Dear Cathy,
Sit Means Sit dog training has improved our lives with our dogs. This might sound somewhat dramatic, but it’s a fact. We have two Miniature Schnauzers. Kaily is 9 years old and Nikki is 7 years old.
We moved to a mature area of Oakville with towering trees. Our backyard looks like the Muskoka area. We were elated to move into our new home. The yard was a dream for our two dogs to run around. However, along with the mature trees and lush gardens came rabbits, squirrels and chipmunks. . . and then barking, howling and jumping on furniture, scratching at doors and windows.
I had to cover some furniture for protection . . . apply brown wrapping paper to every single garden door and pull down all the blinds so that the dogs couldn’t see out to eliminate the barking. Our dream house had become a nightmare as the dogs barked at everything, whether it was passerbys with or without dogs. Needless to say, we were absolutely beside ourselves given mostly Nikki’s wild and unmanageable disposition. When Nikki started with her barking, I couldn’t even get her attention.
After only a few weeks with Sit Means Sit training, my blinds are now open. The brown paper is removed from all windows. It is a pleasure to look out our windows into the back and side yard again, and it’s a pleasure to see the dogs sitting at the garden door looking out without sounding like they were being tortured – that’s exactly what Nikki sounded like when she saw the squirrels.
Nikki now walks right by my left side, no more pulling. When we meet other pets, there is no tugging, barking or irrational behavior. She is controlled. It is an absolute joy now to go out for walks with both dogs, we find ourselves walking more frequently. It’s a win win situation!
We were hesitant to agree to this method of training and concerned that Nikki would loose her sweet personality (when she wasn’t barking). She is sweeter, and even more adorable. People stop me as we walk by with both my dogs by each side well mannered and well behaved.
If there is anyone that is hesitant to pursue training with Sit Means Sit, never hesitate to provide my name and number. I had tried so many other training schools with Nikki and was unsuccessful. We were even asked to leave one of the dog training classes I enrolled in with Nikki.
Thank you so much for all your guidance, assistance and professional training. You have gone beyond your duty as a trainer with Nikki. Your passion for dogs and Sit Means Sit dog training is a direct reflection in the success with training our dogs.
Thank you again for giving us back the pleasure of having two dogs.
Lynn MacWillie
