Just one session with Darrel today has made a difference! I am so grateful!
I opened the crate door and LuLu sat there! I walked her and everytime I asked her to sit she would look at me. I even stepped behind her and she turned around to sit to look at me!! AMAZING!!! And this is without the training collar on her!! Thank you Darrel! Looking forward to dong more work with you! Very grateful!!
Lisa C.
By the time we found Darrell we had been kicked out of two other dog training programs due to Sugar's aggressive nature. My husband and I adopted two rescue dogs in 2008 in Chicago. At the time we were in college and were way over our heads with our two mutts. Sugar is a shepherd pitt mix of sorts and Seamus is a malinois mix. Sugar was abused and aggressive towards dogs and people, and Seamus was just plain old stubborn. At this time Darrell was associated with Sit Means Sit but was working independently and had agreed to take us as clients.
Many people have great issues with the electric dog collars, myself included prior to training with Darrell. However this training seemed to give me a new way to communicate with my dogs and helped them both become more confident. My once super aggressive Sugar dog is now able to have company over without eating them, go out for walks and to restaurants, and even go to dog parks! Her quality of life was greatly improved by this experience. Most importantly, my dogs and others around them are safe. I have the control to call either dog to me from across a football field and divert them quickly away from dangers like traffic.
The actual training with Darrell was great. He offered individual sessions, helped us understand the proper way to utilize the collar so it was not a punishment for our dogs, and offered group classes. We rarely utilize the collars now and only use them for things like dog parks. Our dogs have leaned that and actually go crazy with joy when they hear the beep the collar makes when it turns on because they know we are going out someplace fun. Darrell was patient with us and with our dogs. I'm happy to say that 7 years later our little family is still living happily and safely with with his training techniques.
Ali L.
My first dog training session was tonight with my 4 month old German Sheppard. Darrel really did a job getting us started.
Looking forward to him coming back. My pup really responded well to his training and has given us some valuable blocks to build upon. In one training session we could see our pup not trying to run out the door and staying in her place. We could see a Big difference. If you are thinking about training your pup don't hesitate you will be in good hands.
Crystal M.
I have been working with Darell for 6 months and he has been great.
My wife made me get a dog trainer because my 7 year old dog would be aggressive towards her. I always thought that you can't teach old dogs new tricks , but But with Darell's help we did!
Daniel B.
Darrel is hands down one of the best dog trainers in the country.
No matter what your level as a handler, he will make you better. He's great at observing handlers with their dogs and making helpful tips to take you to the next level as a pet owner or for more advanced levels of obedience. You just have to watch videos on his YouTube channel, or see him in person with a dog and he will stand out. He helped me with one of my working dogs and the level of attention I have with my shepherd mix has never been better.
Lisa P.
Absolutely amazing trainer.
He's the dog whisperer of Clermont. My dog learned the basics on same training day. My dog (Fred) will be continuing training with Darrel.
Joaquin M.
First to Review!The Training that is done with the dogs and owners is excellent! I have met Darrel and he has done some amazing work with dogs ,and people. I would sure like to see some video of Kelley C's dog training since he is so sure that this person has it all wrong! With not having any clue as to why a remote collar is used, how it is used, or the fact that you talk to your dog through touch, therefore using for positive as well as negative reinforcement. It is an extention of your voice. It becomes neutral, not just a correction as so many believe it to be. Do not denounce something you know nothing about. It just amplifies your ignorance. I have had to train many dogs like the one mentioned in a previous post. A rescue. A mental mess. The owner not knowing how to fix things. Many came from a nearby shepherd rescue that told it's adopters in no way were they ever allowed to train with an e collar. A lot of them ended up calling and asking about it after seeing my dog off leash all over town behaving well. All of those people ended up with a dog they could let live with them. Have the freedom to go with them wherever they wanted. The owners did not have fear of having their dog in public. It gave the dog clarification of what is being asked. It gave the owners the ability to relax around their dog, and train in a calm manner. When you cannot get your dog's attention in public, owners get frustrated and anxious and that carries over to the dog.It just makes the situation worse. Not everyone knows how to train a dog, in a balanced calm and fair way. Dog training, whatever method, does not work or not work. It is used, or not used. This method works for a lot of people,once they understand what it is they are doing. Any person that takes a dog into their home, has the responsibility to give it what it needs to be mentally and physically happy and healthy. A dog trainers job is to help the people understand how to talk to the dog. To give that dog the best chance of staying in the home and being able to be as free as possible. Not all people who adopt a dog, or buy a dog, will take the time to try and train it once they realize they have behavior issues to deal with. When someone is taking the time, and stepping up,and calling a trainer we are happy to help with that process. It is not a dog trainers job to bash other trainers. You will never be able to train all of the dogs who need it in your area. Be happy there are others doing the same. In fact maybe if you didn't believe you are the end all, be all ,of training, you could learn from each other. Anyway, Darrel is a great person to learn from. He takes the time to teach you,the owner. The one who has to spend all of the time with the dog. The one who has to be able to handle the dog when the dog trainer is not around. He wants you and the dog to be successful. Don't waste your time or money with a dog trainer basher. Go see Darrel who is in it to give dogs the best chance at a great life! Darrel also gets results and has plenty of video,check out youtube.
