WOW!

Byron and I have had two WONDERFUL walks! He was a champ both last night and this morning. Really paying attention and best of all...not stressed. There is a house further down the street we were on last night that has two Westies and there is always barking galore. He started to bark and was distracted, but I got his attention and we just proceeded on.

Your advice and suggestions were just marvelous and I'll keep working at it with him. I've offered to "teach" what I've just learned to the dog walker...I hope he'll be interested in learning.

I'll look into the indoor pen as soon as I can and figure out if a day or two a week of day care can get squeezed into the budget.

Thank you again Scott...
it has made such a difference already!

Kim

Kim was SO pleased after your session she said you were wonderful. Bryon is such a neat little guy, and she is really committed to making it work with him, being her first dog, I knew some one on one instruction would be the best way for her to go.

I will happily recommend you to everyone!

Debra

Scott convinced us that it is possible to have a manageable dog -- even a Samoyed.
He trained our dog-- Then he trained us.
It is possible!

Scott Present

Hi Scott,

What a wonderful job you have done with Sherlock!!! I can take him in the woods off lead and I know he is going to come back. People come to the door and he does not bark incessantly and jumps on them if I don’t have him on a lead. He has become so well behaved.

I have loved Sherlock since I got him at 8 weeks but now it is so much more fun to play with him outside because he responds to the commands and I know he is not going to run away. I really appreciate your work.

Will be in touch.

Ileana and Sherlock, Boxford

Scott-

No drama this morning! We did it. Gary picked Buddy up calmly and I injected the insulin with ease and comfort. THANK YOU!!! The session with you made all the difference. Feel free to use us as references, if you need any.

Debbie Coltin

Hi Scott,

I just wanted to write you and thank you so much for your help with my little guy, Bailey. Bailey, who used to think "come" meant "go" is completely transformed. After three weeks with you, Bailey comes on command, sit, lies down and stays. With all your tips for obedience, positive reinforcement and the use of the collar I feel much safer in all situations with Bailey. I am confident that with the tools you have given Bailey and I, his behavior will only improve. Thank you so much!

Annie & Bailey, Boston

Scott-

After 2 weeks of "boot camp" our 8month old (CRAZY!!!) German Shepherd puppy, Remy is a completely new dog!! We are now able to walk him with the kids in the stroller with out struggling to hold him. He heels on command like he's been doing it forever! He no longer jumps when visitors come to the door and is sweet and gentle with the kids. Thank you Scott for helping us get our sanity back!

We are so happy to have Remy in our family!

- Heather, Boxford

Dear Scott,

I just wanted to say how much we enjoy doing the nose work training with you and our German Shepherd Kobi ! To see the progression from the concept of learning to search to actually learning specific scents - has been just amazing! I also really appreciate your methods of training. You take each dog and handlers needs into consideration, and your use of positive reinforcement gives us both the confidence we need! We couldn't be happier with your training services!!

Regards,
Linda Gaeta, Rowley

Hi Scott,

I just wanted to thank-you for the wonderful training that my seven-month-old Belgian Tervuren is receiving from you. They are a very sensitive and high-energy breed and require a certain "touch" when they are being trained. Almost all trainers do not understand them and are either too harsh or not strict enough. Either way does not work for a Terv and they can be easily ruined, but you understand him perfectly. I had just about given up hope of finding a trainer in this area who understands the "Belgian Brain" , but then someone told me that a wonderful trainer had moved into the area. I started training with you and the results you are getting from my dog are fantastic! I am also looking forward to doing the "Nosework" class with you - it should be a lot of fun for "Chance" and me, and a nice change from our serious training.

Take care,
Mindy Pelletier, Rowley

Hi Scott,

I have worked with a few trainers in the past but your expert training has been fantastic! After only one month I am making more progress than I thought possible. Thank you.

