In what way can a person express such an amount of gratitude for giving you back what you felt was lost???
I called Katrina from Kats4dogs in a desperate attempt to stop my Staffy from running away it had been a good 10 months of this but she would always come home however it was becoming a real problem not only for her safety but others.
Having to keep rescheduling with Katrina due to medical issues and appointments we finally had our first assessment and wasn’t it a doozie. So on my initial assessment after not more than 30 minutes Katrina decided Sava/we would benefit from some in home rehab. Being a mother of 3 small children with hubby working away and just having a major operation I welcomed this knowing all I wanted was the best for my girl.
I could not be more grateful to Katrina and her lovely partner. They did more than they will ever know. I know Katrina was not only concerned about Sava but me as well. (When do you meet that when dealing with your animal and a trainer) Sava was showing signs of severe anxiety when Katrina came here. Without hesitation Katrina said can I take her for a week.?.. From the look on her face I know this shocked not only me but Katrina as well. With no hesitation at all I said yes. I wanted the best care for my girl and this was it. So after another 30 minutes of chat they left. Safe to say I was anxious lol.
Not more than a few hours later Katrina sent me a video of Sava Playing with her dogs and having a lovely time. With my anxiety allayed I was eager to see how the rest of the week went.
Without me asking I got daily messages and videos of Sava’s progress in her rehab and wasn’t she doing well. This is the dog I used to know. Within just a short few days Katrina had all but fixed her food aggression with other dogs, her jealously issue with other dogs during affection and others I didn’t know even existed.
So after a week of much needed respite for both of us Sava came home on Friday. Safe to say I was a bit anxious about her coming home with thinking can I do this? Can I be the leader she needs? So it came and Sava was home. Katrina and I sat and talked about what needed to change, what she (Sava) needed day to day and so on. Not once did Katrina belittle me, make me think I was a crap owner (as most can do) and she stayed with me till there was calm and everyone was comfortable (which was a few hours). Bless her.
So sending her off Sava was acting a perfect dog. The first couple of days were hard I’m not going to lie. Trying to give 3 kids and a needy dog the most ‘positive’ attention was not easy and there was sight of the old ‘Sava’ wanting to flee and run but with a calm manner she came back rather easily. So it’s been a week and what an amazing week it’s been. We have all been enjoying the more positive environment that now evokes our house but our beautiful dog. My kids and I love her to the moon and back.
So I guess what I’m saying is I know without meeting Katrina and having her help us with Sava I wouldn’t have my dog right now. I’ve met and spoken to many dog behaviourists and Katrina is by far the best. Her connection with them is unbelievable and we will be forever indebted to her for not only her skills as an amazing dog trainer but also her kindness and generosity.
I would recommend Katrina (and have already) to anyone needing a great and passionate trainer.
