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Here is what our students are saying...
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| Bonnie Bergin. Assistance Dog Institute. CA |
Brilliant, funny and
mentally stimulating describes Martin Deeley’s presentation to the Assistance Dog Institute’s Master’s Degree students. This is a man
who knows the mind of the dog. He is an encyclopedia of dog training knowledge that he is enthusiastically willing to
share creating a dynamic learning environment. He is not just a great dog trainer, but a great human teacher!
In dogs we trust,
Bonnie
Dr. Bonita (Bonnie) Bergin, President
Assistance Dog Institute
World's only academic
college in dog studies -- Helping dogs help people!
Web: assistancedog.org; email: bonnie@assistancedog.org
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| Brother Christopher with Marc and Martin |
Well, the seminar was all I hoped it would be and much, much more. I know I'm speaking to the choir here (:->)
but it was a wonderful and enlightening week, filled with meeting new friends and learning from two gifted teachers who shared
with us their wisdom and experience... (plus the added bonus of picking Pat's very savvy brain during free moments). I've
already begun to incorporate what I learned into my own training here at New Skete. I'm lucky to have a number of our own
dogs to practice on, to build up my confidence and get a feel for using the collar. I've been very pleased at how my own 2
dogs have responded and it has been fascinating to see them figuring out this new tool.
Brother Christopher, The Monks
of New Skete
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This morning I woke up just a bit sad. You see, we had just spent the past five days with Martin Deeley in his first
Canadian E-Touch workshop and, after five wonderful days, today is back to our regular lives - all our new friends have returned
home.
There is no other way to describe the past five days other than they were a real treat. A Wonderful time was had
by all.
Roger Hild. Tsuro Dog Training
Ex Chairman Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Port Hope ON, Canada.
Yes Roger, I have to agree....I woke up feeling that something wonderful had just come to an end.
But I have also
found a new excitement in my life and that has come through Martins wonderful e-touch approach.
And our group was so knowledgeable
as well. We learned so many things from each other. It is always amazing to me how much home grown talent that we have right
here is our own back yard.
If anyone ever gets an opportunity to work with Martin, run don't walk.....it is worth it.
Patricia
Robertson
Lakefield, ON, Canada
I third what Roger and Pat said. What a fantastic five days! I'm
exhausted, and more than a little agitated now that
I'm back in the office and away from the dogs, but it's all served as a wonderful motivator for me to get into dog training
full-time.
Martin, thanks for coming up to see us and giving so freely of
your time and energy.
I would highly recommend
to anyone who is even thinking about it, go see Martin in Florida and learn about E-Touch. Better yet, find six students,
a location, and get Martin to come to you!
Whatever you do, it will be great fun, I can promise you that.
Jill
Skorochod
Toronto, Canada
I just returned from
Florida and wanted to encourage
anyone who is thinking about taking an E-Touch course with Martin Deeley to stop thinking about it and JUST DO IT! The
man has fun doing what he does, the environment is relaxing and his instruction is superb. My only regret is it lasted
just five days...
Nancy Johansen
Calgary, Canada
I have attended perhaps a hundred or more seminars and workshops
during my thirty years of training dogs. But
nothing was as helpful as working with you on your E-touch techniques and completing
the course you offered for me and my associate, Allison Long.
It was helpful in every area of my business - companion dog training, off-leash remote work, behavioral problem solving and even in conformation handling
of my own dogs.
The
field of dog training desperately needs the type of instruction you offer in your International School of Dog Training. We need instructors who have the touch of a dog whisperer (equal to Cesar) along with
the people skills of a master. You have both, plus the knowledge and compassion
to blend techniques so that dogs can understand all types of exercises quickly and easily.
The instruction we received has brought both more income, and much joy, to our training business and was worth every
penny paid.
Please
do not hesitate to have anyone contact me for a reference at any time. Very
truly yours, Melanie
Schlaginhaufen, www.knowingdogs.com
For
those of you considering attending an E-Touch seminar, just do it! I am confident you will be very, very happy you did.
Gina
and Martin worked tirelessly throughout, always making themselves available to answer our endless questions. We had 10 trainers attend, and each of us received individualized attention each and
every day. The great benefit to working with peers is that you learn as much from each other as you do the instructors.
Gina and Martin's gentle and effective approach to teaching us was as great as their approach torwards teaching the dogs.
There
were many different dogs, different temperaments and levels of
obedience. At the end of the 5 days, the confidence and skills were raised to new levels for
trainers and dogs alike.
I
feel priviledged to have been a part of and learn so much from each and
every person and dog there. Every person attending brings something different,
exciting and unique to the table, and we were all united as a 'family' in our shared experience and support of each other. I feel
I've not only gained
collegues
as valuable resources to learn from and share with, but friends as well.
