We were to the point of thinking about giving Achilles away, because we couldn’t take him for walks without fighting with him the whole time, he wasn’t aloud outside by himself because he would run right over to the neighbors house, and ignore us when we call him back. We would have to put him in his crate before we have guests because he would jump up, and be constantly at them, among other issues.
Then we thought what if we had a child that wasn’t doing what he was told and acted like he ruled the house would we give him away too? We began to look for an alternative solution.
After the first 10-15 min in the intro class, Duke Ferguson from Unleashed Potential K9 worked with Achilles.
We could not believe the difference, he wasn’t pulling on the leash, he was paying attention to what was going on, he was obeying commands. By the end of the session, Achilles would come and sit when told by us and the three kids. Now at home, he stays beside me when working him, comes and sits when told and he lays down when told. This is only since our first lesson.
For the first time in months we are happy to have a dog, we enjoy working with him and seeing the changes and it has only been two days so far.
Board and Train Testimonial: Dozer the St. Bernard
Trainer: Duke Ferguson
Watch as the family of this wonderful dog explains how he was before AND see how he is now after training! Happy, calm (with self control and exercise), Obedient and a pleasure to be around.
Dozer came to us with some serious jealousy issues, now he’s excellent around the baby, able to heel easily on a walk beside the stroller.
ST BERNARD board and train, UPK9 PEI
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Just wanted to write a little message expressing our happiness with the training we received through the Kings County K-9 Obedience Program. When we started the training with our wonderful Golden Retriever she had a long way to go. We were wondering if this dog would ever calm down long enough for our daughter to enjoy the love of having a pet. Well, guess what she did!!! Our daughter now expects Kyia (our dog) to do everything with her and Kyia even listens to her. Kyia is obedient when ANYONE speaks to her. We are especially proud of the training she obtained in the group sessions as well. It is amazing to see her and watch her reaction when other people or dogs pass us on our walk-there is NO reaction!!!!! This is good. All other dogs run towards her, growl, and barks but Kyia does not even flinch just continues on walking.
We cannot thank Kings County K-9, especially Duke, for the great training, patience, and support with Kyia. She is now a fun, yet still excitable, loving family addition.
Hello Duke, I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with Gatsby’s progress and your training. We are most fortunate to have you (KCK9 Academy) on Prince Edward Island and your wealth of knowledge..
Gatsby was about 9 months old when I purchased him. He was full of puppy energy and extremely strong. I would try to walk him with Bogart, who is in his 13th year. Gatsby would lunge at every dog we met on our walks, literally pulling me with him or he would run in front of me and trip me. If I let him off leash in the Park he would run away to play with other dogs and would only come to me at his convenience. Not to mention the portable phones and art books he chewed while he was given the run of my home when I went out. Now, he walks beside me, no more lunging or pulling me off my feet, and he is lavished with compliments “what a well behaved dog” every day by people we meet on our walks. He also plays off leash daily at the Park and comes the moment he is called even if he is engaged in a game with his buddies . He will go to “His Place” about 300 feet away from where he is given the command at the Park and sits until he is called, and no more chewing phones and books.. Thanks to your training.
I must confess, I had real reservations about using a “remote collar”, but when I saw how well trained my neighbors three dogs were and they had nothing but high praise for you and your training I was sold. Now, I realize how much easier, effective, and humane way it is to train a dog rather then the way I trained Bogart 12 years ago(before your company existed) using a choke collar/halty and lead. I am really surprised with how much Bogart is learning now from Gatsby. They are both males and get along beautifully.
I am very pleased with what we have accomplished over the past several months Duke and although we have lots to learn, I look forward to strengthening the bond with Gatsby through our training.
