TESTIMONIAL > Matilda
At 3 years old Matilda is a precocious Boston Terrier. Delightful and affectionate as she may have been prior to attending Wonder Dog Obedience Program, she was stubborn and determined to perform as she wished. Occasionally she was mindful of my commands but often she chose to do as she pleased offering a pleading look of forgiveness with an abundance of affection. There were also those episodes where as she went running away from me she would playfully glance over her shoulder as if she were daring me to catch her.
Her behavior when anyone came to the house to visit was the definition of chaos . She refused to sit and certainly would not stay if commanded to do so in ANY tone of voice. On a leash as we walked if any diversion was spotted by Matilda my main goal was to manage to stay standing as this 14 pound dog pulled vigorously in an effort to reach whatever had caught her eye.
After attending Wonder Dog she now not only will sit on command but will stay until hearing “okay”. Although I can still see in her eyes the glimmer of delight at the thought of running where she might please, she now comes to me immediately when called. My guests are astonished to find Matilda to now be a delightful dog gladly petting her as she not only sits but stays. It is so wonderful to now feel secure in her return at my command should she get out of the house or fence. Walking with Matilda is now an enjoyable exercise in which I no longer fear I might end up face flat on the sidewalk!
Thank you for all the help.
Molly Singh