June 8, 2006

Larry LeoGrande

K9 Obedience Training

Bull Rd.

Schuyler New York

Dear Larry,

It wasn’t long after we adopted our Boston terrier, Odie, that we soon realized that taking him for a walk was all but impossible. Although he weighs only 28 pounds he has the strength of a bull.  He would take me for a walk! God forbid a squirrel should cross our path as he dragged me from one tree to the next to mark his territory. Odie loves his family and people he knows, but strangers to him posed a threat and he would react aggressively towards them.

What I liked about your training is that you give insights into what the dog is thinking, why dogs behave the way they do. I have learned so much from your sessions, and my dog is now following my commands. Your Alpha Dog lessons helped me get across to Odie that I am the Alpha Daddy. I had no idea that doing something as simple as making him sit before I put his bowl of food down would make a difference in how Odie viewed me.

Odie has made great progress. He has become confident, less anxious and likes to practice commands every day. We still need to work on a few things but it has only been 2 months! Odie is much happier knowing that we are the pack leaders who protect, feed, and love him.

I recommend your training methods to everyone who has a dog as a companion. I have learned so much about dog behaviors and how to respond accordingly without yelling or intimidating. Thanks Larry, and please hurry with your new training videos!

Sincerely,

Richard Viti