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At Doggie Do Right 911, we specialize in private training for dogs and their loving owners. Our private dog training offerings are the Rapid Rover Rehab Consult, and our acclaimed Dog Obedience Boot Camp Programs.

Our happy clients nominated us for best private training class based upon our spectacular results with these two types of private dog training programs.

Hi Ami,

No you were not too hard on my daughter, Mary.  She knew she had a problem with Max, but hearing it so directly from you has given her the impetus she needed to fix it. I think all your explanation of pack behavior really sunk in, and she realizes that she can love Max and discipline him at the same time.    

We had a beautiful walk early this morning.  He is much better with Mary when she responds to him, he really seems to be getting it as she is more aggressive with maintaing her expetations.   

We worked with the mailbox aggression retraining this afternoon - Mary outside, me inside with Max and he has a way to go with that one.   But he got excited watching a woman walk her dog in front of the house, and began his routine lunging and growling at the front window, and I was able to subdue him very quickly with one touch, and he then sat quietly and watched them pass.  I then touched his chest and told him "good" and had him sit for a few more minutes.   It was very good.  

Then this afternoon he was out in the back yard, chained, and someone started to come down the alley.   I grabbed his chain and gave one good reminder.  He came respectfully up onto the porch and sat next to me looking up at me. No more wild barking.   So all in all, 24 hours later I am feeling good about this.  

It seems as though the 2 hours with you sort of opened him up somehow, and I feel that as we continue to work this, I am pretty positive that we are going to get good results.   I thank you very much for all of your insight.   You put so much into words what we needed to hear, especially Mary.   She has taken him for a walk but other than that has not cuddled or kissed him at all today as per The Cold Shoulder Rules, and  she also feels very positive that this will work.  

Thanks again Ami - I will keep you posted.  

EILEEN AND MAX, SOUTH CHICAGO

Testimonial for Ami Moore, Chicago ’s Dog Whisperer

I discovered Ami on the internet while desperately searching for help in training my two-year-old spaniel.  My dog and I had been through several training programs, including individual instruction at a pet store.  The methods we were previously taught worked great indoors, but not so well in the “real world”.  I was at my wits’ end when I found Ami’s website.  

My daughter, the dog (Karli), and I met at Ami’s place on a weekday morning.  In less than two hours, I was walking Karli down busy Chicago streets and through a nearby park – with NO PULLING!!!  It was truly a miracle. 

Ami patiently explained how my dog “thinks”…quite a bit differently than humans, I discovered!  Once I understood that, her Ami’s methods made perfect sense. 

While we practiced, Ami observed attentively and made appropriate suggestions.  Before we left, she provided me with lots of written materials and hints to continue working on our own.   It has been over a month since our lesson.  I waited to write this testimonial to see how Karli and I did over time.  I must say, I could use a refresher of some things (generously offered by Ami).  What we’re struggling with is only because of lack of practice on my part.  The cost of Ami’s expertise is minimal compared to the knowledge I gained.  It was the best money I’ve ever spent (other that purchasing my puppy-dog, of course)!

Teri and The Wild Girls, Chicago

PART 2 [April 2007] At The House

Dear Ami,
I am happy to report that Malachy is doing much better after his session with you. I can now take any chew toy I want away from him and he will not growl or bite. He still has a harder time submitting to Tom, and there are some growls and struggles sometimes when Tom touches him as he walks in the crate. However, Tom always pulls him out and does it again until there are no growls. I am able to touch him however I want when he goes in the crate. He is also doing much better with grooming and nail clipping.

We owe you a great testimonial so here is my attempt at one:

Our Doggie Do Right session with Ami may literally have saved our dog's life and it has certainly brought peace to our home. Our small dog would become very aggressive over chew toys and going into his crate. He would turn from a sweet dog into a snarling, growling, biting wild animal. If he had bitten a child, or anyone else for that matter, he could have been taken away from us, and we would have had a lawsuit on our hands. 

