We Helped Get This Golden Retriever Off Meds!

Meet Sunny, a golden retriever whose owners brought her to us after another vet had given her meds for Anxiety and ADHD. Her owners described her as anxious and erratic. She couldn't stop and rest and was tearing up everything in their house. But now, after 6 weeks at American Standard Dog Training, she no longer needs those meds!

In this video, we break down the key steps in her transformation:

- Assessment: We identified that Sunny's anxiety was more behavioral than medical.
- Structured Exercise: Consistent physical activity helped her burn off excess energy.
- Positive Reinforcement: Confidence-building exercises replaced anxious behaviors with calm, controlled responses.
- Socialization: Introducing Sunny to other dogs and new environments reduced her anxiety.
- Purposeful Training: Focused sessions on recall, leash manners, and obedience made her more confident and responsive.

Now, Sunny is thriving! She’s confident, calm, and full of life without the crutch of anxiety or ADHD medications. Watch this video to witness Sunny’s transformation and see how a structured, thoughtful training approach can make all the difference in a dog's life.

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[Sima-pccu]

Amazing👏..super video again..shows that everything is about the training..DIYK9 is the best choice I did..

[arshadtaliep]

10:23 Came here for the training. Going home with, " fug I love that car"

[truclam]

Video Idea-

I would love to have a series of videos showcasing how a handlers energy can affect dog behavior. The other side of the coin so to speak. There are many videos focusing on dog behaviors/breeding, but not many on handler/environment/routine set-up etc specifically.

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[Golferguy]

I’m a big fan of your DIYK9 courses. It would be great if you could put 30 or 60 day game plans together to address general behavior problems like anxiety/frustration/ reactivity or aggression that utilizes your leashed and/or unleashed courses.

[HD-mgru]

Any suggestions for my husky? She's a white siberian. The last 2 years have taken its toll on me and her. Her niece that she was close to passed away January 1st 2024. My daughter passed away October 1st 2024. And I had to rehome my daughter's dogs which one of them was her brother. It was her pack and I noticed a difference in her. I moved up in Mammoth Lakes so we're in the snow she has a good life. We walk alot, but she's not the same after a walk she'll lay down and just stare and it breaks my heart because she's my family. I know how she feels. I try to be positive but my heart's broken too.
Where I live I can't have another dog.
Any suggestion that could help I would truly appreciate.

[UchemarisNze]

And it's chasing me and I was running

[dc.jhonatanbatista]

Awesome transformation, but man what a sick nsx. Is that garrets ?

[TheSkarri]

Is it ok to play tug o' war with your dog? My dog really loved it, but I'd worry it was teaching her to defy people.

[paulacraig]

It would be nice if those of us who aren't millionaires could afford training like this. Does anyone care about us & our need to help our dogs?

[chaboy]

Dude did I miss the part where you actually train the dog? There was the clip of door manners and loose leash (repeat)quickies but thee rest is advertising, and testimonials from owner?? I really hope all your videos aren’t like this.. nice video but short clips in montage format, with no clear instructions? Lame

[UchemarisNze]

And it's chasing me and I was running