I discovered GRC through my trainer when my dog, Luna, was still a pup. What started as a welcoming group simply to work on neutrality around became an endless inspiration of what's possible. Eventually, we started dabbling in the sports for fun and working on SR skills just to challenge ourselves. "I'll never be able to pass the SR, but I love training with this community" became my mantra. But we kept showing up. We kept building the skills as we were doing it "just for fun." When the first local trial was announced, I decided to give it a shot, because why not. We did not pass, but it felt good to try. Fast forward another year and there's an SR1 certificate hanging on my wall! My nervous dog has built confidence in herself, in me as her handler and in the way she navigates the world around her. I learned that it's ok for things to take time. Keep showing up and you might just surprise yourself! I'm endlessly grateful for the skills and connections I've built through our GRC journey! 

GRC has allowed for Suvi and I to walk through life calmly… Literally, Suvi’s confidence and our relationship has grown allowing for us to walk anywhere we want to go. We have the tools to navigate the challenges life throws our way.

We are so thankful we were introduced to the GRC club. The club leaders, Molly and Sarah are fantastic. They create a welcoming and supportive environment for all handlers and dogs. Especially those of us with reactive dogs. My first day I didn’t know anyone. Odin and I walked literally a football field away. Molly and Sarah made sure I felt included and gave me tasks to work on with Odin. At the end of the day, I walked away with goals for my dog, and confidence from such a supportive group. Overtime and by introducing the Social Responsibility skills, Odin and I can now train around other dogs! Not only are the club leaders amazing, the members are just as great. Because of the environment Sarah and Molly have created, everyone is able to work and challenge their dogs in a safe environment. Everyone is very encouraging and motivating. Because of GRC, Odin and I have achieved goals I didn’t think were possible with a reactive dog; living a fulfilled life while being socially responsible. Plus we get to do fun sports together like weight pull and mill race.

Emma

Never have I found such a strong foundational support group both for dogs and their handlers as GRC. This village comes together to back everyone in their community regardless of skill level, type of dog, goals for the team, or level of difficulty handling. The number of dogs I have seen improve in obedience and be fulfilled through drive sports is insurmountable and continues growing every day. The sport is a benefit to the overall dog community as well as the local community who may be looking for a new group of people and undying encouragement to accomplish their goals with. I will be forever grateful that I found GRC for the mainstay they have tirelessly provided me and my crew year after year

Ryan

Before GRC me and my dog butted heads daily. Now we understand each other and have fun playing instead. Thank you Jay Jack and GRC for showing me how to turn my dog's "issues" into his superpower.