We tried obedience classes, exercise, and a personal trainer who came to our home.  Our dog learned lots of tricks, but none of these methods changed the fundamental fact that we had a very dominant dog who did not respect us. We called Ami as a last resort, and drove 5 hours to Chicago to meet her.

Ami spent three and a half hours with us helping us break our dog of his aggression. It was difficult and exhausting at times, but it worked. Since our session with Ami, our dog hasn't attacked us the way he used to when we would take a chew toy away from him. In fact, we can now take any toy we want from him without even the smallest growl.

He also lets us groom him and clip his nails without growling or showing any teeth. He's the same bright, happy dog he always was, only now he doesn't have fits of aggression over certain things the way he used to.

Our Rapid Rover Rehab session with Ami was worth every penny. It has improved life for all of us incredibly. All of us, including our dog, are much happier and more relaxed now. I would recommend Ami to anyone who is looking for a way to erradicate bad canine behaviors, or who just wants a better life for themselves and their dog.
~Lauren in MI

CHOLE THE SPANIEL AND HEATHER

My experience with Ami Moore has been nothing short of fantastic. Before Ami trained her, I could not take my Brittany puppy outside without a leash because she would go running into the woods or worse into the street.

I brought my six-month old puppy to Ami in July of 2005 for an evaluation. To my own surprise, I left her with Ami whom I had never met before along with a $1,000 down-payment for training. Ami made me feel quite confident that she could train my puppy using the "tapper" as a tool and that it was not in any way cruel.

Three weeks later, I picked up a perfect puppy. Not only did she respond to each command, she was happy to do it. Chloe is a very happy and well adjusted dog who loves people, kids, and other dogs. Everybody loves Chloe because she is so sweet and well behaved. I believe her training is an important part of her happiness.

Without the "tapper", I would not be able to let her run like crazy which she loves; it is imperative that Chloe comes immediately when called because not only is there some traffic on our road, but there are wild animals that she would give chase to and perhaps be hurt by. Although I always put the "tapper" on Chloe, I don’t actually need to use it very often. If I were better at maintaining her training, I probably wouldn’t need it at all anymore.

It has been over a year since I got my perfect puppy back and I recently visited Ami for the annual brush up. Once again, I was amazed at how quickly she can effect a change for the better in my puppy’s behavior with almost no use of the "tapper". Ami says that she won’t even need the "tapper" in another year. I have no doubt that if I had not found Ami, I would still be having behavior problems with Chloe and that she would not be as happy as she is and neither would we.

I believe that Ami truly understands the dog psyche and that she would not use a tool that would in harm a dog in any way.

Heather T. Wisconsin/Illinois

BECKY AND CHANCE THE PUGLE

Hi Ami,

The before and after with Chance or Pugle is sizable. She is calmer and a much more obedient dog. I need to ramp up my training sessions with her, I know that she would be responsive and would be doing even better.

You definitely made a big difference in our very stubborn yet sweet dog. Can I send you my kid's now? Thanks for everything.

Becky C. and Chance the Pugle, Glencoe, Illinois

Dear Ami Moore The Dog Whisperer of Chicago,

First of all,  what a fantastic job you guys did with Duke (our South African Boerboel).  He was just a tad bit rambunctious for our lifestyle; lots of kids and out-of-town visitors, and now he is a perfect gentleman with everyone.  

We are so happy and pleased with the training he received, and the politeness and kindness of the whole staff.  GREAT JOB. I recommend doggie do right-911 to anyone that has a dog in need of training, money well spent.

Alexis K and Duke the Boerboel

Oak Park, Illinois

We want to thank you Ami for helping us to work with our two dogs Big D. and C-girl. We acquired D. in March 2004 from a pitbull rescue group when he was approximately one year old. We had researched the breed and knew that we were taking on a potentially strong willed dog but one with great loyalty and sweetness. 

We brought him to a trainer (before we found you) where we learned how to give him basic commands and he responded well. However, I now know that the trainer left out a crucial element in our training – how to actually communicate with our dog.

