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Furbaby Friend · 09-09-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I'm really excited. Let's hope he contacts me back with the schedule

I just realized also that he can possibly help Max with his coprophagia problem. I'd love to get his input on that as well as the basic obedience training.

Can you let me know what he says about the poop eating? I'd like to hear anything he's got.

Thanks.

AllDogBoots · 09-09-2011, 10:15 AM

Well, he hasn't responded yet. I'm going to be patient. But the good news is that another professional trainer responded to me so now I have backup! She actually looks really good too: Positive-reinforcement based behavioral training for dogs with problem behavior: New York and New Orleans.

YorkieMother · 09-09-2011, 08:13 PM

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The journey to find a dog trainer in my small town has been quite a task. I decided to branch out my search to larger nearby cities (New Orleans, Baton Rouge) in hopes that someone can do in-home training for my 2 boys. For months I've been searching Craigslist, classifieds, yellow pages, asking vets, calling groomers - and finally I found Ryan! He's a behavior consultant/animal trainer and attended the School of Animal Sciences at LSU to earn his masters degree with an emphasis in animal behavior. He promotes scientific, positive training methods and is a firm believer in promoting happy relationships with your pets.

What a Godsend!! We spoke for about 20 minutes on the phone last night. He's excited to take a break away from his typical behavior issue clients and work with basic obedience for my little crazies. He's working on a schedule for us and will get back to me shortly to let me know when we can begin. I dream of the day that I can take my boys somewhere in public, or even on a leisurely walk. We are so excited

He sounds wonderful and wish you happy training and keep us posted.

JL

chachi · 09-10-2011, 08:51 AM

Im glad you found a trainer that will work one on one with your dogs and hope it produces the positive results you want. I got my fingers crossed for ys

AllDogBoots · 09-10-2011, 08:54 AM

I finally emailed him this morning as I haven't heard back. I'm a native New Yorker so I need things done yesterday and that's still way to slow. He apologized for not having gotten back to me and will send me a schedule tomorrow (hope he does!). In the meantime I now have 2 other people who have responded to my inquiries! I didn't think contacting people an hour away would be beneficial but they are all willing to drive. I hope it works out with Ryan, though.

Ringo1 · 09-10-2011, 07:15 PM

Good Luck Karen - I hope he works out.

Keep us posted cause I would LOVE to have one too!

AllDogBoots · 09-12-2011, 10:41 AM

Still trying to work out a schedule. I got an email this morning saying that the price had doubled. He spoke too soon when he quoted me a fee. It's ok though. He has to compensate for distance & time and he also mentioned training materials which we get to keep. In doing some research this morning I found tons of news stories and videos on him. I can barely contain my excitement! The second video is unbelievable.

Ryan Andree's segment for The Dog House on Fox...

Extreme Dog Food Aggression Behavior Modification...

Furbaby Friend · 09-12-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Still trying to work out a schedule. I got an email this morning saying that the price had doubled. He spoke too soon when he quoted me a fee. It's ok though. He has to compensate for distance & time and he also mentioned training materials which we get to keep. In doing some research this morning I found tons of news stories and videos on him. I can barely contain my excitement! The second video is unbelievable.

Ryan Andree's segment for The Dog House on Fox New Orleans with Jennifer Van Vrancken - YouTube

Extreme Dog Food Aggression Behavior Modification - YouTube

I can feel your excitement through the screen!

I hope everything works out for you!!! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you

AllDogBoots · 09-12-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Furbaby Friend

I can feel your excitement through the screen!

I hope everything works out for you!!! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you

Thanks. I won't be able to afford food but I'll have some good boys!

Furbaby Friend · 09-12-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Thanks. I won't be able to afford food but I'll have some good boys!

Well make sure you get some food or else you won't have the energy to train the rascals!

megansmomma · 09-12-2011, 08:10 PM

That video was amazing! I am excited right along with your for your new trainer.

AllDogBoots · 09-13-2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

That video was amazing! I am excited right along with your for your new trainer.

Thank you Jodi. He thinks he can train them in 14 visits, 30-45 minutes per dog. There tasks are guaranteed:

sitting
staying
being able to stay in a variety of situations
coming when called
heeling
walking properly on a leash
proper greeting methods
and overall basic manners

AllDogBoots · 09-15-2011, 05:05 PM

Dear Diary,

He's coming tomorrow.

I'm so excited. It'll be fairly obvious what we need to work on first once I open the front door and make him step over a 2 1/2 ft. high gate into a sea of barking maniacs

MauiGirl · 09-15-2011, 05:12 PM

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Dear Diary,

He's coming tomorrow.

I'm so excited. It'll be fairly obvious what we need to work on first once I open the front door and make him step over a 2 1/2 ft. high gate into a sea of barking maniacs

That cracked me up.... sounds exactly like walking in my front door, step over the gate, only I have 4 barkers on the greeting line. Hummmm, are you saying I need a trainer

Good luck tomorrow; we'll be waiting for a full report.

RachelandSadie · 09-16-2011, 02:40 PM

how exciting. i wish i could pick his brain about sadie's barking and aggression issues. i have a trainer that i adore, but i need to get her over to my house to see Sadie's actual behavior. she is an angel with Heddie around and then a stinker when it's just me. little turd...maybe i need to keep trying.

good luck! super happy for ya

09-09-2011, 10:15 AM	#17
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Well, he hasn't responded yet. I'm going to be patient. But the good news is that another professional trainer responded to me so now I have backup! She actually looks really good too: Positive-reinforcement based behavioral training for dogs with problem behavior: New York and New Orleans. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

09-10-2011, 08:51 AM	#19
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Im glad you found a trainer that will work one on one with your dogs and hope it produces the positive results you want. I got my fingers crossed for ys __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-10-2011, 08:54 AM	#20
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	I finally emailed him this morning as I haven't heard back. I'm a native New Yorker so I need things done yesterday and that's still way to slow. He apologized for not having gotten back to me and will send me a schedule tomorrow (hope he does!). In the meantime I now have 2 other people who have responded to my inquiries! I didn't think contacting people an hour away would be beneficial but they are all willing to drive. I hope it works out with Ryan, though. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

09-10-2011, 07:15 PM	#21
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Good Luck Karen - I hope he works out. Keep us posted cause I would LOVE to have one too! __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

09-12-2011, 08:10 PM	#26
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	That video was amazing! I am excited right along with your for your new trainer. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

09-15-2011, 05:05 PM	#28
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Dear Diary, He's coming tomorrow. I'm so excited. It'll be fairly obvious what we need to work on first once I open the front door and make him step over a 2 1/2 ft. high gate into a sea of barking maniacs __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

09-16-2011, 02:40 PM	#30
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	how exciting. i wish i could pick his brain about sadie's barking and aggression issues. i have a trainer that i adore, but i need to get her over to my house to see Sadie's actual behavior. she is an angel with Heddie around and then a stinker when it's just me. little turd...maybe i need to keep trying. good luck! super happy for ya