I honestly don’t even know where to start other than WE LOVE LUCY!!!! We have a 3 year old Eskipoo. We ADORE him and love his little personality but there were some things we knew he needed to improve on. He realllly loved to hear himself (barks a lot) and on walks, he wanted to play with other dogs (lunging at them and barking for attention). He didn’t listen very well to “come”, “leave it”, “no”, “stay”, or really any other request of ours.

Lucy took Oliver for 2 weeks and we thought there was no way ALLLLL of those things would be improved in such a short amount of time but we were VERY wrong. She was absolutely amazing with him. And we could tell he loved her by the way he was looking at her taking his pictures.

I was missing him A LOT. 2 weeks away from our little angel was a lot for me. I love him so much. But, she knew that and she sent extra pictures and extra videos. I cannot even begin to tell you all how much this helped us, her knowing and acknowledging that I needed those things too.

I honestly just cannot even say enough good things about this entire experience. Oliver is a changed pup! We continue to work with him every day and he continues to make progress. Lucy trained us just as much as she trained Oliver and it has made our relationship with our dog SO much better, even though we didn’t think that was possible.

We would never recommend anyone else!!! This experience was life changing for us and for Oliver. We love Lucy and she will forever be a part of ours and Oliver’s lives. We are forever grateful!!!

-Jenn Novak

OverWatch has been a true blessing and lifesaver for our family. We adopted Sam and it was evident he had never had any potty training, social interaction, etc. We couldn’t even take him for a walk, he peed everywhere anytime he was scared. He barked at everything. We worked with him diligently but it just was not enough. I do not believe in rehoming pets but the stress it put on our family there just didn’t seem like many other options. The stress he felt, just didn’t feel like he was living his best life. We contacted OverWatch. They visited for a bit to get familiar with Sam and picked him up from our home. Kerry updated us daily. He spent 3 weeks with her. I won’t say he’s a new dog- his anxiety is still there and he’s certainly still mischievous. But he is able to do things I never thought he could. He’s happier, less anxious. We can leave the house, he can meet people, he listens, he understands. It was an amazing foundation for a good boy. Our lives are so much calmer now and he is so much happier. I am forever greatly for the gift of Kerry and the work she put in with Sam.

-Kelly Smith

Overwatch K9 was the easy choice to make after researching and talking with several other companies/trainers. Nothing wrong with the other folks nothing really “clicked” with them. Paige returned my call the same day I requested info on their website. Her enthusiasm and knowledge was what we needed to sign up for the 14 day board and train program for Lucki. We adopted Luck from a shelter and had her about 3 weeks. I trained her to sit and down but clearly needed help going much beyond that! Lucy at Overwatch went above and beyond. She not only taught her the obedience “commands” but gave us so much valuable insight into what makes Lucki tick, and how to use it help in her overall training. Lucy is patient and caring and kind and gets good results quickly! From the initial phone call, pick up, daily updates, and finally the handoff graduation Lucy and Overwatch provided 5 star service. I like the post drop follow up availability too! Some have mentioned the cost as expensive but honestly I think it’s comparable to other services in the area of the same type. Money very well spent for a companion we will have for the next 12 to 15 years. I would use Overwatch/Lucy again in a heartbeat for any new dogs in the future. Thank you all so much!

-Chris Mayercin

Everything about dealing with OverWatch K9 was professional, efficient and EFFECTIVE. We sent a one-year-old puppy (aka wild man) and he came back a perfect young gentleman. He might have been a quick learner and we are doing our best to keep up with the lessons — leash, heel, off, stay, sit and stay, place, and more. He no longer pulls at every piece of paper on a table or on the counter (although he did swipe a big piece of pate without our knowing it). He clearly took to the trainer, and through daily videos, it looked like she liked him, too. Very nice to have pick up and delivery also. We are true fans.

-Susan Soper

I have a delightful dog, just 1 year old; I am 66 years old. Before Lucy entered our lives I could not manage this rambunctious puppy. Now my life is enriched and both she and I can go places – even often off leash. My life is enriched and she is a happy dog. One of the best decisions I have made in years, thanks to Lucy.

