I simply can not get over how well trained our new pup, Yuki (formerly Astra), was from the very first moment we brought her home! And how easy it has been to continue with the training and teach her new commands. She knew "sit", "down", "come", "stay" and "place" from the very beginning. She knows "leave it" when she puts something other than her chew toys in her mouth. She knows "crate" which we've reinforced by feeding her in her crate. The first two days we had her, she did not try to jump up on the furniture or the beds. On Day 3, she came out of her shell and started jumping up on furniture. She very quickly took to "off" and so far has made very few attempts to jump up on the furniture. She's also wonderful on leash. And, she's been dry in her crate overnight. She is an incredibly sweet baby girl. It is so clear that the love, care and training that Karen & Mark give to these pups from Day 1 sets them up so powerfully to be amazing pets/companions. It has been so simple to adjust to her being a member of our family that we've decided to adopt her baby brother as well!
XOXO,
Debbi
Mark and Karen did a wonderful job with our Jasper. He stayed with them for the Level 2 training. At only 12 weeks old, he is crate trained, potty trained and doing excellent with walking on leash and all commands (sit, stay, place, wait and come). He adjusted very well the first day in our home and his first night he slept all the way through. TY Karen and Mark for the amazing job you did with Jasper. We love him to pieces and can't wait to make wonderful memories with our beautiful, lovable boy
Robert Tokar
Mark and Karen are awesome. We have three puppies from TBAL. I highly recommend. They work with them so much and they are well trained at such a young age.
Leslie Ranew
We have had Penny a little over a month now, and I cannot gush enough about what an amazing dog she is. She is a perfect fit for our family and our lifestyle. She LOVES people and is incredibly kind and patient with our boys. I am an avid equestrian, and she is settling into life at the barn as well, meeting horses confidently and safely. Now that she has her vaccines, the world is her oyster. She has started puppy training and is easily the calmest and sharpest dog there. She gets the exercises on the first try!
A huge thank you to your program! We just love Penny and are already talking about how we will need another Tampa Bay Australian Labradoodle whenever our senior dog passes on. And another thing! Our senior dog, who hates everyone and everything, LOVES her. They play like puppies! It is amazing to see our senior dog have a second wind.
Again - we adore Penny and are grateful for your considerate breeding and puppy raising. We cannot say enough good things about our Penny. I attached a picture here from her walk earlier today.
