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Identifies as women-owned
Rascal Training did an AMAZING job with Nimbus! He is a high-energy 4 year old Australian shepherd who was struggling with leash reactivity. He would pull hard on the leash and bark loudly when we passed most dogs and all cats, and sometimes randomly people. I didn’t want my mom to walk him because of how rowdy he could get. I tried doing positive reinforcement training myself with an online program but made minimal progress over several months. Nimbus completed the 6 week training at Rascal and made a dramatic transformation! He can now pass other dogs without issues and our walks are much more relaxing. He is also able to pass by cats without a reaction. Photo included for proof :) I don’t think they even used cats in their training. My mom has walked Nimbus multiple times since he completed the training and feels very comfortable with him now. It was also fun for us, family, and friends to follow Nimbus’ progress on Instagram. The tools they provided have helped us sustain his training, and they have been easy to teach to others like family members and our dog walker. Overall he is calmer and more easily redirected, but still the same fun, joyful pup we love! We highly recommend Zoe and the rest of the Rascal Training team!
This review is for Rascal's Board and Train services for common dog issues (anxiety, reactivity, leash pulling, bad manners, etc.). First: whatever issues your dog has, Zoe can handle it. Watch her IG to see for yourself. Your dog will learn so much, gain confidence, and behave so well under Zoe's training and care. Your dog may even become obsessed with her too- our dog certainly is. Second: What I think is more important to review is the process for what happens when your dog comes back to you and you're NOT a dog trainer. How does one keep the dog that has just proven they can be so good and doesn't just revert back? That's where Zoe shines. Zoe is a very good teacher, so incredibly patient, very down to earth, and has a good sense of humor. She supports you and your dog and works within your situation. We never felt pressured, we asked all kinds of dumb questions and weren't judged, and we knew we could always circle back for clarity or more support if needed. Our dog, and more importantly how we help her, has improved exponentially. We board our dog with Rascal and take her to MotherPupper for healthy play and continued training, and know she gets top notch care and consistency at both. We're all happier for it.
