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 After having lost our 13 year old black lab, Pudgie, our family knew that having a 4 legged "person" in our home was needed to feel complete again. We had decided this time that we would adopt from a shelter and happily found Gracie from the Lab Rescue. On first sight, we knew she was the one and after 2 families followed us around wanting her in case we changed our minds, we KNEW she had to come home with us! And happily and energetically she did! But not before escaping from the car and running loose through the neighborhood upon arrival. The adjustment was "trying" at first. She was named Gypsy when we got her and soon understood why. She loved to escape! We tried the clicker version of training in a class, we had an individual come to us and teach us "time out" but nothing really worked until I met Tecla. She has been incredible (both Tecla and Gracie!). Tecla approached our energetic, strong willed Gracie with loving discipline. We had sessions that really helped me understand the mind of a dog and then we were able to handle Gracie much, much better. Tecla has been a life saver for our home and since I enjoy entertaining, Gracie had become a challenge. She jumped on people at the door, ate hors d'oeuvres off the coffee table, stole a chicken leg from the counter, and basically did
all of the rascally things you could imagine, NO MORE! Gracie has happily found a way to be part of the party and still get the attention she craves. Even more so!! Now that she behaves and listens, she is a pure delight. You will never regret having someone like Tecla help you
take control of your life and consequently make all of the family's life more fun and enjoyable with a furry friend who listens,respects and loves you. My thanks to Angel K-9 for flying my way!!!!!
--- DL
TECLA IS THE DOG WHISPERER.........After 3 weeks with Tecla, a remarkable transformation took place..... my 18 month old PBGV, Cooper listened to me!! Tecla taught Cooper and proceeded to teach me!! The end result.... a happy, obedient, social puppy; and a very contented owner. To top things off, when Cooper and I run into some behavior issues, Tecla has been there for me with advise and support!
Thank you Angel K-9!!
- Judy
Tecla,
I wanted to send you a note on how positive our experience was with the boot camp for Mulligan. It has really brought out the best in him, and our relationship. I mean, you know Mulligan and I absolutely love each other, but wow, the boot camp helped solidify how we communicate with each other. When I first came to pick him up after three weeks I wasn't completely sure what to expect. What I learned is that Mulligan completely gets "it", and I really needed your help in getting "it" out of him. The benefits are priceless and in no way would this have happened without the foundation you provided in working with him. The boot camp allowed him to be in a training environment 24hrs a day with someone I completely trusted.
Everyone won here. When we call him, he comes as if that's the greatest thing he could do. It's an all out sprint! It's no longer me chasing him to retrieve something he's taken, or chase him if he's off the leash. He hangs out with me and now we can play outside without fear that he's going to take off after a scent, or something that could present a dangerous situation. The "with me" and "come" have parlayed into great games of fetch and just playing in the backyard. Not that we had a problem child on our hands, but now I feel like I really do have the greatest dog in entire world and I want to thank you for playing such a large role in that. Thank you!
- Dave
I started working with Tecla back in October 2007 to train my 5 year old dog Bear for sport. Bear had been through some pretty tough compulsive training before I started working with Tecla due to my ignorance and naivet?, so we had our work cut out for us with getting Bear to a more trusting and enjoyable place with our relationship and training. The road has been bumpy but mostly enjoyable. Through Tecla’s positive approach of making learning fun, Bear and I have gotten his BH, and now are headed for the AKC ring and Tracking. Bear is a much happier dog, our relationship is more solid, and training him has turned into a partnership, instead of a war. I will forever be grateful to Tec for all that she has done for me as my trainer and my friend. Thanks Tecla.
- Denise
It was our good fortune to first encounter Tecla while she was training her German Shepherd, Penny, in an environment of heavy pedestrian traffic and other significant distractions. Impressed by what we observed, we immediately decided to seek Tecla’s assistance in training our then 15-month old Labrador retriever, Boomer.
 Boomer is an energetic and enthusiastic fellow, genuinely good-hearted, but a dog whose exuberance was accompanied by certain behavioral shortcomings. Our own training attempts fell well short of expectations and, on more than one occasion, a return of Boomer to his breeder was under consideration. His issues included a reluctance to behave on walks, playing “catch me if you can” when it was time to be leashed, an inability to relax or settle when at home, and occasional wanderlust. His mischievousness made it impossible to leave him unattended in our home.
Tecla, confronting this challenge, developed a strategy to rectify Boomer’s problems. She tailored a training regimen which resulted in a genuine transformation of our young Lab. His focus, willingness to be controlled, and response to positive motivation were all remarkably improved. Boomer’s performance on recalls, his socialization skills, and obedience all were markedly enhanced and reflected the benefit of his Angel K-9 experience. A key component of our success was Tecla’s emphasis on training the owner/handler to be the dog’s teammate – without exception, her critiques of our handling were justified and all of her guidance was productive.