Dianne M. Skreslet, Peabody

A giant thank you cookie from Terry & Miles

Hi Scott,

Our beagle, Nina, was a terrible puller on-leash - she is a follow-her-nose hound dog and was stopping for no one. She would pull against her collar so much, she'd choke. After just one hour-long session, Beyond the Leash had her heeling almost perfectly. There is some homework involved, but she is now walking with us, and sitting at our feet when we stop. Tony came to the lesson highly skeptical - thinking how much could Nina possibly learn in an hour. But the pulling is gone and we are now believers.

-Tony Hernandez & Ryan Natalie Moore

Hi Scott,

We had our dog, Charlie in boot camp with you about a year and a half ago and continued with some of your weekend classes. We enjoyed the experience and still use a lot of the tools you taught us every day. "PLACE" has been a life saver and he still goes to his "bed" to take an nap or chew his favorite toy on his own.

Thank you,
Kerin Smith

Dear Scott,

I cannot thank you enough for the invaluable training you provided for our two Brittanys, Angel and Gator. Before I discovered you I had spent nine months trying to train Angel with a combination of group classes and books, with very little progress to show for it. After only three weeks of training with you and the collars you recommended, our dogs were fully trained! It was like a miracle.

Now we can safely run both dogs off leash in the canyons and have the added pleasure of having people comment on how well trained they are. They are completely different dogs from the ones I showed up with.

Thank you again and again.

Jan Dennehy & Gary Deaton

Hi Scott,

Just wanted to let you know how well Ollie is doing! He's been heeling with us on our walks, and we even had him off leash on a hike yesterday for a little while, and he did great! He's coming to his name, and we've really noticed a great change in him. Thanks so much!

Eric and Erin

Hi Scott,

Bentley has been counting the days until class this Saturday and we're looking forward to it as well.

Bentley doing well overall. We've settled into a good evening walking routine that takes about an hour and covers roughly two miles, with practice throughout making sure he's heeling properly, sitting right away when we stop, and otherwise doing as he's told. He loves this and begins readying himself to go each night with a rather comical bit of carrying his leash around for awhile in the late afternoon, charging around a bit (although no longer jumping on furniture or attempting to drag anyone in his path along with him) then parking himself by the front door. He knows we don't go until mom is here and ready to go as well and that when all together we always follow her lead in departing from the house, car, etc. waiting patiently if it takes a minute to navigate steps and such. He's actually very cute because it's such an obvious struggle for him to stay calm but, increasingly, he's able to do it--watching and waiting intently and then clearly thrilled when all is in place for him to proceed along as well. When we get back, he settles down on his place (sometimes reluctantly but we're being good about not letting him push) and then putters around for a while before heading to bed, sometimes spontaneously heading back to his place to lounge after checking what's happening elsewhere. Not unsurprisingly, his leg is getting stronger and stronger with all the regular walking that we're able to do now that he's not completely out of control and so he's relying on it more throughout the day, sometimes even leading with it to go up stairs and such.

We're continuing to practice too with his dinnertime food exercises and that's been happily uneventful as well. Most importantly, there haven't been any more aggressive outbursts directed at mom and Bentley seems to be accepting her comparatively superior role to his more and more. He's also much more appropriately responsive to her when she arrives home and such. If she wasn't so limited with her knee in terms of what she can do with him physically, I think we would be making even quicker progress with that relationship but there's nothing we can do about that limitation at this point and we're miles ahead of where we were before so with continued effort things should continue to improve.

Thanks again for all your help.
Jennifer

Hi Scott!

Ollie is doing great...he's been OK on his walks with both Erin and me, and today I took him to the park and worked on his heeling, and he was great, even off his leash. Looking forward to the class on Saturday.

Thanks!
Eric Robinson

Hey Scott-

I take Ping Pong OFF LEASH to walk in a local Austin park every day which makes me (and him) very happy, and we still practice our "heel" and "come" commands everyday.

