Life-Changing Experience for Our Dog and Family! We can't thank Canine Case Squad enough for the incredible transformation we've seen in our dog. Before working with them, we were dealing with intense leash reactivity and fence fighting with a neighbor's dog--everyday life had become stressful for all of us. From the very first consultation, Shari and Dan were calm, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. As certified behaviorists with formal education in applied canine behavior, they used science-based methods to assess our dog, uncover the root causes of her behavior, and create a customized modification plan tailored to her needs. What truly set them apart was their thoughtful, humane approach and their ability to adapt the plan as our dog progressed. They took the time to understand her individual temperament and behavior patterns, and designed a plan that worked with her natural instincts while effectively addressing the behaviors that were causing problems. Within a few sessions, we saw major changes. Walks became enjoyable again, and our dog is now calmer, happier, and much more responsive. We also feel more confident and equipped as owners, thanks to the guidance and support Shari and Dan provided. If you're looking for compassionate, skilled, and truly dedicated professionals who get results without sacrificing your dog's well-being, we highly recommend Canine Case Squad. They changed our life--and our dog's--for the better! read more

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After working with Canine Case Squad, our rescue June is more confident and secure. They gave us all the tools we needed to foster a healthy relationship and clear boundaries. Her issues with leash aggression and entryway anxiety have been completely resolved. Shari, Cindy, and Dan are compassionate, insightful, honest, and knowledgeable. We would recommend them to anyone. read more

We adopted our dog Tommy from the Humane Society. He was extremely anxious. He was afraid of people and animals. My vet recommended the Canine Case Squad. He spent 3 weeks in house training. He is happy and confident dog now. Highly recommend the staff! They are the best! read more

Canine Case Squad Review Our dog jumped out of a window one day after we left the house for work. We obviously needed immediate help with her separation anxiety, which developed after the pandemic. We got that help from Canine Case Squad. They worked with us, gave us homework, sent written reminders and instructions, and sent videos of us interacting with our dog in their workspace to show us what we were doing wrong or right. They also corresponded with our veterinarian to help coordinate treatment, medication, and training plans. Be prepared to do the homework (practicing the training exercises at home) and be consistent with your dog, and watch the magic happen. I was able to email CCS with any questions I had in between the in-person sessions, and they would respond immediately. And I had a lot of questions at first about whether we were doing our homework properly. Improvements in our dog's behavior include: -No more pulling on the leash. We learned how to use a prong collar, and we now can walk the dog without getting pulled all over or hurting our shoulders. She walks quietly and goes to the bathroom when we give her permission (Just don't forget to give her permission). CCS figured out the right size of collar for us and advised us how to walk her while watching us practice. We never would have gotten past the initial crying and pulling and jumping and nipping that went on during the start of using that collar if they hadn't been there telling us to keep going and just ignore that behavior. After a surprisingly short time, the dog fell in line. It's all about the person's attitude, as trite as that sounds. -Our dog now needs to spend any extended time alone in the house in her crate, instead of having free reign in the house. At first it took a lot to get her in and she would cry, scream, and shake the crate all day. Now we put her right in and she is quiet all day. It may not seem like a lot, but it's everything when you have to hear that crying. -No more rushing through the door. She sits and waits for permission before going in or out of any door. Even the car. I highly recommend the crew at Canine Case Squad if your dog is suffering from separation anxiety. You have to be willing to hear what you are doing wrong and take instruction, but it is definitely worth it! read more

The absolute best trainers for my reactive/ dominant Belgium Malinois. I'd been through two other trainers and finally found trainers who really understand reactivity. Josie went through an intense three week course and came out a happier dog! They really know dogs and dog behavior! Josie loves them and gets excited every time we go for a session. I completely trust their knowledge and experience. The biggest take away for us is how they explain and re-train the humans! I've gained a whole new level of confidence with my dog that she now fully respects me and looks to me for direction! They also trained her to be off leash!! Josie was a puller and a runner. Now she walks by my side and comes back to me even if there is an animal she is trying to chase! It's unbelievable how much freedom our family has gained and Josie is so much happier. This crew is absolutely amazing. Thank you for helping us with our sweet but intense dog. read more

