Becoming Adolescent Testimonials

When we moved to the Kootenays this year, we never expected to find dog training of such high calibre.

We got a lot out of the "Becoming Adolescent" class… initially we had hoped for more ‘obedience’ training, but we now understand that building the bond with Charlie is so important, and is foundational for things like obedience.

The games we learned from Heather have certainly built that bond. We notice differences… she listens better, and she comes to us when she needs something. Heather’s approach to training is effective, and we found the classes to be very supportive.

We learned skills that deepen the bond between us and Charlie, help her focus on us, as well as useful games to calm her down when she’s overly excited. Two paws up from us!

Gordo, and Charlie

I signed up for Becoming Adolescent with my 2 year old Onyx when she started barking a lot more, not listening as well and feeling uncertain around other dogs.

The course taught me so many incredible skills to help redirect her, focus on positive interactions and get her focus back on me.

Heather is an incredibly knowledgeable and caring instructor and I can’t wait to take my next class with Proud of my Dog!'

Jess, and Onyx

In the "Becoming Adolescent" course, I learned a great thing: how to calm down my large puppy and how to re-direct his attention towards me when there are too many distractions around! It's a "must"!

Luce, and Figaro

Quince is definitely a much calmer dog after taking the "Becoming Adolescent" class. We learned lots of new games to play together that will exercise both his body and his mind.

Laurel, Salem, and Quince

First of all, thank you so much for all your help with Holly, she has grown into a nice, well behaved dog.

 

All of the tips and tricks have trained Adonis and I fairly well. Most everything you talked about and showed us is working really well, like teaching her how not to react when she hears the word "nice", her coming when called is working really great in the yard, we are now expanding on that out in the field with a long leash.

 

Also the calming techniques are working nicely like the zig zag and figure eights.

 

Overall, we had a wonderful and positive training experience, and you were a wealth of information if we had any questions. 

Thanks again,

Adonis, Amy, and Holly

Heather Fox helped set up our lifelong relationship with our puppy.

 

A Husky/Mastiff requires a good foundation to help meet its needs for exercise and healthy social skills, and I knew it was our responsibility to set it up for success. I was a bit intimidated at first with such a large breed, but Heather helped both us and our dog gain confidence and skills.

 

Heather is very experienced and delivers her course in a manner that is flexible and informative. She is calm, grounded, and easy to work with, her teachings are priceless.

Kevin, Shannon, and Billy

Being with Heather and the other Adolescents was such a treat! Our first training as dog and dog owner, Heather responded to each of my questions with such professionalism. She has a way of relating the human-to-pup experience in such a way, that I too, felt reinforced.

 

As a result of our work, Rosie seems more confident in me and I as her owner. Before this training, I didn’t think I had what it took to be with Rosie because, as so many folks attested in passing, I am not an “Alpha” type personality nor am I so ambitious that I needed Rosie to do tricks. 

I am deeply grateful for the games and the positivity of this experience.  Also, hot dogs. Always have hot dogs :-)

Thank you for being in the world Heather! 

Conch and Rosie