Shane, new client here in the Charlotte area. I recently adopted a rescue from a refuge in the Bahamas that we have supported for years that unfortunately has to close their doors. She was hit by a car there and left to suffer on the streets for days. No telling what she went through before that.

I’ve been blessed to “own” over 15 dogs the past 20+ years, and have been fortunate to have Miller Animal Hospital by my side the whole way. All have been rescues or strays (or given away in the front of Walmart). I’ve never had one almost completely shut down and wishing to “blend into the wall” as your crew has most accurately described her.

I brought sweet Deejie home, hoping she’d magically transition with my other 2 dogs, and it didn’t quite happen the way I envisioned. As anxiety quickly took over for me too, I contacted Dr. Miller in a panic and they referred me to you.

I am so very thankful that sweet Ann answered my call that evening and proceeded to calm me and counter all of the advice I had gotten (and knew was wrong) from “have a water bottle ready” or “coke can with coins inside”, to an “air gun easily purchased on Amazon”, and most commonly “put the dogs together and let them figure out who’s the boss”. Ann calmed my fears, walked me through a reset with Deejie until help could arrive, and recommended Natalie Dukes, who has come to our home now three times.

Natalie is not just a trainer, but I would argue possibly a therapist for owners. How fortunate you are to have these women on your team! Natalie imparts SO much knowledge and in such a tactful and genuine way. She is the perfect person for us. Keep doing what you’re doing.  May God bless you and yours.

Hannah from Sally Said So really saved us at a time when we were at the end of our rope with our rescue pup. Hannah helped us with muzzle training, recall, leash walking, and really helped us understand why our dog was reacting the way he was. We’ve been working with Hannah for about a year and we have made huge progress. We are now attending group classes and we no longer dread going on walks with our dog. Hannah was fantastic to work with. We highly recommend Hannah and Sally Said So.

Mid-Training Update:

I got him a new harness that connects in the front in the back just to see if we could use that sometimes when we’re walking now that he’s not pulling as much. I took him to “just dog people” in Clayton to try it out inside of the store And just get him acclimated.

First thing that happened when we walked in is that he went up and greeted every single person he saw without barking. Yay! 

Second thing that happened was he was not pulling at all 

Third thing was another dog came in, came up and sniffed him, Mylo sniffed back and walked away. 😋

But, the most incredible thing was, I was talking to another customer, and she was asking me how old he was, and exclaiming, how big he was. There’s a young guy in there, who kept looking at me, and I couldn’t figure out why. He walked up to me a few minutes later and said “I have one that looks just like him out in the car. How old did you say he was? “. I told him that Mylo was 14 months old.  He said “that’s what I thought you said. I am amazed at how well he listens”

My heart swelled. 

A lab owner gets it. They aren’t calm as puppies, but I am so so so proud of Mylo. And us. And thankful to you. 

Mid-Training Update:

Hello Jake!

I was thinking about you today. We are so thankful for your time, expertise, kindness, patience, and love for our sweet Mo! A recent update: he is doing beautifully with the no-barking-at-the-fence training. I even tried the training at the new house when he was barking at a distant bark (he couldn’t see the dog, only heard it). He responded, and it felt like magic!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Sally Said So Professional Dog Training has helped another happy family transform their beloved pet into a well-behaved, social companion. Under the expert guidance of trainer Jess, this family’s dog has become the perfect brewery companion.

“Its official! We have a brewery dog! Kids running around, other dogs coming and going, people giving pets and oohing and ahhing over our handsome boy and he just hangs out and wags his tail like a sweet boy.”

“Jess, thanks to you and Sally Said So! Professional Dog Training! We are scheduled for some more group sessions with you this month. He’s gonna be so happy to see you!”