Out of Control Dog, and a Baby on the Way
"We welcomed our yellow lab Cooper into our home when I was 18 weeks pregnant. He was full of life, a yellow blur constantly zooming everywhere"
He was a real handful those first few months. Cooper had a really hard time listening to commands, and was nipping at everything that came near his mouth, mainly our hands!
He would dig holes in the grass, run across our in-ground pool cover, jump up on the kitchen table and counters, and come close to barreling guests over when they came in the house. Not only were we concerned with his behavior around us and other adults, but with the baby coming in December, we knew something had to be done.
I was so fortunate to come across Canine Dimensions one day when researching dog trainers in a fit of tears. It was the BEST thing we could have ever given to our dog and our family.
After only one session with Phil, "Crazy Cooper" was already becoming "Cooper the Calm". By the second visit, Cooper had mastered all of his commands..."sit, stay, down, come, and out", and did each with flourish! He loved when "Uncle Phil" came over, and showed such respect for him. Eventually, Cooper would lay down at our feet no matter where we went...it gave my husband and I such peace of mind.
On New Year's Day, our son Tyler was born, and from the moment we brought him home, Cooper hasn't left his side. He is attentive when he cries - even attempts to get our attention to alert us - and lays at the foot of his crib when we all wake up in the middle of the night! We have Canine Dimensions to thank...my husband and I feel we now have the perfect little family!”
Melissa H.
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