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We adopted a Pit Bull mix named Nikki knowing up front that she needed to be an only pet. She is an absolute love with people but reactive to other dogs. Walking her in our neighborhood where there are many dogs was scary because she reacted badly to all of them. We knew our neighbors were already leery about having a "Pit Bull" in the neighborhood and this behavior didn't help. Our vet recommended Canine Case Squad and when we brought her for our 1st assessment visit, Nikki ran to them to shower them with smiles and kisses. We didn't know until then that they had actually worked with Nikki when she was brought to the shelter 3 years before and she remembered them! Our training sessions really became about training us as she clearly remembered what she had been taught previously. Now that we have been trained, we understand why she behaves as she does. We have learned many ways to prevent her from reacting and we are able to confidently and easily walk throughout the neighborhood. As a result, our neighbors frequently comment that she is actually the best behaved dog in the neighborhood (we agree!). They repeatedly praise her behavior and are no longer afraid of her. We now tell anyone who will listen how wonderful the Canine Case Squad is. As a result of them, Nikki is a great Pit Bull ambassador in our neighborhood! read more

I found Canine Case Squad while searching for a trainer to help with my Boston Terrier, Oliver. Although he was always a sweet boy, he had twice bitten people after being startled by their getting tickled and screeching in a high voice. I was worried that we would be walking on egg shells around him or that I couldn't leave him with anyone. Shari had him come for a two week stay. He was actually released early because he was doing well. He is such a good boy now. We have adapted all the changes that she told us we needed to, to get control of Oliver. I realized afterwards that Oliver had been running the house. We did everything when he wanted too, now all that has changed and we are all better for it. I walk him and his sister everyday now, we have a yard so I had never been much of a walker. Now it's something I do with my husband or son, and I enjoy the connection we have to our dogs and each other thru such a simple act. Plus he walks so nicely. Shari found ways for him to help him not to be aggressive over startling noises and we continue to work with him. Oliver has helped his sister be a pretty good girl too because now she follows all the same rules as him. Don't hesitate to contact Shari and her team. You won't be sorry. One of things they do is video tape the training and show you how you can improve. They follow up with the dogs they train, which is super helpful. read more

My dog recently had a two-week stay at Canine Case Squad. He had anxiety issues that manifested as dog-on-dog aggression. After working with Shari and Cindy, my dog has become less reactive to other dogs. With their help, I can now walk my dog and have him focus on me instead of other dogs/people. I feel like I have more control over my dog and I am now able to bring him more places. They spoke so kindly of my dog and I greatly appreciated the Facebook posts that allowed me to "check-in" on him while he was away. Their help in the aftercare sessions is also very beneficial and allows me to introduce my dog to new environments with their one-on-one assistance. They are truly knowledgeable and come highly recommended! read more

Shari is incredible and such a kind person. She is a top notch behaviorist and trainer. I would NEVER trust leaving my dog Shadow with anyone but her. Her facility is state of the art, she has cameras everywhere to document the dogs every movement and gives you access to see your pet at any time they are in her care. Her staff is professional and knowledgeable and her services are beyond compare. If you need someone who KNOWS dog behavior and can correct and rehab, she's the one to hire. If you want subpar training go elsewhere. Trust me, you'll be back when those other "so called" trainers screw up your dog. read more

I highly recommend hiring Shari if you are having any behavioral issues with your dog. We received the referral from our local vet. Prior to seeing Shari, walking Bella was a huge challenge. She would tug her leash and bark at every possible opportunity such as seeing another dog, a squirrel or another person. Shari and her team diagnosed her and gave us the tools to bring out the best in our dog. Walking her or taking her in the car is now a fun experience. If your dog is experiencing behavior issues Canine Case Squad is a great choice. read more

Cruz is our Cane Corso Mastiff that we bought from a breeder at 9 months old. After only having him a month, he got startled when my husband was blowing leaves and bit him. I was at a loss because I already fell in love with him, but my husband wasn't 100% sure we would be able to keep him. It was then that I received a recommendation from a friend and met Shari and her two other amazing trainers, Liz & Cindy at Canine Case Squad. They are not a "one and done" type of training facility. They have been working with my husband I for the past 9 months (which all the training sessions were included in the pricing package that included a two week stay and all training supplies). From leash training, behavior modification, feeding, showing us how to introduce guests, and just becoming more knowledgeable on his breed, etc., they have helped US show Cruz that we are in charge. They helped me regain the confidence that Cruz was worth all the time and dedication we all put into him. I'm so happy I didn't give up on him and I owe it all to Canine Case Squad. read more

