“I wanted to let you all know about a wonderful experience I had with a dog trainer named Yvette from Mutt Mama! I recently enlisted her help for my 12 month old Rottweiler puppy that already weighs 100 lbs. (and is still growing!). He has always been a shy puppy and had some fear of the leash when I first rescued him and did not want to go on walks. I eventually got him out on walks but because of his large size and how strong he was the walks were a miserable experience for me, and probably for him as well. He was 40lbs. when I first adopted him but as his weight quickly increased so did his pulling on the leash. It really impacted my ability to walk him safely without causing pain to myself (from previous back/neck injuries) or to him, and for fear of him getting loose on a walk. We have both been suffering for many months before contacting Mutt Mama.
Mutt Mama was able to help me in 1 session - she's truly amazing! She spent a lot of time educating me on everything from the type of collar I was using, to the position of the collar on his neck, to the proper way to hold the leash, etc. First she watched me walk him so she could assess what I was doing. Then she demonstrated the proper way to walk him so I could see what it looked like. She even brought different collar options with her so we could find the best fit for my boy! I got to practice walking him with her right by my side to guide me along the way. She broke the steps down into simple digestible parts so that I could remember what to do.
Mutt Mama has saved us! From what was turning out to be super frustrating walking experiences that I dreaded, I now experience calm, leisurely walks that I look forward to every day. My dog knows exactly what is expected of him on walks and he checks in with me often for reassurance. But the best thing about Mutt Mama is how patient and kind she is! I have had horrible experiences in the past with trainers that would get frustrated with me and my inability to catch on as quickly as I should. Mutt Mama has so much knowledge about dog behavior but more importantly she really does an amazing job at educating her clients. She changed my life with my dog and I will be forever grateful!
If you are having any issues with your dog, big or small, do not hesitate to give her a call. You might be surprised at how much her guidance can change the relationship with your pet!”
— Kelly and Bogie