Everything was going smoothly until one cold January afternoon when we spotted a female pitbull mix running through the streets of the south loop. Given our familiarity with the collection of breeds, we wanted to capture her and bring her to a shelter. After 2 hours of chasing her and enlisting a paddywagon to help us, she final gave in and we were able to get her on a leash. We had no plans of keeping her and brought her to a suburban shelter. After four days, the shelter told us that no one had come to claim her and we could come to get her if we wanted. Although we had only spent a few hours with her, she had already won us over and we had to bring her home. That is how we became a two bully household. 

The dogs get along like siblings and have very different personalities. Big D. is borderline hyperactive, interested in everything, and is up at the crack dawn waiting for his breakfast. C-girl prefers sleep over every activity and could go days without eating if we let her. We didn’t bother to get training for her because she seemed so passive but little did we know that she would turn out to be the dominant one of the two dogs. After a while, we started to notice a power struggle going on between the dogs. Walks became un pleasant because they would challenge each other in the face of squirrels or other dogs. They wouldn’t hurt each other but they sounded and looked ferocious. We knew that the behavior was unacceptable and we afraid that it may escalate some day. We were also expecting our first (human) child and were worried about their behavior around the baby.

Ami saved us! My husband and I brought our rescued pitbull mixes to Ami for emergency psychological rehabilitation. Before beginning any sort of training, Ami simply observed Big D and C-girls’s natural reaction to their surroundings and each other. 

She watched them play fetch and how they released (or in C-girl’s care wouldn’t release) toys that had been thrown. We then took each dog for a walk and she began observing us. Ami’s assessment was that we had good dogs, which was a relief, but that our dogs believed that they ruled the roost. 

Ami taught us that we could establish our dominance without pain or force, humanely by just learning to communicate the right way with our dogs. Ami knew that we loved our dogs like children and explained that in fact, we should treat them like children. She emphasized giving them love with structure and gently but firmly teaching them right from wrong. It was that simple and Big D and C-girl responded immediately! 

In the end, after only two hours, Ami taught us to change our physical and mental posture when walking the dogs and to keep the dogs focused on their work and our direction. She also gave us knew rules for the house and for play which would help give the dogs structure and let them know that they need only follow our direction. 

There were no harsh or cruel  or inhumane methods, just words sounds, and the right attitude. Establishing our rules has really changed the dogs, they are more relaxed and happier and so are we. 

Calling Ami was the best decision that we have made and we recommend her to anyone who has dogs. We swear by her caring and successful methods. Thank you Ami!

E. BECK, CHICAGO IL

MAX AND MADDY AND KATIE

"Ami's ability to train dogs is nothing short of spectacular.  Her attitude and techniques have truly impressed us.  Before finding Ami, we'd tried everything. But the trainers and behavioralists we'd seen just didn't speak Madi's language.  We were desperate for someone who could see our problem for what it really was and not try to fix things with a treat and a gooey voice.  We found Ami on the internet and arranged to come from WI to see her in Chicago. 

Both Max and Madi have a difficult time with other dogs and Madi also has a hard time with any person she hasn't met several times.  The two of them were such a handful, it was a chore just to walk through the neighborhood and it was more trouble than it was worth to invite new friends to the house.  We were aware that we had potentially dangerous dogs. 

With Ami's help and guidance, we've learned to have the "alphatude" needed to handle and control our large dogs.  The "TAPPERS" have worked miracles, especially with Madi, and walks are no longer a dread. 

The first time we walked Madi with the collar on, we passed more than 5 dogs and she barely looked at them.  By the end of the walk we were almost flying with happiness. 

It's hard to explain how nice it was to be able to stop and chat with the neighbor without worrying that Madi would go crazy.  We have the "good" dogs on the block for a change! 

Now we don't think twice about inviting new friends to the house.  We just slip on the collars and the dogs "get it".  

Thanks, Ami!  You gave us back our sanity!"

KATIE AND MAX AND MADDI, WISCONSIN

Keith, Christina and Emmie the Aussie, Napierville, IL

Dear Ami,

Emmie has progressed nicely.  She has behaved somewhat better around strangers, better around large inanimate objects, and has done much better in her overall training. 

