FirstBark
This is my dog's favorite place. He walks in, doesn't look back, doesn't say bye...nothing. it's his home away from home! We started there when he was 12 weeks old in puppy preschool. Because of the pandemic, we took the class virtually, which worked out great. He learned that h…Read full reviewClose full review
This is my dog's favorite place. He walks in, doesn't look back, doesn't say bye...nothing. it's his home away from home! We started there when he was 12 weeks old in puppy preschool. Because of the pandemic, we took the class virtually, which worked out great. He learned that he has to go to "work" in our living room. The class fee also included 3 days worth of daycare. We are now on our third obedience class and at 9 months, he is a very well behaved dog! We still have the adolescent and German stubbornness to deal with, but all the hard work is paying off. We also did Tricks Level 1 training, also virtual, which we loved during the winter to mentally tire him out. He goes to daycare three days per week, so I don't get fired. At daycare, his day is divided between conditioning, manners training, and other tricks. I get a report card each day he is there, which I meticulously review. Often times, they have to increase the difficulty of his tricks, because he already mastered the easy stuff. The report card also tells me when he doesn't have his best day, was too over-excited, or couldn't focus. Coventry has been vital and at the center of his socialization, learning, and behavior. All the training is positive reinforcement ONLY, which I am super appreciative of. The staff is friendly and helpful. The return on investment is well worth it.