AND
ONE YEAR LATER
I just received a very touching phone call from an e-touch client. "Thank
you for our dog. We were thinking about you over Christmas, and our holidays were wonderful, thanks to you. Not
only that, my husband is able to walk him around the neighborhood, off leash, past other dogs, kids, bikes, and has only
had to tap him twice."
This was the client who received a summons from the village for nuisance barking!
So thank you for helping me make that possible.
Allison
Denlea
E. Northport, NY
I
am new with the e-collar and I've had
success
with it especially with behaviors like jumping and digging. But after
attending
this workshop, I feel 100% more confident using it now. Martin and
Gina
were amazing. And I gotta thank all the trainers who allowed me to pick
their
brains and who offered suggestions and guidance in all aspects of training.
I
was like a kid in a candy store. Ooooo boy!
Watching
the progression from day one as each trainer improved their skills
with
the collar was wonderful. Best of all was seeing the dogs respond in such
a
positive manner. Happy dogs, tails up. No negative effects. Way cool!
Marlaina Junior-Quick
Poughkeepsie NY
I was sending up prayers of
thanks last night for
Martin, I was lucky, blessed really, to find such a talented
teacher. I had a very hard
time learning to use the ecollar, needed be talked through it day after day. Can't imagine what that was all about now,
my Pro 500 feels natural in my hand.
I
had such a wonderful time with Martin and I'd very much like to
attend
another E-Touch course with Gina as well, no doubt in my mind
I
could spend years with them and learn something new every day.
Vicki Magnus
Waldorf, Maryland
I
have never been around so many top notch professional dog trainers in my life. I
learned so much from ALL the other trainers that at times it was almost overwhelming.
Martin and Gina have a way with people that even at times when a person was struggling they found a way to compliment
them on something they were doing right. That is the way people learn the most. I have come away from that seminar with a whole group of friends that made me scratch
my head and think about the things that I am doing and consider a lot of new and different ways to reach my training goals. I look forward to seeing my new friends again soon.
I would recommend that everyone go to an E-Touch seminar.
Terry Hamlin
Bowling Green OH
Before
I came I was only interested in teaching myself the e collar. But having handled some of the dogs there, I'm seriously thinking
about adding it to my tools for teaching!
And
Goniff loved it!! and learned new stuff (hunt test stuff) and decided to drop the dumbbell/glove when told to!!
Vivian Bregman
and the Border Collie in NJ.
U OCH Goniff
UDX 3, ASCA CDX and
U CDX MsSugah CDX ASCA CD
Member of IACP
& NADOI
I want to thank Martin and Gina for making the learning experience among peers to be comfortable and beyond pleasant...I had a blast! I am very much looking forward to the intermediate seminar in the spring.
My favorite part of their E-touch training was the stress they put on utilizing the tool to supplement every trainer's established training styles and techniques. One of the aspects of the e-collar that has been a turn-off in the past (aside from the more corrective approach from days of old) is the notion that it is THE way to
train...the ONLY way to train to a certain level of performance...or the BEST way to train. I very much appreciate Gina and Martin introducing e-collar work from an entirely different perspective.
It doesn't seem so different to me from lots of other training I've done and seen over the years...with many different species...just a 'new' tool.
I couldn't have asked for a better time with a better group of people and dogs!
Aimee Sadler
Sag Harbor. NY
Martin is a wonderful teacher of at least two species that I know of.
As for the collar, what can I say besides WOW!
What a valuable tool this is! I am still processing a lot of things, but
I am seeing no way around the value of this tool. Much of my training program
will have to be re-vamped when I get back home. I would honestly like to
halt all training for about two weeks upon my return to restructure my programs to include the use of e-collars for those
students who want them. This is not feasible but still, it would be nice!
I am really excited about incorporating this new tool into my training programs.
I am learning a great deal more from Martin than just the e-collar.
Watching Martin work with people is every bit as fascinating (and educational) as watching him work with dogs.
You won't regret it if you come...
Chad
Mackin, A+ Dog Obedience, Texas. www.aplusdog.com
Thanks for sharing your time, training experience, and thoughts with me this week. As well as your patience
in teaching someone as green as me.
The choice to visit you was the best decision any trainer could make.
You are the best!!
Kim Grief. Chicago, IL.
Thank you falls short. Martin, Marc & Pat provided a naturally
welcoming environment that
was enriched with a wealth of knowledge,
attainable resolutions for practically every situation, and the
encouragement
of utilizing various training methods that resolve the
means.
I attended college, LE academies, seminars,
etc in over 20
years....with exception to the K9 academy...I never enjoyed a training
event that left me satisfied
that I "will" succeed, and that "call me
for any thing your need"..........was real!
I look forward to your
Advanced Clases, Seminars & Workshops (as soon
as you make them available).
I also want to say that I was very
content & impressed with my fellow
classmates, my venture into K9 is definitely a belated career change,
but well
worth the wait considering the IACP group list calibre.
Chris Norris, Miami Paws LLC, Manager
Miami-FL
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