Peico’s Pals Dog Services

02/13/2022

12/24/2021

***HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!***

To all my clients, past and present…….your support has been amazing and I thank you from the bottom of my heart! I’m honoured to have been a part of your journey as well as to have been there to help your dog come into their own. This past year has been challenging for everyone but having clients like you has made me enjoy everything about what I do and more. Happy holidays and all the best for the upcoming year!

THANK YOU!!!😊😊😊

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12/08/2021

Power Pup: Maverick
Breed: Aussie Shepard
Age: 4.5 months old

The joys of bringing home the first family pet are quickly replaced by instant fear, sleepless nights, ripped sweaters, torn couches and lot and lots of p*e and poo😅…….but we wouldn’t have it any other way would we?😉. This family reached out to fix all of that, and then some. While some good behaviours may come naturally, most don’t. From the basics of potty training and proper feeding to the relentless pursuit of a structured walk, it’s all a learning curb for everyone; especially the owners😉. It was all embraced with open arms, even on the days that were the most challenging. Their dedication to success was quickly apparent, with their openness to sometimes put themselves in uncomfortable situations so they AND Maverick could learn to manage and deal. Maverick continues to grow and mature, his behaviour changing but so does his owners. Their confidence and ability to be great leaders continued to flourish, resulting in a pup who’s not only a social buttercup but also one who’s embracing his own sense of self. Excellent work guys!!!😊



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12/06/2021

Power Puppy: Daisy
Breed: Classic American Bulldog
Age: 7.5 months old

When you choose to get a family pet, you don’t get to choose the stigma that comes along with that. Walking an excited bully mix that weighs 75+ lbs who just wants to say hi to everyone can be super stressful but also very intimidating to everyone and their dogs. For visitors coming to the home and those delivery people…..not a nice greeting😅. With some dedication, grit, consistency and boundaries, the family is now well on their way to having a much calmer, manageable and gentle Daisy. The owners fears of not being in control have been washed away and replaced by confidence and pride. Through this experience, there’s now one less bully mix to be stigmatized. Well done Tovie!!!😊🐕



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11/22/2021

Name: Sky
Breed: Border Collie
Age: 5 years old
Problems: Separation Anxiety, a fear of strangers, leash etiquette, a lack of confidence and fear of inanimate objects

• Having recently gotten Sky from Mexico from a family member, the owners were overwhelmed as this was their first dog. With big hearts, they gave Sky a home and wanted to ensure that the transition was as painless as possible. We worked together to ensure that a proper routine was set in place, that boundaries were adhered to and more importantly…that the owners were educated with a real understanding of what Sky’s needs were that were not being met prior. We worked to desensitize her to her new and very triggering environment. We set in place defined boundaries of separation to give Sky the confidence she needed to be okay when left alone. We added structure to her walks and expectations when dealing with other dogs and people. Not only did we learn how truly special and thankful Sky was to be rescued, we learned that even the most unprepared owners can turn out to be the best pack leaders. Amazing work guys!😊



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11/08/2021

Power Puppy: Fonzy
Breed: Maltese Poodle
Age: 7 months old

The first family puppy is always nerve racking. The stress of what equates to a new baby into our daily lives. There’s only one chance to get it right. From potty training to feeding routines, crate training to leash etiquette, this family needed all the help. Now educated and empowered, they are more looking forward to the rest of their time with Fonzy and Fonzy is loving his best life. Way to go guys!😊



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11/05/2021

Power Puppy: Millie
Breed: Chocolate Lab
Age: 7 months old

Millie is cute as a button but as wild as a Tasmanian devil😅. Having been 20+ plus years since having a dog, there were a lot things that the owner had forgotten. The nipping was out of control, as was the potty training and walking. Reintroducing puppy 101 helped to set the foundation from the ground up. Instilling confidence and clear instructions helped Millie immensely but more importantly, empowered her owner so she can be at ease. It’s never a few weeks of work with a puppy, it’s a lifetime commitment. Well done Chantal and Millie!☺️



