A Tale of Two Realities

By Jennifer Stoeckl, MAT - Dire Wolf Project CEO, Sept. 7, 2023
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Hercules, a 5 year old Dire Wolf Guardian

Once upon a time in a peaceful village nestled among rolling hills, there lived a man named Samuel. Samuel had always dreamed of having a loyal canine companion by his side, and he saved for years to make that dream come true. He chose to adopt an American Dirus dog, thinking it would be quiet, calm, gentle, and sweet, just as he had imagined.

When Samuel brought the adorable puppy home, he named him Jasper, envisioning quiet strolls through the village and peaceful evenings by the fire. However, it quickly became evident that Jasper had a different plan in mind.

Samuel's first encounter with Jasper was marked by his unruly behavior. The mischievous pup chewed on Samuel's favorite leather shoes, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.

Jasper's energy seemed boundless. He would leap through the air with excitement, knocking over anything in his path, much to Samuel's dismay.

Samuel's evenings turned into chaos as Jasper barked loudly at every passing squirrel, car, and gust of wind. The once-peaceful village now echoed with the constant noise of his canine companion.

The village gardens suffered as Jasper dug holes with enthusiasm, leaving Samuel's neighbors exasperated and frustrated.

One day, Samuel decided to leave Jasper alone in the house. He returned to find that the mischievous dog had torn through his favorite book, leaving pages scattered like confetti.

Samuel's frustration grew as he tried to teach Jasper basic commands. The dog's unruly behavior persisted, and Samuel felt helpless and ashamed.

As days turned into weeks, Samuel's dream of a quiet, calm, and gentle companion seemed to slip further away.

He felt guilty for his inability to train Jasper, and he couldn't help but feel ashamed in the eyes of his neighbors, who had to endure the constant noise and destruction.

One day, as Samuel sat down with his head in his hands, he realized a valuable lesson. He had expected Jasper to understand the complicated ways of humans without proper guidance and training. He had assumed that a dog, even the best of dogs, would instinctively adapt to his world.

As Samuel sat at his desk thinking about his predicament, it finally became clear. Even the best dogs can be challenging if you don't know how to teach them our complicated human ways.

Samuel eventually sought help from a skilled dog trainer who could take Jasper and train him to live a more disciplined life.

The on site training cost $10,000 for a month’s training, but Samuel felt it was worth it.

Over time, Jasper transformed into a well-behaved and loving companion, and Samuel learned that with the right knowledge and training, even the wildest of spirits could become a cherished member of the family.

The story above perfectly illustrates the very real reason why I created the DireWolf Guardians American Dirus Dog Training Program.

It is why Jay and I decided to fully train these remaining female pups to certified companion dog status for families just like this.

The painful reality that smacks you in the face when the dog you scrimped and saved for years turns into a monster, despite your best efforts, is almost unbearable.

Did you catch how much that training was going to cost for ONE MONTH?!

$10,000!

This after already committing countless hours of owner training that didn’t seem to have any impact.

Samuel’s experience has happened many times with countless dogs in every dog breed on the planet. In fact, just yesterday I received an email from someone in this situation who acquired a dog from Lois.

The Dire Wolf Project does not leave our families or dogs stranded when they are in need.

So, today I am traveling to collect the unruly furry nightmare and bring him back to rehabilitate him.

There are no guarantees on how things will go, but we will do everything we can to help this poor tail-wagging soul finally understand our confusing human ways.

Jay and I don’t want this to happen to anyone ever again.

Of course, we can’t decide for you what you can handle, but if you are wavering or on the fence about if you can train your own puppy, there is an alternative.

Three females still remain available from the Genius Litter.

Currently, they are for sale at our normal prices. $2500 - $3800.

But…

When I return from this trip, I will train these intelligent girls. Our intent is for them to eventually receive full companion dog certification from DireWolf Guardians and be ready to enter the family life.

Make no mistake, a fully trained family companion dog for just under $10,000 is quite a bargain… but if you want to save the money and do the training yourself, now is the time to let us know. These prices will not remain this low for very much longer.

Here is the link to find out more about them:

https://direwolfdogs.com/dogs-for-sale/puppies/

Jennifer Stoeckl is the co-founder of the Dire Wolf Project, founder of the DireWolf Guardians American Dirus Dog Training Program, and owner/operator of DireWolf Dogs of Vallecito. She lives in the beautiful inland northwest among the Ponderosa pine forests with her pack of American Dirus dogs.