I work with a trainer who focuses on reactivity for our Chihuahua, Clive and I’ve started seeing her with our Stafford, Donny because Donny is overly social and thinks every dog and person wants to say hi. Our success so far is a combination of both our local trainer and the MVP…Read full reviewClose full review
I work with a trainer who focuses on reactivity for our Chihuahua, Clive and I’ve started seeing her with our Stafford, Donny because Donny is overly social and thinks every dog and person wants to say hi. Our success so far is a combination of both our local trainer and the MVP program. The MVP program has definitely helped build a stronger bond between me and the dogs through movement while having fun and working on our communication together. It’s helped me be more confident in trying new things while breaking self limiting beliefs because I don’t want want to hold my dogs back from a more fulfilling life. I love that in the course has such an emphasis and focus on handler skills before skills with the dog. Before joining the MVP course, I had never thought of that. It highlights that in order for the dogs to succeed, I need to do better and succeed. We’ve definitely gained a stronger bond, clearer communication and better focus on me rather than external distractions. It’s given me more skills to build Clive’s confidence. He’s always been twitchy and not liked being touched but gets so excited when it’s time to train and he seems a lot less tense and is more okay with being handled. The MVP program has been a God send for our crazy, high drive Stafford, Donny. She used to pass out from pulling so hard to get to other dogs which we’ve been working on. The other day, we were training in the park and she saw another dog, before she could even think about doing anything I told her to “tussen” and she did. We were able to continue our training session like the other dog wasn’t even there. I was absolutely mind blown and so proud. I also love the STSK9 community, everyone I have dealt with has been extremely supportive, happy to offer any feedback, everyone holds each other accountable and we all want to see each other win. One of the biggest take aways is that in order for Donny & Clive to succeed in life, I am the biggest key to that. If I don’t continually grow, improve and build my knowledge and skills then I’m holding them back and stopping them from growing and developing too which is unfair to them. I wish we started the program earlier! Thank you to Nino & the STSK9 team for everything they’ve given us 🙏
