It does not matter what a dog has or can do on a training field. Nor does it matter what a dog can do for a trainer. What does matter is what the dog will do for you, how functional and integrated the training is in your home and everyday life. Our specialized training programs, and the techniques used within the programs, make a difference. All the difference.
What also makes a difference is the level of service we provide. This service begins with our desire to understand your specific needs, lifestyle and personal preferences, many of which you may not even be aware of. Through our conversations with you, and the many questions we will have, we will develop an understanding which will enable us to select precisely the right dog for you. Then we customize the training so that your dog is a joy to own from day one.
See, I was once a person, maybe like you, with a dog who needed help. In 1987, I went looking for a trainer and a new dog. I found one in the Robb Report magazine. After finding the right dog – a German imported Doberman – I started to go to training class. Now, I had trained dogs in a group setting before but this was one-on-one training and after a few short lessons, me and my new dog were on the way. I kept up the training and then one day, the trainer I was using offered to sell me his business. Now I had been working with this gentleman for a few years and I studied hard and was a very dedicated protégé.
In 1995, we were approached by a great client who wanted one of the top German Shepherds in the world. We called our friends in Germany and after doing a search, we brought VA Larry Vom Grapenhoff Sch III KKLla Lbzto the United States. Larry was a great dog and his children are still winning all over the world. We train champions as well as family pets and service dogs. Many of the pictures you see on our site are of Imported Malinois and German Shepherds. Larry took North America by storm and won his first show and kept on winning until 1998 when he went to live with that loyal client in Guatemala.
Most Recently, we opened our new southern kennels in Summerfield Florida, Between Ocala and The Villages. Training and breeding operations will now be based out of the Florida location, with shipping worldwide. We still continue with our friends in Germany to custom import, train and show the world’s best Shepherds and Malinois. But we now are offering you our knowledge and experience and we look forward to not only helping you but helping your pet become a loving and obedient member of your home.