We are so pleased with Boomer’s progress that we are now poised to pursue competitive obedience training and preparing Boomer as a therapy dog for visits to convalescing soldiers and Marines – a goal which we believed was totally unrealistic a few short months ago.
Boomer remains a most happy dog – that we now can work with him safely and confidently, and are more enabled to enjoy his companionship, has been a great blessing.
- Chris & Emily
 I own a one year old American Pit Bull Terrier named Bluticus. He is my best pal, and I love him very much. I've had him since he was 9 weeks, and as he got bigger his behavior problems got A LOT BIGGER. I've always been pretty good at training the family dogs to sit, shake hands, heal, and roll-over, but this dog was out of control!!! He was constantly barking, whining, and jumping up on people. When I would take him for a walk he would pull on his leash, and totally go berserk whenever we passed anything unusual (especially other dogs) He was very aggressive towards dogs. He didn't pay any attention to me when I tried to correct him. He was turning into a very bad dog. It was no longer safe to even walk him down the street anymore. I was starting to feel hopeless - like there was nothing I could do. Then I heard about Tecla at Angel K-9. After just a few short classes with her I was noticing a huge improvement. I was able to take him for walks out in public, and even go to the local pet store (where we would usually run into a few other dogs) without incident. He actually started to listen to me. My crazy out of control Pit Bull would now sit and stay and come to me right when I called him (even with other dogs running around). He was now heeling and walking calmly next to me instead of pulling or charging after other dogs. I could take him to my friend’s house without worrying about him jumping up or barking at anyone. I can't believe how quickly she was able to solve all of these problems. I have now been training with Tecla for 12 weeks, and we recently graduated from her basic obedience class. Aside from solving all of his behavior problems, Tecla really helped me to understand my dog much better, and showed me how I could adjust my behavior in order to make things a lot easier for both of us. She understands that every dog-owner relationship is unique and different, and she really goes out of her way to listen to you and answer your questions. That way she can come up with the best possible techniques to solve your specific problems. Tecla has a natural way with animals that is just unbelievable. I have never seen anyone get results so quickly. My pal, Bluticus, is now a perfect little gentleman. It is truly amazing! I cannot believe the progress we have made. I plan to continue training with Tecla, and eventually show Bluticus in competition. I have been to a few other dog-training classes in the past, and none of them even came close to Angel K-9. I am very happy, and so is Blu. Tecla is the best!
My husband and I had recently loss our 15 year old mix breed JZ. Three weeks after the loss, we took the plunge again, this time a 12 week old German Shepard dog who we've named Brandi. Having read and talk to German Shepard owners we decided it would be a good idea to attend training classes. I had gone through obedience training with JZ but it had been awhile. My husband and I along with Brandi attended classes. Tecla's puppy class is excellent. We enjoyed our weekly classes and always looked forward to attending. The three of us have learned a lot and look forward to the next level. Tecla, thanks so much, your expertise has made having a new puppy in the house enjoyable.
When we started the puppy class with Tecla, daily life with
our 5-month-old German shepherd, Indy, was quite a
challenge, and we really needed guidance. We had tried
working with a different trainer, but we quickly realized
that the approach that trainer used was not the right one
for Indy or us. Tecla's positive reinforcement
approach made all the difference with the spirited pup and
her warm manner and sensible advice made all the difference
with the stressed-out people! After completing the puppy
class, humans and puppy were able to live in much greater
harmony. We are happy to be continuing to learn together
in Tecla's group obedience class.
-Anne
 “In late March of 2007, I purchased my first working line GSD, Crockett. I searched and trained at numerous capable K9 training facilities but all of the places visited were missing a certain element. The search continued for several weeks until our path crossed with Tecla Heuring at Angel K9. After attending Angel K9’s puppy orientation/evaluation class, I knew that this was the best fit for both Crockett and me. From that point, Crockett and I started attending weekly private training lessons. These lessons showed me the proper way to train but also built my confidence for continuing the training at home. The training was explained in a way that made me feel comfortable and involved. Tecla was awesome about answering my questions outside of class and was always available. This really helped me build my confidence and feel reassured that I was training Crockett properly. The results came fast and the progress was gratifying. The bond that Tecla is able to build between a dog and its owner is remarkable. This was the missing element that the other trainers lacked.
As Crockett got older his food drive dissipated which made training extremely difficult. I decided to put Crockett in Angel K9’s inboard training school for 3 weeks. During this 3-week period Tecla found other ways to motivate Crockett to work. She used positive reinforcement and her strong bond with him for motivation. One of my greatest fears with trainers that promise results is that they use excessive compulsion to achieve their results. This technique only leaves you with a broken down submissive dog that works out of fear. I never worried about leaving Crockett in Tecla’s care. The inboard training results were amazing and extremely beneficial to Crockett’s progress. Tecla takes a vested interest in every dog she trains and that’s evident through Crockett’s trust towards her.
I highly recommend Angel K9’s inboard and private lessons to anyone looking for the best in dog training.”
Thank you,
Greg Marks
Operations Manager
MW Construction Services, LLC
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