We had an excellent experience and results from Flash Dog Training. I was hesitant to go with an e-collar method but we had tried 4 different trainers previously with little results with our 2 year old German shepherd/ cattle dog/ malinois mix, Louis (aka adorable, but very challenging). I now understand and have been educated by FDT what a helpful and harmless tool an e-collar can be when used properly. Louis did a 3 week program where we would drop him off in the AM and pick him up 9 hours later, this felt like the best option for us. Ali and Z were the trainers that worked with Louis and I cannot say enough positive things about them. They were warm, caring, patient (with me and Louis), excellent at showing me what we needed to do at home, and so open and available for any questions that popped up. Our goals with Louis were to have him learn to walk on leash, recall better, listen better when in the house, rest in "place", become less INTENSELY ball crazed, and lessen his pray drive. All of these were accomplished and more, we are continuing to work on his prey drive but it is so much better. ... I cannot stress enough, Louis is a different dog. I always loved him, but now I LIKE him. I learned that his pointy ears that was the only position I had ever seen them in, actually had the ability to lay down flat in certain situations, which I learned means that he is feeling safe and letting his guard down! Thanks so much, FDT! read more