"Mountain Mutts and Madison have changed mine and Sadie's life!! Sadie is a dog with "big emotions" to use Madison's words. She is a 3yr old lab mix/shelter dog that we adopted at 4 months. She's highly reactive to dogs, deer, loud noises (motorcycles, cars) and sometimes certain people. All of this made walking her very difficult, if not impossible. She had pulled me down; over creek embankments into trees (squirrels). I was terrified as to what we may encounter and if I would be able to hold her without being dragged into something- I am not a frail or weak woman-she is 70lbs of pure muscle! Then Madison came into our lives!! She knew what to do to help us! Throughout her 10-week course, Sadie and I learned how to communicate with each other. Walking is awesome now!! I no longer have to fear of "what to do" to help Sadie and myself!! Our walks are enjoyable! I cannot speak highly enough of Mountain Mutts! Through patience, understanding, and training, we are now a team! Now on to our newest addition-a 5-month-old lab/box mix who is happy-go-lucky, but has no leash manners! I look forward with confidence that he will soon be joining the team on our walks!!! If you are thinking about training your dog-110% do it! My only regret is that I waited until she was 3!"

- Melinda Sheils