I called Duke from Ontario where I had been in some variation of clicker training with my dog Massi for a year. I had one month in PEI, which would be the deciding month for my husky cross, who was a rescue. A veterinarian had told me that the dog should have only been adopted to experienced dog owners. I felt experienced having had dogs my whole life. Now I had a 1-2 year old abused husky that was developing leash aggression and was still shy around strangers. I was not confident she could be … [Read more...] about Sara Cotton with Massi
The UPK9 Blog
Matthew & Kristen with Fergus
He didn’t know it yet, but Fergus had eaten his last cake off of the kitchen counter when I contacted Duke! We had tried group lessons and our own training efforts with no success, with every passing day we were feeling more hopeless and frustrated with Fergus’ behavior. Duke had been recommended to us, and we were not disappointed! From the very first lesson Duke had us feeling more positive and in control in our relationship with Fergus. With every lesson, Duke not only showed us how to train … [Read more...] about Matthew & Kristen with Fergus
Pomeranian, Chiklet
Have you ever heard of a Pomeranian that doesn't bark, bite, or chase kids driving by on bikes? Thanks to the Unleashed Potential K-9 Academy Chiklet does none of these things. When I bought her she was an energetic puppy who needed a high level of motivation. Before she was four months old I met with Duke to see if he could help me and my problematic puppy. At this time, she was to young for formal obedience so I enrolled her in puppy education. This was absolutely valuable as it set up the … [Read more...] about Pomeranian, Chiklet
Elizabeth Murray and her daughters with Abby
It has been a year since we finished Abby's training with Duke. Before we started, one-year-old Abby was all over the place, romping through the house and pulling on the leash. We couldn't walk her and she dug up the lawn. In a short time, with Duke's help, all of our family (including girls aged 9 and 7) were able to walk her without a struggle. She learned what is expected of her and needs just "heel" to get back on track. It is an absolute pleasure to walk and jog with her. She is a beautiful … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Murray and her daughters with Abby
CompuCollege Appreciation
Future Veterinary Assistants feel confident recommending Unleashed Potetential K9 Academy to their future clients after receiving an informative presentation. Dear Duke, Thank you for your presentation to our Veterinary Administrative Assistant Program through CompuCollege. We were impressed by your educational demonstration of various techniques and tools. We now have a broader understanding of the link between animal behavior and obedience training. As future veterinary assistants, we … [Read more...] about CompuCollege Appreciation