It is very tough being consistant with Emmie in regards to our new rules, rights and responsibilities.  As a result, Emmie still misbehaves somewhat with those of us who are a bit on the soft side. However, all things considered, Emmie is doing fine.  

Thanks for all your help.

Keith, Christina and Emmie the Aussie, Napierville, IL

T THE DACHSHUND AND T

Thank you so much for your expertise and wisdom.
Since our one Rapid Rover Rehab consultation, Teng

and I have made a lot progress.     

We are able to walk outside without him
lunging and barking at other dogs.  Sometimes he even
flirts with the idea of making friends with the more
docile doggies. 

It is quite a change to often times  be the ones
walking by nonchalantly as other dogs are being (or
attempted to being) reined in by their distraught or
disgusted owners.

We have even had a glimpse of our ultimate goal of
PfarPfenpflugle.  This was while walking on the beach
off leash (something I had almost given up on).  It
was as if we were practically walking in unison...nowhere

else in the world either one of us would rather be!

Thanks!

T and T, Chicago, Illinois

DONNA AND SADIE THE BICHONx

Dear Ami,  

Just wanted to write and thank you for sticking with us during this first month of training Sadie.

It was arduous, and everytime I turned to you for guidance, you were there! We are now starting to see real progress. She was rather resistant, but your patience and support helped us get through some difficult days.

We know we need to keep on track and continue with our program. And, you know, we will keep in touch with you. I just wanted to tell you that things are improving and everyone here- family and puppy -are happier and more relaxed.

You are the BEST!

Donna Y. and Sadie Chicago, IL

Zeus the Malamute

dog name: Zeus    breed: Alaskan Malamute-giant

I have a 140lb alaskan malamute-he's been that size from about 10 months old.

I've had him from 8 weeks old, and have read about every book on training and on malamutes that's out there. I've used

"Good Owner, Great Dog", "The Monks of New Skete" , "Koehlers Method of Dog Training", gone to puppy classes, and even had a very well-known local dog trainer at my house once a week from 8 months to 12 months to help me train Zeus.

Zeus although very lovable would be descent on leash with no one else around, but with any distraction on leash or off- I had a 140 pound freight train dislocating my shoulder. 

He would destroy furniture by chewing, would knock people over by bumping into them, he would steal food off the counter-which is about eye level. And the most frustrating thing was I could never trust him. I felt bad for the dog because I always imagined bringing my malamute with me wherever I went, but with his sheer size I never felt comfortable in other peoples houses or in large public gatherings-when rowdiness wouldn't be tolerated.

With the fact that I have a grandmother who frequently visits, and was going to be a father soon- I needed a dog that behaved. Although I spent plenty of time working with him- more than any of my friends have with their dogs-my job as an ER physician made it impossible to devote more then I already was giving. One of my colleagues told me about Ami and Doggie Do Right-911.

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Since Zeus finished Ami's 6 week course , he has become the dog I've dreamed of.

• I never use a leash (aside from a tab- for legal purposes).

• Zeus will easily hold a 20 minute down at the dog park with other dogs playing around him whether I'm in sight or not.

• Zeus will respond to the recall command, at full speed, as far away as 1/2 mile, ignore any and all distractions (squirrels,dogs, kids) and hit the Finish to the Left at full speed, without touching me at all.   It is a sight that has to be seen to be believed!

I've taken him to a dog friendly bed and breakfast in Michigan with my wife and was told that he was the best dog that they'd had at their establishment. I take him to eat at outdoor restaurants, sometimes putting him on a down alone while I go inside and order. Everyone is amazed at his beauty, size and obedience-Hence I keep lots of Ami's business cards in my wallet.

He and my 11 month old daughter are the best of friends- he tiptoes around her, lets her ride him as she pulls his ears. She uses his tail as her personal rope. Ami has had a tremendous impact on my life and my dogs, as there is rarely anywhere we go without him- which makes both, Zeus and I, very happy.

