nearby other dogs and people. When he came home, they came to the house to teach us what he had learned and gave us instruction on what to do and how to handle situations moving forward. Even though not everyone was totally on board in my home, we worked through it, and they saw the difference in him as I practiced more and more. The access to the follow-up group classes and pack walks really cemented everything he (we) learned. Now he wants to meet everyone he sees and he can go anywhere with me. It’s truly amazing and people who walk by us always comment on what a good dog he is. He can look and sound very intimidating, but he has learned to control that and just wait for me to allow him to greet anyone. I can have him off leash just about anywhere we go. We can now board him at their facilities and are confident that he will be loved and well cared for. He even gets to play with all the friends he makes, in a safe and controlled environment. They keep it in small groups and are very present and on top of anything that comes up, so they are safe and happy. He is happy when we drop him off and when we pick him up. He never looks back, a sign that he really feels good about going there. The staff are very good and knowledgeable about so many different types of dogs. They really know how to address any little thing and are very good at teaching the owners how to understand, recognize, and handle various types of situations and maintain control of their dog. Both the dog and owner are so much happier with each other, both gaining more and more trust in each other. The communication with the staff is also very prompt with any requests or questions. They are flexible and understanding and are really there to support you. The support that this training facility provides for their customers is amazing. There are follow-up classes and lessons after the initial training. The classes are informative and help you fine tune your handling of the dog, or tune up anything that you are struggling with. The dogs really respond well to the classes. My pup gets so excited that we are going to class and I really notice how they all learn from each other as well. The trainers tailor the classes based on which dogs are there, so you really get a personalized training, even in the group. As the dogs advance, they provide even more challenging content and even have fun outings like beach days or going to a restaurant. All the while, they give you little tips and explain what’s going on and why it’s happening. The growth and learning never end. I can’t say enough about how much they have changed our relationship with our dog, and his with us. Thank you so so very much, Stand Proud!!!

Stand Proud has had such a momentous impact on my life and my dog's life that I honestly can't figure out where to start in this review. My new dog was *incredibly* dog reactive; going outside was stressful, scary, and draining for both of us. We had to avoid every dog we saw by crossing the street or off-roading into the bushes. We dreaded every corner, and there are a lot of those in the city! As a new dog owner, I could feel our world getting quickly smaller as the number of activities we could do together became more and more limited. I also began to feel increasingly isolated as I felt unable to ask anyone else to walk or watch her. Other issues included apartment barking, fence guarding, and leash pulling. TLDR: Super dog-reactive dog. My overarching goal in sending her to Stand Proud was that she be able to participate in life with me. The idea of taking her out in public with ease and comfort felt like succchh a far-fetched dream. Fast forward to about a month post-training camp and the results are beyond my wildest dreams!! We are walking by dogs on the sidewalk without problem - crazy! No more leash pulling, avoiding dogs, fear, or anxiety. She's even joining me for outdoor dining, which I never thought would be possible. She has left so confident and sure of herself, and, as a byproduct (coupled with all the controlled exposure), her barking has substantially subsided. TLDR: Incredible results!! I was so nervous to send my dog away, and took a lot of comfort in all the reviewers saying how excited their dogs were to see their trainers again after camp. I can absolutely corroborate this. My pup loves all of her trainers and watching them work together in one-on-one lessons, I can tell how loved she was and how much she trusts them. TLDR: I wholeheartedly trust the entire staff with my dog, and she loves and trusts them too. Okay and lastly, I want to share my experience with Stand Proud as a business. Danielle and Brandon run a well-oiled ship! I've been blown away by their communication and dedication throughout the training process. They've truly gone above and beyond. I live 5 hours away in San Francisco and feel incredibly supported despite the distance. They're always reachable for questions and zoom trainings, and even made a trip to the city for another one-on-one lesson! I wanted to find trainers that I could easily learn from, and I absolutely found that at Stand Proud. All the trainers we work with are patient, kind, gentle, clear, communicative, knowledgeable, and caring. Stand Proud gave us the ability to access our whole world. I am beyond grateful for what they do. I can't recommend them enough!

We recently enrolled our dog Mocha in Stand Proud’s 3 week board and train program, and I am not exaggerating when I say that it has changed our lives! We had been struggling with some minor dog reactivity issues since we adopted him. Unfortunately, his behavior was only getting worse as time went on, so I knew we were in need of professional help. After consulting with Danielle and Brandon about it, they suggested that the 3 week board and train program would be the best option for him, and they were so right! While he was in the program, we received a few pictures and short videos of him with training updates on what they were working on. I was mind-blown by what they had him doing in such a short amount of time! Danielle also sent us some material to read up on so that we knew what to expect upon his return, how to implement the same routine at home, information on tools and equipment, and so much more! After Mocha graduated from his board and train, we had an hour-long pick up lesson where we were able to see all of the things he had learned. The program also came with 3 follow up lessons, which were so incredibly helpful! Since Mocha had conquered his reactivity issues and was doing so well with his basic obedience, our main focus for the follow up lessons was working on getting him fully ecollar trained so we can feel confident taking him on off leash adventures with us. Now that we’ve finished all of our follow up lessons, we’re definitely taking full advantage of all of the group classes and pack walks they offer to help keep up on his training! Mocha’s time with Stand Proud has opened up the door to so many opportunities for him that I never would have thought were possible. We’re now able to take him to so many places on the busiest of weekend days with max distractions all around and feel assured knowing that we have the proper tools, techniques, and understanding to help him through any situation. It makes me so happy knowing that he now gets to live his best doggy life! I will forever be grateful to the entire team at Stand Proud!

I am forever grateful to Brandon, Danielle, and the team for helping me out with Maze! Maze was about 8 months old when I adopted her and as we spent time together it was clear she had some reactivity that I definitely needed to get a handle on. Before Stand Proud, we had gone to another dog trainer in Reno, whose advice had honestly negatively impacted Maze and I’s relationship but I didn’t want to give up and sought out another trainer. I am so happy that I ended up finding them! I learned so much on how to heal our relationship and how to fix her reactivity! Once you complete a training service with them they offer boarding, daycare, and even group classes for you and your dogs! It’s rather difficult to trust others with your pets but I can confidently say Stand Proud K9 is the dog training company to pick! The level of care and help they gave Maze and I left me feeling so valued and happy. If you are looking for dog trainers in the Reno area I highly recommended Stand Proud K9!