I worked with Ashley Nunez (Tacoma, WA) and she was absolutely fantastic. My dog Lupin struggles with reactivity on leash, low confidence, and separation anxiety. He has his own unique quirks that can make him a bit more challenging to work with at times, but Ashley approached everything with patience, understanding, and genuine care. She really took the time to set realistic expectations based on Lupin, our lifestyle, and she explained things in a way that made sense to me.
Over the course of about a month, she made amazing progress with him. She helped build his confidence in a way that really shows in his behavior — and just as importantly, she gave me the tools and confidence I needed to support him moving forward.
I used to dread going on walks with him because of his reactivity, but now I feel so much more confident. Lupin’s reactivity has become much more manageable. Whereas before he would get so lost in his reactivity that I had to physically drag him away from triggers to help him calm down, now if he reacts, it’s much smaller and he’s able to settle more quickly, and it continues to improve as we practice together.
Ashley was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly kind throughout the entire process. I can’t recommend her enough if you’re looking for someone who truly understands dogs and meets them where they’re at. She went above and beyond in answering my (many!) questions and supporting us every step of the way. Now I have a more confident and resilient dog, and our relationship has improved immensely.
Thanks Koru K9 & Ashley!