Lavinia Tom
Our rescued mixed-breed dog, Juno, has always been a joy—but she definitely came with some challenges. Early on, she showed fear-based reactivity toward both people and other dogs, and at just three months old we were told by a vet that she was “not normal” and would struggle with serious behavioural issues for life. We were referred to a behaviourist, tried medication, and worked with several trainers, but progress was limited. After we weaned Juno off the medication, we decided to try a P.U.P. walk with Cascadia Dog Training. As expected, Juno became reactive—but that’s when Michelle stepped in. Within minutes, Juno was calmly walking in line with the other dogs without any reactivity. It honestly felt like a small miracle. We enrolled in Cascadia’s Set For Life program and worked closely with Cass over the next few months. By the end of the training, Juno was a completely different dog—we could confidently walk past people and other dogs without any reaction. When we attended another P.U.P. walk afterward, everyone was amazed by how far she had come. At three years old, Juno is still a work in progress, but Cascadia has given us the tools, confidence, and support to set her up for long-term success. The process takes commitment and effort, but the results have far exceeded our expectations. We are incredibly grateful to Michelle and Cass and wholeheartedly recommend Cascadia Dog Training to anyone looking for real, compassionate help with their dog’s behaviour.
