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"The information on this site played a key part in helping me keep my sanity while dealing with puppy behavior! If you're like me and have a new puppy for the first time in your life, or if you've owned a dog for years, I highly recommend joining your site."
-- Dan Gallapoo, Dayton, Ohio
"... He was able to perform as though he had been doing it all along..."
-- Meg Sterns, Cell Phone: XXX-XXX-0504
"All the obnoxious behavior stopped, immediately..."
-- Gene & Rose Pedenko,
Marina Del Rey, California
"... Just look at the attention I am getting from him. He won't take his eyes off of me!!!"
-- Gwen Haynes, Canada
"My dog, Lex, is a large German Shepherd Dog. If I didn't switch to [your methods] when he was 6 months old, I would never have been able to take him on a proper walk. He was getting wild. He is now well behaved and a joyful pup. Thank you for your helpful tips. We greatly appreciate it." -- Vita
"Thanks to you, I have the perfect Service Dog! Your matter of fact approach is both easy to understand and implement because you explain why a dog thinks the way that he does. Due to your training methods... Jasper has become not only a calm and wonderful companion but a well trained working dog. He can accompany me anywhere; Out to dinner, the mall, airports you name it... and we always get tons of compliments especially when they ask what program he came from and I explain he is owner trained!
He is trained to assist me with balance and braces me as we walk, he also anticipates my gait weaknesses which is always changing due to my Multiple Sclerosis and he will adjust himself to meet my balance needs.
He is also trained to help me get up from a sitting position or if I fall he will help me to stand, or get help for me if necessary. He loves to go get the mail or deliveries and bring them back to me with a single command, and our driveway is over 200 ft long! He has a totally reliable retrieve and can identify over 10 different objects by name. Most of this I attribute to your wonderful insight and advice through your website and newsletters.
I am including a picture of Jasper and I at the Plaza Casino in Las Vegas from our last visit there. Thank you!" -- Sheryl and Jasper "The Night Raider" SD, Riverside, Ca.
"This morning, Abby and I had one of those moments where you feel an indescribable inner connection, which followed with thoughts of how I nearly gave up on her last February. She's nearly one year old and still here. That's because of you, and I want to thank you. You've been the main influence in her training.
My son took the attached picture. He was shocked that I allowed Abby on the couch. It's a rare thing, so don't slap my knuckles! I told him to take a picture because it would last longer." -- Laurel, Salt Lake City, Utah.
"My name is Suzi Schaefers, owner of Suzi's Custom Dog Training in Morrison, CO. I've been a professional dog trainer for 19 years and have owned my own business for 8. I wouldn't want to do anything else, ever. I absolutely love what I do for a living.
I am writing to you to let you know that I am happy to see that another dog trainer (people trainer) who uses virtually the exact same training methods and techniques that I do.... all are done by you the way they're done by myself.
Here in CO there are dozens of dog trainers in the metro area, each with his or her own ideas on how a dog and its human should communicate. Only one, my mentor, trains dogs the way I do, the way you do. Short, sweet and to the point and with lots of positive reinforcement for a job well done.
Just out of curiosity, I downloaded 'Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer' many months ago and I felt like I was reading my own book!
Thank you for your time, effort and dedication to our line of work. The world needs more dog trainers like us!"
Very sincerely,
-- Suzi Schaefers
Owner Suzi's Custom Dog Training
Morrison, CO. USA 80465
"Old, young, pit bull, mastiff, chihuahua, healthy or ill... they are loved here with my hubby and the 3 cats. And no fights, no running loose outside, no chewing of furniture. I know I train mainly with my heart, but I go by the same tenents you do: Understand their pack life and use it to your advantage.
Love your site!"
-- Wendy and Tim Bartlett
We would like to speak with you about possibly being a guest on CBS Network ---talking about how to keep your dog from barking. If you are a dog whisperer we would like a live demo.
