success stories

Nittany

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7/12/2001

We just returned from a walk with our dog Nittany and what a pleasure it is to take her out into the neighborhood now. We adopted Nittany 2 months ago and were not prepared for such an out of control dog. After suffering our own physical problems from just trying to control Nittany on walks and outings, we quickly realized the we were going to need training help from a professional.

Nittany pulled to the extreme on walks, barked to the point that we had to keep her inside most of the time and essentially had control over us instead of us having control over her. Todd Slepakoff came to our rescue! Through his dog training expertise and ability to relate well with us, we felt like we would be able to have Nittany in our home and that she could be a positive part of our family.

– Barbara and Bill Crownover

schnauzer lying down

Max

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Unknown breed, Male

Todd, I am just writing you this small note as a thank you for the extra time you spent with me and Max this weekend. I know you didn’t have to, but you did anyways. It means a lot nowadays when a business is willing to put in that special effort to make sure that their clients are satisfied.

– Elaine Boswell

Todd and basset hound

Daisy Mae

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Basset Hound, Female

We’ve had four dogs in our many years of married life… all of them Bassets, all of them stubborn, but lovable characters. Of the four Bassets, only the current one, Daisy Mae, has been blessed by formal training. Knowing what we know now, after our experience with Todd, all of our dogs would have given us fewer problems had they been introduced to this capable trainer. Soon after the training period passed, we fell into a much more pleasant relationship with Daisy.

We enthusiastically endorse Todd, his ability to address issues-both the dogs and the dog’s owners and his creditable experience as a professional dog trainer. You will find his services well worth everyone’s efforts.

– Bob & Gwen Higgins

Golden retriever

Jake

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Unknown breed

Pegi and I want you to know how appreciative we are of your expert training-of us, of course-during the program recently concluded with Jake. When we contacted you, we had just adopted this 90 pound, six year old, who-knows-what-all mix who was afraid to ride in the car and had no concept of proper canine manners.

You brought us along one reasonable step at a time and now we have a well mannered 88 pound sweet old mess who’s a joy to have around. On a recent three day car trip, Jake was a dream; we had no problems at all.

He comes to the front door when he’s called or whistled, a real triumph since we live on the edge of the Pisgah National Forest. And he goes to his “place” when we’re eating without being told.

We would have had no idea how to do this without Todd’s help, no matter how many books we read or how much Animal Planet we watched. The cost of your program is a bargain considering we had budgeted for a new fence for this year and now realize we don’t need one.

– Pegi and Bob Pike

profile of a dog

Jet

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Unknown breed

Todd,
Thank you for the freedom of walking my dog instead of my dog walking me. Thank you for teaching Jet manners at the door and when someone else is at the door. Thank you for giving Sherry and I the understanding and confidence to allow Jet to have the freedom to run. Thank you for teaching all of us an easier and more fun way to be with Jet. And most of all… thank you for your professional manner in which you came over and spent quality time with us and Jet.

May you always be at the end of the leash with someone who respects and loves you as much as Jet.

– Pam Southerton and Sherry Morris

St. Bernard and flowers

Judo

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Saint Bernard mix, Male

At age six, My dog Judo decided that he didn’t want anyone new coming over to our house. I discovered this fact when he bit my soon to be mother-in-law in the rear.

Todd came over to do an initial interview and to meet my precious doggie. Judo growled at him non-stop for a full hour. Todd continued with the interview and was extremely optimistic and very friendly about the situation. He actually stopped a few times just to laugh about the continuous rumble from beneath the table where Judo lay. He was very confident as he explained to me the basic obedience that Judo would learn over the next several weeks. At that point, I stopped to laugh because I truly did not believe that my unruly beast could be as well behaved as Todd promised.

As the training began, I was very nervous. I had visions of gruesome attacks on the new dog trainer, but what actually happened was… Todd came to our home once a week for six weeks. As each week went by, I watched as he gained the trust and respect of my dog and taught me and my fiance how to do the exact same thing. We followed his instructions and daily practice sessions vigorously and magically my dog transformed. It was definitely me who needed training more than my dog did. I learned techniques that will last a lifetime of owning Judo and any other dog to come. At the last session, not only was Judo no longer growling at Todd, but he was following commands from him completely off leash, in our home, and enjoying every minute of it. I am thoroughly satisfied with the results we achieved through the training program and look forward to continuing Judo’s progress.

– Brooke Stewart