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Archie blossoming through Puppy Social & Enrichment

“Love puppy socials and training. Each week I notice a difference in our goldendoodle. He used to hide under a chair, now he’s running with the group. I would highly recommend The Crunchy Canine, it was the smartest decision we made for our puppy.

Being first time dog owners, we really didn’t know how to guide our puppy. Katharine has been wonderful! I don’t feel silly asking questions and I appreciate that Katharine explains why we do or do not do something. I think my whole family has benefited from these classes.”

Jylian with Archie

Archie blossoming through Puppy

Dexter pulling on leash

“Walking my dog now compared to before our training sessions with The Crunchy Canine is like night and day. We truly understand our dog’s needs better, and we can walk happily together without pulling! He’s improved so much that our preteen has been able to walk him on her own for the first time since we adopted him! I was at the end of my rope with Dexter, but the Crunchy Canine changed that. We would recommend Katherine to anyone, ESPECIALLY those who haven’t found success with traditional “big box” group training programs.”

Kayla with Dexter

Lexi the Bully mix

Lexi the Bully mix“Katherine at The Crunchy Canine is great! She understands that every dog is different and not all dogs are cuddly balls of fur. Our rescue dog, Lexi, responded to her very well (she isn’t the most accepting of new people/other dogs in certain situations) and we were given the tools/instructions that suit her personality and needs.”

-Kristen with Lexi

 

Maggie – Reactive towards cars

Rosemary contacted us because Maggie, her 5 year old Cairn Terrier was so reactive towards vehicles that people had made comments that Maggie should be put down as she looked extremely aggressive.

About a month after training we got this update from her owner:

“Maggie is doing very well, and we haven’t had a ‘blow up’ since you finished her training.    I can see that she still tenses up, but all I need to say is ‘It’s just a car Maggie’ and she relaxes and looks for her treat’.  
Thank you so much again Katherine, you’ve made my excursions out with Maggie so much more pleasant, and I can enjoy her so much more.”

Vedder the out of control puppy

If you want to have someone train your dog this is where you go. Katherine does an amazing job not only with your dog BUT more importantly with you as the owner. We can’t say enough good things about The Crunchy Canine. As our puppy turned into a dog he / we developed some bad habits and how Katherine was immediately there for us to assist in resolving these bad habits well after the training just showed us that Katherine cares about you and your dog being happy and not just collecting money for useless training. Thank you to The Crunchy Canine and our instructor Katherine for making our life so much happier with our pup and for caring about him as much as we do.

Ryan with Vedder in Binbrook

 

Bowie the out of control Boxer

Ashley contacted us for help with her young Boxer named Bowie. He was the definition of an out of control dog. Jumping on guests, mouthing to get his way, pawing for attention, extreme pulling on leash, no manners, etc. Over the course of 6 weeks we taught Bowie what was expected of him, and how to behave so he didn’t have to go in his crate all the time, and could actually go out and enjoy walks! Here is the message we got from his owners before our final session;boxer training

“Last night I had work friends over and they had never met Bowie before.  As most dogs are, he was very excited to see new people, but instead of jumping all over them he stayed down but was still his loveable self!  I was amazed!

Usually throughout the night with people over he sniffs around, knocking things over and trying to eat everything, instead he lied down next to my chair the entire time, when my friends called him over he would walk over calmly and let them pet him but did not mouth them or get too aggressive!  We had NO accidents and he got MANY compliments on how well behaved he is! I didn’t ever feel the need to crate him (which usually happens when we have lots of people over) I wanted to cry! “
Ashley with Bowie in Hamilton
If your dog sounds like Bowie, give us a call and we can help you!