Any one got any comments on this trainer?

allieg · 09-15-2009, 11:33 AM

I am in search of a new trainer for Athena's aggression towards dogs.One of the members here gave me this guys name and I was wondering if anyone else knows of him.I want to get it right this time.It isn't fair to Athena to not find some one who can help us.With winter coming I need to get a person who can work with us closer so we don't have to start over in the spring.His name is Ken Murphy and he is opening up a new place close to me.

http://www.necanineacademy.com

Thanks for any advice on him.I want good and bad but please PM the bad if mods won't like it out in the open. Any other trainer suggestions is appreciated also.

**Lauri & The Gang** · 09-15-2009, 11:46 AM

I would go watch some of the training he does and see what YOU think.

allieg · 09-15-2009, 12:12 PM

He's having an open house thing sat for his grand opening so I think I'll go check that out. Did you look at the web site? Was there anything you saw that you didn't like?

allieg · 09-15-2009, 01:05 PM

Here is another one I was referred to.
http://www.assertivek9.com/index.php?p=Assertive

Here is another.I don't know how far we are talking to travel but the person who told me about her says it's worth the trip.
http://www.vangoghkennels.com/index.shtml

Smithie86 · 09-15-2009, 01:31 PM

http://www.vangoghkennels.com/index.shtml

Major recommendation!

**Chris Wild** · 09-15-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted By: Smithie86http://www.vangoghkennels.com/index.shtml

Major recommendation!

Second that!

allieg · 09-15-2009, 02:10 PM

I knew you would all say her. Anyone know where in MA she is? I can't find an address. I'm sure she is at least an hour and a half away from me.

allieg · 09-15-2009, 02:13 PM

Well of course she is out...I just got an email and this is what she said.

Hi Allie,

I just checked where *******, NH is and it would take me about 2 hours (100 miles) to get to your house which is a bit too far for me, respectively I would have to charge too much money for a visit like that (my normal rate for an aggression evaluation is between 100 and 150 Dollars but that is for fairly local cases !!). I do not know anybody out there that I could refer you to and especially in cases of aggression issues I need to make a home visit because I need to see the dog in the home environment and the home set up to evaluate the best possible way to approach the problem.

I am sorry, I would have liked to help.

Claudia

allieg · 09-15-2009, 08:34 PM

I have an appt with New England Canine Academy next Wed. He will evaluate both of us and tell me his suggestions. He is going to have her there with other dogs to work on her.We may get together as much as twice a week.How do you pick the right person? I have emails into 2 or 3 others so I hope when I go to him I'll have something to compare him too.Is your gut instinct enough? I'm usually a good judge of character. This is more difficult then picking a DR for the kids....
Since everyone liked Claudia can you give me an idea of her methods so I know what to look for in these other ones.

DancingCavy · 09-15-2009, 09:19 PM

Your best bet is to watch a trainer while they're training. That way you can see both how they interact with their clients and how they train their dogs. Ultimately, it's up to you to decide whether you're comfortable with their methods. I would be sure to specifically ask any trainer you're interviewing whether they have experience with fear aggressive dogs since that's what you're working with.

09-15-2009, 11:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
allieg Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,413	Any one got any comments on this trainer? I am in search of a new trainer for Athena's aggression towards dogs.One of the members here gave me this guys name and I was wondering if anyone else knows of him.I want to get it right this time.It isn't fair to Athena to not find some one who can help us.With winter coming I need to get a person who can work with us closer so we don't have to start over in the spring.His name is Ken Murphy and he is opening up a new place close to me. http://www.necanineacademy.com Thanks for any advice on him.I want good and bad but please PM the bad if mods won't like it out in the open. Any other trainer suggestions is appreciated also. __________________ Allie owned by: Athena 5/4/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/925796 Lexi 6/1/07 Puggle of some sort

