Remy

“I can't say enough good things about Lydia's dog training. Her knowledge, experience, and instincts make her one-of-a-kind -- and worth every penny you invest. Having a dog is one of the greatest joys in life, and she has helped my 2-year-old golden retriever and me experience that joy to the fullest.

Before getting Remy as a puppy, I watched YouTube videos by various dog trainers and read books about how to train and care for puppies. That helped me survive the first few phases of puppyhood, but once Remy was fully grown and entering her teenage years, things got much harder. I felt like I had a pushy 80lb toddler in the house. I was still using puppy training techniques on an adult dog and that was making matters worse. I had no effective way to communicate with her -- and for her worst behaviors, there was no "off switch" which left me feeling defeated and on many days, in tears.

After talking to Lydia, she helped me understand how and why the Thrive Program would help Remy and me. It wasn't as simple as addressing a few bad behaviors here or there. We needed an entire language to communicate with one another. Remy needed to learn and respect me as a leader -- which would translate into all ways we interacted and lived our lives.

After two weeks of working with Lydia, Remy was a brand new dog. Her obedience and impulse control blew me away. Lydia took the time to teach me how to speak this new language too, as she patiently explained everything in our human training sessions. She coached me on the e-collar and commands until I felt confident I could continue on my own.

Six months later, I still have a way to manage my pup in all kinds of situations that used to be stressful: friends coming to the front door, elderly grandparents or a new baby in the room, hiking off-leash.

It's true freedom with my best bud!”

- Julie