Hi Katrina,
Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you so much for all your help, and to share with people in QLD who may be looking for help with their dogs our story.
It sure has been a roller coaster ride! Your house visits greatly improved Elke (greyhound) and Lola’s (mini-foxi) separation anxiety, and meant we had the tools to help our dogs relax.
Last year when Elke passed away we were heart broken and so was little Lola. Once again we required your assistance and support to work with getting Lola back into a calm routine. You showed great compassion not only for Lola but for myself and Harriet in a time that was incredibly challenging.
From March to December last year we did all the exercises and training you showed us and bit by bit all of us learnt to relax and laugh again. Lola went from extreme OCD barking and pacing the yard and behaving fearfully when faced with unfamiliar people, to seeing her yard as a place to relax and enjoying new people throwing a ball for her.
We spoke at length about getting a second dog when the time was right, in December that time arrived! Thank you for taking the time to help us settle Erik the rescue rotti in. You helped us gel our pack together and we couldn’t be happier.
Lola and Erik enjoy each others company and make us smile every day with their games in the yard. Your humour, patience and compassion make you outstanding at what you do. Your insight on not just training but behaviour of dogs and humans has been the key.
You will be missed here in Sydney, I hope Noosa knows how lucky they are to have you!