Thanks again,
Karen Ng



 

Hi Scott,

We wanted to thank you for helping us with Bailey and Brooke. Bailey was not much of an issue, just had some barking to get under control and was impossible to walk. Brooke on the other hand was quite the handful. She was incredibly stubborn; not coming when called, not sitting, barking excessively, very difficult to walk and had severe aggression issues against Bailey. The aggression began practically the moment she hit 2. Brooke would attack Bailey and in turn Bailey would retaliate. It was so frequent we had to keep them completely separated which left us completely heartbroken. It has now been 6 months since they left the doggy boot camp and they act like the best of friends! We were always very anxious and would call you frequently with questions and you were always very compassionate. Thank you again for all of your hard work with Bailey and Brooke and putting up with us!

Mike and Michelle Biggs

Dear Scott,

Elin and I just want to thank you again for the wonderful job you did with me. Elin says I am a changed Puppy!

Love,
Cheri

Hello Scott,

I had a great and positive experience with you and my dog can. Bear is doing great with us. Now it truly is night and day. Ive come to realize that no matter how much I might have to work taking her out to work even if just 10 min makes all the difference.

Brandon Johnston

I just wanted to thank you for everything and you've been a pleasure to work with. Ping Pong is doing SO great and I will continue practicing with him in Austin. It's been invaluable leaving him with you during my trip and I'm hoping he will have a better life because of it.

Thanks a million,
Karen


Hey Scott-
I hope you are well. I just wanted to let you know Ping Pong is adjusting well to Austin and to my two other dogs. Every day we take a long walk and practice heeling (he's looking really good) and we do some recall in the yard. Turns out he's quite the fence-jumper. The fence near the driveway is low enough for him to climb. Thank goodness for practicing recall and his electric collar. Thanks again for the training. It's really been invaluable and I think he really enjoys it too.

Karen

Hey Scott,

Thank you so much for taking care of Bear & now Rome! Bear Is not use to the weather here but he is adapting very well to my family. My brother and him are inseparable! They are the ultimate duo, and I can't even imagine how that would be like when Rome joins the clan! Sean and I have to thank you for all your time and effort that you have placed on our dogs! When I use to walk Bear he use to take over the walk, but now my 5 year old, 43lb brother walks him everyday day without any trouble!! We're in the process of applying for a new permit asap for Rome, and we'll send it to you once we have it! Thank you so much for everything! We'll keep in touch!

Regards,
Cleo

   

"Bear" & "Rome" were trained at Beyond the Leash and then shipped to
Hong Kong to be reunited with their owners.

Hello Scott -

Thank you so much for training Murphy to be quite the gentleman.

Murphy has been with me since he was about 3 months old. Despite being a sweet guy, he held onto a bit of stubbornness and a strong tendency to be his own independent self rather than to obey. He balked somewhat fearful when asked to do basic commands. I realized I needed help with training and a way to get his attention so that he would respond to me at all times.

After going through boot camp with you, I am truly impressed by the change in him. It is a joy to see him prance along with confidence knowing exactly what is expected of him. I can relax and enjoy our time together knowing he will behave.

Murphy receives so many compliments from people everywhere we go. He heels and sits politely while they approach and pass. They usually smile when he "poses" in his perfect seated position. One person actually thanked me for being a good owner having such a well behaved dog.

I was a bit hesitant about the use of a training collar, but the collar set at just the very lowest level helps Murphy to be successful. This in turn results in him earning a lot of praise to reward his good behavior.

Murphy and I are out and about in public a great deal. We encounter such things as skateboarders, joggers, and bicyclists, in addition to finding the occasional chicken bone, patch of red ants, follow a wandering skunk, or just a desire to dart away to chase a ball that someone else has thrown. Murphy has learned to be responsive to me and to come to me despite the temptation to do otherwise which ensures that no harm will come to him and that we continue to be welcome wherever we go. "

- Joni K. and Murphy

Wow... Scott and Family. Awesome video!

Nicholas did a wonderful job editing and putting it all together.

I can't say enough about the change in Dakota's behavior. The entire family is more relaxed when she is around. She now hangs out with us no matter what we do or where we go.

Next dog... Bernie the Cocker Spaniel!
(But don't worry, he isn't anywhere near as spazzed out as Dakota was!)

