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Noble

Perfect Behavior in Our Service Dog

Rose, I just wanted to say thank-you and share my story about Noble my 3 ½ year old Neo-Mastiff, who is a service dog for me. He was always kind, loyal and loving however we lost our alpha dog, Faith, last year and she was like a mother to Noble so he never really was expected to fill her paws when it came to me and my disability.

Well he did! However, he became seriously over-protective and began showing aggression and nipping at the feet of anyone who came within what he thought was to close to me while not working in the service dog capacity.

As you know I was very worried and had not realized how to overcome this problem, along with my medical setback. Well, now after Noble and I have come back to your Canine good Citizen class, and had one-on-one in-home sessions he and I both our doing great. The techniques you taught me are amazing.

Earlier this week I had a visit from an insurance rep. who I had never met before he was tall and very official. I explained that Noble is a service dog and we are working on visitors in the home. The man came in, met Noble and sat down. I told Noble to go and sit stay across the room and he did, I even took a photo of this and the Insurance Rep also took a photo. When it was time to walk the man to the door Noble did not make a move.

Since then there’s been no foot-nipping and we have and even better way of communicating now that he knows I am the parent and he is my dog/child.

I can’t thank you enough. And to anyone having doggie issues who’s willing to learn new way’s of training and taking some corrective measures, Rose is your Teacher.

Peace,
Linda Brumfield
Rt. Police Officer

Lindsey Buckingham

Getting Past Her Poor Social Skills

Dear Rose (or as we like to call you in our house, Professor Rose),

Words cannot express our gratitude for the incredible changes in our five year old dog, Lindsey Buckingham, since we began class with you twelve short weeks ago. I remember thinking so many times "I can't take Lindsey there, there might be other dogs," or "I wish Lindsey could learn to do that." Now, thanks to you, I can take Lindsey there, and she has learned to do that!

I really thought it would be impossible to get past her poor social skills (and my fear of what might happen), but you helped us work through it. Your understanding of dog behavior is vast; your patience is unending. At the end of the last beginner class you had a friend bring in her Shepard and calmly helped introduce them. It was an amazing experience to participate in as they got over their initial issues and ended up eventually playing with each other.

Lindsey has learned to walk pleasantly on a leash. She is so much more enjoyable to walk. She has also learned new comands such as wait, turn and quiet. In addition, she has mastered some commands that she previously performed only when she felt like it.

Not only has Lindsey learned so many new things, but our relationship has grown immeasurably. We understand each other so much better. I feel like I have a new dog: one with all the things I loved before, just way more obedient.

I guess the old adage is not true, you can teach an old dog new tricks!

We are forever grateful,
Nina, Kathleen, and Lindsey Buckingham

Buddy

Crazy Puppy Becomes a Well-Mannered Dog

I rescued my golden... Buddy when he was 14 months old. When I brought him home and opened my car door he ran off. He had no training at all in his life. He laid in a kennel waiting to be rescued for 6 months after being in a car accident where he lost all of his family members.

My first experience of walking him (he is 84 lbs.) was a nightmare. I felt like I was airborne. He is very strong (while extremely lovable). He would not sit, stay, or come.

With Rose's experience in training dogs and her magnificent training abilities, she got him to walk on a leash in less than 10 minutes. I was shocked at what she could do with him. He has been in her classes and now he is my service dog. I am so lucky to have Rose teaching me how to control and teach Buddy all I need to get him to help me with my  disability.

We've been working with Rose for almost two years and presently Buddy is there to assist me with mobility issues. Not only does Buddy perform all commands with ease but he is a pleasure assisting me when I walk. Sometimes I become dizzy and he will look at me, pull my hand down and tell me, "let's sit down." I hold on to him and he takes me and guides me to sit down before I fall.

Thank you Rose for what you have done for me and my Buddy. You helped him make my life full of happiness.

Zen and Lorraine

Baby Rottie Born 10/16/2009

As soon I arrived in my new home, my Mommy sent me to Rose Lesniak for training classes.

My mommy said Rose showed me how to behave and be a good dog.

So I began classes when I was 3 months old. Rose showed me how to sit, stand, wait, leave it, drop it, down, come.

Right after my first birthday I became a Certified Therapy Dog! I am so proud of my accomplishments!

Everyone has told my Mommy that I am a good girl, so I can play in the dog park, go to stores, walk in the neighborhood, play with kids, and swim at the beach.

Thank you Rose! Because of you, I am not a scary Rottweiler but a good, well behaved and happy Rottweiler. And my mom is my partner and parent.

Thank you!!! I love you, Rose.

Zen Robinson

Deogee

I Went From Wild Dog to Canine Citizen With Rose at My Side

I am Deogee and my parents adopted me from the  Human Society when I was 2 month old.

As the time pass by, I turned 5 months old and my parents decided that I needed to go to puppy classes. They could not communicate with me.

I met Rose and she helped my parents get me to become a Good Canine Citizen.

Rose also helped my Mom amd dad a lot by teaching her how to train me and in a few days I turned 3-years-old. I have a great relationship with my parents. Rose sees everything from my perpective but never once allows me to tell her what to do. There is a nice exchange of energy that Rose taught our family to use with me.

I love when people pet me and tell me that I am such a good dog.

I Love You, Rose!
Deogee