Fur Real K9
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If you're on the fence about professional dog training, let Liam's story convince you.
Liam came to the U.S. from the Philippines in 2024 at 4 years old, so not only was he adjusting to a brand new country and environment, but he also came with separation anxiety and some deeply ingrained bad habits. He had been so spoiled that he genuinely thought he was the leader of the pack — doing whatever he pleased, on his own terms, with zero regard for boundaries. On top of that, the moment he'd sense I was about to leave — grabbing my keys, putting on my shoes — he would get anxious and worked up. Sleeping in my bed was one of many issues we had to work through. Honestly, it was hard for me to make him sleep alone, but Rene taught me that giving Liam the confidence to be by himself — and helping him trust that I will always come back and he will see me again — is actually what helps him. It wasn't breaking him. It was building him. That's a lot for a dog to navigate, and Rene handled it all with patience and expertise.
The obedience training Rene did with him has been truly transformative. Liam responds to his commands consistently, and the progress has held up well because Rene gave us the tools to keep reinforcing everything at home. It's not just a short-term fix — it sticks.
Fast forward to today, and he calmly settles into his "spot" when I leave without so much as a whimper, and sleeps soundly in his own bed or crate without a fuss. We take him to the mall, playgrounds, parks, and even on RV camping trips, and we constantly get compliments from strangers on how well-mannered he is. That's the best testament I can give.
And even after training wrapped up, Rene has remained supportive and available for follow-up questions. That kind of continued care is rare and so appreciated.
Rene is exceptional at what he does. Highly, highly recommend!