Hello and thanks for contacting Mark about your dogs.  He is truly AMAZING with the success he has with reforming dogs.  I have a puppy whom I dragged off to 12, yes 12 different vets, including 3 neurologists, 2 vet animal behaviorists, 2 orthopaedists, an opthalmologist, periodontist, nutritionist, and a host of others.   No one could help us.  In fact, we were told by nearly every one to put him to sleep.  The dentist actually had to knock the puppy out for his exam, and I was bitten several times trying to muzzle him, since none of their vet techs would go near my puppy.  They were smart but not brave.  I wrestled with my 6 month old puppy until I finally traumatized him enough to slip a lead around his mouth, then put on the muzzle.  I was sickened and embarrassed and the vet techs and vet looked at me like I was crazy.  Nonetheless, we discovered that he did have a problem with his jaw improperly hinging, so he did have pain upon chewing.  The vet looked up at us and asked us if we would like to euthanize our baby while he was under anesthesia, rather than waking him up and doing this inevitable deed later on.  Then, after searching the internet, I found Mark German, America's Dog Whisperer and he began working with us over the phone. Night after night.  He actually changed this puppy from a dangerous and unpredictable lunatic into a happy, yes happy, and delightful sweetheart...I still cannot believe the change.  That is why Mark is coming to New Jersey in June...to help others like he has helped us.  Janice W.  (Jersey)

I am happy to hear "help is on the way".  I plan on attending the June 2nd seminar in Morristown, NJ and that you will be able to help me, help Max (Shepard/beagle).  We got Max from a rescue on the internet (he was 7 months old)we were looking for the perfect companion/dog for our then 6 year old daughter.  It is just two years that we have had Max and he is wonderful with us (his pack), but needs help with the rest of the world.  From what I have been told he has fear aggression.  He is scared of people, mostly men, and lots of other things he also barks way too much.  We have had him complete "basic" training and then a year later I hired a private trainer to come to our house.  Her first impression and advice was to "put him down", so even though she did teach me a few good tips, I called it quits as our style was so different.  Another year later and we are seeing another trainer who is telling me that Max's behavior may or may not change.  That I need to reprogram his brain, by doing exercises with him.  Feeding him better (table food) and making his life more fun.  She wants us to modify Max's behavior, as up to now it has just been suppressed.  Help I am so confused.  I would like to register for the Sat, June 2nd symposium and make arrangements for your to help Max.   I am hoping you are the answer to our prays as we love Max and want to make him the best he can be.  Thank you, Jean 

          GARTH                            CH. HapiMountain, THAT SUMMER OUT WEST, CD, NDD, BNDD, CGC 

        


Mark,

Please accept the sincere gratitude of the Board of Directors of the Verde Valley Humane Society for your contributions toward making our "Lunch on a Leash" such a smashing success. I feel you were very well received and I thoroughly enjoyed you. What a love Dixie Chick is!! Thanks also for your great presentation Friday night. Nice crowd - huh! Looking forward to working with you again in the future.

Sincerely,
Laura Fletcher

Dear Mark,

What can I say?! You are the best. Your training is SUPERB! We learned so much from you! And the way you do it! Your love of animals is unbelievable - you saved my life! I really mean this - We are all so much happier!

"I used to chase cars and eat chickens and cats."

Hi Mark,

 The days fly by and I wanted to share some things with you.  We haven't talked in a while and I miss that.

I know that you are working with many clients from the Verde Valley.  You should be "one proud man" because all that comes back to me is praise and thanks for your work. Never a negative word has been said. 
You have saved so many humans and dogs Mark.  Some even come to see me in person to tell me of your work. 
I even had an older gentleman and his pooch come in to see me telling me that "I" saved his and his dog's life because I recommended him to you on an earlier visit. I assured him that I was merely a messenger due to the fact that I had witnessed your amazing work.
At some point, if you would like to, I would love to bring you back for another presentation.  The people of the Verde Valley need YOU!
Thanks Mark!  You have helped so many people that thought their life with their dog had...."gone to the dogs!"

Sincerely, Cyndi

Dear Mark,
 
As far as we’re concerned, you saved a life. You did a presentation for the members of the Verde Valley Humane Society back in November that was absolutely amazing. We can’t thank you enough for all you did.
 
Before the presentation, we spoke to you about a young dog that had been impounded at the shelter. We named him Charlie. Although he was very friendly, he refused to be placed on a leash or even wear a collar.
 
The idea of anyone taking him out of the kennel for a possible adoption was out of the question. You very kindly said that we could crate Charlie and ring him to the presentation.
 
Charlie’s behavior caused him to be termed “unadoptable” which meant he stood no chance at getting a new home. His only hope for a good life was “AZ’s Dog Whisperer.”
 
We brought Charlie ahead of time that night for you to observe his behavior. You explained to us that you would work with him a bit before the presentation and then work with him during the breaks.
 
We got busy preparing for the crowd as you went outside to where Charlie was crated. About 20 minutes later before we began for the evening, we all went outside for a break. As we looked for you, there you were with Charlie at your side. Charlie was on a leash! You then began walking him and there he was right at your side.
 
