Ina, 6 yr. German Shorthaired Pointer
Program: 1 on 1 Private Training Sessions
“Ina, my soon to be 6-year-old German shorthaired pointer, is an energy packed dog who will run around outside all day long and not crash until the sun is down. Since having her as an 8-week-old puppy, she has always been somewhat obedient, but I always knew that her and I could do so much more together if I had the skills and knowledge to train her appropriately. Ina is easily distracted from everything to grasshoppers, butterflies, squirrels, and especially birds. I always struggled with Ina focusing on me, no matter what environment she was in. I consider myself an active person and I have always enjoyed having her off-leash to play fetch or to go on long hikes in and around Nova Scotia. However, Ina was very hard to control on a leash and I started to avoid taking her to new environments where I knew she would be easily excited and distracted. Trips to a new park or even to the vet were things I started to dread. No matter what tool I tried and how long or frequent our walks were, I could never get her to stop pulling on her leash. I knew that the obedience issues I was facing with her were taking away from both her life and mine.
I had always been on the search for knowledgeable and qualified dog trainers along the South Shore, but I never found anyone that came with raving reviews. By chance I stumbled upon Becky Herman almost four years ago. I loved everything I read about her dog obedience services and opted to give it a try. Becky and I started working together in June of 2013 with Ina. The transformation in Ina within a short period of time was absolutely amazing. Even as we approach our four-year anniversary with Becky I am still grateful and appreciative of her knowledge and abilities and all she has done to help and support me with Ina.
Becky has gone above and beyond my expectations. She is always available to answer any questions that I may have and encourage Ina and myself in new environments. Heeling was something that I never thought I could possibly get Ina to do. However, I can now take Ina for a walk on or off-leash anywhere I’d like, or even for a bike ride or a run with her heeling. Ina is focused on me and will recall even with distractions no matter what is around or who we come across. The dread of not being able to control Ina when she is excited in a new environment is now a thing of the past.
Thank you Becky for everything you have done and continue to do!
Kaila Power
Halifax/Bedford, Nova Scotia
BK9 