Pet Dog Training Success Stories:
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OLDER PET DOG WITH DOG AGGRESSION TO OLDER CANINE GETTING ALONG WITH DOGS:
(TRAINED HERE IN 2014, AND ENJOYED HER NEW CANINE COMPANION UNTIL SHE DIED OF OLD AGE IN 2015)
"I have a 14 year old German Short-haired Pointer who is going deaf and blind. Even in her youth, she was not overly fond of other dogs - some were OK but others were viewed as threats. With her vision and hearing problems, she frequently gets startled by dogs.
We have a summer place with a long sandy beach. I wanted our dog, Kila, to be able to walk the beach without any negative dog encounters. We thought the chances of success were remote, but wanted to try. Additionally, remote collar training would be a real plus when Kila's hearing and vision worsened.
Robin helped to "train" me out of my nervousness when I saw a dog approaching. We worked on training Kila to an e-collar. Robin modified the training to accommodate Kila's arthritis. The results are amazing. Robin found dogs for Kila to walk with. The last lesson we spent on a beach with another dog. For an hour we walked without the leash and Kila was calm and well behaved with the other dog. Kila and I spent the spring walking fields, conservation land and parks meeting many dogs with no incident - just a wag of the tail.
Kila became stressed when we left her home alone. I tried crating her to no avail. With Robin's help, I found a rescue dog whose personality was compatible with Kila. We did several meet and greets with the dog before we adopted him. Kila now has a companion she likes. They sleep together, wander the yard together and even share their treats. We can leave them home when we go out and she is calm and happy.
This is a very special gift to Kila -a companion for her who relieves her stress and shares her life and far, far more than I even imagined possible.
Robin listened and modified the training to produce the results we wanted."
(TRAINED HERE IN 2014, AND ENJOYED HER NEW CANINE COMPANION UNTIL SHE DIED OF OLD AGE IN 2015)
"I have a 14 year old German Short-haired Pointer who is going deaf and blind. Even in her youth, she was not overly fond of other dogs - some were OK but others were viewed as threats. With her vision and hearing problems, she frequently gets startled by dogs.
We have a summer place with a long sandy beach. I wanted our dog, Kila, to be able to walk the beach without any negative dog encounters. We thought the chances of success were remote, but wanted to try. Additionally, remote collar training would be a real plus when Kila's hearing and vision worsened.
Robin helped to "train" me out of my nervousness when I saw a dog approaching. We worked on training Kila to an e-collar. Robin modified the training to accommodate Kila's arthritis. The results are amazing. Robin found dogs for Kila to walk with. The last lesson we spent on a beach with another dog. For an hour we walked without the leash and Kila was calm and well behaved with the other dog. Kila and I spent the spring walking fields, conservation land and parks meeting many dogs with no incident - just a wag of the tail.
Kila became stressed when we left her home alone. I tried crating her to no avail. With Robin's help, I found a rescue dog whose personality was compatible with Kila. We did several meet and greets with the dog before we adopted him. Kila now has a companion she likes. They sleep together, wander the yard together and even share their treats. We can leave them home when we go out and she is calm and happy.
This is a very special gift to Kila -a companion for her who relieves her stress and shares her life and far, far more than I even imagined possible.
Robin listened and modified the training to produce the results we wanted."
FROM BIG FURRY AND UNMANAGEABLE PET DOG, TO EASILY MANAGED AND WELL TRAINED:
(TRAINED AND HAVING A LOT OF FUN SINCE 2013)
"Robin Rubin of Mannerly Mutts is the "Dog Whisperer" of York Maine!!!!
In short order Robin trained my dog Boone to sit, stay, down, come and heel. Then came "place" and staying in place for an extended period of time.
Two days a week Boone knows he is going to play!!! He paces until we get in the car, then begins to whine when we turn down Mannerly Mutts' street because he is so excited to be going to play with his buddies. Best of all, he is so loved by Robin and Robert, they treat all the dogs as their own. In a day, Boone gets in personal training, lots of play time and receives an abundance of love from the Rubins. The dogs have a large in door play area as well as a large outside play area.
It's amazing to see As Robin trains one dog, the rest of the pack follow along.
Robin is so passionate about 'HER' dogs- how they are trained, cared for and loved is very important to her.