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I am very happy with behavior changes in my dog, cosmo, thanks to Shari & Cindy at canine squad. Cosmo is a 10 lb maltese who has a very sweet personality, but turned into a terror whenever he saw another dog. He would lunge, bark incessantly & sometimes growl at other dogs. walking him was very challenging. but, thanks to the training I received at canine case squad, he is now calm & well-behaved. What a pleasure! Shari & Cindy are warm & friendly and totally professional. They're patient and encouraging and even provided helpful training videos that enhance learning new skills. I can't recommend them highly enough. mary s. read more

Shari, Dan and Cindy are awesome. Our Shepherd was having aggression issues and was too overprotective of me. After evaluating Koda, and us. Shari recommended a three week stay to modify her behavior. Just as importantly they trained our whole family on techniques specific for our situation. Shari is always available to answer any questions or concerns. They truly love dogs, they are extremely knowledgeable and have a state of the art facility. We felt very comfortable leaving our dog with them. We have continued to follow up on our training and have seen tremendous improvement. We can't thank them enough. Ernie L. read more

The professionals at Canine Case Squad helped us with behavior training for our two dogs. Their approach trained both the dogs and us, producing better than hoped for results in recall, aggression management and socialization. The experienced staff transformed our dogs and provided us the training guidelines to continue the dogs' development. The facility is first rate with numerous camera feeds to facilitate training and provide the dog owners the ability to watch over their pets during in house stays. I highly recommend Canine Case Squad. It was the transformative and favorable experience we needed to improve ours and the dogs' quality of life. read more

I can't say enough good things about Canine Case Squad. We brought our Pitbull Pippa in because she was growling at our young kids (among other things). Pippa spent two weeks with Shari, Dan, Cindy, and Liz and came back a completely different dog. The changes in Pippa are amazing - where before our twin's movements across the room set her off, she now remains calm and collected when they are playing right next to her. The pre- and post-boarding follow-ups are great and the team is always there to help you with any little thing. There is "homework" for the owners as well, but it is so worth the joy of seeing your dog happy and the family together. Thank you so much Canine Case Squad!!! read more

Canine Case Squad is amazing. We adopted our dog Maggie about a year and half ago and from the beginning she had severe dog aggression issues. She lunged and growled at every dog she saw no matter how far away they were, making walks and even car rides super difficult. Maggie loved going to her sessions and when it was time for her in house stay for two weeks we were really comfortable and had no reservations about leaving her since she enjoyed going there and loved everyone there so much. They taught us how to handle it if we do pass a dog and made her more comfortable with dogs being around. We were able to take her camping and there was a dog that wandered the campground and she was showed no signs of aggression and actually greeted the dog briefly. She got compliments about how she didn't bark at the other dog and was so well behaved. We've been taking her new places and doing things with her because she's been doing so much better with dogs being around, she's super happy being able to go out and enjoy the summer and we weren't able to do that before Canine Case Squad. read more

Canine Case Squad is amazing! We had taken our rescue puppy to training when we got her at 12 weeks but 2 years later we realized we needed a behaviorist, not just training. Lily is a great dog but has serious social issues and was also developing some skin problems on her stomach. We love her so much but having people over was stressful, going to the vet was stressful, and walking her in public was stressful. We didn't understand how and why we had to worry about our sweet dog in public with strangers. Well, Canine Case Squad figured it out when no one else had answers. After leaving Lily with Canine Case Squad for a 2 week consult (and enjoying a much needed vacation knowing our dog was with someone who would love, understand, and care for her the same way we did) the team figured her out. What we thought was excited pee was really submissive pee. Shari and team realized (through their constant monitoring of her) that every time a human came near Lily, she peed a little on herself which was causing skin problems which made the peeing on herself even worse. She learned that when a human came to pet her that it would mean pain! This was so heartbreaking for us but we were grateful that we finally understood! Canine Case Squad then came up with a plan (that has totally worked) for us and Lily. They taught us how to walk her, how to greet her, and how to introduce new people to her. Most importantly they helped guide and develop our relationship with Lily so that now we are the alphas and Lily looks to us for protection and trusts us to handle the situation. And now, we trust her. I trust my ability to introduce new people to her. We recently were able to have Lily out with my aunt and uncle and no problems and also no anxiety (for her or us)! It is such a blessing and we are so grateful to Canine Case Squad for their hard work and dedication to dogs and their owners. So much of the process was really training the humans how to work with the dog. Lily even voluntarily gets into the bathtub now! What a change and relief! Every penny we spent was worth it and we would do it all over again! Crissy, Claude, and Lily R. read more

