We took my 6 year old boxer there for training, after we got a new puppy. She has problems with dog aggression (not with puppies), pulled on leash and only sat or stayed when she wanted. The people at Landheim were amazing!!! We trained with Kip and another woman. My dog would lash out at me and give me a warning bite (didn't hurt) whenever I would implement the training techniques because she is just so dominant. Kip was able to explain her behavior to me and even showed me a technique to help. By literally the next week, she was doing her commands perfectly, she was ignoring all the other dogs. By the end of the program, she was off leash, sitting 5-6 feet away from another dog, with me across the room. I could never have imagined she'd go from ferocious to listening to me in such a short course. The trainers never judged me for my dog coming in and being so out of control. They tell you what they know to work.
We brought our dog here based on word of mouth. Landheim has a great reputation in the area. We started with the basic obedience and then joined the advanced obedience class. It was a great experience. Everyone was pleasant to deal with and we learned a lot about our dog and how to handle him. I saw a review below about mistreating the dogs. I really find it hard to believe based on my experience. They are firm, but fair. They stress the importance of maintaining trust with your dog. A negative correction does not mean hitting...etc. And they dont seem to be impatient or overworked at all.
These people genuinely care about dogs and want them to be safe, healthy and happy.
Instructors' method sometimes picks on people, I do not think they realize this. At times instructor says she will eventually teach or talk about something, and never gets to it. They do love dogs and will help you learn to control your dog and they have items which you can purchase that your dog can wear which will help you. If someone doesn't ask a clear question, an answer is not given that will help with the question's situation; however, the instructors are very helpful and encourage questions. Best to ask questions after class is over, though. Overall, they did help me with my dog, they are knowledgeable, helpful, have a nice, well stocked store, and a very clean, large training facility.
I completely recommend.
These folks TRAIN DOGS AS THOUGH THEY ARE DOGS working on/with a dogs natural behavior.
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Our Sheltie and us love the training class, she goes once a month for grooming. Patsy loves Amy, the lady that works there. I highly recommend them.
**Newsflash** Dogs are not people!
If you want your dog to be trained as though it were a human, this is not the place for you.
My only complaint is that they don't offer veterinary services :) They certainly undertsand my dogs behavior better than his doctor.
As far as boarding goes. This is the only place I will trust, especially with a large dog.
There were people in the class, who would openly not do what the trainers were telling them to do, or wouldn't work with their dogs during the week, or would say "they felt bad" telling their dogs commands or doing the tiniest correction. And these people complained about the program. If you are going to go somewhere and ask for help, and then not do anything they are telling you to do, and then you're dog doesn't take to the training, you can't blame the center!
The results can be dramatic.
It is amazing how their methods get a dog to respond using their natural instincts which ultimately ends up making the dog and owner happier with each other.
Anyone with a problem pet should give these folks a try.
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