"My shepherd was a surrender, at 8 months, back to the breeder. I got him at 9 months. It was quickly clear I needed help. My dog had little prior socializing, and had not been worked on a leash. I live in a condensed neighborhood. I would walk him and when people and dogs, as well as many other moving smaller animals came into view, it sent him into a craze. Being personally afraid of shepherds from childhood, I thought I had a leash aggressive dog. He would bark and lunge, standing on his hind legs trying to get to what ever it was. Once, he even did this, from across the street, to a mom pushing her new baby,. I was horrified. I thought I was going to have to give him up. In came Eric. He told me I had a beautiful great shepherd. I wasn’t sure. He told me to trust him, and I really liked my dog. I knew he and I both deserved a chance, so I trusted Eric. I did what he told me to do. Little things, like not free feeding, only one tug toy that I controlled the play of, was a quick start. I learned Eric’s steps to teach my dog to live on my terms. I have an amazing, smart, funny, lovable (still talkative), and sweet shepherd. I now look forward to challenges with him for training. I don’t have to avoid people or dogs anymore. Last night I took him to the Plymouth water front. He heeled like the pro I am working him to be. Training was a 40 minute drive each way, but so worth every foot. If I hadn’t found and believed in Eric, I could have given my buddy up. Thank you Eric, for believing in me, and in my new best friend!!!!"