Dear Bob,

 I just cannot thank you enough for all the help you’ve given me with my dog, Blaze.  After going to several different dog trainers, I finally found someone who made my dog livable and my life calm.

 Blaze is a Portuguese Water Dog.  He’s a strong, dominant alpha type.  We brought him home at 9 weeks old, and since that day, he’s been love-biting everyone.  We have 2 young boys and an adult daughter and a busy household.  Blaze loves to be in the middle of everything, barking, biting, kissing and generally “running the show.”  He would constantly bite all the kids – not meanly, but out of love and playfulness, but still, this was inappropriate and annoying.

 I’d been seeking help from all the professionals with nothing working.  I was told to squirt him with water – he loved it; shake a can – he lunged at the can; give him “time out” in his crate – he didn’t even connect the two; yell, “No,” then praise – didn’t work.

 Finally, Bob, you taught me how dogs learn and behave so I could be an “effective teacher.”  By using a collar and leash tug associated with a loud, “No,” I was able to duplicate the mother dog’s bite and bark.  “Voila!”  A humbled dog!

 I’m still amazed at how fast this worked.  That was just one area you helped me in.  The list goes on and on.

 I now have a loveable, obedient, 1 year old Portuguese Water Dog who fits in our family without all the unmanageable behaviors.  I am forever in your debt.

 Besides all of this, you’re a great guy and I’m honored that our paths have crossed.

 Thanks again!

Robin

p.s. Do you take on unruly kids?

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Bob,

We cannot tell you how impressed we were by your skills and most of all by your kindness in helping us to train two loving and wonderful dogs who just needed the proper guidance.  They are doing excellent and now we can all enjoy each other in ways we never would have without you.

We will be recommending you as often as we can.

Thank you!

Amy, Donna and Ralph

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Dear Bob,

We have seen a vast improvement in Sasha's behavior since our sessions with you.  The gentle leader is by far a much better way to control her.  She still has issues with other dogs while out walking, but it's just a matter of redirecting her and continuing on without giving her much chance to misbehave.  Hopefully in time she will get beyond that, but it's not so much of a problem now.  The advice you gave us to have people ignore her, and do not just pet her, has worked out very well, and she is starting to accept more and more people as part of her trusted group of friends.  Overall she seems to be getting happier week by week. We're sure it was a huge adjustment for her to go from her previous life to ours, but overall she seems happy and content; she wags her tail more and more, and just seems happy to curl up in her bed and sleep. She is a rescue success story so far, and the whole family loves her dearly and shows her lots of affection and praise. Thank you for your insight and common sense approach.  What was a struggle is now a matter of routine and precautions.  Adjusting our behavior was easier and got better results than trying to make her do things she didn't understand.

Thanks again for your expertise and insight.

Robin & John

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Hi Bob!

We thought we would include a note to let you know how well Brady is doing.  We are really happy with his progress.  We constantly receive compliments on how well-behaved he is – especially since “he is just a puppy.”

We recently had a big family reunion and Brady did awesome!  He stayed on his mat, even when people were eating around him – and he didn’t jump on anyone even in all the excitement to see each new person arrive!

We rarely use his collar now because he responds so well to his name, “No” and “Come.”  We are having a great time with Brady – especially in the snow.  He loves the snow!

Of course we still have our regressive moments and there are many skills that we need to practice – but we feel like you have given us the knowledge and know-how to get to the results we are looking for.

Thank you so much for all of your help!  Please feel free to use us as a reference.

Carol, John, Michael . . . and Brady

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Good morning, Bob!

Just a quick note to let you know that Rocky is a very good student.  He loves to “work.”  We are using the word, “work” (“Rocky, let’s do some work”) when we do the crate and mat training.  We’ve been surprised and delighted at how well he is doing.  It’s even more rewarding to see how happy and proud he is when he does a good job. 

So just want to say, “Thank You,” for all you have done to help us get Rocky started on the right track. 

Elaine

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Hi Bob,

Just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how awesome Zena is doing.  We have our sweet girl back and even better than before!  We can't thank you enough for all of your help in getting us back on track.  It is amazing what a tune-up can do.  I am happy to report she did awesome with our recent house guest; she was the life of the party.  She was happy and playful.  Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

We so appreciate all you do and how you do it.  It's a true gift you have and we are spreading the word every chance we get!

Take care.

Sincerely,

Bob, Mary, Keith & Zena

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Dear Bob,

I wanted to say thank you for all your help with our Weimaraner, Emilee.  Your help has been invaluable.  The training techniques were very easy to learn for us and our puppy in your puppy program.  Emilee responded to all the training amazingly fast.  She now is going on six months and our friends who laughed about us hiring you are now amazed at the finished results. We can't thank you enough, it was money well spent!  If you ever need a reference, please don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks again!

Miguel & Amy

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Dear Bob,

Thanks for everything.  We have a great puppy, thanks to you.  I've really appreciated your wisdom (both dog-wise and people-wise).  We wish you all the best.  We will recommend you to all that need doggie behavior help.  

Bless you,

Susan, AJ & kids

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Bob,

Thanks so much for all of your help with Sonny.  He is really starting to shape up!  He has a special bond with my younger son (the one he used to attack!) 

Thanks again.

Kim (from Doylestown Animal Medical Clinic)

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Hi Bob,

I want to thank you for your help with Corduroy.  He is doing so much better, and much calmer, too.  He hasn’t gone crazy when we leave or at the fence.  I am using the remote trainer only occasionally.  My voice has so much more power, he really made the association quickly.  He wears the collar on “non-interactive” mode most of the time, so I am feeling quite good.

Carol (from Lower Bucks Dog Training)

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Hey Bob!

I wanted to thank you for coming over last night.  Because of what you told me I had my first peaceful night’s sleep in weeks.  You have no idea how scared I was that I would hear, “Maybe you need to find a new home for one of them.”  What a load off my mind now!!!

The “girls” and I have started anew.  They’re not up on any furniture anymore.  I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure that we can ALL live together peacefully.

Again, thanks for your training last night.  It was much appreciated.  I’m sure I’ll be in touch again.  After we learn how to behave and live together in peace, I would love to work on some other issues.  Maybe a few commands?  I want to impress everyone with my dogs and their new found manners/knowledge!!

Jenn

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Hi Bob,

I am writing you to let you know that I recommend you to anyone and everyone I know that is having issues with their dogs – because you helped us tremendously in many, many ways.   My vet recommends you based on my comments.  My vet is Beth, who works at Delaware Valley Animal Hospital. 

Once again, thanks for your help.

Beth, Chris and Zoe

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Dear Bob,

Many thanks for the enjoyable and entertaining afternoon you provided for the Senior Citizens group at Immaculate Conception Church in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.  It was an extremely interesting and educational program and demonstration.  Your dogs are beautiful, and so well-behaved.

Thanks again for your time.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Spencer

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