Coaching 4 paws
2026-08-18T17:01:09.260Z
Leaving one star because zero is not an option! I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this dog training facility and feel compelled to share it for other pet owners considering their services.I enrolled my dog with the goal of improving her behavior, confidence, and overall well-being. While I understood there were no guarantees, I was assured during my consultation that I could expect results. Unfortunately, the exact opposite occurred. Since beginning training, I observed a significant decline in my dog's behavior and temperament. She became increasingly anxious, reactive, and stressed.While my puppy was not perfect and, like any young dog, had behaviors that needed work, she was always friendly, social, and had never shown aggression toward other dogs. She lived peacefully with the other dog in our household and had never exhibited the severe behavioral issues that developed during this program. Most concerning, she began displaying serious aggression toward our other dog—behavior that was completely out of character and had never been present before training.The aggression escalated to the point where I became genuinely concerned for the safety and well-being of both dogs. Rather than seeing improvement, I watched my dog's confidence deteriorate and her behavior worsen. What began as a friendly puppy with normal training needs became a dog struggling with anxiety, reactivity, and aggression that simply did not exist prior to entering this program. After careful consideration and research, I determined that continuing the program was not in her best interest and decided to pursue alternative training methods focused on positive reinforcement.What has made this experience even more frustrating is the complete lack of communication and accountability from ownership. I repeatedly requested to speak with the owner regarding my concerns, the significant decline in my dog's behavior, and the substantial financial investment I made in a program that was producing harmful results rather than positive ones. Despite multiple requests, I have received absolutely no response.At this point, I am left wondering if posting a public review is the only way to get anyone's attention. As a paying customer who entrusted this facility with my dog's training and well-being, I should not have to resort to publicly sharing my experience just to receive a response. Ignoring serious concerns from a client whose dog experienced such a dramatic behavioral decline is unacceptable.I invested a considerable amount of time, trust, and money into this program. I understand that not every training method works for every dog, but I expected honesty, accountability, and communication when legitimate concerns arose. Instead, my concerns were ignored, my requests for contact went unanswered, and I was left to address the fallout from behavioral issues that developed during training on my own.As of 8/18/26, I wanted to provide a brief update to my original review. Following my Google review, the owner did reach out to me directly, and we were able to discuss and reconcile some of the discrepancies and concerns I had regarding my dog’s training and the communication surrounding her program.I appreciate the owner taking the time to contact me and address my concerns. While I do not feel the need to remove my original review, as the experiences I described did occur, I feel it is only fair to clarify that communication was ultimately established and my concerns were heard.I am updating my review to provide a complete and accurate account of my experience, including the concerns I initially had as well as the communication and resolution that followed.
Leaving one star because zero is not an option! I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this dog training facility and feel compelled to sha... More