07/07/2026
This is why we do what we do.
When Marco first came to us, he was reactive toward other dogs and couldn’t be trusted off leash. His family dreamed of simple moments like this, but they didn’t think they were possible.
Today, we received this message from his owners:
“Marco on the forestry trail and met a new friend. Rowdy is a 6-month-old Golden, a family dog cousin. Perfect friends! Thanks for all your help. We are wildly excited that the two have met and have become buddies. The missing piece we couldn’t provide… and now we’ll have ample family time together in the future.”
This is what training is really about. It’s not just teaching commands—it’s creating freedom, building confidence, and strengthening the bond between dogs and their families.
Watching Marco calmly hike off leash, meet another dog, and enjoy time with his family is a reminder that with the right training, patience, and consistency, incredible transformations can happen.
We’re so proud of Marco and grateful his family trusted us to be part of his journey. Here’s to many more adventures together!
– Surratt Canines
