A Garvin's Pet Plaza Success Story!
Meet Sally
When we first met Peggy and Tim Haggerty, it was somewhat of a solemn occasion. Each day they found themselves wondering whether or not they should keep Sally or return her to the Humane Society. They thought that they may have taken on more than they could handle.
They had already worked with one trainer who believed that the reason they were having problems with Sally was because Sally thought she was the dominant one in the family. This philosophy, combined with the tactics this particular trainer recommended, did not resolve the situation but rather, made it worse.
Fortunately, the Haggertys didn’t give up there. They sought out…
1st Solution
During their initial consultation with a trainer from Garvin’s Pet Training, they learned that with a well-rounded, integrative approach, Garvin’s could help make their dreams come true. Step one was to enroll Sally into obedience training. The benefit of obedience training would be to shape Sally into a dog who wanted to be good. Obedience training was also the vehicle they needed to learn how to become good teachers for Sally and establish leadership. It would give them the sense of control and peace of mind they were lacking. 
By their third private lesson, both Peggy and Tim commented that Sally was enjoying her lessons and that their relationship had improved dramatically. After several more private lessons, it was time to begin training Sally in a group class. Sally did love her obedience training, but when she got into group class, she wanted to play more than work. She was a typical puppy.
Actually, it was one day during group class when Peggy and Tim had an epiphany. Everyone was admiring Luke, a lab puppy that was totally focused on his handler and not the least bit distracted by the other dogs. The instructor asked the class, “Do you know why this dog is doing so well?” Everyone took their chances at guessing, but no one guessed it right. The reason Luke was so calm and doing so well, even with other dogs present, is because Luke went to……
2nd Solution
Tim and Peggy had not taken Sally to 
Dog Day Care since they were both retired and were at home with her most of the day. Once they realized the fact that puppies have a huge need to play with other dogs, they also decided that this would be an excellent way for them to give Sally the exercise she needed. Sally started going to Barkin Garvin’s Dog Day Care the very next day. She was calmer, easier to live with and performed better in class the very next week.
It wasn’t long after that, during a private lesson at their home, that Sally’s instructor learned of another concern. The Haggertys also owned several Desert Tortoises. It was spring time now and soon they would be coming out of hibernation. Tim and Peggy knew that Sally would (in play, of course) tip the tortoises over, which could be life threatening to them. They were very concerned about managing this behavior. One of the solutions the instructor proposed was…….
3rd Solution
Garvin’s Invisible Fence® Brand By Petsafe®
Garvin’s took over the Invisible Fence ® Brand dealership for Tucson in 1998. Many of their customers love the fact that they can protect landscaping and 
yes, even Desert Tortoise habitats.
The Haggertys were also thrilled that with the Invisible Fence® Brand, they could keep Sally out of the guest bedroom. Tim and Peggy loved to have company and so did Sally, but Sally would ransack the guest bedroom. Invisible Fence® Brand offered indoor as well as outdoor solutions.
Now that the Haggertys were beginning to feel like they could trust Sally more, they became interested in giving her more freedom. Sally loved coming inside and going back out, but Peggy and Tim were tired of getting up and down to open the door for her, so the next solution….
4th Solution
Sally learned to use her dog door right away and the Haggertys loved giving her the freedom.
Since the Haggertys live on the outskirts of Tucson, and rattlesnakes are a real concern, they decided to attend…….
5th Solution
Garvin’s Snake Avoidance Training
This is a one-time seminar where dogs learn skills that may save their lives. Peggy and Tim have piece of mind knowing that Sally is trained to avoid a tragic snake bite.
The Haggerty’s story is truly a success story. Garvin’s Pet Plaza represents an integrated group of businesses creating harmony in pet owners lives.