Kerry

This past Christmas, our daughter gifted us with a set of water glasses. Each glass had a word on it - "sit," "stay," "fetch'" and "come." Each glass also had the silhouette of a dog doing the exact opposite of the command. There was a reason we got those glasses. Our (at the time) year-old 50+ pound Australian Labradoodle "Quigley" personified them!

Quigley came to us with the reputation of being "a bit of a 'standover'" - whatever that means in Australian - we translated it as Alpha dog positive. Despite our personal attempts and the assist of a couple of training classes, he pulled on the leash, refused to come, and each morning's walk was preceded by a game of catch-me-if-you-can around the dining room table. Since we could not negotiate the under-the-table crossovers as well as he could, he always won.

Quigley had already required stitches after putting his paw through a French door window in an attempt to attack the gardener's blower. Our four-year-old grandson was terrified of our "child friendly" dog. Getting him to lie down to be brushed was an act of force. Groomers were suggesting trainers. Most disturbing were the verbal attacks and nasty looks sustained by one husband from one wife who was completely fed up with the situation.

We had spent many hours watching Caesar Milan - "The Dog Whisperer" - hoping that one of his subjects would fit our needs. We had even attempted to utilize some of his methods, to no avail. Finally we decided we needed to bite the bullet and hire a trainer. We found the name of a professional organization on the Milan website and connected with Beyond the Leash, a member of that organization.

Scott Williams has confirmed what we already knew: we needed training. That, and the use of the prescribed collar as a reminder, have produced an obedient, respectful, and delightful canine companion. He sits, comes when called, walks without pulling, is calm around the gardener, sleeps through visitors' stays, and is no longer checking out the kitchen counters for human food (although he did polish off a stick of butter from the kitchen table the other day!) We aren't finished yet but we've come a long way in three lessons!

Thanks, Scott!

Ed and Susan Johnson
Pasadena, CA

Scott,

Three years ago I was given a cute little black puppy who turned into a real free spirit. She would not stay at home. I tried everything from rainbird scarecrows to a chain link kennel. Nothing stopped her! Finally, in desperation, I turned to Beyond the Leash. Scott showed me how to work with Missy and she turned into the wonderful companion she was always meant to be. No more midnight searches around town, no more complaining neighbors, no more chasing her down to wrestle a leash onto her. When we leave the house, Missy is right by my side, just like my best friend.

This really has changed my life for the better. I can hardly wait to see what else Missy can learn to do. Make coffee? Ironing? Wash windows?

See you at the next lesson.
Billie Tone

Dear Scott,

Thank you so much for your work with Brando, our Akita/German Shepherd rescue. He has come back to our family as a different dog and makes our cocker spaniel look terrible (she's next on your list!).

As you know, I brought him to you because he was quite literally chewing everything inside and outside my home. He had destroyed a cable remote, a computer mouse, the cord to my laptop, a $20 bill, pens, a box of paper, mail, and a jacket that I never even had the opportunity to remove the tags from, to name a FEW. The list is far too extensive to continue. In addition, taking Brando around other big dogs was challenging as he showed a lot of aggression.

The use of the Dogtra collar has been invaluable and my daughters are begging me to get one for our other dog, Chloe. Brando now knows all basic commands including sit, stay, come, heel, wait, and off. We especially like off when he is getting into something or jumping on someone. His aggression around other large dogs has nearly been eliminated and we can easily take him for walks with no tension on the leash. The girls were worried the collar would hurt him but now they realize it does not. In fact, he eagerly waits each morning for his collar to go on. We think he realizes the collar means it is time for him to work. He seems happier and with purpose now.

Finally, the pet cot, affectionately known as "place", has been very helpful. He knows that it is his place and often goes to it on his own without being asked. Your work with him, including the followup training, have allowed us to enjoy each other so much more. Despite his territorial claim on "place", he does share with our smaller dog. Picture attached for your amusement.

We look forward to working with you in the future with Chloe and I have been telling all of my friends of your work.