Thank you Ami-

George T. in Park Ridge and Zeus the Malmute

PRUDENCE, THE PITBULLx

dogname: Prudence

breed: Pit Bull(or "lab mix"to most people :)

I adopted a 4 month "lab-mix" from a local shelter that was rescued off the streets. I was told advised by my vet that this in fact was a pit bull. Having absolutely no idea about what a owning a pit bull meant, i was delighted to have this adorable pup in my life.

We went to a basic pup class at a community center and she was great. I thought that was all she needed. As she matured (2 -3 yrs old), some of her dominant characteristics and her prey drive came out. The problems began.

She was an escape artist - broke throught doors, even jumped through a plate glass window in pursuit of a couple of bunnies. She began to develop an edge about her - a look she would give to people and other dogs.

She was attacked by an off-leash golden retriever on a walk and in seconds she had the retriever, twice her size, down - fortunatly we stopped it before an injury. Several weeks later, she escaped, again, and after taking a few wacks with a stick from a neighbor, she bit the neighbor in the butt - fortunately, not breaking the skin.

Prudence spent 2 weeks in quarantine and was given her first strike. It was then I realized that i had a potentially serious dog on my hands and I needed to find a trainer who understood the breed and could help me turn her around. I called several trainers and they refused to work with Prudence or any pit-mix type dog. They told me to euthanize her. I was unwilling to give up on Prudence.

I found Ami.

I enrolled in her basic obedience and then into the CGC course and before i knew it, Prudence was a totally different dog. She needed a job, she needed direction and she needed an owner who understood the characteristics of her breed.

Ami taught me about my responsibility in dog ownership, the necessity of taking time to teach my dog manners, boundaries, rewards for good behaviour, that I needed to make the commitment to her to work consistently with her and that i needed to respect the characteristics of her breed and work within that framework.

Mission Acccomplished.

Thanks to Ami, Prudence graduated, received her CGC and went on to be a Therapy-Dog. visiting elderly people in assisted living and a nursing home.

She is a wonderful dog and at 10 yrs old is retired now - she is wonderful with children and adults alike. She is a stay at home dog. She has raised a young male pit pup and is teaching him manners. My "DEAR PRUDENCE" has survived cancer twice and several leg operations (she still loves to chase squirrels in the yard).

We are most grateful to Ami for all her time and devotion to Prudence showing us how to work with her and enjoy all these years of happiness. And we brag about Ami all the time and tell folks, that we think Prudence is one of Ami's favorite success stories.

Thanks Ami!

Prudence and we are soo grateful! T& G; and Prudence and Spot the Pitbulls, Highland Park, IL

DR. WU, THE ENGLISH SETTER

THE COMPLAINT

Ami - My English Setter is a 1 yr. old neutered male. He has had health problems since we got him at 12 weeks. He had chronic diarrhea, which was treated by the Mayfair Animal Clinic team. After we found Natural Balance dog food, his chronic diarrhea was resolved. However, he still gets diarrhea when his routine is changed or he eats something other than his regular food.

We have a 2 yr. old neutered male Golden Retriever who is very gentle and fairly submissive. They have played together since we brought Dr. Wu home.

My domestic partner was unemployed until March, and so both dogs stayed home with him until then. When he got a job, Dr. Wu was put in daycare every day. He seems to love it. He is always very anxious to get there and they tell me that he never stops playing all day. About two weeks ago, they told me that he suddenly took after a large male black Lab for no reason. The dog did not provoke him in any way. They told me since then that he has done it with two other black Labs. They separated him from those dogs and he plays with all the other dogs fine. We also take both dogs to Pooch Park in Skokie where Dr. Wu plays with other dogs fine.

We had not seen any sign of this aggression until today. Occasionally, if our Golden Retriever did something Dr. Wu did not like, i.e., threaten to take his food or a toy, he would growl a little but did nothing about it. Today, the Golden Retriever (Mojo) was outside and Dr. Wu was inside. When Mojo came in, Dr. Wu approached him and stood and stared at him. Mojo turned slightly away from him and Dr. Wu attacked him. The next time it happened, I grabbed Dr. Wu's collar to correct him at the point that he was just doing the staring and he tried to attack after I grabbed him collar. I put his leash on him to keep him away from Mojo. When he was corrected, told NO! BAD!, etc., and put on his leash, he would then sit or lay down and stop making eye contact. However, if Mojo came near him and looked at him or stood near him, he would do it again - even if he was already on his leash.