I opened the crate door and LuLu sat there! I walked her and everytime I asked her to sit she would look at me. I even stepped behind her and she turned around to sit to look at me!! AMAZING!!! And this is without the training collar on her!! Thank you Darrel! Looking forward to dong more work with you! Very grateful!!
Lisa C.
By the time we found Darrell we had been kicked out of two other dog training programs due to Sugar's aggressive nature. My husband and I adopted two rescue dogs in 2008 in Chicago. At the time we were in college and were way over our heads with our two mutts. Sugar is a shepherd pitt mix of sorts and Seamus is a malinois mix. Sugar was abused and aggressive towards dogs and people, and Seamus was just plain old stubborn. At this time Darrell was associated with Sit Means Sit but was working independently and had agreed to take us as clients.
Many people have great issues with the electric dog collars, myself included prior to training with Darrell. However this training seemed to give me a new way to communicate with my dogs and helped them both become more confident. My once super aggressive Sugar dog is now able to have company over without eating them, go out for walks and to restaurants, and even go to dog parks! Her quality of life was greatly improved by this experience. Most importantly, my dogs and others around them are safe. I have the control to call either dog to me from across a football field and divert them quickly away from dangers like traffic.
The actual training with Darrell was great. He offered individual sessions, helped us understand the proper way to utilize the collar so it was not a punishment for our dogs, and offered group classes. We rarely utilize the collars now and only use them for things like dog parks. Our dogs have leaned that and actually go crazy with joy when they hear the beep the collar makes when it turns on because they know we are going out someplace fun. Darrell was patient with us and with our dogs. I'm happy to say that 7 years later our little family is still living happily and safely with with his training techniques.
Ali L.
My first dog training session was tonight with my 4 month old German Sheppard. Darrel really did a job getting us started.
Looking forward to him coming back. My pup really responded well to his training and has given us some valuable blocks to build upon. In one training session we could see our pup not trying to run out the door and staying in her place. We could see a Big difference. If you are thinking about training your pup don't hesitate you will be in good hands.
Crystal M.
I have been working with Darell for 6 months and he has been great.
My wife made me get a dog trainer because my 7 year old dog would be aggressive towards her. I always thought that you can't teach old dogs new tricks , but But with Darell's help we did!
Daniel B.
Darrel is hands down one of the best dog trainers in the country.
No matter what your level as a handler, he will make you better. He's great at observing handlers with their dogs and making helpful tips to take you to the next level as a pet owner or for more advanced levels of obedience. You just have to watch videos on his YouTube channel, or see him in person with a dog and he will stand out. He helped me with one of my working dogs and the level of attention I have with my shepherd mix has never been better.
Lisa P.
Absolutely amazing trainer.
He's the dog whisperer of Clermont. My dog learned the basics on same training day. My dog (Fred) will be continuing training with Darrel.
Joaquin M.
First to Review!The Training that is done with the dogs and owners is excellent! I have met Darrel and he has done some amazing work with dogs ,and people. I would sure like to see some video of Kelley C's dog training since he is so sure that this person has it all wrong! With not having any clue as to why a remote collar is used, how it is used, or the fact that you talk to your dog through touch, therefore using for positive as well as negative reinforcement. It is an extention of your voice. It becomes neutral, not just a correction as so many believe it to be. Do not denounce something you know nothing about. It just amplifies your ignorance. I have had to train many dogs like the one mentioned in a previous post. A rescue. A mental mess. The owner not knowing how to fix things. Many came from a nearby shepherd rescue that told it's adopters in no way were they ever allowed to train with an e collar. A lot of them ended up calling and asking about it after seeing my dog off leash all over town behaving well. All of those people ended up with a dog they could let live with them. Have the freedom to go with them wherever they wanted. The owners did not have fear of having their dog in public. It gave the dog clarification of what is being asked. It gave the owners the ability to relax around their dog, and train in a calm manner. When you cannot get your dog's attention in public, owners get frustrated and anxious and that carries over to the dog.It just makes the situation worse. Not everyone knows how to train a dog, in a balanced calm and fair way. Dog training, whatever method, does not work or not work. It is used, or not used. This method works for a lot of people,once they understand what it is they are doing. Any person that takes a dog into their home, has the responsibility to give it what it needs to be mentally and physically happy and healthy. A dog trainers job is to help the people understand how to talk to the dog. To give that dog the best chance of staying in the home and being able to be as free as possible. Not all people who adopt a dog, or buy a dog, will take the time to try and train it once they realize they have behavior issues to deal with. When someone is taking the time, and stepping up,and calling a trainer we are happy to help with that process. It is not a dog trainers job to bash other trainers. You will never be able to train all of the dogs who need it in your area. Be happy there are others doing the same. In fact maybe if you didn't believe you are the end all, be all ,of training, you could learn from each other. Anyway, Darrel is a great person to learn from. He takes the time to teach you,the owner. The one who has to spend all of the time with the dog. The one who has to be able to handle the dog when the dog trainer is not around. He wants you and the dog to be successful. Don't waste your time or money with a dog trainer basher. Go see Darrel who is in it to give dogs the best chance at a great life! Darrel also gets results and has plenty of video,check out youtube.
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