Gus is absolutely amazing! I spoke with multiple behaviorists prior to choosing Gus. While speaking…read moreto Gus on the phone, he told me things about my dog before I told him specifics and exactly what was going on. It was then that I knew he was the one to work with my dog. He comes to your home, apartment or wherever your issue takes place. He even offered to accompany us at a dog park. He is based out of Buckeye, but will go anywhere across the Valley!
Now, about my dog. I have a 7 y/o Maltese who has/had (what I thought was) severe separation anxiety. I had tried EVERYTHING: meds, thunder shirts, doggie day care, exercise, caging, special treats and bones in the cage, ect. Nothing worked. I work 12 hour shifts, 3 days a week and when I would leave my dog, she would cry, yelp and bark for hours on end. It got so bad she stopped eating and starting losing her hair and weight.
Molly barked at every noise, freaked out when the doorbell would ring and refused to walk on a leash.
Now that we've worked with Gus, I have a new dog and I'm getting my life back.
Gus worked with Molly yesterday for the first time. The minute Gus walked through the door he casually and calmly took control and Molly was at his attention. Within minutes, Gus had Molly waiting for a treat that was placed on the floor in front of her and shortly there after we were walking outside on a leash without issue. Within an hour of our lesson start, we tried Molly in the cage. Normally, Molly would screech and freak out as soon as the cage door was shut. There was some soft whimpering, but nothing like it usually is and Molly eventually laid down quietly. This never happens! We got to the point where I walked out of the room cage is in and still no freaking out. I was in disbelief.
Gus worked with me, my boyfriend and my mom since we are the ones to care for and watch Molly. Gus made it look so easy we were all afraid that as soon as Gus left, it wouldn't work anymore. Boy were we wrong. Gus worked with us for almost 4 hours and most of what he did was instill the confidence in us that we can do this, we are in charge and we are the Alfas with our body language.
When Gus left, I took Molly for a walk. I needed to give her 1 correction and we stopped once to regain control when we approached our first big dog. Normally Molly would bark and freak out with any dog. I got none of this. Over the course of our walk, we passed 7 dogs, none of which Molly paid attention to. Then it was back to training inside. I tried knocking at the door, immediately gained control of the door and Molly settled. We worked on the cage and she went in with minimal whining. This is unbelievable.
Now we are not fixed, nor ready to be left alone just yet, but the progress that has been made in only ONE VISIT is beyond my wildest expectations. Gus is a miracle worker and his patience and genuine desire for your success is incomparable. I am forever grateful for the time Gus spent with me, Molly and my family. Anyone that is at your last straw and unsure where to turn next, give Gus a try. You will not be disappointed! My only regret is not calling him sooner. Thank you, Gus!