The last time we put him in his crate and closed the door. He barked for 30 minutes and stopped. When I went in, he had pooped all over his crate. He has pooped almost every time he is put in his crate since we got him - except at night when it is time for bed. Then he goes right in and lays down and sleeps. I am told at daycare that he does the same thing in his dog run when they put him in there. He hates it and he paces the entire time until they let him back out for play time. He never lays down and rests.

THE RESULTS

Hi Ami,

Well, things have changed quite a lot in general. As you may recall, Dr. Wu was going to daycare every day and getting into fights with an increasing number of larger dogs in his play groups. After we saw you, the daycare place switched him to the small dog group, i.e., a group where he was the biggest dog - and that solved the problem there completely.

At home, he is much better with Mojo, although there are still occasional territorial issues. We are in the process of moving to Austin Texas. I've quit my job, our house is up for sale and we are looking for a home there. So, the dogs' daily routine has been up for grabs. We have had a lot of showings where we need to get them out of the house, so in weather where we can't take them to the dog park, they've spent a lot of time in the back of my car.

We still make them lie down a lot when they are getting out of control, before they eat, etc. I wish that I could say that they now totally respect me, but I wouldn't go that far. But, things are definitely better.

Lee U., Chicago, IL

SAMMY AND BANSHEE, THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER-X

Sammy and Banshee breed: Golden Retriever Mix:

We cannot thank you enough for all of your assistance in training all of us (puppies and humans alike)! We had decided to rescue a dog, and as we were either first time dog owners or our experience was as a child, we were looking for a trained slightly older dog. We decided upon a Golden Retriever as a breed that would adapt well to our lifestyle (we both work long hours).

One day, we saw 3 rescue Golden Retriever Mix puppies – the cutest we had ever seen – and unwanted because they were not purebreds. Once approved for adoption, we heard that only 2 were left, and we did not have the heart to break them apart. I had NO idea what we were in for: 2 puppies, 3 months old, and siblings to boot? Wow! Were we stupid; in addition, the mix appears to be Chow, Huskey and German Shepard (none of which are recommended for the naïve dog owners like ourselves).

After two nights of getting up every 3 hours trying to potty train, and enduring the whining, the crying, and the constant assaults on our bodies, carpet and furniture, we signed up for the earliest puppy class available to them when they were old enough.

On the first day of puppy training you told us that if we did what you said, our dogs would come when we called instead of chasing a squirrel. I thought surely you were wrong, but if you could just help us to get those puppies potty trained, I would be happy. I had no idea how lucky we were to have happened across you as an instructor. You taught us everything from what leashes are the best, how to know the amount of food our puppies need, what toys to buy, appropriate and inappropriate ways to play, and so on.

Absolutely everything we did the way you told us to worked! Our puppies will sit in front of a full food bowl and will not eat until we tell them too; our puppies sit, wait, and come when we call (off leash, in the dog park, while chasing a squirrel or bunny).

The issue of deep attachment with each other is under control, and they have truly bonded with us dispite being from the same litter. This is not because they are naturally sweet, loving, and well-behaved dogs (they are not); it is because your methods are fundamentally successful. Absolutely everything we did as you suggested, worked.

If we decided to try a different approach, the puppies simply did not learn the task and we had just wasted time having to unlearn what we tried and then adopt your methods. Your advice and tutoring absolutely works, and I cannot thank you enough.

When the puppies were a little over 1 year old we were at the vet, and a big well-behaved Golden Retriever came out of an exam room. The owner looked at our dogs and commented that they looked like big versions of dogs in her puppy class. It turns out her dog (Jersey) was in the same class, and equally (well, perhaps better) well-trained. We spent 5 minutes discussing how wonderful you are Ami, and how beautifully your techniques work, and recommending you to other clients at the clinic.