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10/25/2021

Power Puppy: Creed
Breed: Siberian Husky
Age: 10 months
Issues: Jumping, door manners,
walking, leash etiquette

Having one Husky can be challenging enough. Adding a second can lead to drinking😅. Fortunately, this family and I had worked together in the past so when a refresher for the new addition was needed, we reconnected. Although the same breed, the personalities will always differ in many ways. Taking things back to basic Puppy 101 allowed the owner to regain control that he thought was far gone. Balance is restored and there is now a great deal of calm where chaos once rained. Way to go Peter, job well done!😎😎😎



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09/27/2021

Power Puppy: Ollie
Breed: Miniature Poodle
Age: 8 months old

Bringing Ollie home during the pandemic yielded many problems, one of which being separation anxiety. So along with the puppy 101, we also focused on setting the proper boundaries which allowed Ollie to gain the independence needed to be comfortable in his own space, rather than wanting to constantly be around everyone else for comfort. It might seem cute that our pups are always needy but if not addressed, that neediness can quickly escalate to a stressed out puppy and a anxious household which isn’t fun for anyone. Great job everyone and WAY TO GROW Ollie!😊


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09/27/2021

Power Puppy: Charlie
Breed: German Shepard/Boxer/Pyrenees Mix
Age: 7 months old

Charlie was a handful but we’ll worth the work. Super energetic, strong, no house manners and very bitey. His owner and I worked on building a solid foundation for Charlie, especially when it came to having guests over. While he continues to grow with greeting people, his owner is now enjoying her walks and building a loving relationship with her new pup. Way to go Charlie!😊


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09/08/2021

Name: Simba
Breed: Pitbull/Boxer Mix
Age: 1.5 months old
Problems: Leash reactivity, pulls mercilessly, super hyper, no doors manners or house etiquette, leash etiquette, recall

This was a very emotional journey to say the least, but one that I’m extremely happy to have been a part of.

I met the owners out of sheer coincidence at one of their lowest points of ownership with Simba. Being first time dog owners they were well out of their depths and beat mentally and physically by Simba’s youth. Neither of them knew what they were in for or how to deal with the spontaneous and demanding nature of owning such a breed. We worked together for months to build up confidence, establish leadership, establish consistent and concise communication between everyone, respect in the home for boundaries(furniture, food, toys, treats) and controlling Simba’s excited ways on walks(lunging and barking at other dogs). We had success and failure along the way but the owners never gave up on him. More importantly though, they never gave up on themselves. This was a prime example of how couples have to support one another emotionally when it comes to working with dogs. It won’t always be easy for some, but grit and determination is what ultimately turns you into the pack leaders that you truly are. Their confidence as Simba’s owners are a direct reflection on the hard work that they’ve put in and their sheer will to succeed despite the setback. I’m so proud of you guys!!!😊😊😊



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09/03/2021

Name: Bear
Breed: Great Pyrenees
Age: 1.5 years old
Problems: Leash reactivity, pulls like a champ, no door manners, no boundaries

Big family….bigger dog! Bear is an amazingly lovable guy but size does intimidate. This family was at a place where they didn’t want to interact Bear with any other dogs, people, cars, SUVS, bikes and the list goes on. We started from the bottom on built up Bear’s confidence, introduced calm energy, provided consistent leadership and brought a family closer to their dog than they’ve ever been. Bear is well on his way back to the pack and his family is finally getting to enjoy the relationship that they’ve always wanted. Great job!!!😊



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09/03/2021

Power Puppy Graduate: Hallie
Breed: Aussie Shepard
Age: 4.5 months old

With energy for days, cuteness that can melt any heart and a high drive to work, Hallie is a challenge for any family. We dug our heels in, worked on boundaries, manners, appeasing her desire for play and set up the foundation for a great life. Although the family owned a previous AS, bringing a new puppy home with young kids posed many challenges. All of which this dedicated family was more than willing to tackle. Great job all around!😊


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08/30/2021

Power Puppy Graduates: Gordie&Petunia
Breed: Havanese&Bischon/Sh*tzu Mix
Age: 10 months old