Thanks
--Jeff Jayson
Producer, CBS News
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Adopting A Dog
Dogproblems.com was started by dog training author, Adam Katz. Adam is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley. He is the author of the best selling internet dog training book, 
Carla grew up in South America and became active in dog obedience training at a young age. She has worked to establish dog clubs in both Central and South America and is widely respected for her problem solving and behavior troubleshooting in regard to canine anxiety, exercise and obedience. She is currently readying a Golden Retriever for therapy dog work and is working on translating Adam's book for the Latin American market. Carla is a frequent contributor to our discussion forum.
Mike Wheeler, from Cen-Tex K9 Academy operates a home based obedience training company that gets results. They work with a wide variety of breeds and clients with differing needs. They even work with dogs that need special attention; such as aggressive dogs. Cen-Tex K9 Academy offers three levels of obedience training and have worked with countless number of dogs. They also do puppy imprinting, behavior modification and aggression modification.
On Command Dog Obedience is owned and operated by Scott Campbell. He has over ten years in obedience and behavioral training. Scott is a graduate of the University of Phoenix where he studied Business anagement. He began training dogs at the age of eighteen while working for *A Personal Touch* Dog Obedience, an Atlanta, Georgia in home obedience trainer. Scott has completed in home dog obedience training, competition obedience training and behavioral problems.
"Jason Mann-ABCDT started training dogs 7 years ago. He have
My name is Brad Jones ABC CDT, owner of Pettis County K9 Academy here in Sedalia, MO. My years of experience and certifications has allowed me to specialize in several different levels of obedience training as well as puppy socialization and management & agression management coupled w/ behavior modification & behavior management.Brad Jones ABC CDTPettis County K9 Academy. 
Lynn Stockwell is a currently attending college in northern Ohio. She is working toward her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (emphasis in animal psychology) and hopes to one day train police dogs as well as teach obedience training to the general public. Lynn has been a member of Dogproblems.com, contributor and writer since 2003
Suzi Jones: "A move to Germany afforded me the chance to operate group dog training classes through the United Services Organization ( USO) and to offer private tutelage to clients specializing in aggression and behavioral issues, and to have my own dog grooming, pet sitting and doggy day care service,I was also invited by AAFES (Army Air Force Exchange Services) to conduct agility and obedience demos along with temperment testing and answering any dog training questions for military families at a pet festival in the Wurzberg area of Germany, in-addition to continuing my own education for training my private dogs for obedience competitions and the sport of schutzhund with the Gerolzhofen dog club."
Sherry Major: has always had a love of animals for as long as she can remember. However, except for a cocker spaniel named Skippy and a budgie named Peter, there was limited opportunity to really nurture this affection growing up. As an adult though, there have always been animals under her care. In addition to having at least two cats at a time, there has been a miniature poodle and an Irish Setter who joined her clan at different times throughout her adult life. Today, Sherry shares her South Ottawa home with her husband, several cats and two miniature schnauzers (her "boys"). Since acquiring her two "boys", Sherry has come to realize the strength of her love and fascination for dogs and their behavior. Her strong desire for a career change and her deep affection and concern for dogs and their environment led her to the Professional Dog Trainers course at Canadian Canine Training Academy. Even though she researched various dog training schools in advance and their methods of training used, searching for the "right" school to attend, she chose the Canadian Canine Training Academy. She was already familiar with the successful results of the methods of training used at Canadian Canine, having sent her own dog to the Academy for training several years ago and being amazed with the results. Having spent all of her career in the "business world", Sherry's experience working in a learning environment the last ten years compliments her abilities as a dog trainer. During this tenure, Sherry has completed several train-the-trainer courses, having been certified as an Instructional Designer/Developer. She has also achieved a Business Management certification through Algonquin College's Ontario Management Development Program, as well as having completed some St. Francis Xavier modules towards a certificate in adult education. She has developed the strength of her interpersonal, communication and leadership skills throughout her business career by attending workshops, seminars and through self-learning. By successfully completing the professional dog trainers course, Sherry is now able to help and educate dog owners on how to develop the natural instincts and abilities of their dogs so that owners and canine companions can live in harmony together. An advocate of life-long learning, Sherry continues to improve her knowledge about dog behavior through self-learning, courses and reading, and through personal interaction with dog owners and their pets. 
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