We sent our shepherd for training and then boarding. Awesome people and our dog is so well behaved we can take him out on a leash without a struggle. read more

Our vet at Goosepond recommended Canine Case Squad to us. We have a 6 year old Cattle dog girl named Bailey, who is the sweetest dog...but only with my husband and I. It was so stressful having friends and family over because Bailey was so unpredictable with nipping and showing aggression. We never knew when she was going to do it. It was mostly when people were leaving or if anyone made a sudden movement. So we would have to crate her or send her to a friends house when people were over. When we first brought Bailey to Canine Case Squad in a few minutes of spending time with Bailey, Shari could read her body language and knew exactly what we needed! Shari had Bailey come for the two week in house program. We were excited to see what they could do to help us. We were even able to go on an App and check in with Bailey during those two weeks and see her. We got detailed emails and video clips. I think what we loved most was when we went to pick her up after two weeks she seemed SO happy there! Shari and everyone had really come to love Bailey the way we do! They gave us so many different strategies to use with Bailey. Even now when we go back, Bailey is so excited to see Shari! Now we can go on walks and we actually get compliments on how good she is. She is learning to focus on us rather than dogs passing by. We had friends and family over, Shari gave us steps to follow to take away the anxiety for both Bailey and us!!! Now it has become such a positive experience for both Bailey and us! We are continuing to work with Bailey and Shari checks in with us and we feel so comfortable emailing her with any questions we have. We absolutely recommend Canine Case Squad, it is worth it because we finally understand Bailey's needs and we have a happier dog!! They also do boarding and we are so excited to have a place where we know Bailey would love going! read more

We rescued a 6 month old pit bull that unfortunately immediately got gravely ill. Due to her illness and need for long term oxygen, Miss Daisy's neurological functions were slightly compromised. Miss Daisy developed an extreme case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder that made both her life and ours chaotic. Daisy's OCD would manifest in the form of running from window to window in our house for hours at a time, whining and barking. In addition, she would jump incessantly on new people entering our home. We found Shari and Dan at the Canine Case Squad by word of mouth. They expertly diagnosed Miss Daisy and worked with our local vet on prescribing a combination of medications. After a few weeks on meds, Miss Daisy went through an extensive training program, we did too!. Through their expert guidance and training, Miss Daisy, and more importantly, our family, are well equipped to manage her challenges. If it wasn't for Shari and Dan, we don't know what we would have done. We've had many dogs throughout the years, Miss Daisy presented challenges we didn't understand. Now, not only is Daisy a very happy girl, she is also a big sister to Finnegan. Both Daisy and Finn have trained at the Canine Case Squad and more importantly, my husband and myself as well. We are all a very happy family. I would recommend Shari and Dan and the Canine Case Squad to anyone looking for expert training from kind, caring and very knowledgeable people. Shari and Dan (and Cindy too) did the impossible...they gave us the tools to manage a wonderful dog. read more