Not one, but two balls of cuteness with reactivity, freight train like pulling abilities and no house manners. Add a house full of family members doing different things and the recipe was a disaster. Adding structure, confidence, consistency and patience yielded us the results that we’ve been aiming for……..good walks, boundaries, leash manners, little to no reactivity a confident owner and a proud family. Keep up the great work guys!😊



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08/13/2021

Power Puppy Graduate: Luna
Breed: Alaskan Husky mix
Age: 9.5 months old

Getting a Husky(no matter the mix) as a first dog can be challenging to say the least. Adjusting your busy life to fit their needs is never easy. But I’m wanting the best for Luna, that’s what this owner did. Learning to walk rather than run, to sit rather than jump, to stay out of the kitchen rather than counter surf, to leave It rather than resource guard……. Those are some of the areas we worked on. It was such a pleasure to see this beauty mature and to see her owners learn so much about themselves when it comes to dog ownership. Great dedication Maya!😊



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08/05/2021

Names: Chai
Breed: Alaskan Husky Mix
Age: 1+
Issues: Terrible on walks, no recall, loves to jump, reactive to other dogs and a lack of door manners

Chai’s owner reached out to me wanting to firm up on Chai’s ever changing personality. As he was heading into maturity, some behaviours were starting to show their bad sides. We worked on proper communication, assertive leadership, proper placement on walks, door manners, corrective cues and continually enforcing recall. As you pup grows, it’s increasingly important that you continue to improve our relationship with them through effective communication and real time training; the work never stops. Great job guys! Stay frosty Chai!😊



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07/30/2021

Power Puppy Graduate: Oakley
Breed: Golden Retriever
Age: 5.5 months

This girl was a star performer from the first session. Potty training was a breeze, as was Stay, Down, Leave It and Sit. She picked up on all the corrections like a natural. Her families apparent dedication was front and centre which paid dividends in her successes. The family couldn’t be happier and Oakley had nothing but confidence when all was said and done. Great job everyone and well done Oakley!😊



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07/26/2021

This guy!!!😍

I don’t do walks anymore but once in a while I’ll make an exception. This energetic, intelligent and outgoing little dude made my day. Onyx steals hearts wherever he goes…….especially home😉



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07/21/2021

Power Puppy Sassy
Breed: Doberman
Age: 10 months old

Her name says it all😅. Like all Doberman’s, she’s outgoing, energetic, smart, fun, sometimes a little timid but always spunky! This pup is the apple of her parents’ eyes and being first time owners, they wanted the right start. Potty training, leash etiquette, socialization, down, off, no…..we covered it all. The work continues, the growth is never ending and the love is constant. I’m proud of you both for your hard work!😊



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07/13/2021

***Table Manners***
Age: 7.5 months
1 session in

Teaching your puppy manners at feeding time is vitally important to avoid issues such as resource guarding and aggression. Making sure that your puppy respects your commands while helping them slow the feeding goes a long way. You’ll only get out of them what you put into them so be sure to practice practice practice. Great job Luna!😊



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07/13/2021

Power Puppy Graduate: Onyx
Breed: German Shepard/Husky mix
Age: 3.5 months old

This spunky, high energy, intelligent pup is the first puppy for this couple. As such, the focus was not only on setting boundaries and establishing routine, it also centered on building the confidence of a non dog owner who felt intimidated by dogs in general. With Onxy’s high energy, high work ethic and sharp focus, he quickly picked up on the cues and the owners quickly started establishing themselves as true leaders. Now they have a road map to work with and Onyx is primed for success. Success always starts early so way to go guys!!!🐕🐕🐕



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07/12/2021

Name: Hudson
Breed: Great Pyrenees/Husky Mix
Age: 9.5 months old
Problems: Fearful rescue, overwhelmed owner, puller on walks, very vocal, new environment