Sincerely,
Dina Durrer
Sherman Oaks, CA

Hi Scott,

It's Jenny McCann; you worked with Gidget and I in December, I believe. Now you're working with my little sister and her choc. lab Gunner. I just wanted to tell you what a terrific dog Gidget is turning out to be :) We had a lot going for us, she knew her basics and I was putting in the time, but the hurdles of dog aggression (turned out to be a combination of her fear and mine) and no control off leash was excruciatingly frustrating. Add to that my husband still wasn't too keen on her even after 3 years. Well since we moved to Burbank and worked with you, she's really turned a corner. Sure she still has some moments of acting aggressively but now it's 100% of the time when uncontrolled dogs run up and get in her face. I don't really blame her for that. But, she's mostly obedient, happy and relaxed. When the hairs on her neck go up I know just what to do and get her focused. She has several dog friends, is dominant with some and submissive with others, like a normal dog. (She's very dominant over Gunner but totally submissive to my neighbor's 20 lb terror.) She likes meeting dogs provided they're well-mannered, and those that aren't I just keep away from her because it's not fair to assault her with rude dogs! She plays well with the dogs she knows and can be well controlled off leash, even around horses and dogs, when I have the remote collar on. People actually comment on what a nice dog she is.

She's happy and we're happy and only 3 lessons helped us to get there. My husband totally loves her now by the way. We sometimes wonder if she'd even like another dog as a companion, when I never ever thought I'd consider that for a moment. Here's a cute picture of her. She'll be 4 soon and she's just the coolest mutt.

Thanks!
Jenny McCann

"As I have expressed during numerous phone conversations, thank you so much for training me the importance and results of being consistent with my two Labrador retriever "puppies." When we first met you the "boys," Rutger and Shadow were 8 weeks old and 10 pounds each. Now 9 months later I have two 65 lb. plus puppies to enjoy. Enjoy is the key word. I am so pleased with the boys – I can bring them to public places and they don't jump on people or pull me down the street. I had 13 family members staying at the house and they were just happy participants in the activities and just wonderful to have around. When walking off-leash in the mountains the first things I hear are "wow, two big boys" and the second is "they are so well behaved." If I am consistent with the training methods you have taught me, they are consistent with their responses and at very low settings on the collars. 
 
I would never have used this training method if I thought there was any pain or negative reaction to the training collars. Thank you for encouraging me to feel the tap for myself although I could not feel anything until I was at a 60+ setting. I don’t have to yell, tug, coerce or beg my puppies to respond. The Beyond The Leash method alerts them that I am requesting something and they need to respond. It is just a great comfort to know they are safer with the collars than without when I am with them – because I know they will listen to me. 
 
Thank you for enabling me to enjoy these two additions to my family with such ease."
 
Tanya A. Nielsen

"We just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the guidance and training methods you've given us for our dog, Zsia. We were truly at our wits end before we came to you, a day away from giving her up. But after only one class with you, she's shown an immediate positive response and we are so confident that we can help her to become a "top-dog."

We actually have fun in training sessions and the dog seems to enjoy them as well. We will happily continue to follow your advice and we look very forward to future classes. When Zsia is a fully trained and happy dog the rewards will all speak for themselves, just like Zsia. The old adage is indeed true, "A dog is good but a well-trained dog is the best." Thanks again for helping us attain the best. See you in the next class."

Jonas and Yvonne

"I just wanted to take the opportunity to tell you how beneficial your Beyond The Leash training program has been for our entire family!

As you know, my husband and I heard about you from one of our local pet sitters. We only had our 5 month old Lab for a few days and knew that, since he was going to be an outside dog, he (and we!) would need training. You came to our home the day after we called you and we realized right away that, because of your easy manner and professional approach, your method was the right one for us. you showed us that the dog is of the utmost importance to you and that you respect him and expect him to behave.

The first few commands that you taught MacKenzie caught on right away, and we practiced with him for actually just a short time before we had them pretty well down pat. As a person who has always been afraid of dogs I was amazed that I could feel comfortable around him in a matter of days because I had confidence that, if I used your methods, he would behave just the way I needed him to.