The best thing I did was to contact Canine Case Squad and ask for help with our rescue puppy. We adopted Holly at 3 months old, and I enrolled her in a group class held locally (not at CCS). She did not respond to the training in a positive manner. She was easily distracted during class and was a mass of anxiety. She would bite me in class, but I was told it was normal puppy biting because puppies bite and chew everything. We persevered and even joined the second set of classes, but Holly did not progress as I would have expected, and her behavior in class and at home was stressful and exhausting. Holly was always a biter and chewer of anything and everything, but she began to bite me more and more. I even had to go to Urgent Care, and the Dept. of Public Health was contacted because I had a puncture wound. At that point, I knew I had to do something more regarding training Holly if she was to stay with us. In no way did we want to give Holly up for another adoption, but our grandson was terrified of her, and I was clearly the target for Holly wanting to show me she was the dominant female. I was desperate for help and I googled and read everything. Luckily I came across Canine Case Squad. I brought Holly for an evaluation session that was incredibly informative. Shari and Cindy observed Holly during various situations, and their feedback gave me much more insight into Holly's behaviors (or lack thereof). Shari and Cindy even got out a bike and rode it up and down the road past Holly because she was very afraid when bicycles would go by us when we walked. The evaluation session was well worth the time spent. By the time I got home, I had received via email, video clips of Holly and a detailed report/analysis of what had been observed. I was so relieved to learn from Shari that Holly's behavior was not as out-of-control and aggressive as I believed. To learn from the observations of such experienced people that Holly and I would be able to work together and get the improvements we both needed was beyond encouraging. I realized how little I knew about canine behavior and canine mentality--what an eye-opener!! It was not an easy task for us, and I remained a target for Holly's biting for a few more months. But, with the confidence I gained from Shari and her team, I did not give up, and I have not purchased band aids in months!! We now have a sweet pup (she is 14 months old now) who has responded positively to what she has been learning, and her behavior has improved dramatically. Holly will cuddle, our grandson loves to play with her, and she is much more relaxed. There are still areas that need improvement, so Holly and I remain "works in progress" but it is enjoyable work, and we look forward to going back for sessions to help us with fine-tuning desired behaviors. I knew from the evaluation session, I was going to learn how to engage, handle, and feel confident and less afraid with Holly. The best news is after each training session that is exactly what happened! Shari, Lyz, and Cindy are extremely knowledgeable and very patient in their approach to working with Holly (and yes...also me!). Their use of their own canine trainers was fascinating. This was, and remains, the best decision I ever made. I hope that anyone else feeling upset, worried, concerned, or desperate (trust me, I get it) regarding how to train and interact with their dogs will contact Canine Case Squad and reap the benefits. In addition to the quality work with our puppy, the outstanding response to questions and concerns was always prompt and very helpful. I also love Canine Case Squad's use of social media! read more

I am blown away by my visit to Canine Case Squad. They had my dog figured out in no time and came up with a training plan to correct our issue. They took the time to explain his body language so I could become more aware of when I need to step in and lead him. I drove 4 hours (one way) for my appointment and can say without any hesitation that it was well worth it. My only regret was not contacting them sooner! I highly recommend Canine Case Squad! read more

Shari Forst is one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She is kind, smart and very well educated in the canine behavior field. She made us feel very welcome and like we could trust her right off the bat. She gave us sound advice, tips, and tactics to get our dog, Odin where he needed to be behavior wise. We adopted him in November, knowing that he needed some work. When my boyfriend Mike and I realized we bit off more than we could chew, we were at a loss for what to do. I found Canine Case Squad on yelp, saw all the positive feedback online and decided to call. It was the best decision I've ever made for myself, my dog, and for the overall peace of my household! I would recommend Shari (and her team, canine included) to absolutely every person who has a dog in need of a little (or a lot of) help. The main thing we learned was that the perfect dog is not going to bloom over night. Shari teaches you how to be consistent with your training and will not stop giving advice until the dog is where he or she needs to be, giving up is not an option for her! We enjoy Odin even more now, he respects us and listens very well. The overall relationship we have with him has improved tenfold and he is the companion we've always wanted, and we could not have done it without Canine Case Squad. read more

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I have 2 Jack Russell mix litter mates, a boy and a girl and at times they would fight viciously, never any blood -except myself once and that's when I decided something had to be done. What Canine Case Squad taught ME about my dogs and how to handle them was life changing for myself and my dogs. While I know it's not possible for everyone to be able to do this, I still highly recommend bringing your dogs here. It is remarkable how little we actually know about handling dogs. read more

We took our German Shepherd to Canine Case Squad and it was the best decision we ever made. Before bringing her to them we always had to muzzle her in public due to her being too protective. She was aggressive towards anyone who came too close to her family, even if it was a child. Yesterday we went to the park, no muzzle, and she did not act aggressive to any adult or child who passed by. Not even a bark. This is amazing! Canine Case Squad is caring, knowledgeable, and professional. I highly recommend! read more