The owner reached out to me through a friend that I had worked with. They had just rescued Hudson and he was so fearful and vocal that they didn’t know what to do. He was uncooperative on walks and wasn’t fond of anyone coming into the home. His perceived aggression made for it hard for his owners to be confident. Teaching them to be strong, confident but loving leaders took time, but Hudson has definitely found his forever home. Great job guys!!!😊



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07/05/2021

Names: Peach
Breed: Labradoodle
Age: 6 months
Power Puppy Graduate

I met this family on a walk. They’re first time dog owners with a puppy that has energy to spare. They had so much to learn about their puppy as well as themselves. With the Power Puppy Program they worked on everything from potty training to leash etiquette. They’re now ready for the world and Peach has become the apple of their eyes. Great job guys!!!😊


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06/29/2021

Meet Chase. This energetic, super friendly but highly reactive pup was a rescue who found his forever home. It’s been a struggle for his owners to help Chase get past his psychological fears but he’s gotten so much better. And his owners? Their confidence has grown by leaps and bounds. I admire families who can take in a rescue as you never know what you’re going to get. The emotional baggage that they bring can be heavy but the rewards of working on building up their confidence while learning about yourself can be even greater. The word doesn’t stop and neither does Chase🙂. Great work Maddy!😊

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06/23/2021

***Power Puppy Graduate***

Working with and his family was fantastic! He taught them many things, one of which being how highly intelligent he was and how patient he wanted them to be. His zest for life added jest to their lives. Way to go Franklin, you made them proud!😊

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06/17/2021

Names: Link
Breed: Labradoodle
Age: 1
Problems: Fear based reactivity, an owner with little to no confidence, multiple members within the home giving different instructions, no true leader

Having a reactive dog on walks is never an enjoyable experience. The owner reached out to me because she didn’t know what to do to anymore. Link would bark, lunge and growl. We established a clear line of communication between owner and dog. Gave consistent corrections while maintaining a calm yet assertive approach. You can’t will a dog through fear but you can train them through leadership. Tiffany is now maintaining her place as leader while her family is following suit. Making families happy, one Link at a time. Great work Tiffany!😊



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06/07/2021

Names: Destiny
Breed: American Bully mix
Age: 9.5 months old
Problems: Fearful of everything. No confidence from her owner. Little to no interaction with other dogs. No boundaries within the home. One very nervous owner

When I was contacted by Destiny’s owner, I knew it would be an emotional journey. A journey not only to rehabilitate Destiny but also one to rebuild her owners trust in herself, in Destiny and also in dog trainers. As she had a previous bad experience with a past trainer, neither Lucy or her owner were trusting at all. We worked diligently for weeks to solidify a leader heavy relationship filled with a mix of positive reinforcement and emotional support for both owner and dog. We started from the ground up with walking and built on top of that. A month and a half later and this beautiful lady is now running with her friends at the dog park, greeting people happily at the front door and walking confidently with her owner firmly in charge. The work still continues but the trust has been put in its rightful place. Cases like these are some of the top reasons why I enjoy my job. Bringing new life to people and their dogs never gets old. Great job Lucy, keep up the great work!!!😊



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05/21/2021

Names: Mera
Breed: Newfoundland Dog
Age: 2
Problems: Excited Reactivity, pulling on walks and no door manners

This beautiful lady is the pinnacle of excitement. What her owners perceived as aggression was nothing more than sheer excitement to meet other dogs. Visitors got the good ‘ole fashion tongue bath at the front door(😅). With the introduction of impulse control, leash etiquette and a structured walk, her owners are learning how to manage her energy while managing their own. They’ve learned to communicate through leash direction what’s acceptable and what’s not. With a move a few weeks away, they’re glad to get these challenges under control so they can focus on loving this lady in their new home. Great job guys!😊

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05/19/2021

When a dog is rescued from a fate unknown, it’s a huge relief to them. But for us, we’re never really sure what we’re going to get. This is Freddie and his owner. Freddie was a reactive fella to all dogs, always unsure of himself and never at ease. This is Freddie 4 sessions later.....at the dog park......around other dogs😉. Way to go Freddie! Great job Greg!😊

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