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Welcome to our Testimonials page. Our testimonials come from a variety of dog training, events, clients, graduates of our school, and people that we have run into. All of the testimonials on this website are taken from either private emails or web articles that were posted without solicitation. We hope you enjoy reading the comments from people of various places, backgrounds, dog breeds, and dog disciplines. At the bottom of each page, is a place to let you continue to more testimonials to read. Thanks to all that we have come in contact with over the years, and we wish them continued success.
this website are taken from either private emails or web articles that were posted without solicitation. We hope you enjoy reading the comments from people of various places, backgrounds, dog breeds, and dog disciplines. At the bottom of each page, is a place to let you continue to more testimonials to read. Thanks to all that we have come in contact with over the years, and we wish them continued success.From an 80 and 84 year old!
We got Smokie from our grandson. She's blue heeler-aussie mix. This breed MUST HERD!!!And herd us she did. She also figured out she could buffalo Frank, and chew his feet.If I left the room, she was after him. If we opened the front dook, she was gone. Abxoutely no way would she respond to commands. To top it off, I had to be away, so she became totally unsocial. Went wild if anyone came in the front door. I was so upset, never had a dog I couldn't train, or control. I told Frank I was going to have her put down, at only 13 months, because of her behavior. I figured no one would have patience, and she'd end up being abused. Then I saw the article in the paper about the demo at Raymore Park. So, we went to watch. Didn't take the dog. Carrie was in their booth, told me go home and get the dog.Well, in about 20 minutes, this girl was walking at heel with no lead. I was astounded. I signed up for a home demo, and Tom & Carrie came to the house. Frank couldn't believe what they did with this dog in less than and hour. We signed up. Took our three lessons. You could't give us enough money to buy this dog. She responds to the least command.All I can say is Sit Means Sit saved our girl from being put down, and am I ever happy!!!! Oh, as an afterthought, I'm 80 yrs, and Frank is 84, so no one is too old for this program.
Thanks Tom, Carrie & JB
Maggie Chester
Clients of Tom Mancuso, Sit Means Sit Kansas City
PROTECTION DOG TRAINING SEMINAR
O.G. Valencia Schutzhund club hosted a seminar with Fred Hassen over Easter weekend. I've trained with four National Champions, a World Champion and have won a Nationals myself. I've never seen a more comprehensive, detailed system for dog training before. This system works on any age of dog regardless of their genetics and gets results for the handler regardless of their abilities. I strongly recommend this method for anyone regardless of what their goals are or what they are doing with their dogs.
Thanks a million
Scott Zwart
Von Zwart kennel
From a seminar that Fred Hassen did in Australia
Hi Fred,
Thank you very much for all your professionalism and for openly sharing your knowledge with us. It has been quite a privilege working beside you and experiencing your method of training and getting such quick results within it's implementation to the various types of dogs.
I would personally like to express my gratitude to you for accepting Gus's invitation to extend your stay in Australia and take the time to conduct the one day introduction seminar at such short notice.
Please I hope you do not take this statement the wrong way, I have met a hell of a lot of dog trainers from all over the world with their only intention of promoting themselves, however I found within spending one day with you I can quite clearly see the passion and commitment that you personally have in promoting the working side of the dogs.
I hope the day you spent with us was as enjoyable to you as it was to me.
So thank you once again for all your passion, dedication and help.
Danny Jagodic
www.schwarchundmal.com
Client of Jerry Turning's Sit Means Sit New Jersey Dog Training Location
Hello Jerry,
I hope all is well. Buddy is doing extremely well. The training provided by Anthony was exceptional, and I will probably make a few visits to the group sessions soon. Here’s a recent experience that provides evidence of how well things have worked out….
I had a very excited stray dog, wander into my yard recently. While I dealt with the dog, and waited for his owner to come looking for him, I was able to tell Buddy to “place” and “down” which he did for 15 or so minutes, while the other dog was going crazy. I’ve not seen to many dogs who could be relied on in that way.
Randy Petway
DOG TRAINING – Veterinarian:
To Darin and Chris, Sit Means Sit - Atlanta.
I just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your work with us and with our English Pointer, Hank. The No Limitations training method was the perfect method for him.
