Life-changing transformation for my dog!…read more
I cannot recommend S&P highly enough. If you have a dog that feels impossible or a situation that feels hopeless, this is who you need to call! Don't wait! Do it now! You'll feel so much better!
Before we started our sessions, my life was ruled by constant anxiety and fear for my dog's safety. My sweet, giant, 85-pound bouncing ball of pit bull energy, "My Name is Jonas", loves love. He gives hugs and pulls you in, smothers everyone with affection. He always wants to excitedly greet the neighbors, but being a huge "scary looking" dog, him running up to them unannounced was (understandably) not well-received. He was not only highly reactive and anxious but also a master escape artist. His most recent escape cost me hundreds of dollars in fines because he got off my property and a neighbor called the police to come pick him up. I spent every single day on edge for almost 2 years, terrified that the moment a door cracked open, he'd be gone. It got so bad that I was nervous to go out to get the mail or to invite company in, unless the dogs were crated. I lived in perpetual fear that he would get out and get into trouble, or worse, get seriously hurt, or taken from us, his family. It was exhausting for everyone. I was so scared that I was going to fail him. That's when I called S&P Training, to try to save my boy.
From the initial consultation, the Steven was a breath of fresh air. He arrived on time and came well prepared. What I appreciated most was the diagnostic approach; he spent a significant amount of time asking targeted questions to truly understand the root of my dog's behaviors rather than just taking a generic approach and "throwing it at the wall to see what sticks" (which is basically what I had been doing, unsucessfully, because while I love my dogs, I'm not a trainer, I'm just a clueless human).
Steven developed a comprehensive, step-by-step plan focused on Jonas' safety and long-term success, including teaching the humans. He laid it out in a way that seemed achievable, and gave us the tools to make it so. The transformation has been nothing short of miraculous. My escape artist is now a good boy who is learning to listen. We are consistently working on our "homework", and for the first time, I feel confident that Jonas is safe. He even seems happy to be learning new things and pleasing us with his progress!
Steven didn't just train my dog; he gave me my peace of mind back. Our family finally has a future where we can enjoy each other's company without the constant fear. Thank you for everything!
