Dear Bark Busters, I'm sorry that this letter is so late in coming. ~ I learned so much from Brian in one session that it has taken several days to understand all the changes. The dogs were a bit off-center at first as well because of the changes in routine and in our behavior. But as the dust settles, we are happy with the work we're doing and grateful for Brian's advice. ~ We are so pleased at the changes in our dogs since Brian's visit and "crash course." We had serious issues, including dogs using the living room floor as a toilet. This stopped immediately after Brian's visit, with only two minor "accidents" so far. As Brian advised, we've been actually using our kennel, and the dogs LOVE this. They look forward to it several times a day. Their ears spring up and they leap off the floor hearing the word. They seem much calmer overall, go "potty" regularly where they should, and are minding us much better now. ~ My ability to control the dogs on the leash has also improved hugely. They respond beautifully to the praise cycle, and I feel they are listening to me more attentively at all times. I have also made gains in my ability to sense body language in my dogs, so I'm able to keep training them daily with more effectiveness. ~ It's easy to watch dog experts of many kinds on TV or read their books, but nothing, NOTHING can match an actual expert in your home, coaching and encouraging, listening so attentively to your own concerns. There is no other way to do this, I'm convinced. I learned so much not only from Brian's expertise, but also from his positive attitude and gentle assertiveness. His attitude inspired and informed MY attitude when dealing with my dogs. ~ Brian is a wonderful people coach, which is what we really needed. But my dogs are very happy with the coaching, too. They are calmer, more at ease, and I think they are having more fun with us now. We are having MUCH more fun with them. ~ Thanks for all the wonderful work you do! ~ Robbie Knight, "The Mountain" 99.5 FM, Denver's Album Rock,
Dear Bark Busters, I'm sorry that this letter is so late in coming. ~ I learned so much from Brian in one session that it has taken several days to understand all the changes. The dogs were a bit off-center at first as well because of the changes in routine and in our behavior. But as the dust settles, we are happy with the work we're doing and grateful for Brian's advice. ~ We are so pleased at the changes in our dogs since Brian's visit and "crash course." We had serious issues, including dogs using the living room floor as a toilet. This stopped immediately after Brian's visit, with only two minor "accidents" so far. As Brian advised, we've been actually using our kennel, and the dogs LOVE this. They look forward to it several times a day. Their ears spring up and they leap off the floor hearing the word. They seem much calmer overall, go "potty" regularly where they should, and are minding us much better now. ~ My ability to control the dogs on the leash has also improved hugely. They respond beautifully to the praise cycle, and I feel they are listening to me more attentively at all times. I have also made gains in my ability to sense body language in my dogs, so I'm able to keep training them daily with more effectiveness. ~ It's easy to watch dog experts of many kinds on TV or read their books, but nothing, NOTHING can match an actual expert in your home, coaching and encouraging, listening so attentively to your own concerns. There is no other way to do this, I'm convinced. I learned so much not only from Brian's expertise, but also from his positive attitude and gentle assertiveness. His attitude inspired and informed MY attitude when dealing with my dogs. ~ Brian is a wonderful people coach, which is what we really needed. But my dogs are very happy with the coaching, too. They are calmer, more at ease, and I think they are having more fun with us now. We are having MUCH more fun with them. ~ Thanks for all the wonderful work you do! ~ Robbie Knight, "The Mountain" 99.5 FM, Denver's Album Rock,
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