Where do I start? Short answer: HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Long answer: My 2 y/o dog, Gamble, spent 3 weeks with Maloree (Portland, OR area) to address leash reactivity and other non-aggressive, excitable behaviors – and the results have been AWESOME. Gamble came home with significantly improved leash skills, a renewed obedience structure, and, subsequently, great improvements in almost all areas of behavior including recall and just general obedience. Maloree spent dedicated time with me, as well, to train my abilities in order to continue his development and maintain the progress. Walks have been so much fun with the new confidence we both have, and it just keeps getting better. Walks used to be very cautious and avoidant; now walks are stimulating and productive. Nothing beats getting back from a good, long walk with a happy, tired dog. The growth of the on-leash behavior has also transferred into other areas such as off-leash recall and responsiveness in the house.
At first I was reluctant to reach out for professional training. I’m a proud “dog person” and have always just trained my dogs on my own. I thought it was perhaps an overreaction and that there wouldn’t be much to gain, but I must say I am so glad I did. It has been such a great investment and our already strong bond has only gotten stronger as a result. My dog, like many, thrives under structure and routine, and Maloree really helped get us back on a good track. Additionally, I could really tell that my dog and Maloree formed a special bond as well, and it was obvious that he was wonderfully cared for and shown a lot of love while he was in her care. From start to finish, communication was informative and professional, and the updates from Maloree during the training was really nice and reassuring. I can’t thank or recommend Maloree enough – so worth it.
Love from Jackson and Gamble.