We are the borderline insane people that decided to get a puppy knowing that we would be having a baby seven months later. We initially enrolled Fig into the puppy play school at Summit with the intention of giving her some socialization opportunities and learning different approaches to training so we could be set up for success when the baby comes. We have raised several other puppies but this was our first time using a professional.
We were so impressed with puppy play school and the individualized approach that all of the trainers take despite being in a group class. Since then, our puppy has taken the teen spirit and been going to Adventure Camp once a week. We will be taking several other classes in the future.
Justine, Amber, Shay, and everyone else have been SO welcoming and supportive during all of these classes. When a dog is having trouble in class, they meet the dog where they are at and individualize things so that they are successful.
We have been able to navigate Fig's puppy and adolescent stages with significantly less frustration and tears compared to any other puppy we have raised, and I credit that to the tools and approach that Summit has given us. My anxiety around the transition to having a baby around has also basically disappeared because we have resources for any challenges that appear. You guys are the best!