Oskar and Zeena

We had been training Oskar with other trainers since he was a puppy, but still found ourselves frustrated (at 1½ years old) with his unacceptable behaviors. Although we were quite hesitant about leaving our dog for 6 weeks of training, we now realize the importance of that intensive, uninterrupted approach to training and behavior modification. One of the neatest things for us to witness after the training was the bond that Nino created with our dog. Oskar respected him not only as a trainer, but also a friend. Now we have an obedient dog that is a joy to be around. Thank you Nino - you are truly AMAZING!!

After getting one German Shepherd under control, we felt like we needed one more furry child in our house.  Since we met Nino, we had dreamed of having one of his dogs, so there was no question about where to purchase our next dog.  We visited Nino right away and met Zena.  She was 2 ½ years old and seemed to be a perfect fit for our family.  Zena has an amazing temperament and was incredibly well socialized.  Nino and his staff spent a lot of time with Zena and it showed!!  Another blessing is Zena’s health – she is in great physical health with no allergies.  We love our newest addition and wouldn’t hesitate recommending Nino’s puppies for any family!

Boomer and Thor

I've had Boomer & Thor since they were pups.  I thought I was doing the right thing with them.  Training them to do the basics....walking loose leash, sit, stay, come, etc.  They did those things very well.  They did not do well when it came to other people and dogs.  I read many articles on socializing.  My biggest problem is that I didn't have confidence in myself with them around others.  I needed to regroup and sought out Nino's help.  He and his staff worked with Boomer & Thor by getting others instead of me being with them.  Nino and I talked many times over the phone while he was training them.  Nino taught me as well...to be the pack leader.  I think I needed more training than the dogs.  Because of Nino's training, I gained more confidence and Boomer and Thor could sense that as well.  It's a pleasure now taking them on walks and to the park around other people and dogs.  They seem happier as well.  When people see me with the dogs and compliment with regarding their good behavior and how well they respond to me, I tell them Nino did a great job training me and the dogs.  Thank you Nino and your staff.

Tom Russo

Minna

Hi Nino,

Just a word regarding the conversation we had last week.  In regards to

training a dog, "you are the best"!  I am very satisfied with the

methods you use, the manner with which you handle a dog, and the

helpful hints you gave me to help me to learn to teach "Minna" how to

behave.

I would be happy to refer anyone to you, and will do so if the need

should arise!  I am enclosing a picture of my "K9 Academy" trained

Doberman.

Thank you and continued success!

Marg Stearn=

Olive

Hi, Nino and Pamela,

Not a day goes by that we don’t comment on how great our dog is and  
how happy and relieved we are that we sent her to you.  As you know, I  
was an overprotective mother hen who wasn’t entirely convinced that we  
couldn’t handle her training ourselves (with a bit of guidance) and  
who really wasn’t sure that I could stand to leave her for 8 weeks.   
We’d had a dog in the past who was hard-headed and required firm  
training and consistent leadership, so we thought we were ready for  
Olive.  We were wrong.  As Olive’s wilfullness grew, we began to  
suspect we were in over our heads.  When she began to show signs of  
dog aggression after being bitten on the nose by a small dog at a pet  
store, we knew it.

Nothing we did worked to lessen the leash aggression she developed  
after that incident, and soon it was growing into leash aggression  
toward people passing by, as well.  She clearly did not see us  
(especially me, Amy) as being in charge, no matter how much training  
we did and no matter how many subtle cues we tried to give showing  
that we were Alpha.  She completely tuned us out when she was excited  
or mad and we spent all of our time yelling at her to stop doing  
something – chewing, stealing objects, growling, chasing the cats,  
jumping, mouthing us, etc..  I was very concerned that if she was  
showing signs of leash aggression toward dogs and people at the age of  
6 months, things were only going to get worse.  Furthermore, we  
recognized that as a Rottweiler, her behavior was going to be under  
the microscope even more than dogs we had owned in the past.  With  
some sense of desperation, we called Nino and made the trip to Lowell.

Eight long weeks later our Wild Olive was returned to us as Sweet  
Olive.  We can’t believe the difference.  She is still a puppy and has  
the same loveable personality she always had, but now she LISTENS to  
us!  If she goes astray and decides to try to eat the toilet paper, a  
simple “NO” promptly redirects her – no more chase or keep away or  
repeated yelling.  She came home a much calmer dog, far more  
comfortable and in control of herself and her role in our family.   
Nino’s training allowed us to gain control so that she feels  
comfortable with us as the boss and hears what we say.  While she is  
still very playful and sometimes even a bit wild, she remains in  
control of herself and her actions.  When we pass by other dogs on  
walks, she is alert but not aggressive.  She doesn’t get into a blind  
frenzy anymore.  While she tries to play with our aged, arthritic  
shepherd mix, she no longer leaps on her uncontrollably pushing her to  
the ground.

In hindsight I can clearly see that we would not have been capable of  
accomplishing this level of control ourselves.  Nino’s training  
methods and use of the e-collar proved to be profoundly more effective  
than the positive-only techniques that seem to be in vogue today.   
Furthermore, it seems that living among a lot of dogs all making noise  
and being in close proximity really helped to desensitize her a bit  
and alleviate some of her defensive aggression.  We went from  
questioning why we had decided to get a Rottweiler to realizing  
exactly why – and knowing that we’d do it again in a heartbeat now  
that she is such a wonderful companion and family member!

Thank You,
The Krone Family