![]() In particular Dresden Graff, who clearly loves d ogs and can clearly articulate how to achieve the desired behavior. None of this would be possible without the expertise and patience of Melinda and her staff. We are now in Agility class and hope to start competing soon. ![]() Since that time we have been enrolled in a class almost continuously. Before Nemo was able to go to group class we took private lessons from the owner Melinda. That is when we brought our Australian Shepard Puppy home. We have been using Lucky Dog Training since February 2015. When we say "positive training for positive people," we really do mean it! We do our best to make learning fun and exciting for people and their pooches. Whether your dog is destined to be an agility champion or the best behaved pooch on the block, it all starts with the basics! We focus heavily on making sure you have the building blocks you need right from the start. We're here to help you as much as possible, but it's ultimately up to you to build your team spirit! 3. Creating a Strong BondÄog training is a team effort- you're the captain, your dog is your teammate, and your Lucky Dog instructor is your coach. And that's really what training boils down to- teaching our dogs what we mean when we say things like "sit," "come," or "let go of my socks!" 2. Learning to CommunicateÄogs don't speak human and we don't speak canine, so communication is essential to living with a furry family member. We base our training on four key points: 1. She is an incredible dog and we have Jamie to thank for that.Here at Lucky Dog Training Center, we believe that working with your dog should be fun and engaging for everyone involved. Ellie is so happy and playful and has truly bonded with each member of our family. Jamie is truly amazing and clearly loves what she does it shows in the dogs. ![]() I cannot say enough about the entire experience. Jamie assured us that even though the three weeks had ended, we will always have her as a source of support. Jamie has been available to us at all times to answer questions and provide clarification. We loved Jamie's approach of positive reinforcement and using lack of reward instead of punishment. You can tell that Ellie is crazy excited by the speed of her tail wagging but she is not giving into her impulses. She does not jump and greets new people calmly. Ellie walks beautifully on the leash, she sit/stays, down/stays, goes in her crate easily, and is an absolutely love. What Jamie accomplished with Ellie is miraculous. We began to see a difference in Ellie within three days so that by the time we dropped her off with Jamie, she was ready to work. However, we were given strict instructions in the meantime before Ellie would begin her three weeks with Jamie. ![]() We had a consult with Jamie and signed up for a three week training program. I had communicated to Jamie that Ellie was not sleeping, she was acting out more than a typical puppy with jumping and biting and that we just couldn't seem to get her on track in any area. We contacted Jamie regarding our puppy, Ellie, and Jamie responded immediately. We would absolutely recommend Jaime to anyone looking for a dog trainer! The daily video updates we received were so helpful and knowing Jaime continues to serve as a resource for when we have questions has been incredible. We also have an effective training plan going forward to build off of everything Jaime did. Stanley truly came back a different dog as he walks great, grasps the meaning of the word "no", and comes when called. Jaime was truly the response to our prayers in finding assistance and we have absolutely zero regrets in sending Stanley to Jaime's 3-week board-and-train program. He would bite constantly and didn't understand the meaning of the word "no" to anything from grabbing our shoes to jumping on the couch or kitchen counter. Stanley definitely had some areas to work on as he constantly pulled while we were on walks and was easily distracted by anything in our path. ![]() We inquired with our 6-month old golden retriever puppy named Stanley as we were looking to build a very strong training foundation. Jaime is AMAZING!!! I truly believe her passion, experience, and expertise is second to none. ![]()
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