Thanks so much for the wonderful one-on-one help you have given my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dancer. As you and I have discussed many times, Dancer is a shy boy, but he is very smart. I am especially grateful that you were able to teach him not to bound out of the door the minute it is opened. In fact, I must say "okay" before he will go through the door.
If I take him off leash I just say, "stay with me" and he will not leave my side at any time.
Another very useful command that you taught him is for me to give a person permission to pet him. His natural instinct is to shrink back, however, if I say, "It's okay for you to pet him," he will immediately relax and let the person/child approach and pet.
He still does his "sit" "down" and "stay" commands, and will occasionally even roll over for me (he is not a "trick" dog). He still walks well, although I have to remind him to "heel" if he starts pulling on the way home.
Your influence has been a great help in keeping him safe, as I live in a patio home and the street is not far away.
Thank you for making life easier for me and my best friend, Dancer!
Warm Regards,
Kitty
Dear Ms. Crystal,
Thank you for teaching me how to be confident. Before I met you, I was scared and growled at the mere site of a stranger. Now I get to go play at the dog park and have lots of friends!
Sincerest Gratitude,
Minnie the dog
Crystal,
Spirit passed her therapy dog test with flying colors! Thanks so much for all your hard work with her. I refer anyone who has dogs to you. ~ Kelly
Crystal - A quick note from King, your favorite rowdy Boxer! We practiced our door greetings a few more times, and the jumping and compulsive licking have almost completely disappeared! One of our friends came over yesterday and said he doesn't even act like the same dog. We're even wondering if you didn't swap him out while we weren't looking. :)
But seriously - thanks for all your help!
~King & Family
Crystal,
Thank you so much for working with Tango. He has come so far, we can hardly believe it! We're happy to report that he hasn't had any accidents in the house for three months! Who said Pomeranians couldn't be potty trained!?
~Bill, Gale, & Tango
Just wanted to let you know that Spencer caught an opportunity to sneak out the door again the other day after one of the construction guys left it open. The only difference between this time and every other time was that he actually came back when I called him! I felt like I witnessed a miracle! It was so simple to teach him, I didn't even believe it until I saw it with my own eyes. You've truly saved his life.
Thank you!
Lauren
