Rockwell S
Dogs: Smokey and Rory

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“Our names are Rocky and Ashley, and we are the owners of two highly-energetic and fun loving dogs: Rory (Boxer) and Smokey (Australian Blue Heeler). We have had Rory since she was a puppy, and about two years later we found Smokey, an abandoned dog roaming our neighborhood and resting under a car. We decided to take her in, and did our best to find the owner. After no one claimed her, we were so excited to have her join our family! She is believed to also be about the same age as Rory, and they are both coming up on 4 years old.
Generally both dogs got along well, but over time we had issues with them that escalated into them fighting, mostly when there was food around or if there was a competition for affection. We decided to put both dogs through another type of dog training, and while it was well-worth it for what we learned, it did not get to the root of the issues we were experiencing. Smokey was very anxious around other dogs, and anything with wheels that moved, whether they were cars, bicycles, carts, or scooters. Rory on the other hand liked her own personal space and often times would be the one starting the fights with Smokey. Both dogs were put on medication for several months, but was not effective. After the training and medication did not really work as much as we had anticipated, we didn’t know what to do. Luckily, one of our friends recommended Kyle with Vegas Valley K9. This was our last resort. But we loved both dogs so much, we decided to reach out for more information and a consultation.
After a brief call, Kyle came over to our house and got to meet the dogs. We described to him the issues we were facing with the fights, the previous trainings, and all our emotional distress and frustration as a result. He gave us an overview of what to expect from his training, and we decided to pursue this option. At the same time, we slowly took our dogs off their medication, with the guidance of our veterinarian.
We set up a call with Kyle to understand more specifically what we could expect from the training, and he answered all our questions thoroughly and very clearly. His type of training would be a “board-and-train,” so he would have both dogs for 5 weeks straight at his house. He even invited us over so we could see the environment they would be in. After that visit we knew this was the way.
Once the training began, Kyle communicated very frequently on the progress of both dogs and the activities they were doing. He would send videos, pictures, and texts – and was always very quick to respond. We were also able to go over and see the dogs during the training program. They were exposed to real-time experiences during their training, such as going out into public places, out on hikes, and interacting with other dogs. This made the transition back to our house much smoother
Once the training was complete, the results were like night and day. They are like completely different dogs! Smokey’s anxiety is nonexistent, and Rory has learned to be welcoming with Smokey in her space. Our walks with them are no longer stressful; they are enjoyable for all of us! The dogs are so much happier and we’re so happy they can be this way without the intervention of any medication.
Even after the training was complete, Kyle is still supportive and has come by our house to assist in the post-training process. We still keep in touch and send him pictures and videos. None of this would have been possible without his training. He will teach you what you need to know once your dogs are back at home, and the approach is simple.
We highly recommend Kyle and Vegas Valley K9 for anyone who is looking to address the root cause of your dog’s misbehavior. We appreciate all he’s done for us, as he has helped to keep our family together!”