Jersey's mom even shared how you took care of Jersey when they ran into a kennel backlog during spring break, and how happy he was to have stayed with you. Ami, you probably have no idea how much you helped us all in our tiny household. You created a positive environment from which we could all learn. You were strict with us in our being disciplined, and you were kind yet firm with the puppies.

Within one week our household was on its way to some sort of relative peace (it hasn't been calm or clean since, but peace we achieved thanks to you), and at the end of the puppy class we were all well-trained, and ready to enter adolescence!

SAMMY THE GOLDENx

The saga of Sammy continues… When our well-trained (thanks to you, Ami) darling boy Sammy turned about 16 months, he started to show some aggression towards other dogs (not humans, due to your training and our concern for how wary he was towards strangers, we did everything you suggested to successfully prevent that).

Initially it was just when the neighbor dog Maggie would come over and steal Sammy's bones or treats. By the age of 18 months, however, this was becoming a pattern, whether on a walk around the neighborhood or at the dog park.

When Sammy became aggressive with some of the dogs he used to say hi to on walks (Bailey and Maxie), we called you, Ami, to ask for advice. You are an amazing woman, and truly understand dogs and their behavior.

You took a tremendous amount of time to listen to all of Sammy's behavioral traits, his interactions with his sister Banshee, when the infractions occurred, and specific details about the negative interactions and the dogs they occurred with.

You cared, you paid attention to details, and were so helpful! You gave us a number of suggestions that we are eager to implement, but I am positive will work (they just make sense for who Sammy, Banshee, and who we are and our lifestyles). You were kind towards our attempts to make this work, complimentary of our work to date with Sammy, and you were proactive in thinking of other situations in which we might have problems.

You were also effective in addressing some of the behaviors that I was subconsciously engaging in that were compounding the situation. Sammy and Banshee love their walks and trips to the park (and we love taking them) and your efforts are invaluable to ensuring this continues.

We absolutely cannot thank you enough, Ami, for everything you have done for us and Sammy and Banshee!!!!! If you are reading this and considering whether to call Ami for advice, sign up for training, or anything else, I can not urge you strongly enough to do so now – you cannot go wrong.

LUCY BEAR, THE SPECIAL BLEND

My dog, Lucy Bear, has gone from out-of-control to being just wonderful to live with. She walks calmly slightly behind me and to my left on our walks; ignoring other dogs, squirrels, and rabbits.

When house guest come over, she waits on her bed until she is invited to get up and greet the guests. I have received many compliments from friends & business associates on what a great dog I have.

What an amazing change that was brought about after just a few hours with you Ami. Thank you for helping me to manage my dog’s energy and curb her doggy aggression. I highly recommend time with Ami for anyone who has or is considering getting a dog or puppy – she’s great!

Paul R. Chicago, IL

Dear Ami,

Thank You - Thank You - Thank You!!

Had it not been for you, we cannot imagine the hell we would be living right now. If only we'd called you before we purchased our puppy! However, with your advice, it seems now that our puppy will grow into a well-adjusted, well-trained dog!

When we brought our puppy home in August, the puppy was sick with a cold and an intestinal virus (coccidia). The puppy was on antibiotics for a few weeks; even though she was sick, we followed the advice of both the breeder and our vet, and began to try to train her. Little did we know at that time, that any training was probably useless until she felt better.

We were advised to keep the puppy, Maddy, in her crate at night - and that eventually she would stop crying. After too many nights of nearly endless crying and howling, we were at our wits end! This is where your first piece of advice ­to move the puppy into a crate at night, in one of our bedrooms -- helped us immensely. In addition, your recommendation that we line a bathtub with newspaper in case she needed to go to the bathroom at night was great - in those first few weeks, she did get up once a night. Two good pieces of advice that were right-on.

You determined with us early on that our puppy was suffering from separation anxiety, and didn't like to be alone. Each day, whenever we were all out of the house, Maddy would bark, cry, and mess herself and her crate. I felt like a hostage in my own home - afraid to leave, knowing what I'd find when I returned.

