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Nubis is a rescue dog from Puerto Rico who I adopted at 1 ½ years old. She was a sweet and loveable dog but had some traits that I could just not get rid of. She pulled on leash and could not go off leash at any time as she had NO recall and once her nose was to the ground she was off on an adventure. After having her for about a year she developed anxiety and a fear of loud noises and lights that made her life miserable. When she was inside all she did was hide under pillows or covers. She was better outside but even then there were times she would "freeze" and no amount of coaxing could move her. She would also pull and I had always been afraid of her pulling me down; she is little but very strong. The Gentle Leader she wore helped but did not correct the problem. I had watched all the shows, read all the training brochures, tried medication, and even sought out the help of a behaviorist to no avail. I was at my wits end and felt like I "broke" the happy loving dog I brought home from the shelter.

One day while searching the web for another behaviorist I came across Terry's website. After reading the testimonials I figured "why not" and sent her an email. After speaking with her and meeting her and her dogs I figured it was worth a shot. Within the first three appointments Nubis walked right by my side and had the start of a recall. I started, hesitantly, letting her off leash. I finally realized what a huge change Terry made in our life one Sunday when I took her to the beach and let her off leash to run with the other dogs. Normally those outings ended up with me shouting and running after her, but not this time; wherever I caller her back to me she came right away. We BOTH had a happy and enjoyable day at the beach for the first time in three years.

Her anxiety and fear took a bit longer to see a change, but that has also improved to the point where she will actually lay in the living room in the middle of the floor!! I know it does not sound big, but this is a dog that spent every minute under a pillow or blanket for over a year.

Terry has made both our lives much better. Nubis is a much happier and more confident dog. Now when we go for walks everyone is amazed at the changes in her and how well trained she is. I hear "that is a well trained dog" almost daily. I couldn't imagine what our lives would be like if it were not for Terry and all her help and guidance. My "broken" dog has been fixed.

Heather Ferguson
Ipswich, MA

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