K-9 Training & Behavioral Therapy

See comments regarding: aggression \| phobias/anxiety \| basic obedience \| puppy head-start \| housetraining
Aggression
"Thank you so much for your patient support in training me to train my sweet Jackie. As the pressure mounted from my family to get rid of my fear-aggressive dog, you gave me the support and tools necessary to manage and improve Jackie's behavior. With love, patience, commitment and proper training, even the unruliest of dogs can improve significantly. Today, my family doesn't tell me anymore to get rid of him." — B. Newman, Center City [Jackie]
"He's far from perfect but I think, at least, that he is making some progress with respect to how he reacts to other dogs on the street (when he's in the house and spots a dog on the street while he's looking out the window - well, that's another story!) ..Thanks so much for your help with Ben. He's my buddy." — A. Matello, South Philadelphia [Ben]
" I just wanted to thank you for all of your help. Austin sleeps at night now and is not restless and pacing all day long. He listens to commands beautifully - when we are out for a walk and see another dog he barks and then sits, looks at me and waits until the other dog is far enough away for us to continue. He almost never requires to be told more that once to get down, stop. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR EXPERTISE." — Debbe Kaufman, Bensalem PA [Austin]
"I just wanted to tell you how pleased we were with our meeting [behavioral consultation for aggression] this morning. We would like you to come back to our house for follow up and obedience training. We really loved meeting you and learning about our pup!" — G. Macaluso, Langhorne
"Astro is going great! The food aggression is pretty much gone. He now wags his tail and gets excited when I go near his food dish. He is also doing really well with his obedience training. He doesn't bark and misbehave for attention anymore either." — D. Wells, South Philadelphia
"Last night our friend came to our house. Rocky didn't bark at Mike at all. And he didn't try to bite him ... I just wanted to thank you for the great suggestion!!! Thanks again for your help! You are a lifesaver!!!" — M.Bordic, King of Prussia
Phobias/Anxiety
"Both of my dogs are are doing very well. They seem to be adjusting to my new work schedule. When they know it is time for me to come home, they wait for me in the upstairs window ... They are both doing well on their walks ... no barking at horses or getting upset with other dogs ... thank goodness!" — D.F., Society Hill
	"I tell you, you are a god send. I really have been beside myself trying to figure this out. After this last time when he did his business on the carpet the day I was leaving, I realized that he is only behaving like this when I go away. You weren't kidding when you said he's a sensitive dog. He also seems to be listening more now. Before when I would tell him to go lay down, he really wouldn't listen. He would walk in a circle and then come right back to me and I had to tell him again. However, now, he goes right to his chair….. thank you so much again for advising me. I am super grateful............................. — B. Walter, Port Richmond
Basic Obedience
	We just wanted to send holiday greetings and thank you for the foundation that has made our Rudy such a fantastic dog. She is six now and still remembers all of her puppy commands. Wishing you the best this season and sending our sincere thanks. —Sarah + Jenn (and Rudy, of course), Bainbridge St, Phila.
" ...we really appreciate your approach. The written material you gave us was very interesting. I now pay attention much more to what Caleb is trying to tell us. Thanks for helping and if we run into any more difficulties that we can't seem to solve, we'll be sure to call!" — D. Duys, Queen Village
"Thank you so much for all of your help. The results have far exceeded my expectations. I'll be recommending you to frustrated dog owners every chance I get" — M. Sasso, Center City [Griffon]
" My sons learned so much from the training sessions. It has really helped them to bond better with their dogs" — D. Van Ess., South Philadelphia
"Thanks for all of your help with Buster and his leash training. You were excellent and we learned a lot." — K.Russell, Manyunk
"I saw that you were voted "Best Therapist to Your Best Friend" according to the City Paper. Congrats! Max is doing better. His old habits are dying — slowly but surely. I've enclosed a picture of him in his Halloween costume" — J.L., South Philadelphia
"Thanks again for all of your help with Petey [deaf dog]. Your services were truly invaluable to me and Petey both. Your methods are truly innovative. I have attached one of the last photos I took of Petey before he went to his new home! What you taught me will go very far here in St. Kitts! Keep up the great work — E. Beichel, St. Kitts (formerly of Queen Village)
"Thanks so much for working with us! Already the jumping has decreased by a good 70%, and I treated a patient today with nary a whimper from the kitchen" — E. Zeller, South Philadelphia
"Happy (aggressive towards humans) is definitely improving. I am using a gated play area for him now (a big help). All of your recommendations have been great. Your socializing techniques have worked very well, too. I've learned a lot about him. Thanks so much for all your information and insight. Extremely helpful." — Dierdre May, Philadelphia
"Just a short note to say 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart.' The change in Joxer is very noticeable! Some of our walks could be better, but it is no longer people that he barks at or tries to lunge at." — JMckemey, Queen Village
"We were very happy with the progress. Dazee really seems to be listening better, though we still have a lot of work to do. It's such a pleasure to have a more obedient pet! Thanks again for all of your helpful tips." — C. Citron, Philadelphia Art Museum Area
"Chomper has improved. He is a little calmer now when people he doesn't know come into my house. He still likes to bark a lot. I would say you really helped him!" — L.Marcella, South Philadelphia
Puppy Head-start
“We got so much more out of this consultation than we ever imaged. We highly recommend it to anyone who adopts a very young puppy.” — Elaine Waddell, N. Philadelphia
"I am very pleased with the results of our training and Hunter's. ....Again I am indebted to you. Thank you for helping me see him as a puppy." — C.Harris, New Jersey
"Molly is doing so well! Her leash agression has decreased significantly. ...Overall, she has calmed down so much and has really grown into a wonderful dog with a good temperament." — H. Katz, Queen Village
Housetraining
"We have made some very good progress with Kona's behavior. We were successful at housebreaking a few weeks after your consultation. Kona is much better at walking without pulling on the leash and his aggressive behavior is minimal. Of course there are days that he/we regress to our old ways. That is when I bring out your consultation information and reread it." —L. Schaffer, Philadelphia Art Museum Area
"Just a quick note to let you know Davis is doing very well. She was great on tour this time. No accidents. Even better than a dog you love is a trustworthy dog you love. Thanks, you were a marvelous help." — Cheshire, Davis & Jim, Fishtown