From Terror to Terrific!

Our first weeks with The Dog found on the streets of our neighborhood were a love-terror relationship! While we considered ourselves dog-savvy, The Dog outwitted us at every turn. Food, water, shelter, and our love were inadequate to the task of turning The Dog into a family pet. She was a terror. She showed her need for more by digging up my landscape treasures, chewing any basement items she could reach, and destroying the skirt of our sofa while our son slept on it. She was impossible on the leash, strong and determined, squirrel-crazy, and aggressive towards other dogs. Our vet gave us stern warnings about what her future behaviors might look like if we did not get her appropriate training. He recommended Dog School 101 and an evaluation there by Sandy and Zalina. We enrolled Lucy (formerly, The Dog) in Dog Day School for some intensive socialization and followed up with Dog Obedience. Lucy has learned to play with, instead of snarl at, other dogs; she walks well on a leash despite taunts from squirrels and wild rabbits; and has rapidly learned to respond to obedience commands. She has become a well-loved family pet. Zalina and Sandy at Dog School 101 have accomplished the incredible! Dog School 101 has been terrific for Lucy and for our family! They can help you with your dog too.