I was EXTREMELY cautious about who I wanted to train my dog Bandit (German Shepherd) who is 2 years old. We were told by our Veterinarian that Bandit has severe anxiety, fear and can be aggressive. I knew I would rather not work with a negative reinforcement training company. The training at Medina Dog Wizard is not negative at all in my experience. Steve and Aurelia began with them teaching Bandit boundaries that we could utilize at home. They also send guides to read to assist you at home after the training. Medina Dog Wizard also establishes rules and commands to help establish a good relationship with your dog.
My husband and I adopted our Aussie Chili about a year ago. He is a sweet guy but we were struggling with helping him cope with his separation anxiety. Every time we left our home he would break out of his crate, hurting himself, and destroy something in our home...couch, rugs, plants, glassware etc. He eventually had to get surgery for eating a string of lights and we knew we had to do something...in comes the Dog Wizard. We sent Chili for a two week board and train program with the Medina Dog Wizard. They helped Chili focus his nervous energy as well as learn proper walking techniques and basic commands. At the end of his program we had a session to help us learn how... read full review
September 2024
We recently adopted a dog from the APL who had been there over a year. She had been recovered from a neglectful home where she was found starving and emaciated. She was very fearful around people and dogs, barking and posturing to keep any threats at a safe distance. As a result, no one could get to know her, and she was passed over time and again. We knew we could be patient, so we visited her quite a few times. We discovered in those visits a sweet dog with a kind soul. We eventually adopted her hoping a loving home would help her heal. Unfortunately, we didn't know how to provide her with the training and structure that she needed to flourish. We couldn't... read full review
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I was EXTREMELY cautious about who I wanted to train my dog Bandit (German Shepherd) who is 2 years old. We were told by our Veterinarian that Bandit has severe anxiety, fear and can be aggressive. I knew I would rather not work with a negative reinforcement training company. The training at Medina Dog Wizard is not negative at all in my experience. Steve and Aurelia began with them teaching Bandit boundaries that we could utilize at home. They also send guides to read to assist you at home after the training. Medina Dog Wizard also establishes rules and commands to help establish a good relationship with your dog.
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My husband and I adopted our Aussie Chili about a year ago. He is a sweet guy but we were struggling with helping him cope with his separation anxiety. Every time we left our home he would break out of his crate, hurting himself, and destroy something in our home...couch, rugs, plants, glassware etc. He eventually had to get surgery for eating a string of lights and we knew we had to do something...in comes the Dog Wizard. We sent Chili for a two week board and train program with the Medina Dog Wizard. They helped Chili focus his nervous energy as well as learn proper walking techniques and basic commands. At the end of his program we had a session to help us learn how... read full review
We recently adopted a dog from the APL who had been there over a year. She had been recovered from a neglectful home where she was found starving and emaciated. She was very fearful around people and dogs, barking and posturing to keep any threats at a safe distance. As a result, no one could get to know her, and she was passed over time and again. We knew we could be patient, so we visited her quite a few times. We discovered in those visits a sweet dog with a kind soul. We eventually adopted her hoping a loving home would help her heal. Unfortunately, we didn't know how to provide her with the training and structure that she needed to flourish. We couldn't... read full review