More Testimonials
Hi, Ron!
On behalf of Poe's "grandma" thank you for all your help with Poe's training. Rachel and I are both very satisfied with all of your help with his training and very pleased with his accomplishments! If anyone would have told me a few months ago that he would be splashing in a creek and off his lead, I would never have believed it. He has come a long way. We very much enjoyed the time spent with you and Charlie and I think you may have even converted a 'control freak' like me! Believe it or not, I even learned a lot by listening to your helpful suggestions and watching you work with Poe. Many thanks and best of luck to you and Charlie and Sadie! Your work and results speak for themselves, but if you ever need a reference, please feel free to use my name.
Sincerely,
Kathy M
On behalf of Poe's "grandma" thank you for all your help with Poe's training. Rachel and I are both very satisfied with all of your help with his training and very pleased with his accomplishments! If anyone would have told me a few months ago that he would be splashing in a creek and off his lead, I would never have believed it. He has come a long way. We very much enjoyed the time spent with you and Charlie and I think you may have even converted a 'control freak' like me! Believe it or not, I even learned a lot by listening to your helpful suggestions and watching you work with Poe. Many thanks and best of luck to you and Charlie and Sadie! Your work and results speak for themselves, but if you ever need a reference, please feel free to use my name.
Sincerely,
Kathy M
I adopted Sadie from a rescue shelter as a pup. With the best of intentions, Sadie was loved,loved and loved some more by my daughter and myself. Unfortunately loving her and not teaching her who was the "pack leader" only left me unhappy with her behavior and chasing her outside if she "snuck out" when the door was opened.
Ron and Charlie were a Godsend! Sadie went from unruly to ruled without losing any of her loving charm lovable personality. She is an off-leash dog who loves to be obedient! She knows what is expected of her and is happy that way. Needless to say, so am I!
I moved from a house and neighborhood where Ron and Charlie came to train her and into a condo complex that has several dogs that see each other often! Sadie is the best dog in the complex and is always off-leash! (If I do say so myself) people are constantly complimenting me on how well behaved she is,
how obedient, etc. She is at my side wherever I go.
I am so grateful to Ron (and of course Charlie) for their help!
I recommend you to everyone I know who compliments Sadie!
Thanks again!
Tanya S.
Ron and Charlie were a Godsend! Sadie went from unruly to ruled without losing any of her loving charm lovable personality. She is an off-leash dog who loves to be obedient! She knows what is expected of her and is happy that way. Needless to say, so am I!
I moved from a house and neighborhood where Ron and Charlie came to train her and into a condo complex that has several dogs that see each other often! Sadie is the best dog in the complex and is always off-leash! (If I do say so myself) people are constantly complimenting me on how well behaved she is,
how obedient, etc. She is at my side wherever I go.
I am so grateful to Ron (and of course Charlie) for their help!
I recommend you to everyone I know who compliments Sadie!
Thanks again!
Tanya S.
Hi Ron,
We want to express our gratitude for all of your help and time spent with us and Archie. He is like a different dog!!...I mean that in a good way! =) I never imagined that he would listen as well as he does, and that we'd enjoy walking him and taking him to the park as much as we do now. The training has made our relationship with Archie so much more enjoyable...not only for Matt and I, but for Archie too!
He's always been a happy and playful dog, but the thing he enjoys most, is now being able to walk/run without a leash. And it's so great to watch him and allow him to do that, without worrying that he'll run away or won't come when he's called. We are also able to look forward to having people over to our home now (which we never thought would happen!), knowing
that Archie will behave and listen to us.
Thank you for helping us, and Archie, make the most of our relationship. We appreciate all that you've done!
Take care,
Matt and Erica
We want to express our gratitude for all of your help and time spent with us and Archie. He is like a different dog!!...I mean that in a good way! =) I never imagined that he would listen as well as he does, and that we'd enjoy walking him and taking him to the park as much as we do now. The training has made our relationship with Archie so much more enjoyable...not only for Matt and I, but for Archie too!
He's always been a happy and playful dog, but the thing he enjoys most, is now being able to walk/run without a leash. And it's so great to watch him and allow him to do that, without worrying that he'll run away or won't come when he's called. We are also able to look forward to having people over to our home now (which we never thought would happen!), knowing
that Archie will behave and listen to us.
Thank you for helping us, and Archie, make the most of our relationship. We appreciate all that you've done!
Take care,
Matt and Erica
Fletcher
Ron,
Thank you so much for helping us with our dog Fletcher. A couple times I was going to give Fletcher back to the Animal Shelter where we got him. Fletcher is a beautiful shepherd/lab mix whom we fell in love with, but that love was fading fast. Our neighbors have cats and dogs and Fletcher would not stay in the yard. He would be off visiting the neighbors pets and would not come when we called him. Our family life became stressful, always chasing the dog and trying to get him to listen to us. This is not how I envisioned having a dog.
I wanted a dog that stayed in the yard and played with my kids.
After, calling you and seeing you with Charlie, I knew you could help us. Fletcher is now the best dog. He is able to walk off leash around our block with many distractions going on. Our neighbors have noticed a big difference in Fletcher. They will be in their yards with their pets and he stays in our yard. He comes on command, sits, heals, stays and listens.
My husband and I were sitting on the patio the other night when I realized the kids had been playing in the yard sometime with Fletcher. Instead of having to chase after him we just sat back, relaxed and enjoyed our summer evening. Thanks for helping us and Fletcher.
