TESTIMONIALS

Sent: 6/2/2009 12:17:46 PM
Subject: Thank you for your help!

Alan and Renee,

I wanted to thank you for your dedication and insight in the training of dogs with behavioral issues.  Because of your dog training classes and the one on one visits with Alan we are starting to see significant improvements in Happy’s behavior.  Owning a dog with behavioral issues is a constant challenge and for the first time we have hope that we will be able to correct his behavior and come to own a dog that is less temperamental and more enjoyable to be around.  I would recommend your classes and your help to anyone who feels like they have exhausted all of their options in dealing with their dog or to anyone to wants to start off on a good foot with training their dog.  Your services are invaluable and we truly appreciate all of your help! 

Sincerely,

Kristina, Rob, and Happy

Alan and Renee,

I wanted to thank you for the outstanding instruction you provided for JR (and more importantly me). I now have much more confidence in taking JR out in public. I will continue to work on what we've learned.

Yesterday we had a stranger come to the house for an estimate on some work. My wife who hasn't had a chance to work w/JR (that is being rectified today), had him locked in the bedroom. I took out his CC and leash and escorted him to the back yard, where my wife and stranger were, and his behavior was great. The leash was tight at first but w/in a few minutes I was able let it swing freely. The difference was amazing.

We have a ways to go in our training, and we may not get to any obedience competitions, but I am confident there are many more outings in our future, now we won't have to leave him behind when we go camping.

Secondly, I had a question regarding the cookie type treat that JR's buddy Renee gave to him on the last evening of class. What was the treat (looked like a Quaker Oats bar)? What is the brand name? Where can they be purchased locally? They look a little healthier than the Kirkland Dog Biscuits my wife gives him.

Finally, I came to you on recommendation of the Golden Gate ESS Rescue, http://www.homestead.com/Springers/ based in Oakland. Diane Tebault recommended your service. My next e-mail is to her to let her know what an outstanding recommendation she made.

Thanks for all your help and we'll see you for a visit when your classes move to Land Park.

PC Pete Di Loreto and JR

My 2 yr old Rottweiler, Sophie, and I have been through Albree's Beginning Obedience classes multiple times, as well as the Intermediate Obedience Â. We certified as a therapy team when Sophie was only 12 months old, largely because Renee and Alan knew my goals and supported me with special assistance when needed. Even when we had our basic obedience down, their classes provided a great place to continue working with distractions and ongoing socialization. 

They regularly support Lend A Heart Animal-Assisted Therapy here in Sacramento, by providing trainer evaluations for teams without charge and by appointment, and we TRULY appreciate their community spirit in doing so.  I regularly recommend Albree to my friends and acquaintances as experienced trainers who can communicate with people as well as dogs.

Jackie Gunby