Hank was found as a stray seven years ago, and had become increasingly stubborn about refusing to come back when called, and about pulling on his leash when we walked him. He's now a different dog! He comes instantly when we call him, and stays right with us on a leash. With the No Limitations method, we're able to leave him loose in the fenced yard now - he has so much more freedom and is a much happier dog, and we don't have to chase him down in the woods or yell and yell to get him back inside.
The No Limitations remote collar training was so much more gentle than the chain collars we had tried before, and he didn't resist the remote collar like he did with the chain collars. We're very pleased with our "new" dog, and Hank is so much happier. I've recommended the No Limitations training method to several of my clients, and will continue to recommend it, as well as to use it in the future myself.
Thanks so much for your work!
Jeanne McCumpsey, D.V.M.
Douglasville Veterinary Hospital
DOG TRAINING – Seminar Attendee:
Fred & Carla
Chicago wants to thank you so much for the excellent "No Limitations Seminar" this past weekend. I saw people converted over to firmly believe in your methods of training. The results were seen in such a short time you both were working the dogs.
Just watching the dogs come in on Saturday with their owners… then watching them leave Sunday afternoon was like night and day. Your professional presentation had something to do with it….
My brain is fried with all the great things that were presented.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
I hope you will make yet another return visit.
Mike
TRAINING "UNTRAINABLE DOGS"
I cannot thank Fred and Carla enough for the hope they have given me, my boyfriend and one of our dogs, Jabber! Jabber had been kicked out of five other training classes for being a fear biter and had multiple "professional" dog people tell me to euthanize him.
Jabber has bitten (or tried to bite) anyone who came near him. In 2.5 years, he still only allows about 3 people to touch him without biting. By the end of the weekend, people were giving him treats, he was sitting in someone's lap, others were walking him on leash and he was in general much calmer and more relaxed…something that the Valium and Xanax he had been prescribed couldn't even accomplish!
I run a small animal rescue organization and 3 of our rescues were at this event as well. All of the handlers were incredibly impressed by the turn around of each of the dogs. One was so impressed that she may be attending your school to become a trainer!
Words cannot express how much thanks I have for this seminar. I am more than happy that I was able to attend and I cannot wait for the January seminar!!
Carolyn Giannopoulos and Jabber
Carolyn Giannopoulos
Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue
www.chicagopitbulls.org
POLICE K9 DOG TRAINING – Search and Rescue:
My name is Bill Richardson and I work 2 bloodhounds for the Las Vegas Metro PD SAR. Jack who is 14 months old and Ella who is 16 months old. Both are close to being mission ready.
Our Bloodhound unit recently started using remote collars on our dogs for obiedience as well as trailing. What an amazing tool this has become.We've got our Bloodhounds doing things that never seemed possible before. And as far as trailing it didnt take away any drive but in fact gave them more drive. Our team deeply appreciates the work that Fred Hassen and staff has done with our team to get us up and running using the no limitation's remote collar training, and also Carla Collins. These our some great caring and giving people in the dog world.
Bill Richardson
SEMINARS "No Limitations" Seminar Attendee:
I attended the No Limitations seminar last weekend. I feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders! I brought my 15 month old lab, Rebel. I was having trouble even taking him for a walk. He would become so excited by the sight of other people or dogs, I could barely control him. In fact when we got to the seminar he was so excited I almost didn't get out of the car. Thankfully we did get out of the car. Fairly quickly Fred had one of the instructors work with Rebel and then show me the method. The day improved quickly from there. By the end of the first day he was walking on a loose leash even with all the distractions. He was heeling off leash by the end of the second day. Our relationship was transformed!
A few nights ago I was walking Rebel at our city park. I noticed a family with a lab puppy and spoke to them. The man said "I wish my dog would walk like that on a leash. How did you train yours to do that?" I just smiled and showed him my remote!
Sherry Isenhart
Holts Summit, MO
DOG TRAINING SEMINAR – "Difficult Dogs":
Thank you, Fred and Carla for coming to Reedley, CA and enabling us to experience an e-collar method that really works! It has helped all of our dogs but especially this little "vicious" guy.
