Thor’s owner was terrified to send him. Not of the training, of the two weeks apart. Her worry was that he would come home and not remember her.

You can read Thor’s owner’s full review on Google.

Where Thor Started

Thor pulled his owner on the leash and jumped up on her back. Outings were something to get through rather than enjoy, and a store was out of the question.

The other thing standing in the way was the one nobody puts on a form: sending a dog you love to stay somewhere else for two weeks is hard, and being nervous about it is normal.

The Training Journey

Thor went through the two-week board and train at Off Leash K9 Training Southwest Missouri with trainer McKenzie.

His owner got daily written and video report cards while he was away. That is the answer to the fear she describes, and it is the reason we send them every day rather than at the end. You should be able to watch your dog learn.

He did not forget her. They never do. Two weeks is long enough to change a dog’s habits and nowhere near long enough to change who he belongs to.

Thor’s Wins

Outings are enjoyable now, and Thor goes into stores with little to no trouble.

He does not pull his owner anymore and does not jump on her back. He works off leash, which she says gives them the freedom to play on agility equipment together. That is the version of this we like best: obedience used for fun rather than only for control.

What It Changed at Home

Her summary was that she could write all day about how pleased they are, and that anyone whose dog needs help should ask for McKenzie by name.

Why This Story Matters

A well-trained dog gets a bigger life, not a smaller one. Thor did not lose anything in those two weeks. He gained the stores, the agility equipment and the freedom to be off a leash, because his owner can finally trust what he will do.

If the part holding you back is the fear of sending your dog away, say so when you call Off Leash K9 Training Southwest Missouri. It is one of the most common things we talk owners through.

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