Cody said: March 26, 2008 9:36 pm PST
First of all, you have done an incredible job with every dog I have ever seen you work with. Your willingess to work with the dogs in their environment allows you to help the owners with behavior problems as they happen. People become frustrated when they take a dog to an obidence class and try to get the dog to replicate the bad behavior and because it is not in it's "comfort zone" of home it might not exhibit that behavior. Your in-home training and evaluations allow you to see the dogs behaviors first hand where they are most comfortable. I also was impressed with the work you did at the Home and Garden show. It takes a lot of talent to get a dog to pay attention to you around that many people. I have seen you work with very aggresive dogs and just rowdy ones who need some simple manners - from one extreme to the other and I have to say I was impressed all the way around. I appreciate that you pass on your knowledge to others so they can work with their pets on their own. I like that you allow the owners to work with the dogs while you guide them with gentle correction on what they need to do differently. I have watched a lot of videos, but there is nothing like hands-on with you. You are very easy to work with and take the time to explain and point out things to the owners. I know with your knowlege, patience and your talent you will be very successful. If you are having a small problem with your dog or a huge one, this is the dog trainer to call! Thanks so much for all your help with the rescues. Keep up the great work - you have brought something to this town that we desperately needed!!