We have two rescue dogs from the South, and have used Canine Case Squad for both. Our first, Juliet had lots of fear issues. At 13 weeks old, she was already so affected by poor socialization that she was terrified of so many things. We couldn't even bring a new toy home for her, because she was scared of the packaging. We worked with Shari and learned how to manage Juliet's fears, and ultimately ended up adopting a second dog after consulting with Shari. Our second dog, Dixie, came with her own set of problems, the biggest being her leash reactivity to other dogs. I did my best to help her with it, but ultimately knew I needed professional help. When it was time, I was happy to call Canine Case Squad again to get help for my dog. It took one session to see results, and after three sessions I was well-equipped to handle her reactivity. I am happy and proud to say that I now have two well-behaved, happy and well-adjusted dogs that walk well on a leash and are respectful towards us. We learned so much about our dogs and their behavior from Shari. I now foster dogs for the rescue that I got my two from, and I recommend Canine Case Squad to anyone that will listen. read more

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Adopted a dog in March and he had a little bit of a problem with snipping, and acting aggressively with people. I took him there for a evaluation . They know there stuff after three lessons he is walking on a leash like a show dog. His aggressiveness is disappearing. Shari is strict with sending in progress reports, twice a week. I recommend there services to anybody that needs dog training read more

If you are looking for help with your dog, no matter how big or small the problem, there is no better place that you could take them than to Canine Case Squad. I had a big problem, a 165 lb. problem in an English Mastiff named Beauregard. I adopted Beau from a rescue in North Carolina...I had seen his picture and bio online and fell in love with him right then and there. After going through all kinds of hoops during the adoption process, I got the call that Beau was mine...little did I know what I was getting myself into! Come to find out, Beau was aggressive reactive to just about any and all situations. He barked and lunged at cars, trucks, people, you name it...well, especially people...in fact he bit my sister within hours of his adoption! No harm was done but it was pretty scary. At that time, I convinced myself he was just reacting to a new situation but it was more than that, he was clearly saw everything as a threat and felt the need to protect me and react aggressively. As such, we had to isolate ourselves, particularly where people were involved, for their protection as well as his. But when we were at home together, Beau was, and is, the sweetest, most loving, and funny dog. As I said before, I loved him from the instant I saw him so there was no way I was going to give up on him like everyone else had. But I needed help. I started searching online for dog trainers specializing in aggressive behavior and I came across Canine Case Squad and Shari Forst. The testimonials of their previous clients convinced me that they could help, they had made significant improvements in the lives of so many dogs and their owners that I decided to contact them. And I'm so glad I did! When Beau and I went for our evaluation, Beau was his "charming" self...it started with barking and growling in the car to barking and biting Shari in the training facility. But Shari was amazing...she was calm, assertive, and fearless. By the end of the session, she had Beau calmed down to the point where he had stopped trying to bite her and was listening to her commands. In such a short period of time, she was able to make a connection with Beau that had a positive effect on him. I knew we had come to the right place for help. Shari and Dan recommended that Beau stay for a month of in-house training and that's what we did. After a week, the change in Beau was incredible! He went from "If you don't back off, I'm going to bite you!" to "Can I have a tummy rub? Please!" They would send videos daily so that I could follow his progress. It started with gaining his trust, then becoming his trainer and ultimately becoming his friend. The positive environment that they create allows your dog to relax and learn proper behavior for any given situation. One of my favorite things that Canine Case Squad did as part of his training was clapping...yes, clapping! Shari and her team would applaud Beau's correct responses to commands and he absolutely loved it! In watching his training videos, not only could I see the improved behavior, but I could see that he was happy, the happy, loving dog that I knew...when your dog has that kind of mindset and is surrounded by such a positive environment, your dog's training is going to be that much more successful. Shari and her team care for your dog like he's their very own...you can always watch your dog on his kennel cam, and at night, you just might catch Shari giving your pup a good night kiss! That's how much they care for these dogs. With that kind of love and support, you and your dog are bound to succeed. And that's what Beau and I have done. I can now take my dog for a walk and not have to worry about being dragged down the street after a truck; we can go for a ride in the car without Beau barking and scaring every jogger we pass by; and we can stop and have a conversation with a friend with no fear of Beau trying to take a bite out of them. His transformation in just a few short weeks has been amazing. Shari and her team are so knowledgeable, experienced and kind, you couldn't put your dog in better hands. Their commitment to helping you and your dog is unwavering, both during and after training. Canine Case Squad has changed our lives for the better and we will be forever grateful. Liz S and Beau read more

