Denver Obedience Training

Debbie was in the office last week & her dogs are doing great. This testimonial tells their story.

March 14, 2008

Dear Anthony,
You saved my life. I don’t know how to possibly thank you. You told me it would happen, I would actually gain control of my dogs! When I met you I was at my wits end. I had three terrific dogs under the age of two running amuck. All of us were mourning my husband, who unexpectedly passed away one and a half months earlier. My vet told me they would probably mourn pretty hard, but they went crazy. Jill the oldest wouldn’t listen to me, jumped on anyone that came into our home, barked all of the time and charged the fence at the neighbors. Jack became very nervous, wanted to fight any animal that came around, dug up the back yard and wouldn’t come near me, Junior tore up everything, learned bad habits from Jack and jumped up and down constantly. They were biting each other and playing really rough. All were totally different than before and I was ready to give them new homes. I would look in their eyes and see no emotion what so ever.

Before meeting you, the only way I could get them to listen was to yell. I had three dogs with different personalities and needed to get them on the same page. I trained like you said in a calm and quiet voice and learned how each one reacted to different words and actions on my part. We trained several times a day for many weeks. We walked many miles in my house and back yard, one at a time and then all together. Eventually venturing outside of the security of our home. We learned how to play with each other again and stop biting.

We are finally together. All listen to me so well. When I say sit, they sit! None of them act like they did when you and I met. We still train and walk in the back yard. The difference this time is they all walk right next to me without leashes, and love it. We haven’t tried that outside of our home yet. I have sent them to doggy day camp and they have a great time. All play so nice, no longer biting, and Jack stopped shaking like a leaf with nervousness. When I sit down for the evening, they line up by my feet. They all love their one on one time of love and petting.

I realize now that we all wanted each other so badly. Not only did the training help them, but it helped me too. We feed off of each other’s emotions and actions. I no longer yell and they wait for their next command. I now see happiness and calm in their eyes. I can’t believe how far we have come in 4 months.

My dogs and I are very happy. We love each other very much and miss each other when we’re apart. I tell everyone I know about you and what you’ve done for me.

I’m attaching a picture of my babes – before training this wouldn’t have happened.

Thank you so very much

Debbie Ritter