“Autumn and Dom truly changed my life with my dog, Sully. I got him at eight weeks old and struggled so much in those early days with severe separation and confinement anxiety. He would panic in the crate, sometimes for over an hour, so neither of us was sleeping, and I couldn’t leave the house without worrying he would hurt himself trying to escape. On top of that, he became extremely overstimulated outside and would panic every time we left the house.

I came to Autumn and Dom desperate for help, determined to find a way to support him. They met me with so much kindness and understanding. We had multiple calls where I was able to ask questions, and they took the time to really understand both my needs and Sully’s. Ultimately, I decided to move forward with a four-week board-and-train program to ensure there was enough time to make real progress. I was very nervous leaving him, but I almost immediately started receiving updates and photos, which gave me so much peace knowing he was safe and well cared for. Autumn sent daily updates, which made such a difference because they helped me understand the process and how he was doing each day.

When the four weeks were over, they spent meaningful time making sure I understood how to continue his training at home so we would not lose his progress. That ongoing guidance was invaluable. He came home a truly transformed dog in the best way. He went into his crate calmly on cue and slept through the night without crying. I was able to leave the house without anxiety, and he settled in his crate without stress. Outside, he could walk without the panic he used to feel, and we were finally able to enjoy walks together.

Most importantly, it allowed me to actually bond with him. Before, everything felt overwhelming, and caring for him felt like a constant crisis. Autumn and Dom gave us the foundation to become a family. I am endlessly grateful.

If you are wondering whether it is worth it, from my experience, it was the best decision I could have made for both me and my dog.