5/5
Wonder Dog worked wonders!! We rescued our sweet girl as a puppy, and although we tried traditional training (she was not our first dog, so we were not newbies), she had LOTS of anxiety (strangers, trucks, loud noises). We essentially gave up trying to take her for walks because she was so terrified. We tried many strategies, and had almost given up hope.
I saw an Instagram ad for Wonder Dog which had IN HOME dog training, and thought, what have we got to lose. At the beginning of the first session, Moonshine was scared, and didn't want to go near the trainer. However, the trainer earned Moonshine's trust throughout the session, and by the end of the first session, the trainer had us outside with Moonshine.
Our trainer showed us SO MANY strategies to help Moonshine, including video taping us walking with Moonshine to show us how OUR body language (such as our wrist movements with the leash) may have been feeding her anxiety. Obviously, we had homework to do with our dog each week. As a bonus, we could text our trainer to ask questions throughout the week if we were unsure as we learned, too.
With regular practice, I am happy to report we are now walking nightly with Moonshine, and Moonshine has developed good manners for so many scenarios (doorbell ringing, etc.). We cannot recommend Wonder Dog enough. Despite Moonshine's initial nerves and anxiety, Moonshine conquered her anxiety and blossomed into a confident, well-behaved companion. Thank you, Wonder Dog!