Here's a little history about Grizzly: He came into our lives in August of 2002, at approximately three months of age. Grizzly was about to be dumped, had a broken leg that had already healed back improperly, several internal parasites, and a bad case of giardia when we rescued him. He tried to bite us on our way home and although somewhat better he continues to bite us at two years of age. He has had to be locked up whenever we have company, muzzled at the vet (even at three months old), and could never go near a stranger. He was an extremely aggressive little dog and we've been told by many to have him euthanized, there's no hope! Grizzly can also be very annoying as he barks aggressively whenever we have company or he must ride in the car. We've tried barking collars and e-collars to help eliminate his barking and work through his aggression issues but nothing seems to grab his attention! Whether we used a positive or negative method, Grizzly completely ignored us whenever he could see or hear a person nearby. His nickname was often "psycho" because of his attitude.
Since the seminar Grizzly has been able to quietly sit in his crate when people are over or while riding in the car. It has been so much more peaceful around our house this month! The only people that could pet Grizzly prior to his introduction to the e-collar was our agility trainer and our immediate family.
We would recommend Fred Hassen's method for any type of dog! This is one method that really works no matter the person or dog, past experience or not! We plan to attend other seminars in the future (the first being in Tucson, AZ for agility and the retrieve in January '05), to further educate ourselves on this great method.
Brenda & Debbie Tisdale
DOG TRAINING SEMINAR – Life-Saving Experience!
Need to write to thank you so much for saving the life of my dog!!!
I know that I have never met you, attended one of your seminars, or even heard of your name before now but you have changed my life and the life of my best friend.
A year ago my family adopted a male Rottweiler from a rescue organization. I fell head over heels in love with this little guy, but I was aware that he had some issues that needed to be dealt with. At the time I felt ready to take on the challenges of raising this little rottie boy. Not long after adopting our rottie boy, Solomon I was diagnosed with cancer and my life changed dramatically. I was still taking Solomon to our community obedience class, but he was out of control. He was getting bigger and stronger more out of control with every passing day. I tried so hard to use the teaching methods I was learning in class but Solomon continued to be aggressive.
Our instructor told me that Solomon needed to be put to sleep. She told me that he was too aggressive and too dangerous to ever leave our yard and that the kind thing to do would be to have him put to sleep. I was devastated!!! But I had one last round of phone calls to make before giving up on our little boy. I was finally able to contact an instructor in our area who is a huge fan of your training methods. She hasn't been able to go to your school due to financial reasons, but has followed your method religiously. She was the only instructor we found who was even willing to work with us. We ordered the e-collar from her and began training the very same week.
It was horrible at first…he growled and snapped every time she would approach him…but she was confident in your method and didn't give up. It has been about two months now and our little rottie boy is a completely different dog. He has gone from an aggressive and fearful dog into a friendly and confident companion. AND…just for the record he has no fear or hatred of the training collar…just the other day he brought the collar to me because he wanted to go work.
Two weeks ago he passed the AKC Canine Good Citizenship test and at the end of the month he is going to take part in a UKC Obedience Trial. We are so proud of him, and so very grateful to you…and our trainer Cindy from Whitefield, NH…you have changed our lives. I know that we still have work to do and we are far from being finished yet but we are having so much fun and seeing such awesome results that both my dog and I look forward to our training sessions.
I am hoping to attend one of your seminars in the New Hampshire area. I believe there is one scheduled for July, I hope to get a chance to thank you personally, but if I don't please know that you are our life saver.
Thank you for giving my little boy a second chance at life. Your method has dramatically changed his life. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.
Sincerely,
Lori Korzen
Mom to Solomon, CGC
June 2004
Hi Fred, Thank you very much for all your professionalism and for openly sharing your knowledge with us. It has been quite a privilege working beside you and experiencing your method of training and getting such quick results within it's implementation to the various types of dogs.
I would personally like to express my gratitude to you for accepting Gus's invitation to extend your stay in Australia and take the time to conduct the one day introduction seminar at such short notice.
Please I hope you do not take this statement the wrong way, I have met a hell of a lot of dog trainers from all over the world with their only intention of promoting themselves, however I found within spending one day with you I can quite clearly see the passion and commitment that you personally have in promoting the working side of the dogs.
I hope the day you spent with us was as enjoyable to you as it was to me.
So thank you once again for all your passion, dedication and help.
