Success Story

Riggs

Owner: Taylor

Challenge

Riggs was a friendly English Springer Spaniel puppy with no previous formal training. When Taylor reached out, the biggest concern was his distress when left alone. Despite trying both a crate and a playpen, Taylor reported persistent crying and episodes described as panic, with little improvement. Taylor wanted help addressing those difficulties while giving Riggs a solid foundation in obedience.

Training Focus

Helping Taylor and Riggs understand one another through personalized, one-on-one training at home. Priorities included support for settling when apart, foundational obedience, and potty training, with clear guidance Taylor could use in Riggs’s everyday environment.

Result

Taylor reported a huge improvement in Riggs’s behavior and said he became potty trained after their first few sessions. The experience also helped Taylor and Riggs communicate more clearly and work toward their goals together. Taylor particularly valued the individualized attention and the convenience of training in Riggs’s own comfortable home environment.

The Story

Riggs's journey

Riggs was just 12 weeks old when Taylor contacted Building Better Dogs. A very friendly English Springer Spaniel puppy, he had no previous formal training and needed support with an especially difficult part of puppy life: being left alone. Taylor had tried both a crate and a playpen, but Riggs continued crying and showing distress whenever left. Taylor’s priority was finding a way forward while also building a good foundation in obedience. Through one-on-one, in-home training, Ron helped Taylor and Riggs develop a clearer understanding of one another. Working in their familiar environment allowed the training to connect directly with daily life and the goals that mattered to Taylor. By the time Taylor shared a review, Riggs was described as a four-month-old puppy whose behavior had improved significantly. Taylor also reported that he became potty trained after the first few sessions. For Taylor, the value extended beyond obedience. The guidance helped both owner and puppy communicate, understand expectations, and make progress together. Taylor especially appreciated Ron’s commitment to their success and his personalized approach in the comfort of their own home.

Client Testimonial

"“Ron was very helpful in teaching both me and my 4 month old Springer Spaniel puppy how to understand one another and achieve our goals. He truly cares about you and your dog’s success and his guidance and training philosophy is effective in not only obedience but in every other aspect, I have seen a huge improvement in my puppy’s behavior and he was potty trained almost immediately after our first few sessions! Most of all, Ron comes to you with a one on one approach all in your home and comfortable environment for your pup!”"

— Taylor, Riggs's owner

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