After you walked Charlie in the parking lot, you came up and showed us how to control him. Our approach had been all wrong. Our method of coaxing and babying him continued to let him be the one in control. You taught us to be the “people” and to teach him to be the “dog”.
 
We can’t thank you enough, Mark! The following Monday, Charlie was adopted!
 
Sincerely,
 
Jill Mahoney
Kennel Mg. V.V.H.S.
 
 
  Mark,
 
Thank you for coming into our home and our lives.  There is an enormous amount of information regarding dogs and how to live with multiple dogs in harmony.  I am so thankful that I was lead to your website.  I have always said that my dog was the person I wanted to become.  I have learned so much about myself the past couple of week ends. 
 
Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge and insight.  I have so much to practice and learn.  I am grateful for this wonderful start.  My dogs are now a joy to be around and some day with patience they will feel the same way about me.

Thank you,
Jeanne Patera
 
 
Mark,
Your presentation was great yesterday – the seminar went extremely well! 
 Below are a few of the written comments from our homeschool thread.  I also ran into another mom today who verbally expressed her appreciation for your instruction.  And our neighbor passed on that his mother (the lady w/the black German shepherd) had raved about your seminar.
 
“Thank you for planning a fantastic morning with Arizona's Dog Whisperer.  It was very informative and helpful.”
 
“I agree - it was great.  I learned a lot”
 
“We loved it also.  I went out and got the gentle leader and we started right away with the retraining process for both our dogs.  We got so much good information and we definitely have a "new attitude" about being the leader of the pack.  There were so many concrete ideas that we came away with that made this a very valuable 2 hours.”
I think everyone who attended went away with concrete things they can apply with their family dogs.  And the comment from Roxanne with “Moose” says it all:  You addressed the person directly instead of focusing on the animal. 
Thank you for coming to Flagstaff, Mark.   
In appreciation,
Channon Balkan 
P.S. I’m attaching some pictures.  I like the one of the little girl in red as she takes the proper position when a strange dog approaches. 
P.P.S.  We took our evening family walk and used the gentle leader with total success!  There was the initial struggle that you prepared me for, but Afton soon settled into the perfect gate by my side (or next to whomever was leading her – even our youngest, rather timid girl!).  And I look forward to getting the next helpful tool – the backpack which I will fill with water bottles to make the most out of my shorter morning walk.  Again, practical help for living the “suburban life” with a beloved dog.
 
 
“Thanks for setting up the dog behavior seminar.  We loved it! 
 We started our "new dog life" w/ walking our dog, Mocha, before
feeding her.  We walked her ( went out to smell and forage for food), let her rest after the walk,
 and then set down her food.
We haven't got the new leash yet but that is next on the list.
 
After the seminar, on the way home, we saw so many dogs out for walks!
We were noticing that most of the owners were letting the dog lead way out in front!  They need to go to Mr. German's seminar!
Thanks, 
The Parks family (and Mocha)”
 
“I wanted to add my words of encouragement.  We have a gulper and I put the rock in the middle of his bowl which has slowed down his eating.  I've watched enough of Cesar to master walking our dogs.  Today, I finally put our 2 dogs on the treadmill with success in less than 2 mins each.  I'm looking forward to dealing with car rides and thunder.  Mark reinforced a few things and even said a few things that I haven't seen Cesar cover yet.
Arminio family”
“We enjoyed the dog seminar very much.  Even though we don't have a dog, we learned how to approach a dog and how to behave around a dog.  We also learned the reasons not to get a dog!  And if we get one, what to expect.  Thank you!
Petersons”
 
May, 2007
 
Dear Mark ~ I've gone back onto internet/e-mail mainly so I can communicate with you more easily. I had divorced myself from the computer!  I'm so glad I took Ginger and me to the dog walk yesterday (I wasn't going because I was tired from activities of the day before) ~my inner voice told me it was a MUST. And guess what ~ it was a breakthrough. It is awesome to witness all those dogs together and Ginger in the midst ~ in her kingdom. I let go of my fear yesterday. Later in the day we went for a long walk - it was the best ever. And again this morning. I want to take her to the square soon. Is there advice you can give me?  Anything I need to be aware of?  Is there a chance that you could meet me there once and walk with me and Ginger?  I do feel we've come a long way and I am indebted to you. 
 
You know, I think she's older than all previous estimates. One clue: she doesn't want to eat in the morning at all. I was feeding her twice a day and now she walks away from her food. And it's good food! Chicken Soup... with a fresh meat supplement & mixture of veg. oil, healthy powder(yeast,lethicin., bonemeal ,kelp) ~ a recipe from Dr. Pitcairn's guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats. She takes her NU-VET tab and walks away.  
 
Thanks again for yesterday , and all the yesterdays, plus all the tomorrows that I can count on your help.  I never saw Ginger collapse on the car seat as she did yesterday on the way home. She stayed prone all the way back!  Either emotional exhaustion? or dreaming of her nirvana of dogdom?  Whatever ~ it was a most wonderful day for both of us. And I thank you.
Love,  Marcella              
 
 
 

 

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