Ami, you got Maddy and me on track here as well. You advised us to try the Two-hour in-the-crate, One-hour-out method when we were at home, and quickly Maddy became more accustomed to her crate. You also advised us to ignore her cries when she was crated instead of making her the center of our lives. Once again, your advice was right-on, as she no longer cries in her crate.

I can't thank you enough for your advice and direction in this first month with our puppy. It's true what they say - the family dog is the mother's responsibility! Despite a rocky start, and this new "responsibility" nearly putting me over the edge, Maddy's still with us, thanks in large part to you.

We look forward to starting your puppy classes. Somehow, we know you'll see us through! Once again, many thanks for all of your advice, care and concern. On behalf of our entire family....Thank you - thank you - thank you.

Sincerely,

Eileen, Mark, Megan, Kevin, & Michael

Lake Bluff, Illinois

Alfred
In July 2005, we brought home, Alfred my first Newfoundland, and my husband, Ricks first dog. I was ecstatic, thinking we would have a mellow, big couch potato. I knew that training was important, so l enrolled Alfred in the first available puppy kindergarten at the local dog training club. Each class started with an alpha roll. Alfred was already over 30 pounds and always resisted this. Worse, it got him so upset that he didn't really get much out of the classes. When we tried to take him for a walk, often it was either him pulling us or an obstinent puppy sitting in the middle of street and not moving.

We hired a trainer whose methods were praise if he behaved and throwing pieces of chain on the floor next to him (which was supposed to sound like the bitch's teeth) or squirting his forehead with water to distract him from bad behavior. Alfred soon decided that the chains were mildly interesting toys. And being bred for water rescue, he thought the water squirting was fun. By now he was over sixty pounds and was frequently jumping at us with his mouth open, though never biting, either for dominance or for fun. Some days, he still would not walk. The trainer, even with help from a partner, could not control him any more than we could. We needed plan C.

I found Ami Moore through the internet. It sounded like she might be able to help because she offered big dog training. We had nothing to lose with her offer of a free phone consult, so we called and left a message. She called us back the same day. Ami explained that a big breed like Newfs develop slower and that, yes, Alfred could be trained. We were amazed when we took Alfred to meet Ami for a trial lesson.

Rick and Alfred flunked the going out the door test when Alfred ran out with Rick being dragged behind. In 5 minutes, Ami taught Alfred to walk out properly, following his person when he was told to come. We were convinced and have been working with Ami ever since. While Alfred is still a puppy and a work in progress, with Ami's training sessions and guidance, Alfred/s behavior now actually gets compliments from other dog owners in the neighborhood when we are walking him. We just wish we had known to go to Ami first.

Dr. B. Karlman, Downtown Chicago

Dear Ami,

I can't believe they are the same dogs!!

We sent you Wrigley (15mos) and Lucy (6yrs), our beloved Aussies, with hope that you could assist in getting them a little more under control. They both had some training in the past which they responded favorably to, but we failed in that we didn't have any consistency in our follow-up.

Your Tap and Tell method has been a huge success!

As you know, Wrigley is a nervous little boy and Lucy is a stubborn old girl so getting them both to respond to commands out in public places full of distractions was next to impossible.  When we encountered pedestrians or other dogs on our walks, they would go nuts and ultimately try to eat each other. Now they are a pleasure to walk with.

Both dogs seem more secure, less skittish and anxious and much more relaxed. They don't bark at passersby or other dogs when we walk them and they don't try to dislocate my shoulder from pulling on their leads anymore. They socialize with other dogs in much more favorable way as well.

I would never have believed that my dogs would stay in a down position on a busy street corner in downtown Chicago!!!   It was so beyond our comprehension that when we came to pick them up from their two week boot-camp, and we saw the photographs of two Aussies on your bulletin board accomplishing amazing feats of obedience and didn't recognize that they were our own dogs!!!

All in all, we couldn't be more pleased with the training and feel that it was a very worthwhile investment!

Thanks for everything!
Melanie, Downtown Chicago

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