Prit Patel
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My dog is a two-ish year old terrier rescue, gentle but also very fearful. Training with previous owners had incorporated negative reinforcement, so he lacked confidence and the ability to be curious/playful.
This is why Alexandra’s positive game-based training really spoke to me. It was exactly what he needed to relearn not only the basics of obedience, but how to be a dog.
Everything the dog learns is built upon a game of choice. It’s a process that views dogs not as machines but as the thoughtful, complex, silly creatures they actually are.
Alexandra’s approach is built upon love and compassion for dogs, but there is nothing woo woo about it. It’s progressive, and well-researched, which is emblematic of Alexandra as well. As a first-time dog owner, I learned so much about every aspect of dog ownership. I came to her with lots of questions, and she was always prepared with insights and resources to help guide me.
I really can’t recommend Alexandra enough. At our first session, my dog wouldn’t come out of hiding to even see her, but she brought lots of patience, understanding (and treats). He’s a very different dog now than he was that first session, beyond just being able to absolutely crush a sit-stay. He’s more trusting, playful, and confident. I attribute that in large part to Dog Savvy.