Lady is a two year old schnauzer and was trouble and getting more aggressive. Now Lady is nicer than even she looks. She is beautiful. We can now say this because she received obedience training from Kninepals Trainers and so did we. The trainer taught us how to train our Lady. I would recomend Kninepals Trainers to all of you who are having obedience problems with your pet. Betty & Dick Caylor Lawrenceville, Georgia "Lady"

Dear Duffy, I'm writing you to let you know that my cute little Welsh Terrier puppy is no longer despicable. That's right. He no longer looks or acts mad at the world. Most of the time he has a happy face and a happy disposition. Duffy, I still remember the first evening we talked. Just three days earlier I had brought 14-week-old Dusty Thomas home. After completing a lot of research on what kind of dog would be appropriate for me, I settled on a Welsh terrier and proceeded to spend five months trying to find one. I was so excited when I found Dusty that I ignored the fact that he was running around the breeders house like a wild dog. Somehow I thought he would settle down when we got home. Wrong! Dusty ran wildly around my house too and never, never stopped to take a nap. I thought puppies played hard and then slept hard. Wrong again! Not this puppy! I actually thought he might be crazy, and I was very distraught. Dustys behavior continued to deteriorate and so did mine. I would try to correct his naughty behavior, and he would chomp down on my wrist. I would pry his mouth away from my arm and carry him to his kennel crate. He would turn his head and bite my shoulder. He would go into attack mode when he was frustrated. How could this be! My adorable WT was just a baby; yet, he appeared to be a bad dog, and I looked like an abused woman. My friends and relatives were advising me to do everything from hitting or kicking him to getting rid of him, none of which I could do. He was my longed-for WT. You immediately determined that Dusty was not only dominant/aggressive, but defiantly so. He had obviously been the alpha leader of his pack. In a lot of ways, he WAS acting like a wild dog. You'll never know how much I appreciate your skill and patience in guiding me through an intense behavior modification program with Dusty (and with me)---a program that did not break Dusty's spirit but that literally did modify his behavior. Dusty is very strong willed and very smart, and you explained to me how important it is to be consistent in my actions and responses to his. And if it wasn't for you encouraging and supporting me, it was Jane. You two are the best of the best. You even patiently pointed out Dustys normal behavior to me, as I no longer knew what normal was. Dusty is almost eight months old now, and we are buddies. We play together and work in the yard together. He loves people and thinks he loves other dogs, but he still insists on being the alpha leader. Dusty still has his moments, but you have taught me how to handle them. We are beyond the behavior modification and are working with you on obedience training now. Each time you teach us something new, we practice and practice. I often say to Dusty, Duffy will be very proud of us. Dusty and I are very fond of you and Jane, and we know that you are always there for us if one of us begins to get on the others nerves. That happens much less frequently now. Your Friend, Bettie LaDuke Atlanta, Georgia "Dusty"

Dear Duff, Words cannot describe how pleased I am with Sam and Karly's progress. Sam continues to do well on leash and is now quite responsive off leash. Karly, as you know is hard-headed, yet is doing excellent on leash and is considering off leash about fifty percent of the time!!! Thank you for teaching me the proper techniques of dog handling. It is wonderful to see Sam behaving enthusiastically about everything. I never thought I would ever see that side of him. You and Jane are the best of the best and I again thank you for EVERYTHING!! Sincerely, Gemma Steahr Grayson, GA "Karly and Sam"

Duff, I wanted to take this time to thank you for working with Cooper, our Brittany Spaniel, over the last 6 months. What a difference you have made with turning this "wild puppy" into a great house dog. As you will recall, I was very skeptical at first about having a dog trainer to teach me how to train my dog. Never having a puppy nor a child before, I was not fully prepared for the responsibility that awaited me. Well, after two months of pulling my hair out and frustrated that we bought the wrong type of dog, my wife finally convinced me to give you a call. When we brought Cooper home, he was only 8 weeks old. We bought him from a dog breeder that trains Brittanies to be bird dogs. Needless to say, Cooper had never lived inside before and was not house broken. After weeks of constant wetting in the house and in his crate, we finally realized he had a flaming urinary infection. This pushed back his training for a few weeks; however, once the problem was fixed, Cooper was house broken immediately. The next step was to get him to calm down in the house and learn proper dog manners such as sit, stay, heel, down, etc. By making small progress each week and with the help of the hands free leash, Cooper is now about an 8-9 on a scale of 1-10. This would not have been accomplished through the traditional training that I would have used if it were not for you. Cooper still does not have free reign of the house. He is only 9 months old and often is on his leash in the house. When we are gone, he does a great job in his crate. He still has a lot of puppy in him which makes it great when we are outside. Overall, I could not be more pleased with the guidance you offered. Your training really enabled my wife and I to think and react more like a dog, instead of a human. We are still working with Cooper on a daily basis. In 8 weeks we will be bringing home our first child. We are hoping that our efforts will pay off and that Cooper will gladly welcome the new member of our family. We have been thoroughly impressed with your professionalism, thoroughness and caring nature. Both of us feel lucky to have met you! Thanks for your help. Sincerely, Matt Smyrna, GA "Cooper"