Thanks Robin and Robert for all that you do for Boone."
(TRAINED AND HAVING A LOT OF FUN SINCE 2013)
"Robin Rubin of Mannerly Mutts is the "Dog Whisperer" of York Maine!!!!
In short order Robin trained my dog Boone to sit, stay, down, come and heel. Then came "place" and staying in place for an extended period of time.
Two days a week Boone knows he is going to play!!! He paces until we get in the car, then begins to whine when we turn down Mannerly Mutts' street because he is so excited to be going to play with his buddies. Best of all, he is so loved by Robin and Robert, they treat all the dogs as their own. In a day, Boone gets in personal training, lots of play time and receives an abundance of love from the Rubins. The dogs have a large in door play area as well as a large outside play area.
It's amazing to see As Robin trains one dog, the rest of the pack follow along.
Robin is so passionate about 'HER' dogs- how they are trained, cared for and loved is very important to her.
Thanks Robin and Robert for all that you do for Boone."
FROM POTENTIAL RE-HOME TO PERMANENT KEEP HOME PET DOG
(HOME AND HAPPY SINCE 2006 UNTIL THE SISTERS PASSED AWAY IN 2011 AND 2014):
"Lifesaver: Robin saved the life of my 8 year old springer. The dog had suddenly begun attacking her sister. Our vet told us we would have to put her down or give away the other dog. Robin was able to train them (and us) as well as to give us some excellent advice about geriatric health care. We have our happy home back, now. Additionally, her boarding is like sending them to a spa! They receive wonderful, loving treatment and training reinforcement."
(HOME AND HAPPY SINCE 2006 UNTIL THE SISTERS PASSED AWAY IN 2011 AND 2014):
"Lifesaver: Robin saved the life of my 8 year old springer. The dog had suddenly begun attacking her sister. Our vet told us we would have to put her down or give away the other dog. Robin was able to train them (and us) as well as to give us some excellent advice about geriatric health care. We have our happy home back, now. Additionally, her boarding is like sending them to a spa! They receive wonderful, loving treatment and training reinforcement."
NEW DOG OWNER WHO WANTED AN AMAZING RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR PET DOG AND MANY ADVENTURES:
(LIFE FILLED WITH ADVENTURE SINCE 2011):
"I brought my puppy to Mannerly Mutts for months and Robin did an amazing job with him. I had to stop the training/daycare because of a few problems that arose in my personal life. When things smooth out I am hoping to bring him back. He loved being there and like I said, she did an amazing job with him. He knows all the basics that any dog should learn, and more. For example, he is about a year old and I only put him on a leash for his safety when we are near traffic. He always heels, even when we run together."
(LIFE FILLED WITH ADVENTURE SINCE 2011):
"I brought my puppy to Mannerly Mutts for months and Robin did an amazing job with him. I had to stop the training/daycare because of a few problems that arose in my personal life. When things smooth out I am hoping to bring him back. He loved being there and like I said, she did an amazing job with him. He knows all the basics that any dog should learn, and more. For example, he is about a year old and I only put him on a leash for his safety when we are near traffic. He always heels, even when we run together."
FROM FIGHTING WITH OTHER HOUSEHOLD PET DOG TO PEACEFUL EXISTENCE AS A COMPLETE FAMILY:
(HAPPY AND AT HOME SINCE 2010):
"Robin saved me and my Lola, who was aggressive with strangers and other dogs before our training sessions. Because of Robin I can walk my dog and ENJOY our bonding time together and never panic when I see others approaching. I control the situation by using the techniques I learned from Robin. Thank you, Robin, for being on Lola's side, for caring about her, and making her world and mine a happier, safer place!!!! She CAN help you and your dog.
Mannerly Mutts CHANGED MY LIFE and I HIGHLY recommend them and their owner, Robin!!!! I have also used Mannerly Mutts for boarding when going away on vacation. It is a very unique, wonderful boarding set up. Your dog actually becomes a member of the family, living in Robin's home. This is not at all a "kennel" type of situation!"
(HAPPY AND AT HOME SINCE 2010):
"Robin saved me and my Lola, who was aggressive with strangers and other dogs before our training sessions. Because of Robin I can walk my dog and ENJOY our bonding time together and never panic when I see others approaching. I control the situation by using the techniques I learned from Robin. Thank you, Robin, for being on Lola's side, for caring about her, and making her world and mine a happier, safer place!!!! She CAN help you and your dog.