Your the best.
Noreen C.
Gabi
An Open Letter To Anyone Considering Rapid Response Dog Training:
I adopted an Australian Cattle Dog mix in January 2004. I had never owned a dog from the puppy stage before and hoped that training a dog from the start would give me a better, more predictable companion. I chose my pup (after love at first sight left and common sense returned) based on the fact that the two other dogs of this breed I had come in contact with were smart, loyal and appeared to be good with their owners.
However, despite all of my efforts, our lives were turned upside down by an animal that was consistently outsmarting us. Gabi would bite our hands and nip at our feet when she wanted attention. She would eat any kind of paper or fabric she could get her teeth into.
We tried everything imaginable-cans with pennies, spray bottles, dog obedience training, reading books, growling back…you get the idea. I was concerned not so much for us, because I believed the biting was playful rather than malicious, but for others who might come into our home, especially children.
In a chance meeting with someone, I mentioned the difficulties I was having with Gabi. This person told me that she had hired Ron and that he and Charlie had worked wonders for her dog, Lola. In desperation, I looked up the website she had referred me to and the rest is history.
Ron came out and did an assessment of my dog, followed by a demonstration with Charlie. It was obvious by the way Charlie looked at Ron that the retriever truly loved and wanted to please his owner. Ron assured me that my dog could indeed be worked with and was a ‘good’ dog.
After our first real session with the e-collar I was able to immediately control or eliminate approximately 90% of Gabi’s negative behaviors. This was such a motivator that practicing with Gabi for 15-20 minutes a day was a joy. Each day she got better and better.
Within two weeks (remember Gabi is very smart!) she was consistently coming when called, heeling off leash, sitting, laying down, obeying the "no" command and able to play freely with us in the yard. Being able to play Frisbee or ball with her in my unfenced, large corner lot became one of the best benefits of the program.
Her biting was drastically reduced and at this time, 4-6 weeks later, while she still needs reinforcement in this area, is under control. (Biting is a strong urge in this breed according to sources.) She is a now a calmer, even more lovable and totally loyal dog.
I cannot thank Ron enough for giving me the kind of pet I was hoping for and returning normalcy to our home. While the financial investment in the program was a concern to me at first, I now realize that I could have spent far more that this in sequential dog obedience courses, which would not have given me the same result. I now look at the sessions as a bargain. I was also concerned about the use of an e-collar, but friends, who are dog lovers, reassured me that using the e-collar was preferable to having to give up a dog I loved because I couldn’t control her.
I was afforded a rare opportunity to receive private instruction at my home. Ron is professional, patient, has expertise in this area and possesses a gift for being able to work with the individual to improve his/her skill. He is truly an educator not only of dogs, but also of humans.
Marcy J., Proud owner of Gabi.
I adopted an Australian Cattle Dog mix in January 2004. I had never owned a dog from the puppy stage before and hoped that training a dog from the start would give me a better, more predictable companion. I chose my pup (after love at first sight left and common sense returned) based on the fact that the two other dogs of this breed I had come in contact with were smart, loyal and appeared to be good with their owners.
However, despite all of my efforts, our lives were turned upside down by an animal that was consistently outsmarting us. Gabi would bite our hands and nip at our feet when she wanted attention. She would eat any kind of paper or fabric she could get her teeth into.
We tried everything imaginable-cans with pennies, spray bottles, dog obedience training, reading books, growling back…you get the idea. I was concerned not so much for us, because I believed the biting was playful rather than malicious, but for others who might come into our home, especially children.
In a chance meeting with someone, I mentioned the difficulties I was having with Gabi. This person told me that she had hired Ron and that he and Charlie had worked wonders for her dog, Lola. In desperation, I looked up the website she had referred me to and the rest is history.
Ron came out and did an assessment of my dog, followed by a demonstration with Charlie. It was obvious by the way Charlie looked at Ron that the retriever truly loved and wanted to please his owner. Ron assured me that my dog could indeed be worked with and was a ‘good’ dog.
After our first real session with the e-collar I was able to immediately control or eliminate approximately 90% of Gabi’s negative behaviors. This was such a motivator that practicing with Gabi for 15-20 minutes a day was a joy. Each day she got better and better.
Within two weeks (remember Gabi is very smart!) she was consistently coming when called, heeling off leash, sitting, laying down, obeying the "no" command and able to play freely with us in the yard. Being able to play Frisbee or ball with her in my unfenced, large corner lot became one of the best benefits of the program.
Her biting was drastically reduced and at this time, 4-6 weeks later, while she still needs reinforcement in this area, is under control. (Biting is a strong urge in this breed according to sources.) She is a now a calmer, even more lovable and totally loyal dog.
I cannot thank Ron enough for giving me the kind of pet I was hoping for and returning normalcy to our home. While the financial investment in the program was a concern to me at first, I now realize that I could have spent far more that this in sequential dog obedience courses, which would not have given me the same result. I now look at the sessions as a bargain. I was also concerned about the use of an e-collar, but friends, who are dog lovers, reassured me that using the e-collar was preferable to having to give up a dog I loved because I couldn’t control her.
I was afforded a rare opportunity to receive private instruction at my home. Ron is professional, patient, has expertise in this area and possesses a gift for being able to work with the individual to improve his/her skill. He is truly an educator not only of dogs, but also of humans.
Marcy J., Proud owner of Gabi.
