Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Phoenix » Aggressive

Maja

dogonitmaster — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:13:37 +0000

We wanted you to know what a changed household we have. Maja has found her “place” in our hearts and home. She has turned into an absolutely awesome dog. I had no idea she was as brilliant as she is. (It took me finding out that she WANTED to be disciplined). She continues to want to learn, begs to go on her daily walks, and it is rare she barks at other dogs. Can you believe that while Mark and I were decorating our front yard and Maverick was running loose, she sat on her place and just watched us. She watched the neighbor’s dogs without moving or making a sound. She continues to surprise us every day.

Thank you for your patience and talent in training. You have given us the best possible gift by helping us understand Maja.

Merry Christmas,
Mark, Jane & Maverick Vukovic

Dave & Patty Rodriquez and T-Mack & Gracie

dogonitmaster — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:12:20 +0000

Toni,

We have been meaning to write for quite some time now about how much more we enjoy our dogs since going through your training. T-Mack and Gracie are American Bulldogs with over 200 pounds between them.

Prior to training, we had aggression and fence fighting issues with other dogs. But our turning point came when, during a walk in the forest, Gracie took off after a bull elk during the rut. We were not sure if she would come back, and if she did, what sort of shape she would be in. It just was not fun to have dogs that would not listen.

We went to a dog trainer in Gilbert; we explained our situation and our goal to have control of our dogs even off- leash. She referred us to you! And she described how she had taken one of her dogs to you for help!

Using your training techniques, we now have two dogs that walk away from the neighbors dogs who still come to the fence and bark and run. During walks in the forest, if the dogs see a deer or an elk, they just sit down and watch. They even sit/lay in the yard and watch squirls eat from a feeder just a few feet away. And both know that Sit Means Sit.

Recently, Gracie had “knee” surgery to repair a complete tear of the ACL. Recovery required confinement and no activity for the first eight weeks. I don’t know how we would have been able to survive without having trained dogs that listen to commands.

We appreciate your patience as we learned the training techniques. I must admit, I hated (but knew she needed) the muzzle that Gracie had to wear during her initial group sessions. And I never thought I would see the day that she would zig-zag through a crowd of unleashed dogs with no care in the world but getting back to her owner when I called.

Toni, we continually get compliments on our well behaved dogs and regularly recommend your services. We appreciate your continued support by answering our questions and welcoming us to group sessions even though we are now graduates!

Thank You!

Dave & Patty Rodriquez
T-Mack & Gracie

Cheers for Toni Drugmands Sit Means Sit Training

dogonitmaster — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:11:15 +0000

We have been training dogs for obedience and agility for almost 20 years. Yet we were stymied when our three latest dogs began to have continuous and serious conflict. Toni came to our rescue with a very humane, gentle and effective method. For years we had sent other people and dogs to Toni with unusual problems. When such problems finally occurred in our pack, Toni helped us as well. Thanks to her, we have peace in our house again.

Roger and Anna Coor

This picture was taken in 2002 when Roger and Moso went to Germany to compete on the AKC, USA World Team. The following year they were on the World Team again and competed in France. To be on the agility world team, is a huge honor — his dog had to be as fast and talented as any Olympic athlete.

Kelly and Babe

dogonitmaster — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:09:56 +0000

I thought you’d like to see a picture of two of your success stories. We went camping this past weekend and there were 5 other dogs there. Kelly and Babe had a great time and everyone commented on how calm and well behaved they were.

Update: Just wanted to let you know that Kelly and Babe both passed the Canine Good Citizen test last Friday. The evaluator said they were very well trained. They couldn’t have done it without your classes. Thanks!

Deanna

Jim, Michelle and Micky

dogonitmaster — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:07:07 +0000

Micky has made great progress with Sit Means Sit Dog Training

We brought our Belgian Malinois “Micky” to Dog-On-It training after learning that Toni and Dana had Mals of their own and would be very familiar with the particular behavioral traits of the breed.

An offspring of Belgian champion ring & schutzhund dogs, Micky’s herding, play, and prey drives were off the charts as a pup. Teaching him commands was a piece of cake, but Malinois bond very closely with their humans and can be very guarded and wary around strange people and animals and that wariness was too often showing up as reactive jaw-snapping and some aggressive tendencies.

Our goal at Dog-On-It was to work obedience among a distracting atmosphere of other people and dogs. Over time, both handler and canine have learned a great deal about behavior in the group, and Micky has made great progress. Micky has made great progress.

We are now reasonably confident that under normal circumstances in class, he can be trusted off-leash around other dogs and. people and will behave and respond to commands despite distraction. Most importantly, we see that this is not just because he’s on good behavior in class, we have experienced this out in the “real world” too, when strange dogs or mobs of kids come to say hello to him. We will continue to attend class sessions for the socialization and reinforcement that goes along with it.

Thanks to Toni and staff, we are impressed! It may yet be some hard work, but we certainly see that CGC or maybe even some entry-level schutzhund (BH) may be next steps!

Jim, Michelle and Micky

Dave Juliano and Sami

dogonitmaster — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:05:34 +0000

Thank you so much for taking the time to show me the remote training collar. Sami is doing so well with it. Each time I work with her, she shows an increased confidence and maturity.

I was a little apprehensive at first, so I placed the collar in my hand and pressed the remote so I would know how it felt. It’s much kinder than yanking on her neck with a choke collar. And I can control the collar if she is near a bad situation. She will be leash free in a few months.

I’ve trained without a remote collar in the past and never experienced such great success until now.

Thanks for all your help!

DAVE JULIANO

Bogey and Jesse

dogonitmaster — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:04:49 +0000

It is difficult for me to put into words the changes I have seen in my two dogs Bogey and Jesse. Bogey is a six year-old Beagle, and Jesse is a two year-old Lab. Over the last year, I have seen a transformation in the two of them, especially Bogey. Since Jesse is young, her work has been basic obedience, which has been very effective. The majority of my issues were with Bogey, and he required the most work. If he could get out the door, he would take off. When left outside, there was barking and howling. He was very aggressive with bones. He hated the car and would jump over the seat to sit in the front seat or attempt to sit in my lap. When I would take him for a walk and we would see another dog, he would bark and behave totally out of control, not to mention that he pulled me down the street when on a leash.

Toni has helped make Bogey a more enjoyable and manageable dog. He now walks on a leash without the slightest tug. He can control his emotions when he sees other dogs. He can sit on a “place” for hours and be happy and content. He will let you pet him and even wags his tail while he is enjoying a bone. I can now stand and talk to someone at the door with the dogs quietly sitting beside me and they won’t even step over the door jam! I have re-established my role as the leader in the household. We started with home sessions and have continued with one of her outdoor classes, just to keep the dogs fresh and on their toes! Everything Toni has taught me and all of the time I have spent has paid off! I can’t thank Toni enough for providing me with the tools I needed, and helping make my dogs be the best they can be!

Susan Stowe and Peter, the cat-aggressive chow – a follow-up

dogonitmaster — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:04:18 +0000

Perhaps you remember Peter, the cat-aggressive chow? You should see him now, thanks to you. He is nose to nose with kittens, the big pussy cat. When I capture a Kodak moment, I will send one on. Thanks for including me on your list.

Susan Stowe

Susan Stowe and Peter, the Chow

dogonitmaster — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:03:31 +0000

Praise for your training methods with Peter, the cat-aggressive chow. Pete now sniffs their butts and the cats rub up against him. I am beyond pleased. We recently got a bunny. Pete is fascinated, but so workable. Thank you, Toni.

Susan Stowe