Mannerly Mutts CHANGED MY LIFE and I HIGHLY recommend them and their owner, Robin!!!! I have also used Mannerly Mutts for boarding when going away on vacation. It is a very unique, wonderful boarding set up. Your dog actually becomes a member of the family, living in Robin's home. This is not at all a "kennel" type of situation!"
FROM LOOKING LIKE A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG TO HAPPY WITH THE OWNER WHO WAS GOING PAY TO HAVE HER TRAINED FOR A NEW OWNER SINCE 2010:
"This year has been a learning experience for both of us, with some work still ahead, but we are now definitely a bonded pair. Robin, this wouldn't have happened without your expertise and interest. Mandy now wags and grins all the time, as she should."
"This year has been a learning experience for both of us, with some work still ahead, but we are now definitely a bonded pair. Robin, this wouldn't have happened without your expertise and interest. Mandy now wags and grins all the time, as she should."
FROM BEING DRAGGED BY SUPER FRIENDLY PET DOG TO OWNERS THAT CAN WALK HER EASILY:
(ENJOYING FRIENDLY ADVENTURES AND FUN SINCE 2009, BRISTOL PASSED ON IN 2019):
"Bristol is doing great, she and Oona played on Saturday (the kids were here for dinner) Last week I took her several times to the walk way in Brunswick . Lots of people but only a few dogs – need to go later in the day I guess. She’s behaving very well for me and I’m much more confident that I can control any situation. It seemed really funny Saturday morning that we were not heading out for your place!"
(ENJOYING FRIENDLY ADVENTURES AND FUN SINCE 2009, BRISTOL PASSED ON IN 2019):
"Bristol is doing great, she and Oona played on Saturday (the kids were here for dinner) Last week I took her several times to the walk way in Brunswick . Lots of people but only a few dogs – need to go later in the day I guess. She’s behaving very well for me and I’m much more confident that I can control any situation. It seemed really funny Saturday morning that we were not heading out for your place!"
OWNER AGGRESSIVE DOG WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL ISSUES TO MANAGEABLE PET DOG ABLE TO LIVE HIS LIFE OUT AT HOME:
(TRAINED HERE 2009, AND DIED AT HOME WITH OWNERS IN 2013 WHILE BEING TREATED FOR MEDICAL ISSUE):
"Dear Robin, I always read good thing about me in all your post and I m happy that you found that we are good owner for Hoobie, but there is one thing you always forget to write is that Hoobie WILL NOT BE WITH US if you will not have put all that time, effort and faith in him. For us Hoobie was a dead end, we were not equip to help him and we did not seam to be able to found someone who was, till we found you."
(TRAINED HERE 2009, AND DIED AT HOME WITH OWNERS IN 2013 WHILE BEING TREATED FOR MEDICAL ISSUE):
"Dear Robin, I always read good thing about me in all your post and I m happy that you found that we are good owner for Hoobie, but there is one thing you always forget to write is that Hoobie WILL NOT BE WITH US if you will not have put all that time, effort and faith in him. For us Hoobie was a dead end, we were not equip to help him and we did not seam to be able to found someone who was, till we found you."
FROM BULLYING VISITING HUMANS TO ALLOWING HUMANS IN HER SPACE:
(TRAINED IN 2005 AND MOVED WITH HER OWNERS A FEW YEARS LATER WHERE SHE LIVED OUT HER LIFE HAPPILY):
"Ursa has made HUGE strides since her last visit with you and Robert. She backs off completely if I tell her "enough" and has let multiple people touch her (against my instructions to the contrary!). Her "place" command is so rock solid that once time I forgot that I had placed her, went upstairs and came back down 20 minutes later to find her still waiting for me!"
(TRAINED IN 2005 AND MOVED WITH HER OWNERS A FEW YEARS LATER WHERE SHE LIVED OUT HER LIFE HAPPILY):
"Ursa has made HUGE strides since her last visit with you and Robert. She backs off completely if I tell her "enough" and has let multiple people touch her (against my instructions to the contrary!). Her "place" command is so rock solid that once time I forgot that I had placed her, went upstairs and came back down 20 minutes later to find her still waiting for me!"