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Julia V. McDonough, CDT
IACP Professional #1100 603-432-K9K9 for a FREE evaluation!!! |
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We highly recommend your training services to anyone who is truly interested in enhancing their relationship with their dog. You are great to work with! Your knowledge and patience has helped us to build the confidence we needed for success. Since we started training with you, Thunder and Kota are more relaxed and comfortable around people and other animals. We are now able to take them to public places without fear of embarrassment. It feels so good to have strangers comment on how “well behaved” and “controlled” they are. Through your guidance, we know our bond with our best friends will continue to grow stronger. Thank you very much. -Sue and Bill Hammond with Thunder CGC and Kota CGC, Seabrook, 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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Julia 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 Click HERE to read the full testimonial. (.PDF format) |
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If you are serious about improving your dog's behavior, I urge you to train with Julia McDonough. 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. More recently, Julia also helped train our smaller, "soft" but headstrong, female Doberman. Julia is no training “Johnny One Note”. She consistently works miracles with large and small dogs of all temperaments and breeds. Not only will you be pleased with the training results, but you will learn a great deal from Julia, and you will not find a better person, or more effective trainer anywhere. - Don Eddy with Laddie, Sparta NJ |
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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 Julia and working in the E-collar, 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 think your training was great and it is a pleasure to have a dog that I do not have to keep on a leash all the time...It makes life so much nicer for Alex and I when he can be let loose and I don't have to worry about him getting into any problems...Because of your training (us) he is a well behaved dog and the experience is very satisfying for both of us.. - Cappy Polito with Alex, Stratham, NH |
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We own an adopted Giant Schnauzer who developed the self destructive behavior of digging in his crate when left alone until his paws were bloody. We made matters worse by following Veterinary behavioral advice to medicate Leroy with Clomicalm and to never leave him alone again if the medication failed to work. We ended up that one of us had to stay with Leroy all the time before we met Julia. Julia had us create the first connections we had with Leroy through obedience training. 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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After adopting a twice-returned rescued Doberman, I was introduced to this trainer who would change my dog-owning life. Julia took my troublesome "she-devil" and turned her into the obedient dog who is the envy of the neighborhood. Not only did we develop the skills we need for everyday life, but also basics good enough for competing in the arena. Julia's training methods gave us the edge we needed to compete in AKC obedience and working dog as well as Schutzhund events. To mold a no-name dog to compete with the best and be a great companion, that's what I call a great trainer! - Christine Stewart with Mayday CGC,BH,RE,WDTT, CD, Salem, NH |
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Julia is amazing! The difference in our dog after only one session was like day and night! She provided us with an excellent foundation for training and building a strong relationship with our dog. We would highly recommend Julia to any dog owner. - Cori and Jessica Casey with Sierra, Hooksett, NH |
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We would recommend Julia McDonough’s training services to anyone with a dog – problem behaviors or not. We sought Julia’s help to teach our 6 month German Shorthair Pointer how to walk on a loose leash. We now have a level of control on and off of the leash (for both our GSP and our Beagle) that we never thought possible. In addition, our home and our “pack” are now more balanced as a result of our training. Consider it an investment in your future; you will learn things you didn’t realize you needed to know. - Jami and Justin Barrett with Lucy CGC, RE and Emma CGC, RN |
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Until I came across Julia at 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 Click HERE to read the full testimonial. (.PDF format) |
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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. We know that during her tenure with us, Julia’s work saved adoptions, relationships and many dogs’ lives. We appreciate her service to our organization and wish her continued success. Dog owners should not hesitate to contact her for training, especially those interested in establishing a true positive relationship with their dog. Jon Longley - Board of Directors Doberman Rescue Unlimited, Inc. |
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On a recent dark night, my car got stuck in my 1/2 mile long driveway. After calling from the house, I brought my two German Shepherds with me to meet the man from AAA back at the car. He had started walking towards the house and was standing in the pitch black when my 100 lb male, Hero, announced his presence. Julia had just taught me how to use the e-collar with Hero, who had never before been reliable with recall under distracting conditions. My big two year old GSD was barking and bounding around the AAA man, who was standing still as a stick there in the dark. I said 'he's okay' to Hero, and the man said 'thank God.' One call and Hero joined Suzie, my female GSD who was heeling on lead at my side. They both watched the stranger quietly as we continued walking back to the car. 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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I can not even start to explain how impressed we are with Julia. I've tried all week to write a testimonial with everything there is to say. Our dogs are so much better now I’m almost wordless to describe all the good things that have happened in our 5 weeks of private classes. … … Julia's method of training is very simple. I believe the easier it is for us to learn, the easier it will be for us to continue maintaining our dog’s behavior after our training is over. We love our dogs so it's rewarding to learn so much to help our dogs and be able to spend more time with them (because now we can bring them to public places with us.). We now have noticeable results we can maintain thanks to Julia. It's a huge relief to be able to control our dogs. We traveled 1 hour and 40 minutes for classes and will not hesitate to drop in to some advanced classes now to keep up our good work. Even with the long drive and high gas prices theses classes are worth everything we put into them. -- Amy and Matt Caswell with Cooper and Kona, Newport, NH Click HERE to read the full testimonial. (.PDF format) |
