Joyce Strickler
7 years ago
Oh where do I begin! Amazing should sum this up! I love going through this training with my Golden Retriever Max. I rescued Max a few months ago, and for the first two weeks, I couldn't understand why anyone would give this dog up. Then ... See More
Oh where do I begin! Amazing should sum this up! I love going through this training with my Golden Retriever Max. I rescued Max a few months ago, and for the first two weeks, I couldn't understand why anyone would give this dog up. Then I saw it....Max was a bully, and I was being bullied along with my husband and my family. Our last Golden Retriever was just a joy, and we love the breed, so when we saw Max, there was no question he would have a forever home. However, after getting settled in, aggressive behavior started showing up, along with bitting, and going after my Aunt's dog for no reason at all. I sat and cried so many times for this dog. I wanted him to be part of my family, but he was alienating all he came into contact with him. My aunt found Sam Ivy K9 and they came out to the house right away. There was hope! My trainer Norua first gave me a prong collar....OH NO I thought right away. I thought they were inhuman. Then she gave us a leather leash, OH NO I thought again, he has eaten up 2 leashes already, and this one looks expensive. The third tool was the E Collar. OH HECK NO, is what my first thought was.... I will never use this. My trainer asked me to keep an open mind, and I did.....thank goodness! I LOVE THE PRONG COLLAR! I LOVE THE LEATHER LEASH, THAT STILL LOOKS NEW! AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I LOVE THE E COLLAR!!!! You see, along with these tools, I was taught how and when to use these tools correctly. Max was not the problem, his behavior was, and we are on the road to correcting it. I am also to blame for Max's behavior, for I didn't understand what he wanted was a pack leader, and nobody was doing that, so I am also in training. I have the tools, and a GREAT Trainer, who works with me and Max. It turns out....Max is a fast learner, and We see a great future with him! Before I would say I would never use these Collars, but now, I would never use anything but them! No pulling on the leash, no jumping on others, no biting. All I can say is Thankyou so much for making me a better dog owner, and training me! ❤️