We have a specialized case because our 55lb dog not only has a traumatic past, but also has an unknown neurological issue AND an aggressive streak with a bite history. We were originally looking for someone who could safely board our dog and were given Tayah's info from a friend…Read full reviewClose full review
We have a specialized case because our 55lb dog not only has a traumatic past, but also has an unknown neurological issue AND an aggressive streak with a bite history. We were originally looking for someone who could safely board our dog and were given Tayah's info from a friend. We'd already done a long term training protocol, but were advised that a lot of his issues were not solvable/manageable. We didn't know what to do so were living with his episodes for the last 5 years. Most trainers and boarders will turn dogs away who have a history of biting and aggression (especially if its towards people) and after meeting for a discovery walk, I knew we were in good hands. When it came time for his board and train to start, our pup had a pretty scary reaction to the change, but Tayah met him where he was at. LITERALLY. She had to come to my home to help my dog (and an emotional me) with the car transition. She approached his case with more love and compassion than any dog mom could expect. She worked tirelessly with him, focusing on miniscule triggers for hours a day to rebuild his anxious/aggressive reaction to kennels/cars/certain breeds. She took him from aggressively lunging at us when we tried to close the kennel or car door, to a dog who will calmly go in and out of the car and kennel without issue or guarding. He is calmer in stressful situations, and we have structured guidelines to follow that keep his triggers at a minimum. Because of that, we now have a dog who gets to enjoy his life with us more since we feel safer. Her multiple daily updates, videos of his progress and photos of him getting to enjoy his time with her were SO necessary for us...Now when we're travelling, we know someone is loving on our boy as much as we do. I cannot recommend her enough.
