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Human Aggression

Bandit Bandit had serious issues that needed to be addressed, the most scary being human aggression. With a granddaughter on the way we had to deal with his problems. 

Christine’s initial visit resulted in immediate changes in our household. Bandit wasn’t the only one who was ‘In Training’. That visit was a new beginning for all of us! Within just two days his behavior changed! Our walks helped his anxiety issues and he was no longer walking us.   The car rides became more enjoyable and uneventful – no more riding in my lap and biting at the windows! 

Yes, Bandit is still a work in progress but Christine made us believers! You can change your dog no matter what the issues may be. We can now have children visit our home without the fear that Bandit will be nipping at their little bottoms.  Thanks to Christine, Bandit is a much healthier and happy dog! 

Linda and Jimmy

 

Hank Hank has been fiercely protective of our family and our house for years. He has been aggressive to humans as well as other dogs. That is why this past weekend is so unbelievable to us! We had six people over for dinner and after an initial growl, he fell asleep in the other room and didn't give a care! Possibly more amazing, he walked with, played with, and allowed another dog into our yard and house! Hank's progress, while full of ups and downs, has been so amazing in such a short time!
It gives us tremendous hope for his long term abilities! Christine helped us be much better dog owners and calmer people! We are so grateful for the gift she has given us - more time to spend with Hank and pleasant time at that! Thanks again!

Update: We all feel really good about everything here. We went from a really bad time, losing the Basset Hound and Houdini's injury to training Hank, adding onto the family (a beautiful blood hound named "June Bug"). It has been amazing and I know
you are a hug part of that journey for us! So thank you again. My dad is convinced that you waved a magic wand over Hank when you took him for that first walk, the change is so unbelievable. Thanks again Christine!
Debbie and family.

Buddy Hi! I just wanted to update you a bit on Buddy the Bulldog. He is doing wonderfully on the walk. He also is so good when I feed him. I can leave the room for extended periods of time and he will not budge until I tell him it is okay. He is better in the cage also. No more crying! He also sits and waits until I tell him it's okay to come out of the cage. Now when the delivery man comes, Buddy will sit and stay while I open the door and pay the man. He does not attempt to charge the door. He still occasionally barks at men in the hallway, but I correct him. He is much better with children. We sat and watched the kids play and he was a good boy. It worked! The other day we walked by a two year old girl. She was screaming, laughing, etc. He was intrigued by her, but did not bark, just watched her.
Update: Buddy has been sooooo good with children and men. He has been going out of his way to say hello to kids and men. He was so comfortable the other day that he let a city sweeper say hello to him. This is a big step. This man had on a uniform and had a broom and bucket in hand. He also let a ups worker say hello to him!

Thanks for all your help!
Alissa

Sadie Christine, just wanted to send a HUGE thank you for the time and training techniques you shared with us.  The thought of sending Sadie back to the shelter was devastating, however, her aggressive behavior didn’t seem like something we could manage on our own.  We had no hope of her ever being gentle or affectionate and really felt that it was the end of the road for her.  With your help, she has completely changed her reaction to us and even seeks out our attention.  She still has strides to take but all in all Sadie girl has turned out to be a wonderful pet and companion.  We let her in our home but you helped us give her the second chance she deserves.  Thanks again! 
Shawn G.

Jazz Jazz continues to make progress! He loves going for walks, and we've actually gotten a few compliments from people on how well behaved he is in public! He even plays more nicely with my parents instead of being a bully or biting them. He's been calm around Jingles, too. He's coming along!

Who would have known it could be this stress-free living with Jazz! After months of chasing him all over the neighborhood, finding all sorts of our belongings in chewed-up ruins, everything left on the floor being wet with urine, and most of all, poor old Jingles being beaten up by his rough-housing, no one thought Jazz would ever be a "good" dog! He believed he ruled everything and was kicked out of obedience training. My family and I were skeptical anyone could help our situation... We changed our minds after the first time meeting you! Jazz seemed to be an entirely different dog after I learned how to work with him - he and I are more calm and less frustrated with each other. Thanks for showing me how to communicate with my pup! He seems so much happier, as we all are, to finally have peace in our house! What you do is an amazing gift!

Thanks again,
Amanda and Jazz...and the rest of our family!


Spartacus Hi Christine,
We had the whole family over yesterday (36 people). Spartacus was awesome! Everything is going well. We are seeing great improvement in Spartacus. He is not behaving aggressively anymore. We are continuing to give him daily walks and some play time. He responds very well to me. I am beginning to see a change for the better. I am very happy. Thanks again for your help we are very grateful.
CB

Java Hi Christine,
Today, my neighbor was out and Java went up to him nice and calm. Then he had to let out his baying bark just to let him know
he was there. I told him 'quiet' and made him sit. Then he went up to my neighbor again and he was fine, losing interest in him very quickly. The other day a woman stopped me on the road and Java just lay down. We weren't real close together but before he would have been growling and his hackles would have been up. We have really noticed a difference in the dogs and we can't thank you enough.
Fay R.

Lucy Christine, I had to write to tell you, last night my parents and grandfather came home and we had COMPLETE success with Lucy.  Lucy had bitten my mom in the past, which made my mom terrified of her.  Not too long after your last visit with us, my parents came over and Lucy (and us) failed miserably.  But last night, not only was she so well behaved: no growling, jumping or barking.  She acted like she's known them forever and was being the lovable dog me and Steve know her to be!  We couldn't believe it and neither could my mom, it was like a new dog.  We know we still have a long way to go, but this was certainly positive re-enforcement that it could be done!  Even today, my parents are still in disbelief!  We will keep you updated on her progress, but wanted to thank you again. 
Heather & Stephen C.

His issues were aggression around people, especially kids and men.  He used to attack our basketball when our son and his friends were playing, or would sit in the house and bark ferociously. He used to not walk well on a leash and would threaten people when they came to our front door.  With one 2-hour session with Christine, our whole family learned about Dog Psychology, learned how to walk our dog (not vice-versa) and how to correct his human aggressive behavior and we now have our friends over without wondering if he is going to make them uncomfortable.  Christine is amazing with animals and humans! 
Kevin R.
Bruce and I enjoyed having you work with us and Cody yesterday.  We had resigned ourselves to the likelihood that we’d live the rest of Cody’s years with the restrictions that come with a dog that is aggressive towards everyone except us.  Even though I had read and heard that we could “rehabilitate” dogs with rules and boundaries, I didn’t believe that was the case with Cody… until yesterday.  We already see changes in his behavior.  Thanks Christine.  You’re good at what you do!  And we’re SO happy that you’ve gotten us on the right path with our special boy Cody. 
Barbara and Bruce L.
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