I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LEAP Dog Training to anyone looking for guidance in managing dog behavior and improving their handling skills. I can honestly say my experience with Zaira and Jose has TRANSFORMED the way I understand and interact with ALL DOGS in an amazing way!
I consistently worked with Zaira and Jose once a week for seven months when I was fostering "Monroe," a young high-energy pit bull who had absolutely no training coming out of the shelter and was highly reactive around other dogs (growling, barking, pulling, etc.). From day one, they knew the perfect approach to take with her and we saw improvement in Monroe's focus, attention, and responsiveness in the very first week.
The best part was that they took the time to help ME learn how all of Monroe's behaviors could help me understand her communication, triggers, and perceptions about the environment around her, which was SO HELPFUL.
Throughout our time with LEAP Dog Training, Monroe rapidly learned all of the commands on the CGC test, and significantly improved in her dog socialization skills. Coming out of the shelter, Monroe was recommended for an "only dog" home, and by the end of training, she was going on doggy play dates, group walks, and living with a puppy -- and she was eventually adopted into a home with another adult dog!
Zaira and Jose not only helped train Monroe, they also helped ME gain the knowledge and confidence to apply what I learned as a HANDLER to my experiences with future fosters and all dogs in general. I apply their dog training philosophies with my own two pit bulls on a daily basis, and every one of my five former foster dogs has gone through their CGC classes.
I will continue working with LEAP Dog Training for as long as I have fosters and dogs of my own. I have already recommended them to friends who have raved about their group classes and private sessions. Zaira and Jose are fabulous to work with! read more