Issue: Jackson, a young, energetic and strong Chocolote Labrador, was pulling on leash, not coming when called, and not listening to his owners when there were other distractions.
How We Helped: During our Dog Obedience Training Sessions, we worked with Jackson and his owner to get the basics down before moving on to more advanced, off-leash training. Remote collar training gave the owner a way to communicate with Jackson off-leash, as well as help with engagement in high-distraction environments. Jackson’s owner had a goal for him to become a therapy dog, which requires great obedience and control. After training, Jackson was more than capable of becoming a therapy dog. His quality of life increased due to the freedom his owner could now give him with their newfound off-leash control.
From the Owner: “I’ve seen Thomas work with other dogs with bigger issues and, whether Thomas is dealing with my goofy, growing puppy or a dog with much tougher issues, he is always calm, always patient and always in the moment. Furthermore, that patience and calmness extend to the owners. Thomas answers all my questions (no matter how silly) and takes the time to explain everything he is doing. He has been able to show me my dog’s potential and has given me the tools I need to continue training efforts at home. I always leave a UCA private training session, or group session, feeling empowered and having a better connection with my dog.”