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FK9 exceeded our expectations and provided hope and encouragement. Most importantly, Julia provided a level of guidance and professionalism when others in her industry were ill-equipped and fearful to even handle my dog. To say that Julia gave us our life back is an understatement. - Airial and Gary Silaanpaa with Olivia CGC, Portsmouth, NH |
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We highly recommend your training services to anyone who is truly interested in enhancing their relationship with their dog. - Sue and Bill Hammond with Thunder CGC and Kota CGC, Seabrook, NH |
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If you are serious about improving your dog's behavior, I urge you to train with Fortunate K9. A number of years ago after adopting a large (110lb) 9 month old male Doberman we discovered his behavior was erratic and could escalate rapidly. Julia's calm, common sense, humane, methodical and highly effective training approach and methods turned our beloved big boy into an obedient companion and even more valued member of our household. - Don Eddy with Laddie, Sparta NJ |
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Thank you Julia for helping us have a dog that can be left loose in the house and has more freedom because he is responsive to our wishes. Leroy thanks you too because he got to live. I don't think we could have gone on much longer the way were going before we met you. We were over our heads with Leroy's behavior and distressed further by even the consideration that we might put an otherwise healthy dog to sleep because of unsolved behavior issues. You gave us all the gift of training. Though to see Leroy now some might call it a miracle. - Ron and Marilyn Burris with Leroy, N.Hampton, NH |
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Despite training with other experienced trainers, our adopted male Doberman morphed into a 135 pound, 32 inch tall poster pup for dog aggression. For the next 4 years we became virtual prisoners in our own home and yard, fearful we could not control him on a walk if we encountered other dogs. We then asked Julia to evaluate Duke (and us). She convinced us to try again, with her. From the start the results were so encouraging we found ourselves on the 58 mile drive home wondering if Julia had switched dogs on us! Observe one of Julia’s group lessons at the training center. Absolute results. Compassion for dogs. Training the handler and dog for real life. Witness for yourself what is possible. - Pam and Jack Scheid with Duke, Beverly, MA. |
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Thanks to Julia, Panzer der Grosseretterhund, CGC, CD, went from flop to fabulous. "The P" tips the scales at 120 pounds. His early resume included a bite history and dog aggression. After training with FK9, this giant didn't just qualify in his three Novice trials, he placed, taking first place at his final trial and earning his AKC Companion Dog title. For The P, returning to solid basic training with the support of his E collar continues to be his ticket into the ring. Some call The P a gentle giant. Those that know him call him a giant with an edge. He is now welcomed into the "fancy" AKC trials in nothing but a nylon slip collar and a solid training foundation. - Liz Cleaves with Panzer der Grosseretterhund CGC CD , Tewksbury, MA |
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I've never felt safer than I did in the dark that night, and I've had GSDs much of my life. I've just never experienced the kind of control, communication, and partnership with my dogs that Julia showed me. Thank you, Julia. - Kristin Levine with Hero and Suzie, Chester, NH |
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As the Training Director of Doberman Rescue Unlimited from 1998-2005, Julia McDonough was instrumental in the success of DRU’s most challenging residents. Her DRU University program was a holistic approach to the behavioral health of our dogs and outstanding educational outreach to our adopters. DRU University is a model for shelter training programs nationwide. She brought with her a real hands-on problem-solving mentality, a deep respect for our breed, and an ability to communicate with our most difficult human clients and associates. To this day, we still use her handling protocols for our staff and volunteers, and we look at our dogs and adopters the way she did: with their best potential in mind. - Jon Longley - Board of Directors Doberman Rescue Unlimited, Inc. |
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Fortunate K9 Dog and Owner Training A New Hampshire Dog Training company offering group and private lessons and an exclusive Boarding School. Serving dog owners in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. Our dog training succeeds where other dog trainers have failed. 29 South Ave. Derry NH 03038 603-432-K9K9 |
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Until I came across Fortunate K9, I would send different people with their newly adopted dogs to different trainers according to type of training/rehabilitation I thought the dog/person needed. Now I can send them all to Julia. Her training methods are flexible, so they can be applied to any individual dog/person combination. I’ve never seen a dog too difficult for her to work with (and I’ve brought her some beauties). I have also found the individual sessions very enlightening with various foster dogs. I even bring my own dogs to her group classes on occasion to sharpen their skills and give them (and myself) the benefit of working in a group of different dogs and people. Without trainers like Julia in the world, many of these dogs would never be rehabilitated. They’d be labeled too dangerous or un-trainable by many vets and trainers that don’t have Julia’s experience, so their owners would have them surrendered or euthanized. Thank you Julia for everything you do for our rescue and the K9 world in general. - Al Cavedon – President Wagging Tails Dog Rescue http://www.petfinder.com/shelterSearch |
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Soon after I sent my email, Julia called me. I’m sure she heard the panic and desperation in my email. After a long conversation on the phone, Julia was able to explain to me “why” Brody may be having behavioral issues and offered to meet with me. After 10 minutes of sitting quietly with Julia and Brody, I realized she had a handle on Brody. She was in charge. Brody was not. WOW. I signed up for 5 private lessons and it was the beginning of Brody’s new life. Julia is kind, patient and wants you to succeed. Never did I feel intimidated by her methods. She made training fun for all of us. - Jennifer Gilligan with Brody |
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We own two Olde English Bulldogges that are both around 16 months of age. Great dogs but we had a difficult time walking them. They pulled, jumped, and were very obstinate. They would come only when they wanted to and feeding them was a nightmare. Our female was very dog aggressive and skittish. We researched MANY trainers that claimed they could "help". When we contacted a trainer we explained the situation and informed the trainers that our dogs are intact because of our plans to breed them together. This is where we ran into problems. We were told "no trainers will take your dogs if they are intact". "Intact dogs are impossible to train". Then we found Fortunate K9 (Julia McDonough and Rick Froton). Julia was great she set time aside to evaluate our dogs and the issues we were having. Julia also wanted to make sure we were 100 percent dedicated to the training. Our family is so happy and pleased with the service and dedication Julia and Rick have put into our dogs. They gave our dogs a better quality of life through better obedience. They still answer questions long after the "training" is over. I would sum up Fortunate K9 as being Loyal, Dedicated, Friendly, Experienced and professional. -Todd and Christina Gordon with Millie and Fenway, LIBERTY BULLDOGGES |
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Charlie and I want to thank everyone for our success yesterday! I would like to mention that in December I would not have bet that Charlie would have accomplished this. When I rescued him in I couldn't have one male visitor in my home without Charlie being crated.
- Chris Mechalides and Charlie CGC, Tyngsboro, MA |
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Before I came to Fortunate K9 my dog Roscoe was extremely dog aggressive. We had no control and we really had no obedience. We could barely even get him to sit. I liked what we got from Fortunate K9 because they taught not only the dog things he needs to know, they also taught us. When you train with them, you get not only a professional relationship but also a lot of friendship and support. I was nervous sending him away to Boarding School for 4 weeks as I knew I would have severe separation anxiety! I shouldn’t have worried because he came back to me with all the obedience skills and in even better physical condition. He obviously had a good time and got plenty of exercise. After all we went through with Roscoe, who'd ever think we could get a CGC? But we did. And we continue training with Rick because we see so much progress every day. - Brandon Grayson with Rock Hard Roscoe CGC, Worcester, MA |