The classes in the park have been excellent, and a great way to make sure he behaves in situations around other dogs. We have enjoyed the park outings as has our 10 year old granddaughter, who learned right away how to use the transmitter correctly.

It is a humane and easy way to train a dog, and John and I thank you for coming to our aid and being such a good friend along the way."

Bev McCord, La Canada Flintridge

"Scott is one of my most successful graduates. Scott has a lot to offer your community."

Fred Hassen, Founder of the No Limitations School For Remote Dog Training

"Great lesson on Saturday. Meesha and Mandy were really tired when they got home.

I worked them twice on Sunday. First alone and then together. What a difference these collars and your guidance has made. I could actually walk both of them without a struggle.

I'm looking forward to walking them twice a day this week and continuing to work on sit, heel, slow and come. Hopefully the next time you see 'US' we'll all be better trained!!!"

Linda Zimmer

"Just a quick note to let you know how Tashi is doing. She still gets quite excited when she meets other dogs. However, I am able to control her with the remote. I am trying to get her to heel but....

I have taken her swimming a few times and she has been great. I am using a foam soaker ball that Thomas had. It works very well. I have her laying down when I throw the ball and get her to a sit before she can jump in. Overall she is doing great.

She has spent some time off leash and is really good at staying around us. There is no jumping when friends are over. I still am amazed at the transformation. Thank you so much!"

Louise Harris

"Buddy, my German Shepherd Chow, was out of control. We started training with Beyond The Leash. Scott Williams is the trainer. In a short period of time Buddy has come a long way. He behaves much better. I will continue training with Scott. I greatly appreciate all his help. I owe the success of Buddy to Scott Williams."

Jean Brenner

"Scott Williams of Beyond The Leash transformed my dog from a problem to a pleasure in only a few hours. Annie, a 68 pound pit-ridgeback cross, was rescued from a local golf course where for at least a year she had played with deer and coyotes and lived in the brush.

When we met Scott, Annie was trained to walk on a leash and sit (sometimes) on command, but was still aggressive to other dogs. The big problem was Annie vs. her owner. At 57 and 5'5", 115 pounds, I'm bigger than Annie, but her strength is five times mine. She is very strong. Several times she has taken off in a dead run and I've been literally dragged behind her.

Scott introduced us to the electric training collar and within minutes, I was totally in control of my dog -- probably for the first time. My thumb is now doing the work of what my entire body was required to do before.

With Scott's training, Annie now sits, walks without pulling, stays in place. Our walks are a pleasure. No more pulling on the leash to get her to behave (my arm used to be sore from yanking her); no more trying to pull her back as she reared on the leash to charge other dogs.

Through Scott's kind and caring training, Annie seems to feel better, too. She knows clearly what behavior is expected and allowed, and what is not. She looks forward to walks and, of course, to Scott's classes at the park.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Scott Williams at Beyond the Leash. He is kind, sympathetic and direct. He knows dogs and what they need. In a matter of minutes, Scott was able to access Annie's issues, insecurities and levels of aggression. He even called me between sessions to check on my training progress.

I've encountered dog trainers who yank the heck of dogs. Maybe that works for big, strong men, but for a middle aged weakling like me, Scott's methods are easy on me and Annie. And, most importantly, they work."

Jill Thomas Doyle

"Just what to let you know how Tashi is doing now that the relatives from Sweden are here. I am amazed at how well she responds to us. The collar is set at the lowest setting (below 20) most of the time and Tashi is so good at listening. Going out for a walk with her is a breeze now that she is not pulling as hard as she can.

She definitely knows who is in charge. She has no problems with the collar. She actually comes up to me and wiggles her tail when I need to put it on in the morning. She automatically sits by the door and waits until I go out before she goes out. I can't tell you what a huge difference there is!

I am so grateful that we found you and your company. Looking forward to hearing from you when you get back."

Louise Harris