Dear Duff: I wanted to thank you for all your training of Sullivan and myself over the Spring and Summer. When I called you, I was at the end of my abilities with regards to training. Sullivan and I were frustrated with each other.I have had several dogs (even a Labrador) and all have trained so easily. Sullivan is so smart that he responded quickly and learned well to those same methods. BUT; he had some real adjustments from being the dominant pup in the litter and then coming home to a different hierarchy. His dominance challenges toward me were more than I had ever come across. He didn't challenge my husband, only me. Your methods are straightforward and simple enough that anybody can follow them. They helped me to understand why Sullivan acted and reacted the way he did to the training methods that I had used. Sullivan and I only had to spend 15 minutes twice daily towards each lesson. The rest was just being consistant with my requests and follow-through during the day. By the end of two weeks, I could tell by the look on Sullivan's face if I had goofed in the presentation of my request. I like the positive reinforcement techniques with lots of rewards and fun. Learning voice and hand signals has been very helpful in every day life too.I really like your no-hands leash with no need to jerk a dog and just having hands available for greeting people, ect. is a new freedom when walking Sullivan. Many of your suggestions have helped Sullivan through his terrible twos with teething and with his dominance issues. I really think he is much happier and more lovable today than when we first began training. He knows what we expect from him and he is delighted to comply. This is much more than I could have dreamed possible from a six month old pup, so I know he is going to be the ultimate companion as an adult. I am so pleased with the results of our training with KninePals. Sullivan is a different pup and so pleasant to be around now. I am really proud of his accomplishment and with all we have both learned. Thank you so much, Kathy Rusk & Sullivan "Sullivan"

To Whom It May Concern, � It is with great pleasure and gratitude that I write this letter of recommendation for Duff Lueder. He is a dog trainer of the highest caliber, and an exacting behaviorist who brings a humanistic touch to all he does. I have worked with numerous dog trainers over the past ten years, with only moderate success and more questions about the humanity of their various methods. However, having been under Duff's tutelage for the past 6 months, I have seen, first hand, the dramatic difference in his approach, the foundation from which he practices, and his knowledge about behaviors and motivations of the canine species. Most importantly, I have had remarkable success training my dogs, vastly greater fulfillment in my canine relationships, and a deeper understanding of who my dogs are and why they behave the way they do. After 5 years of my family being dominated by our Pomeranian's relentless barking, and several months of questioning our recent decision to rescue a Border Collie Mix, we needed a miracle. Traditional approaches we tried were unsuccessful, and the more we used force and domination, the more unhappy we all became. We heard about Duff and decided to try his client-centered approach. He immediately began to educate us about how a dog thinks, what motivates him, what he responds to and why, and what processes were available to bridge this gap between human language and dog language. Creating a "customized toolbox" of resources, he worked with us in our home and on the streets where we walk our dog. He explained to us our dogs' behaviors - referencing breed tendencies, historical indications, pack mentality, and "dog belief systems." Meanwhile he began teaching us how to use our body movements and vocalizations as motivating and guiding tools. In fact, he showed us that the effective use of motivation alone, could dramatically shift the behaviors of our dogs. Responsible and informed leadership quickly replaced the old ways of dominance. What a relief that has been for all concerned! The incessant barking has ceased and we feel confident that we can work to successfully integrate our rescue dog into the family. Profound to me has been the idea that my dog and I are connected like dance partners---weaving a language between us that ultimately leads to greater enjoyment, exhilaration, and just plain fun together! Finally, I think it is important to note that a key quality of Duff's training is its alignment to educational and psychological theory. The following examples apply to humans and, we've found through Duff, to dogs, as well: That we learn and express what we learn in unique and varying ways and timing; that we respond to stressful situations in individual ways; that our past experiences play out in the present; and that we respond and learn best with positive reinforcement and motivation. Duff is innovative, caring, kind and humorous. He made each session so enjoyable we didn't want it to end! Without hesitation, we recommend Duff for anyone who loves their dogs and wants to improve their quality of life! Sincerely, Alice Rutkowski, Ph.D. Atlanta, Georgia