Danny Jagodic
www.schwarchundmal.comClient of Jerry Turning's Sit Means Sit New Jersey Dog Training Location
Hello Jerry, I hope all is well. Buddy is doing extremely well. The training provided by Anthony was exceptional, and I will probably make a few visits to the group sessions soon. Here’s a recent experience that provides evidence of how well things have worked out…. I had a very excited stray dog, wander into my yard recently. While I dealt with the dog, and waited for his owner to come looking for him, I was able to tell Buddy to “place” and “down” which he did for 15 or so minutes, while the other dog was going crazy. I’ve not seen to many dogs who could be relied on in that way.Randy Petway
DOG TRAINING – Veterinarian:
To Darin and Chris, Sit Means Sit - Atlanta.
I just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your work with us and with our English Pointer, Hank. The No Limitations training method was the perfect method for him.
Hank was found as a stray seven years ago, and had become increasingly stubborn about refusing to come back when called, and about pulling on his leash when we walked him. He's now a different dog! He comes instantly when we call him, and stays right with us on a leash. With the No Limitations method, we're able to leave him loose in the fenced yard now - he has so much more freedom and is a much happier dog, and we don't have to chase him down in the woods or yell and yell to get him back inside.
The No Limitations remote collar training was so much more gentle than the chain collars we had tried before, and he didn't resist the remote collar like he did with the chain collars. We're very pleased with our "new" dog, and Hank is so much happier. I've recommended the No Limitations training method to several of my clients, and will continue to recommend it, as well as to use it in the future myself.
Thanks so much for your work!Jeanne McCumpsey, D.V.M.
Douglasville Veterinary HospitalDOG TRAINING – Seminar Attendee:
Fred & Carla
Chicago wants to thank you so much for the excellent "No Limitations Seminar" this past weekend. I saw people converted over to firmly believe in your methods of training. The results were seen in such a short time you both were working the dogs.
Just watching the dogs come in on Saturday with their owners… then watching them leave Sunday afternoon was like night and day. Your professional presentation had something to do with it….
My brain is fried with all the great things that were presented.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
I hope you will make yet another return visit.Mike
TRAINING "UNTRAINABLE DOGS"
I cannot thank Fred and Carla enough for the hope they have given me, my boyfriend and one of our dogs, Jabber! Jabber had been kicked out of five other training classes for being a fear biter and had multiple "professional" dog people tell me to euthanize him.
Jabber has bitten (or tried to bite) anyone who came near him. In 2.5 years, he still only allows about 3 people to touch him without biting. By the end of the weekend, people were giving him treats, he was sitting in someone's lap, others were walking him on leash and he was in general much calmer and more relaxed…something that the Valium and Xanax he had been prescribed couldn't even accomplish!
I run a small animal rescue organization and 3 of our rescues were at this event as well. All of the handlers were incredibly impressed by the turn around of each of the dogs. One was so impressed that she may be attending your school to become a trainer!
Words cannot express how much thanks I have for this seminar. I am more than happy that I was able to attend and I cannot wait for the January seminar!!
Carolyn Giannopoulos and JabberCarolyn Giannopoulos
Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue
www.chicagopitbulls.orgPOLICE K9 DOG TRAINING – Search and Rescue:
My name is Bill Richardson and I work 2 bloodhounds for the Las Vegas Metro PD SAR. Jack who is 14 months old and Ella who is 16 months old. Both are close to being mission ready.
Our Bloodhound unit recently started using remote collars on our dogs for obiedience as well as trailing. What an amazing tool this has become.We've got our Bloodhounds doing things that never seemed possible before. And as far as trailing it didnt take away any drive but in fact gave them more drive. Our team deeply appreciates the work that Fred Hassen and staff has done with our team to get us up and running using the no limitation's remote collar training, and also Carla Collins. These our some great caring and giving people in the dog world.Bill Richardson
SEMINARS "No Limitations" Seminar Attendee:
I attended the No Limitations seminar last weekend. I feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders! I brought my 15 month old lab, Rebel. I was having trouble even taking him for a walk. He would become so excited by the sight of other people or dogs, I could barely control him. In fact when we got to the seminar he was so excited I almost didn't get out of the car. Thankfully we did get out of the car. Fairly quickly Fred had one of the instructors work with Rebel and then show me the method. The day improved quickly from there. By the end of the first day he was walking on a loose leash even with all the distractions. He was heeling off leash by the end of the second day. Our relationship was transformed!