09-15-2009, 11:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lauri & The Gang Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SouthEastern WI Posts: 12,525	Re: Any one got any comments on this trainer? I would go watch some of the training he does and see what YOU think. __________________ Lauri & The Raw Fed Gang Raw Dog Ranch Tazer HIC CGC – Cocker Winnie CGC - Corgi Mix Chimanes Spice it Up Piquin (Kaynya) - Chinese Crested Sasha - GSD mix Nator von Triton HIC CGC (Mauser) - LC GSD Piquins Some Like it Hot (Spike) – Chinese Crested Piquins Too Hot To Handle - Fuego (Chinese Crested)

09-15-2009, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
allieg Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,413	Re: Any one got any comments on this trainer? He's having an open house thing sat for his grand opening so I think I'll go check that out. Did you look at the web site? Was there anything you saw that you didn't like? __________________ Allie owned by: Athena 5/4/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/925796 Lexi 6/1/07 Puggle of some sort

09-15-2009, 01:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
allieg Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,413	Re: Any one got any comments on this trainer? Here is another one I was referred to. http://www.assertivek9.com/index.php?p=Assertive Here is another.I don't know how far we are talking to travel but the person who told me about her says it's worth the trip. http://www.vangoghkennels.com/index.shtml __________________ Allie owned by: Athena 5/4/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/925796 Lexi 6/1/07 Puggle of some sort

09-15-2009, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Smithie86 Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Nashville, TN and Budapest HU Posts: 3,810	Re: Any one got any comments on this trainer? http://www.vangoghkennels.com/index.shtml Major recommendation! __________________ Sue www.k9imports.com V KK1 Molinari Enzo SCH3,IPO3,VK3,FH(WUSVx3, FCIx4) HOT KK1 Frodo v Biezenhoeve SCH3,IPO3,HPO3 (WUSVx2, FCIx2)HOT KK1 Tarnoki-Felvigyazo Quamatz SCH3 (HOT), KK1 Griff v Tajgetosz SCH3(BHOT)

09-15-2009, 02:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
allieg Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,413	Re: Any one got any comments on this trainer? I knew you would all say her. Anyone know where in MA she is? I can't find an address. I'm sure she is at least an hour and a half away from me. __________________ Allie owned by: Athena 5/4/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/925796 Lexi 6/1/07 Puggle of some sort

09-15-2009, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
allieg Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,413	Re: Any one got any comments on this trainer? Well of course she is out...I just got an email and this is what she said. Hi Allie, I just checked where *******, NH is and it would take me about 2 hours (100 miles) to get to your house which is a bit too far for me, respectively I would have to charge too much money for a visit like that (my normal rate for an aggression evaluation is between 100 and 150 Dollars but that is for fairly local cases !!). I do not know anybody out there that I could refer you to and especially in cases of aggression issues I need to make a home visit because I need to see the dog in the home environment and the home set up to evaluate the best possible way to approach the problem. I am sorry, I would have liked to help. Claudia __________________ Allie owned by: Athena 5/4/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/925796 Lexi 6/1/07 Puggle of some sort

09-15-2009, 08:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
allieg Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,413	Re: Any one got any comments on this trainer? I have an appt with New England Canine Academy next Wed. He will evaluate both of us and tell me his suggestions. He is going to have her there with other dogs to work on her.We may get together as much as twice a week.How do you pick the right person? I have emails into 2 or 3 others so I hope when I go to him I'll have something to compare him too.Is your gut instinct enough? I'm usually a good judge of character. This is more difficult then picking a DR for the kids.... Since everyone liked Claudia can you give me an idea of her methods so I know what to look for in these other ones. __________________ Allie owned by: Athena 5/4/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/925796 Lexi 6/1/07 Puggle of some sort

09-15-2009, 09:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
DancingCavy Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 9,655	Re: Any one got any comments on this trainer? Your best bet is to watch a trainer while they're training. That way you can see both how they interact with their clients and how they train their dogs. Ultimately, it's up to you to decide whether you're comfortable with their methods. I would be sure to specifically ask any trainer you're interviewing whether they have experience with fear aggressive dogs since that's what you're working with. __________________ ~Jamie~ Risa W-FDX/MF RN CGC WCM It Just Keeps Getting Better (Risa's Blog)

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