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For anybody who’s asking himself or herself the questions
“How can I become a professional dog trainer?” or “What dog trainer schools out
there can really teach you the skills of the dog training craft?”, I highly
recommend The International School for Dog Trainers owned and operated by
Martin Deeley and Pat Trichter-Deeley, two very gifted professional dog
trainers, dog behavior experts and teachers. I was fortunate enough to be able
to take the school's E-Touch Course, and the experience changed my professional
life forever. While working with Martin and Pat I gained the practical
knowledge and hands-on experience that is essential in the dog training
profession. Pat and Martin have the ability to instill confidence in students.
They taught me to keep an open mind and follow my instincts. They emphasized
developing relationships with dogs that I train in addition to relying on
technical skills.
Martin Deeley is a dog training genius and has the rare
qualities of a brilliant and charismatic teacher: wisdom, humility, open
mindedness, a great sense of humor, and the ability to inspire and encourage
students. Pat’s natural ability to understand and communicate with dogs and the
clarity with which she instructs students greatly enhances the learning process
for those studying with her. With regard to both Martin and Pat, Oprah
Winfrey’s quote comes to mind: “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the
hope inside yourself.”
Martin and Pat not only taught me very practical skills,
but also encouraged me to listen to my own intuition, follow my dreams and have
faith in my own abilities. I am a much more capable and knowledgeable trainer
for having taken their course at The International School for Dog Trainers.
Thank you so much Martin and Pat for being a continuous
inspiration for me!
Aleksandra “Lexi” Hayden
www.Fine-tunedCanines.com
Southwest Florida
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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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..A Dog Gone Wrong to a Dog Gone Right....These are the facts about "Assassin", an eighty-pound, 11-month old, 100% pure-bred German Rottweiler(male, AKC reg.). I purchased him in Sept., '08 from a certified Rott-breeder. I didn't know it, but for nine-months I applied positive reinforcement for his negative behavior. Needing help with the dog, I acquired the services of Mr. James Hamm, via my local vet, (Woodland Veterinary Hospital). James' initial encounter with "Assassin" occurr ed on Sunday afternoon, June 14th in my backyard. My other Rott,("Denali", female, 7.75 yrs. old, 145 lbs) & myself were also present @ the scene. It was intense as "Assassin" immediately displayed extreme aggression upon James' arrival in the backyard. It's now Sunday afternoon, July 12th, I just completed a walk through Newport News Park. People & pets everywhere, no problem. Mr. Hamm told me he learned all this from you, I'm lucky to communicate with two class-acts.
Warren J. Hughes, III...Newport News, VA.
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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 |
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
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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
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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.
Martin worked tirelessly throughout, always making himself 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. Martin's gentle and effective approach to teaching us was as great as their approach towards 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 privileged 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 colleagues 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 e-collar, 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, 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 has a way with people that even at times when a person was struggling he 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 CDMember of IACP & NADOI
I want to thank Martin 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 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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