Hope's Dog Training

I adopted a one year old Border Collie/Labrador named Hope. She had lived on the streets for the first six months of her life and then in a shelter for the other six. She had no training at all and like all puppies had more energy for mischief then I could keep up with. Hope, my new mischief maker, was wonderful at soiling indoors, chewing on everything including people, jumping on everything including people and had the idea that it was playtime all the time. I found information on the internet about a board and train school and thought this just might work. Scott and Megan were GREAT! I was leaving for vacation and they were willing to take her a week early to help me out. She was with them over two weeks. When I went to pick her up and learn how to keep up with her training, I brought my mom and sister-in-law with me. We were amazed. She was like a totally different dog. She actually LISTENED! I was in shock. She did everything we asked her to do with the smallest amount of communication. She even listened to me off her leash. After bringing her home, she has continued to amaze me. She has not once soiled indoors since training. She is much better at chewing only her toys. I can take her outside with no leash and she will play in the yard without running off. She walks three miles a day and though she is on a leash, she rarely pulls. She still has LOTS of energy but at least now it’s controllable. I no longer stress at bringing her around others. She is a perfect lady. I would recommend Midway Dog Academy to everyone. It’s totally worth it!!!

-Terry and Family

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Jaka's Dog Training Experience

I adopted a 105 pound Alaskan malamute in 2005. The dog was the runt of the litter, and as such, possessed a wide range of behavioral issues. We contacted Scott and Megan based on another trainer's recommendation. They were very clear about what I could expect from the training, and what was unobtainable given the breed. I valued this honesty over a lot of trainers I've spoken with claiming they can make any dog into Lassie. I had no desire to "break" my dog, only make both of our lives better by lowering her aggression toward other dogs. They were also very clear that there was no set "program" for every dog, and different dogs will require different attention. As such, Megan and Scott worked with my dog for longer than they originally anticipated (no charge) to get her to a level that we were comfortable with.??Their methods, charges, and anticipated results were all very clear up front. I find this to be as important as the end result of the training, which was above and beyond what we thought, could be done. Our quality of life is markedly better. The investment made into my dog has been well worth it, and I recommend at Megan and Scott’s training without reservation.

-Chris and Laura

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Louie's Dog Training

I got my very first dog Louis (miniature pinscher) five and a half years ago when he was eight weeks old. Living in NYC at the time, with very limited space, I didn't think it was a good idea to get a larger dog, so I started small…very small. I took him to work with me every day. Everyone loved playing with him, feeding him, and spoiling him. We should have gone through training then, but I thought, "He’s just so small, how much trouble can he really be?" I didn't realize at the time that collectively, we were all ruining this dog. Everything he did was "just so cute," it was difficult to discipline him. I eventually moved from NYC to Chicago, where I was unable to bring him to work with me or keep an eye on him all day. Behavior that was once "just so cute" became worse, and five and a half years in, I couldn't take it any more. The incessant barking at any foreign noise, instantly going into "attack mode" at the sight or sound of another dog, jumping all over the place while on a leash...I couldn't let it continue. I spent thousands of dollars on training books and manuals, and in-house training for half a year with a local trainer - absolutely nothing was working. Giving Louis up was never an option, so all I could do was keep looking for the right fit. That's when I found Midway Dog Academy. I scheduled training for two weeks. I was skeptical because every training I'd put him through before never produced results. When I went to pick Louis up after two weeks, I couldn't believe that was my dog. I stood there watching in amazement as they took him off his leash and he didn't bolt! Two weeks, and it was like a miracle had taken place. Louis was calm, centered and focused. It's been nearly 6 months since Louis was with Megan and Scott. The training both Louis and I received from them and that has been invaluable. Our lives have been changed in such a positive way; words cannot possibly express our gratitude. That really IS my dog, and I couldn't be prouder.

-Angela

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