My letter We all have a special animal in our lives that crosses our path for one reason or another. Mine was Cowboy, a Blue Heeler, the only one left in his litter and with a tail that was broken before birth, so l knew he was special. We grew together on a working horse ranch, at one point he was dedicated to me until Summer Camp and hundreds of children crossed our paths. Cowboy decided he had lots of friends. Well as time passed he had developed serious issues with me (or me with him), outside he was at my side ready to work the horses, in the house he became the EXORCIST. He rolled his eyes, bared his teeth, growled like a maniac and just plain treated me like dirt. I had become concerned, l wanted a relationship with him like l had with my Labradors. My daughter and l went shopping at the Mall one day, when we happened on a booth that had dog trainers and literature available. So we stopped. Met Duffy, talked a while and told him of my plight, l wanted a better relationship with my Heeler but didn't know what to do. Me, the horse whisperer had now met the dog whisperer. I agreed to have Duffy come out and evaluate Cowboy and observe the relationship we had. Upon arriving at the farm Duffy came up the path and Cowboy went to check him out. Treats involved, Cowboy was having none of it. Duffy showed me techniques to use and l willingly agreed to sign the contract to have more of these wonderful sessions. Making a long story short. I am now trained and Cowboy is a totally different dog. He loves me again and l love him more. We worked at this relationship very hard along with Duff's guidance and patience. We had 3 sessions of whispering and Cowboy now understands (so do l)..we will continue with the bonding and training because with love all things are possible. Without my chance meeting with Duffy and Jane my hopes for a relationship with my dog were very slim. I cannot thank you enough and l know this will be a life-long friendship. I will most definitely, HIGHLY recommend your services to all that l feel need to be enlightened by your wonderful methods. Sincerely and With Kindness Barbara Butler and Cowboy Dawsonville, Georgia "Cowboy"

To: Anyone Needing Help From: Keith and Mary, Atlanta, Georgia Subject: Our Two Angels Working with Duff has changed our lives. We have only met with him four times so far, but the results have been amazing. We have two dogs, a lab/rot mix called Cailin who is almost three, and Lola the Great Dane who is eighteen months. Cailin has always been a great dog. You can leave her alone for hours on end without ever having to worry about anything. Lola, on the other hand, is a very different story. We got Lola when she was eight weeks old and the troubles started almost immediately. It took her almost a year to get the hang of potty training, she howled when we left her alone, and she chewed everything in sight like rugs, chairs, shoes, cell phones, down comforter, and dog beds. To be honest, if we could turn back time we wouldn't have got her. But what can you do, she is adorable and we love her very much. Our relationship was suffering though, our neighbors hated us, and we were stressed and frustrated. We kept hoping things would get better, but they never did. When we contacted Duff we were at the end of our rope. Duff appeared on Sunday morning, and within about thirty minutes, Lola and Cailin were sitting and staying on command. It was amazing, I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself. In the next few weeks, they have learned to enjoy being in the crate and they walk to heal and sit on command. This is huge. It is no fun being dragged along by almost 200lbs of dog. We still have eight sessions to go and we are intrigued to see what Duff has in store for us. Maybe by the end, they will be able to walk themselves and pick up a couple of coffees from Starbucks while they are at it. I think the biggest thing so far is that we no longer feel that Lola and Cailin are in charge. We set the rules, and they follow. All they needed was some direction, and Duff gave them that. If you have issues similar to these, and to be honest who doesn't, you owe it to yourself to contact Duff. You will be amazed what he can do in a short period of time. "Cailin & Lola"

To: Duff Subject: A Special Thank You Duff & Jane, I would like to send a special THANK YOU for training me to train my wonderful German Shepard, Nikita. Before training, I was unable to control my furry, best friend. She would jump on me and anyone in the house. I was afraid to come home from teaching at school each day as I didn't know what shape the sunroom would be in. I was also dreading the fact that I had to take her outside on her leash. Putting her leash on was like trying to tackle a Suma Wrestler with large teeth. I was even at the point of giving her away. It was a love/hate association. The whole situation left me depressed and STRESSED! That was before my husband , Mike, went searching on the internet for a Dog Whisperer. (He had no problem with Nikita, but was worried about me.) When you both arrived, I remember explaining how I had tried everything, from squirting Listerine, Apple Vinegar, to trying to change my voice. In those lessons you provided, I now have a new best fried and companion. At this writing, I am confined to a chair, with a leg immobilizer and crutches, when needed. I have a fixable knee injury which will soon require surgery. Nikita somehow knows I am hurt. I let her out of her cage each day and she calmly walks into the other part of the house. She lays by me each day and does her JOB, which is to warn me if anyone is near the house. She also will come to me upon command and I can even let her out to the bathroom and she comes right back to me. I can't even imagine what would have happened if Mike hadn't found you two on the Web. Again, a special thank you. Pattie Zitricki Greenville, South Carolina "Nikita"

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