Sparky comes to Metropawlitan

Sparky is an EXTREMELY handsome 8 month old Siberian Husky who joined us for in kennel training for help with his basic manners. Trainer Katie Earle decided to take on this case. Every time we went for a walk with Sparky, people would stop dead in their tracks, in awe of his absolutely stunning good looks. We couldn't walk out the front door without people falling all over him....

Here is a video of Sparky - but don't look too close - his stunning good looks just might blind you!

The Amazing Daisy!

Daisy is a rescue. For those of you who have rescued dogs with behavioral problems, just the mere statement that she is a rescue is enough said. Daisy is a ridiculously adorable mix- border collie/bull terrier is our best guess because of the very slight brindle color under her black coat and because of the stubborn tenacity and at the same time utter adorable-ness that is Daisy!

Anywhoo...Daisy joined us for in kennel training about a month ago because she was having extreme dog aggression issues. Her mom had rescued her and within a few weeks of having her home, things started to go south. During a trip to the vets office, Daisy attacked a dog just outside of the waiting room, costing her mom a pretty penny in vet bills. After that incident, Daisy was uncontrolable around other dogs. She would bark and throw herself at any dog she saw (or heard!). In addition, she would drag her mom all over town, practically choking herself just to get a good sniff on her walks.

When Daisy came for her intro consultation, I immediately saw the aggression as she barked at any dog she heard (and you know, the dogs don't keep quiet around here....especially when a new dogs arrives!). We recommended in kennel training for Daisy given her aggression was so severe and the same day, Daisy came to stay....

Daisy was a star student and rehabilitated more quickly than we ever expected. She was brilliant and LOVED training! A big kudos goes out to Daisy's parents who didn't take the easy road and return the tenacious Ms. Daisy to the shelter where she would face near certain death....instead, they invested the time (and money) to see Daisy got the help she needed even though they had only had her a few short weeks. And I do have to admit, after she returned home, they have been consistent and really followed through with her training (which is the most important aspect of any in kennel work!). If only more dog owners were like them!

Check out this video of our sweet Daisy, showing off her newly acquired skills after participating in our in kennel training program!