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Randy Kendrick and JD and Cammie

dogonitmaster — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:22:20 +0000

Toni has been a true life-style saver! We are impressed with her professional approach and her tireless efforts to help train our dogs and our kids. JD and Cammie have become much more obedient and confident members of our family.

Our life is one where there are always new faces around the house. It is important to us that all our guests feel comfortable and welcome in our home. The dogs used to bark or growl at guests, but Toni has helped eliminate this unfriendly behavior. We also have confidence that the dogs will not accidentally trip anyone who is walking with them on a leash or just around the house.

Toni took the dogs on a long weekend retreat and she had obviously worked diligently with her proven methods, because the dogs were immediately behaving better. We are happy that the dogs can now be integrated into our busy family. We love our dogs and are thrilled with the progress they have made.

Thank you so much Toni for everything!

Randy P. Kendrick

Lyle Heath and Nana Darling, the Saint Bernard

dogonitmaster — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:21:38 +0000

Nana came to us by surprise. Our daughter Jennifer fell in love with her at a pet shop and bought her on the spot. Our daughter has four kids, two boys aged 15 and 14, and two girls aged 9 and 13. When she showed Nana to us for the first time I thought Jennifer, had lost her mind. You see, Nana was a three month-old Saint Bernard. And for the Phoenix area Nana must be inside at least during the heat of the summer. Well, the next thing we knew Nana was coming to our house every morning when our daughter went to work and she went home every evening. We were given the job of house training her. My wife, Sylvia, and I discussed the dog and decided since Nana was spending so much time with us that we had better get her some training.

The next time we visited Western Ranchman we inquired about the training they had advertised on their sign. They recommended Toni. Still in shock over having Nana, we called Toni. She came to our house and gave us a demo with one of her dogs, a German Shepard. We were impressed and told ourselves that Nana would never be that good.

Well, we signed up Nana for lessons when she was four months-old. At the beginning of the first novice class, Nana pulled us around like rag dolls and pretty much visited all the other dogs at will. We had very little control of her. Toni took us aside and with a hammock type bed had Nana going to “place” within a half-hour. Now that “place” is in our family room and Nana lays on it, goes to it when commanded and “stays” on command. All we say are two words “Place” and “Stay.”

Toni introduced us to the dogtra® dog-training collar. We were a little nervous about it, but after she explained its function and we felt it for ourselves we decided to give it a try. We are glad we did, as the collar makes training much easier.

Nana is now six months-old and a very obedient dog. She has won us over and even goes with us to drink out of the hose when we feed the chickens. Last night at class we were pleasantly surprised that Toni told us she is ready for the advanced class! She knows and obeys the following commands: place, heel, sit, stay, down, off, come, give, free dog, treat and nite-nite (go to her kennel). She is working on stand and finish.

Now Nana stays with us most of the time and goes home some weekends. Anyone can take Nana for a walk around the block without a leash including our nine year-old grandaughter! Nana stays right by her left side regardless of the distractions from cars, school buses, rabbits, kids or whatever.

In closing we can only say THANK YOU TONI!

LYLE HEATH

Chris Magras and Nakia

dogonitmaster — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:20:54 +0000

Nakia

I must say thank you.

I took Nakia on a long walk tonight with no issues. At least one habit is broken. Also, she is coming to me without the leash and staying by my side in the backyard. This gives me much confidence knowing that she will learn quickly.

When we are done with our training I am going to put a link on my Web site to yours about your dog training.

Thank you again. The money spent was well worth it! Looking for more training soon

CHRIS MAGRAS
E-Visions Marketing

Sherry Roberts and Lily, the Yorki

dogonitmaster — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:19:11 +0000

I just want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to have a dog. Without the training I couldn’t manage. I have health issues and a three year-old. So I need to be in control as much as I can with things. I adore Lily – she is very very smart! She is a wonderful distraction for me. Working with and spending time with her relieves stress for me. She lies on my desk on a pillow while I work.

Thank you again!

SHERRY ROBERTS

(Lily was 4 months and 3 1/2 pounds when we started with her. She stayed with us for boarding and training for 3-4 weeks.)