Working with Summer and Puppy Perfectors literally changed our day-to-day life with our dog Kodiak. As novice dog owners, we rescued a Blue Heeler-German Shepherd mix without a second thought. After too many “close calls” on walks (i.e lunging, barking, snarling) and living with Kodiak’s high drive to protect us at home, we knew we needed significant support from an experienced professional. Enter Summer and Puppy Perfectors, who taught us how to anticipate triggers, track behavior patterns, destigmatize muzzle-training, employ proactive calming & redirection strategies, and help us navigate the world of “behavior modification vs. behavior training”. Daily effort & consistency are required on our part as dog owners, but thanks to Summer and the team at Puppy Perfectors, we got to keep Kodiak as a family member. Top recommendation!