When you bring home a new puppy - you're filled with thoughts of carefree experiences like walks in the woods, days at the beach, car rides and hanging with your canine pup at wineries, breweries and festivals. That's what I envisioned when I brought my 4 month old German Shorthaired Puppy home. I also had visions of her becoming a therapy dog to someday assume my older GSP's visiting schedule. I immediately enrolled her in a daycare program and attended daily obedience classes with her; all my plans were in full motion until one day my beautiful sweet puppy freaked out at a stranger when I picked her up from daycare. I initially shrugged it off -stranger danger - puppies - it happens she will outgrow it. Unfortunately the fear issue intensified; so much so I could not walk my sweet puppy without episodes of barking and thrashing out at passer-bys. Forget having a friend over to the house or a repairman, it was chaos. I tried working with the current trainer but we were not seeing any results. It was then I knew I needed to contact Canine Case Squad. I had worked with CCS in late 2008 after bringing a rescue dog into my home who was having displaying serious separation anxiety with separation - they provided some useful guidance and I am happy to report 10 years later - my boy is doing great. Now back to my current situation, upon our consultation visit, CCS determined my puppy had developed Dominant Fear Aggression. Scary words and when googled and youtube video - even scarier. But Shari and team and CCS assured me that they felt they could help my girl. First course of action - remove her from daycare which we believe was the source of her issues - we believe something traumatic happened at Daycare. The recommendation was for a 3 week Behavioral modification program and some medical protocol. This behavioral modification program involved my now year old friend spending 3 weeks at CCS facility AS well as training sessions for me - to be a more confident leader. Anyone who has a dog knows how hard it is to be away from them for one day much less 3 weeks but I had to try to give my girl a chance at some normalcy. So I packed her up favorite toy - her food - some treats and lots of tissues (tissues were for me) and handed her over to Shari and the CCS staff. While I was unable to physically visit her for 3 weeks I was thankful for the opportunity to view her on a live feed video cam and also to receive weekly drop box videos. At the conclusion of the 3 weeks I was thrilled to see my girl - but apprehensive that I was capable of keeping her improvement moving forward. It has been 1 solid month since her BMP and I am compelled to report the following recent experience. I was driving to visit family in NC - this involved stopping at rest areas, staying overnight in a hotel and spending a few days at a family member's house. ALL new experiences for my Dog. Following Shari and Team's instructions to the "T" - I was floored to see that my girl walked into the hotel lobby without incident - slept on the bed with me without issue and paid no attention to people at the rest areas. When meeting family members and their dogs - we were able to go on a PACK walk within5 minutes of my arrival. My dog who was terrified of strangers - especially men - and aggressive to other dogs - was walking with 3 dogs she had never met and was letting my uncle cuddle with her. We did have a WOOF here or a WOOF there during out stay - but those incidents were quickly resolved by following the correction protocol. I am just so excited to share the milestones made by my girl and look forward to future road trips with her and experiences. read more

Shari, Liz and Cindy are amazing! They thoroughly evaluated my Ma$ey Grey for her reactivity to determine what type of help she needed, in house or working sessions with me and my husband. We did working sessions and I can honestly say after the first session Ma$ey was like a different dog! Before sessions we couldn't walk Ma$ey on a leash she was super reactive after being attacked by another dog when she was younger. At the first session Shari showed us how to hold her leash, correct her properly and how to get her to focus on me and this made a world of difference! Each session we had made Ma$ey better and better. The fact that Shari uses other dogs to help with the training is exactly what Ma$ey needed. The ladies at Canine Case Squad taught me and Ma$ey that she can rely on me to control the situation and that she can ignore other dogs and that we can just have a nice calm time together! Thank you to Canine Case Squad for helping make Ma$ey the dog she used to be!!! read more

