I ensure that you have the most modern training strategies at your fingertips while making sure that we come up with an individualized plan that will work for you, your dog, and your unique situation.
Amy Creaven KPA-CTP
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I was looking for something fun to do with Shadow and something to keep her brain engaged. Not only did we find agility but her recall and attention span has improved as well! Thanks for everything! Shadow and I really appreciate it and enjoy classes.
I seriously love your shaping style. I’ve done agility for years and I felt like I was really teaching my dog to do agility, not just running through a course. My biggest issue with Aspen was sniffing but your lesson in class really helped! I Bought the “Control Unleashed” book and it is really helping!
You’ve taught us so much about agility but I feel we’ve just scratched the surface. You’ve really helped improve some of my handling/reward delivery skills too.
Before I worked with Amy I worried that I had maniac dog who might turn vicious. I Felt helpless about trying to train her. However, You are the best trainer I’ve ever encountered. You are above and beyond the most intuitive, educated and talented dog trainer ever. I first learned this while taking agility classes from you. I continued taking classes from you not only because of your expertise, but the fun environment you created for all of us. You are positive, non-judgemental, and make a difficult situation much less stressful.
Living with McFly was difficult and close to impossible. He needed things all the time. He needed long walks and stuff to do. He was content to sit outside on the patio waiting for something or some to enter his area so he could yell at them. He was extremely reactive on walks and would banshee scream and lunge at other animals. His bubble was large (several football field lengths) I couldn’t crate him and he could be left home alone. I had thought about sending him back to his breeder multiple times. Since I started working with you I have a better understanding of how McFly thinks and functions. I also found the strength/courage to start medical management as well. The importance of routine for McFly is key to a happy terrier. We have also accomplished things like less reactivity on walks and less searching/seeking behaviors on walks with quicker recovery time and less severity in his reaction. He also now has a stronger understanding of a “place” behavior and a stronger just chill out and hang around the home. I no longer consider sending him back to his breeder.
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