-Eileen Meers

I was super impressed when I got a consultation call within a couple hours of filling out a request…the consultation was very thorough and I felt that Joey knew exactly what I was saying and what our dog needed. We were paired with Kirstin who was fantastic! Our dog knew some basic commands but even the new and harder lessons seemed easy for him to grasp. Getting one-on-one, hands on lessons made a huge difference, and it was amazing to see the change in our dog from week to week. The gentle, repetitive and positive reinforcement works wonders….for both the dogs and owners! Field trips were the best way to see how well he would do with the distractions of people and other dogs, etc. and gave us the confidence we needed before we took him on our own. HIGHLY RECOMMEND OverWatch K9 without hesitation!

-Jamie Taylor

Lucy trained our two dogs with two different types of issues for 2 weeks while we were on vacation. She listened carefully to our problems and worked on those specifically (for example, our pup would steal and guard flip flops so she practiced “leave it” with flip flops) but also general obedience. She was hyper responsive when we had questions, even though we were in a place with spotty cell service. She returned our dogs to us and spent over 2 hours going over everything to make sure we understood the application of the training in our home. She remains available for questions even after training. Most importantly, though, Lucy genuinely LOVED our pups. Our older dog is very aloof and had developed a genuine bond with Lucy! They genuinely love her too. They came back themselves, just more attentive. Lucy changed our lives and the whole vibe of our house. If you’re thinking about doing this training, JUST DO IT! You won’t regret it.

-Elizabeth W.

Our Overwatch trainer was Lucy, and she is absolutely amazing. She has a very calming presence and an unbelievable amount of knowledge of dog behavior and training. At our initial meeting, she made us feel comfortable while getting to know our pups, Bo & Millie. She let us know what to expect during their training and after as well. Lucy was very communicative while Bo & Millie were with her, answering texts and sending videos. This made us feel so much better while having our pups away.

We sent our 8 month old Golden Retriever/ Irish Setter mix to Kirstin for the 2 week board and train program, and I cannot emphasize how amazing and worthwhile it is! He came back more confident, more eager to please, and more self satisfied. He learned how to be off leash, walk on a leash, stay, door manners, house manners, etc. He no longer barks at us when we tell him no lol! He went from dragging me across the yard to being off leash outside with me with no concerns. Kirstin communicated with us on the daily about his progress and was very easy to get a hold of. She took great care of Bear and you could tell she was just as invested in him as we are! Cannot recommend Kirstin or this program enough! Life changing!

-Sienna

From the first day, and every day thereafter we received a video of what our Golden Retriever was learning. It was great to see that he was doing so well. He learned leash and loose lease walking, which was a major struggle for us before. Going to pet stores was also challenging since all he wanted to do was pull and jump on people. We watched him learn how to behave in stores. He learned how to greet visitors properly, no jumping or running out of the door. Many other typical behavior problems were also corrected. He even met another Golden who he trained and played with daily. We are very happy with what he learned during his stay with his trainer and the process of training us, his owners on what commands and steps to continue. We highly recommend Overwatch K9 Academy not only for how our Golden was treated (I have a feeling they loved him as much as we do) and what he learned but knowing we will have continued support if ever needed.

-Lori

We sent our two 1 year old pit mix dogs to the board and train program and could not be happier with our experience! Lucy went above and beyond to make sure they were loved and cared for while they were with her. We had a rough start with some separation anxiety but she was patient and helped them through it. She never gave up on them even when it would have been easy to. Every day we got videos and seeing the progress they were making, and how happy they were doing it, was amazing to watch. When she brought them back to us we took them on a walk together, which was something we were never able to do before. I feel confident we could take them out anywhere and they will be able to handle it now. They aren’t jumping up on people anymore and just seem like very happy well adjusted dogs! Knowing we can check in anytime and get help if we ever need it makes us feel confident that we can handle anything that comes up. I am so happy we found Overwatch K9 Academy and would recommend them to anyone who needs help with their dogs!

-Stephanie McNamee

I was WOWED!! I am a first time dog owner (my husband has had dogs his whole life) and our rescue was crazy !! Lucy came to our home and picked him up – communicated daily about progress – and then made an apt that worked for us to bring him back and spent an hour+ teaching us how to command our pup! I was hesitant at first because of the initial investment … but it’s MORE than paid for itself in saving my sanity !

-Danielle Lang