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Talos graduated from puppy-raising into advanced training on July 23. While that means we lost the gentle giant, the good folks at Service Dogs of Virginia have gained a new friend and trainee! By all reports, Talos is fitting in just fine in his new environment.
Here's a little bit of the time I spent with Talos at turn-in. It was crazy-hot and I was trying to convince T to at least wade into the water, or maybe just take a drink. He was having none of it.
Smart Dog U really helped me deal with my first puppy and help me grow her (Etta) into a sweet little girl. Without that training from SDU this would have been a tough journey.
Ingrid CopelandWe did in-home training and group classes which helped us welcome Ember into our family. Her understanding of both dogs and busy families made the training easy and guilt-free.
Beth SchillaciThank goodness I discovered Smart Dog University! Laurie’s methods quickly made me realize that I was the one in need of training. The end result: A well behaved pup (Kasey) who is a true companion!
Matt ChurchLaurie is someone Your Dog’s Friend depends on for good information on dog behavior and training presented in an engaging, understandable way. She has done free workshops for us; we have used her articles in our newsletter; and she is a trainer whom I can refer people to with total confidence.
Debra Ekman, Your Dog’s FriendLaurie is a very knowledgeable and experienced trainer. She does a wonderful job with both the dog and owner. She is easily approachable and genuinely wants to make sure you and your dog are getting the most out of her classes.
Suzie Brown
We had a greyhound rescue, Gus. I was fishing with the kids one day, Gus, slipped down the bank into the water and he could not swim. It was hilarious, but managed to barely keep his nose above water and did make it back to the bank. Maybe Talos can’t swim, either?
Thanks for the comment! Talos can swim – he went in the water a little bit when he was but a wee pup. He’s actually a good, strong swimmer – just a little timid around all the silly water-loving Labradors!
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