A few nights ago I was walking Rebel at our city park. I noticed a family with a lab puppy and spoke to them. The man said "I wish my dog would walk like that on a leash. How did you train yours to do that?" I just smiled and showed him my remote!Sherry Isenhart
Holts Summit, MODOG TRAINING SEMINAR – "Difficult Dogs":
Thank you, Fred and Carla for coming to Reedley, CA and enabling us to experience an e-collar method that really works! It has helped all of our dogs but especially this little "vicious" guy.
Here's a little history about Grizzly: He came into our lives in August of 2002, at approximately three months of age. Grizzly was about to be dumped, had a broken leg that had already healed back improperly, several internal parasites, and a bad case of giardia when we rescued him. He tried to bite us on our way home and although somewhat better he continues to bite us at two years of age. He has had to be locked up whenever we have company, muzzled at the vet (even at three months old), and could never go near a stranger. He was an extremely aggressive little dog and we've been told by many to have him euthanized, there's no hope! Grizzly can also be very annoying as he barks aggressively whenever we have company or he must ride in the car. We've tried barking collars and e-collars to help eliminate his barking and work through his aggression issues but nothing seems to grab his attention! Whether we used a positive or negative method, Grizzly completely ignored us whenever he could see or hear a person nearby. His nickname was often "psycho" because of his attitude.
Since the seminar Grizzly has been able to quietly sit in his crate when people are over or while riding in the car. It has been so much more peaceful around our house this month! The only people that could pet Grizzly prior to his introduction to the e-collar was our agility trainer and our immediate family.
We would recommend Fred Hassen's method for any type of dog! This is one method that really works no matter the person or dog, past experience or not! We plan to attend other seminars in the future (the first being in Tucson, AZ for agility and the retrieve in January '05), to further educate ourselves on this great method.Brenda & Debbie Tisdale
DOG TRAINING SEMINAR – Life-Saving Experience!
Need to write to thank you so much for saving the life of my dog!!!
I know that I have never met you, attended one of your seminars, or even heard of your name before now but you have changed my life and the life of my best friend.
A year ago my family adopted a male Rottweiler from a rescue organization. I fell head over heels in love with this little guy, but I was aware that he had some issues that needed to be dealt with. At the time I felt ready to take on the challenges of raising this little rottie boy. Not long after adopting our rottie boy, Solomon I was diagnosed with cancer and my life changed dramatically. I was still taking Solomon to our community obedience class, but he was out of control. He was getting bigger and stronger more out of control with every passing day. I tried so hard to use the teaching methods I was learning in class but Solomon continued to be aggressive.
Our instructor told me that Solomon needed to be put to sleep. She told me that he was too aggressive and too dangerous to ever leave our yard and that the kind thing to do would be to have him put to sleep. I was devastated!!! But I had one last round of phone calls to make before giving up on our little boy. I was finally able to contact an instructor in our area who is a huge fan of your training methods. She hasn't been able to go to your school due to financial reasons, but has followed your method religiously. She was the only instructor we found who was even willing to work with us. We ordered the e-collar from her and began training the very same week.
It was horrible at first…he growled and snapped every time she would approach him…but she was confident in your method and didn't give up. It has been about two months now and our little rottie boy is a completely different dog. He has gone from an aggressive and fearful dog into a friendly and confident companion. AND…just for the record he has no fear or hatred of the training collar…just the other day he brought the collar to me because he wanted to go work.
Two weeks ago he passed the AKC Canine Good Citizenship test and at the end of the month he is going to take part in a UKC Obedience Trial. We are so proud of him, and so very grateful to you…and our trainer Cindy from Whitefield, NH…you have changed our lives. I know that we still have work to do and we are far from being finished yet but we are having so much fun and seeing such awesome results that both my dog and I look forward to our training sessions.
I am hoping to attend one of your seminars in the New Hampshire area. I believe there is one scheduled for July, I hope to get a chance to thank you personally, but if I don't please know that you are our life saver.
Thank you for giving my little boy a second chance at life. Your method has dramatically changed his life. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.
Sincerely,Lori Korzen
Mom to Solomon, CGC
June 2004
