My husband and I are so thankful
Pippin
 "My husband and I are so thankful for Jerri and her help with our dog, Pippin. Although I had owned dogs throughout my life, I was absolutely unprepared for the behavior problems that Pippin displayed practically the moment we brought him home from the rescue organization--biting, jumping, whining, and flipping out around squirrels, among others. Jerri has worked with us to find numerous solutions that work for our dog. When Pippin did not seem to respond to one method of training, Jerri was able to quickly adapt and move on to Plan B. She seemed to have an endless "bag of tricks" to pull from for every problem we had! I also loved the flexibility of Jerri's training as opposed to other programs we looked into. I liked how we could schedule a session when Pippin was ready for the next step as opposed to committing to every week at a certain time, which could never work with my schedule. And Jerri is easily accessible by phone or email if you have a question between training sessions. Out of everything we have gained from Jerri's training methods, the most important to me has been the confidence that my husband and I would be able to continue Pippin's progress between our training sessions. And in a matter of weeks, we practically had a new dog! Thanks to Canine Dimensions, we are better able to direct Pippin's energy and he has become the affectionate and attentive companion we always knew was in him."
- Chelsea & Chris |
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I tired everything I could
Dexter
"I adopted Dexter from the Humane society after visiting him with a friend and her toddler. He was very energetic and seemed to be good with children. This was important for me because I want to be able to take him with me when I visit friends and family who have small children. His paperwork said he was 5 years old, so I thought he would be a good choice for me. He was well behaved the first few days in the home and then he began to have some problems, especially with the leash during walks. He jumped all over anyone who came into my apartment and quickly became over excited; he is very strong and his excitement often led to scratches and bruises from jumping. While on walks he seemed to spontaneously jump at the leash and begin biting it and playing tug. If I had long sleeves on he would bite at my sleeves too. It was very distressing and was becoming more frequent and intense, even if I remained calm. I tried getting his energy out in other ways, but it wasn't helping. He also was extremely fearful of loud noises, common on the city streets where I live.
I tried two different trainers before contacting Canine Dimensions. I was about to give up - thinking maybe I was not the right person to help him, but I felt I owed it to both Dexter and myself to try everything I could to get his behavior under control. Maryanne from Canine Dimensions was able to come the same day. I tried to be open minded, but I couldn't imagine how she could help in just one visit.
I went from tears to a renewed confidence after the 3 hour session. Dexter was a different dog after just one session, and I was a different handler. I couldn't believe the difference.
Dexter can walk nicely by my side now on the city streets or enjoy a more relaxed hike without behaving badly. He is more confident and less fearful of loud noises. I took him on a road trip to NY for the Thanksgiving holidays, something I would never imagined I could do before finishing the program. He did great and we had a wonderful time! He met all my friends and family and did not jump on anyone.
I thank Maryanne and Canine Dimensions for saving us! They are wonderful - but you also need to do the extra work at home to get the best results. The work is worth a lifetime of good behavior."
Thank you,
Karen and Dexter
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After Just One Session
“The first session changed Brutus into a whole new dog... we are now in total control.”
“We just wanted to send a note of thanks for helping us with our English Bulldog, Brutus. Many people have told us that either bulldogs cannot be trained, or they are too stubborn to be trained. Well, your training techniques proved those theories wrong. The first session changed Brutus into a whole new dog! He walks wonderfully on his leash now, no more pulling or lunging at other dogs. We are now in total control. He learned commands such as come, down, stay in 2 short weeks and it didn't take as many repetitions as we anticipated. The training WORKS and it doesn't matter what type of dog you have! We are so glad that we found Canine Dimensions and will recommend them to our friends & family. Thanks for everything!”
- Lisa & Scott T. |
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Out of Control Dog, and a Baby on the Way
"We welcomed our yellow lab Cooper into our home when I was 18 weeks pregnant. He was full of life, a yellow blur constantly zooming everywhere.
He was a real handful those first few months. Cooper had a really hard time listening to commands, and was nipping at everything that came near his mouth, mainly our hands!
He would dig holes in the grass, run across our in-ground pool cover, jump up on the kitchen table and counters, and come close to barreling guests over when they came in the house. Not only were we concerned with his behavior around us and other adults, but with the baby coming in December, we knew something had to be done.
I was so fortunate to come across Canine Dimensions one day when researching dog trainers in a fit of tears. It was the BEST thing we could have ever given to our dog and our family.
After only one session with Phil, "Crazy Cooper" was already becoming "Cooper the Calm". By the second visit, Cooper had mastered all of his commands..."sit, stay, down, come, and out", and did each with flourish! He loved when "Uncle Phil" came over, and showed such respect for him. Eventually, Cooper would lay down at our feet no matter where we went...it gave my husband and I such peace of mind.
On New Year's Day, our son Tyler was born, and from the moment we brought him home, Cooper hasn't left his side. He is attentive when he cries - even attempts to get our attention to alert us - and lays at the foot of his crib when we all wake up in the middle of the night! We have Canine Dimensions to thank...my husband and I feel we now have the perfect little family!”
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Thanks for the Tips & Techniques
Sarge
Thanks to the tips and techniques taught to us by Canine Dimensions, our eight month old German Shepherd Sarge has developed the skills and confidence that are expected of the breed. In the beginning, Sarge was a typical puppy who wanted to chew, nip, and get into everything imaginable. We were very impressed with the "bag" of knowledge that Phil brought to us that helped us correct the biting, chewing, and bad manners overall. Sarge has grown into a great dog and has blended well into our home and family! Each day we are more and more impressed with his overall progress.
- Andria and Chris
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Hooray!
Molly
"Molly is quite an energetic little 4.5 pound hound! She is doing very well by the way - no accidents in the house in months! Hooray! All-in-all she's a wonderful dog! She adds so much joy to our lives. What we've learned so far has been so incredibly helpful. Things have been hectic around here so we haven't been doing the consistent training that I would like - but we still do try to practice the basics when we can. She has done very well, but I can see now that "training" is going to be on-going. My goal is to be able to take her this spring on our weekend road trip to St. Michaels, MD. They have a wonderful pet friendly hotel we just love!"
Hope All is Well
- Dawn and Molly
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