My dog Riley recently had a 2 week stay at Canine Case Squad due to severe dog reactivity and separation anxiety. I had dealt with it for several years and just accepted that's how he was wired. Walks were stressful and put me on edge for fear of seeing another dog on the street. I decided to bring Riley for an evaluation and I then understood how stressed out he was and I was only nurturing the negative behavior. After his initial training sessions and 2 week stay, I cannot begin to explain the transformation in him. He has become so well balanced and calm, not at all high strung. Shari and the staff at Canine Case Squad have such a gift with helping to rehabilitate dogs and give guidance and training to the owners. With their help, I have become a more structured owner and my dogs pick up on that as well. I am so grateful they were able to rehabilitate my dog Riley and for showing me the tools to being a better owner/pack leader. We're now completing our final training sessions to keep up the progress. I highly recommend Canine Case Squad. read more

Shari and Cindy are remarkable- which is an understatement! We had 'pack' issues with our three dogs, who were constantly fighting (bloody) for dominance. After a couple of sessions observing and inquiring continuously of actions, reactions, and behavioral analysis of the dogs and us - Shari and Cindy set up a structured plan to remedy the main problem of fighting. We put their guidance and homework into action with immediate results. As behavioral experts, they were able to educate us and help us understand the dog's mentality... the dog's lack of respect toward their lord & masters! We continued with more sessions and began to experience a completely different home life. Now after multiple sessions and lessons, we now have the skills necessary to identify and modify the dog's behavior immediately and modify other annoyances (barking, jealousy, manners, etc). Shari and Cindy were extremely knowledgeable, professional, and approachable. I highly recommend their business (services) -- they saved our family and cured a problem, which was headed toward giving up a loving 'fur baby'!?! They stopped numerous stressful and finger biting moments! Many sincere thanks and great appreciation for what they have done to help 'the pack'! read more

A few months ago we adopted a 3 year old rescue Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Murphy. We raised our canine companions from puppies previously. We did not realize how much baggage a rescue dog can come with. Murphy had a serious aggression problem, towards people and other dogs. We got a recommendation from our veterinarian to take Murphy to Canine Case Squad to correct his aggressive behavior. That was the best advice! Shari's program is excellent! We go to Quarter horse shows often where there are many dogs and people for Murphy to encounter. Before Shari worked with Murphy and us, we had some serious aggressive behavior instances at horse shows and at home. There has been excellent improvement in Murphy's behavior! We can go out with him and go to horse shows with confidence now. Shari's program taught Murphy together with his pet parents to achieve the needed behavior result. read more

We have a 6-year old mixed rescue named Ginny. We adopted her at 6 months, and after a few years, we noticed that she was becoming increasingly aggressive towards new people visiting our home, growling and lunging at people coming into the yard and house. That is when I found Shari and Dan. We brought her in, and Shari and Dan conducted a thorough evaluation. I was doubtful that Ginny would show her aggressive side since we were not at home, but Shari was able to pinpoint what Ginny was going through and what she needed. We sent Ginny to Canine Case Squad for their 2-week in house program. Holy cow. These guys are fantastic. Shari and all of the workers at CCS are patient, knowledgeable, and professional. I felt from the start that she was truly dedicated to Ginny and improving her behavior. The kennel web-cameras made us feel secure, and allowed us to check in on our pup. The cameras that circle the training area allowed us to watch Ginny's progress, and watch the techniques we would use with Ginny once we got her home. It has been almost 8 months since Ginny's visit. My husband and I have seen that she is more relaxed, and has gotten some of her "puppy" back. It is evident that some of the pressure she felt being in charge has been lifted. Shari has given us a procedure for welcoming new guests into our home, and it has worked fantastically. Ginny was great at our last barbecue with friends, and she even did well around one friend who is not really a fan of dogs. She also jumped in bed with one of our overnight visitors... to give him kisses, haha! We learned to differentiate between situations that would allow Ginny to be successful, and situations that would just set her up to fail, and most of all, understand that she is not perfect. She barks at people and other dogs around the yard, she is a dog after all! However, she is certainly quicker to calm down once we thank her for alerting us. My husband and I highly recommend the services at Canine Case Squad. read more