I spent almost 6 months trying out several methods and “tricks” for helping Brie (3 year old rescue) with separation anxiety and was out of ideas and lost as to what to do next, when Bo and Puppy Tutor Dog Training was recommended to us.
We signed up for his separation anxiety class and when I found out my other dog, Dax, was going to be involved in training as well, I kind of laughed because he doesn’t have anxiety issues.
But it soon became apparent that Dax had his own behaviors that should be addressed as well (resource guarding). Bo started tailoring our classes to BOTH dogs!
We just finished up our classes and the lessons and positive reinforcement techniques Bo taught have really helped lessen Brie’s anxiety issues and with continued practice of the techniques and cues learned during the classes, it’s allowing us to spend more time together without the anxiety and resource guarding getting in the way.
The one-on-one, online format is so easy and effective. I would highly recommend this type of format as it allows the dogs to learn in their environment and makes it less stressful for the dogs and as a result makes them more receptive to the training.
It was fun watching them learn as quickly as they did. I really appreciated the way Bo would adapt the weekly lessons to the dog’s behaviors during the classes. That made these classes so much more valuable than I had even expected. Not only did the known issues get addressed but so did the unknown ones!
Thank you Bo, Loki, and Lugh!