Juls H
I have a very sweet but very reactive Border Terrier. I have been bitten while trying to break up or avoid toxic dog interactions. I was at my wits end. Ash helped me understand that dog training doesn’t have to mean 30 minutes a day every day. that It is okay to work in small increments, that even a few minutes still counts. Training has helped me be more calm when working with reactivity, taught me new strategies and skills, giving me confidence that I can have a peaceful household. We have a long way to go (me and the dog) but I am working on it one day at a time. It was invaluable to work at first in their controlled environment and then in my own home so I could learn in my own space to figure out what works best for us. Ash is kind, patient, reassuring, but they are no pushover. Just the right amount of authority and compassion. Ash really knows dogs. Amazing bonus, working with Ash has also allowed me to give myself grace in my personal endeavors, too. I am gradually erasing that “all or nothing” mentality and incorporating little things to improve my daily existence. We are a work in progress and will be continuing our journey with the help of My Sidekick dog training. You will not be using aversive, punitive techniques or e-collars. You will learn things that work without fear. If you are thinking about hiring My Sidekick, just do it! I’m a big fan.
