| Here are some testimonials from some of Flint Hill K-9 Training's dog lovers... It has been such a pleasure working with all of them! |
Dear Leah, Thank you so much for your great training classes for Sparky! Under your
tutelage, it was rewarding to see how far we and Sparky came from the first class to the
last! You made the training fun, and it was good for Sparky and for us. We appreciated
your expertise and enjoyed your kind and gentle, yet firm, manner. We are happy for
the certification of your dogs and your moving to Alabama, and at the same time sad to
see you go. We’d like to stay in contact with you. We wish you all the best in your new
endeavors. Again, thank you for the wonderful experience of being in your class.
Stephen, Jamie, & Sparky
Laguna Beach, CA
tutelage, it was rewarding to see how far we and Sparky came from the first class to the
last! You made the training fun, and it was good for Sparky and for us. We appreciated
your expertise and enjoyed your kind and gentle, yet firm, manner. We are happy for
the certification of your dogs and your moving to Alabama, and at the same time sad to
see you go. We’d like to stay in contact with you. We wish you all the best in your new
endeavors. Again, thank you for the wonderful experience of being in your class.
Stephen, Jamie, & Sparky
Laguna Beach, CA
Leah was wonderful in helping us bridge the gap between human and dog, and to help us
understand how to communicate with our dog to get quick and positive results. Leah gave personal
attention to each of us, evaluating our dog's strengths and weaknesses so that she could perform
the required behaviors. Leah was well prepared for our course, with study sheets and class
materials, and always available for questions. We have now been to 3 levels of training, and Leah
was the most prepared and made our classes most enjoyable.
Joy, Dwayne & Blossom
Los Angeles, CA
understand how to communicate with our dog to get quick and positive results. Leah gave personal
attention to each of us, evaluating our dog's strengths and weaknesses so that she could perform
the required behaviors. Leah was well prepared for our course, with study sheets and class
materials, and always available for questions. We have now been to 3 levels of training, and Leah
was the most prepared and made our classes most enjoyable.
Joy, Dwayne & Blossom
Los Angeles, CA
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Hi Leah, Gaby and I are sorry to see you go, but you must be VERY excited about your
new adventure, now you just have to listen "in Southern", I think dogs bark Southern!
And do they have BIG hair there? HA, Gaby would fit RIGHT in! Keep in touch and I love
keeping you updated as you were her FIRST teacher and we appreciated ALL your kind
help.
Judy & Gaby G.
Los Angeles, CA
new adventure, now you just have to listen "in Southern", I think dogs bark Southern!
And do they have BIG hair there? HA, Gaby would fit RIGHT in! Keep in touch and I love
keeping you updated as you were her FIRST teacher and we appreciated ALL your kind
help.
Judy & Gaby G.
Los Angeles, CA
Dear Leah, Thank you so much for giving me such a good start with my dog Heidi. You training
techniques are wonderful. I have continued to use them and reuse them over and over as
necessary. She looks forward to "work time". Thanks to you I have a good dog/human foundation
to keep with me forever. I am proud of Heidi. She has been kind and gentle, yet protective from
the moment I got her. I know your training techniques are what made her an even better dog.
You are a very gifted lady.
I wish to report that Heidi also talks now....well at least to us she does. Every morning we have a
talk fest. I say I Love You over and over and she says it back to me. Of course it sounds more like
this...
I ruvvvvvroooooooo. But she really does have the sound of it down pat. It’s great!
Your friends, Susan & Heidi
Torrance, CA
techniques are wonderful. I have continued to use them and reuse them over and over as
necessary. She looks forward to "work time". Thanks to you I have a good dog/human foundation
to keep with me forever. I am proud of Heidi. She has been kind and gentle, yet protective from
the moment I got her. I know your training techniques are what made her an even better dog.
You are a very gifted lady.
I wish to report that Heidi also talks now....well at least to us she does. Every morning we have a
talk fest. I say I Love You over and over and she says it back to me. Of course it sounds more like
this...
I ruvvvvvroooooooo. But she really does have the sound of it down pat. It’s great!
Your friends, Susan & Heidi
Torrance, CA
Hi Leah - I thought you'd like to know that I have continued Ty’s specialty training. Ty can
do everything we learned from you even better than before and at a distance. He's
backing up, head down, raising his foot, and can be sent to a mark. The thing I liked
about your training was that you explained what and why we were doing something and
how the dog would react. You taught us step by step and emphasized going in small
steps. I'll keep you up to date.
Thanks Leah - great training!
Shannon & Ty
Los Angeles, CA
do everything we learned from you even better than before and at a distance. He's
backing up, head down, raising his foot, and can be sent to a mark. The thing I liked
about your training was that you explained what and why we were doing something and
how the dog would react. You taught us step by step and emphasized going in small
steps. I'll keep you up to date.
Thanks Leah - great training!
Shannon & Ty
Los Angeles, CA
I highly recommend Leah for first time puppy owners (like I was). Her knowledge,
experience and hands-on training were invaluable to me. I got my mini-dachshund,
Ginger, at seven weeks old and even though I had read a million dog books, it was not
until Leah came to my home and worked with me & Ginger in our own environment that
everything clicked. Leah was very patient and also very flexible. She taught me and
Ginger all the basic commands like "sit" and "stay" but also showed me practical things
like how to put on Ginger's harness and apply her flea medication. No matter how many
times I asked her a question, she was very open to teaching us and would send me
additional information via e-mail on whatever topic we were working on that week. I
would highly recommend Leah and wish she was still here in L.A.!
Take care, Wendy & Ginger
Marina del Rey, CA
experience and hands-on training were invaluable to me. I got my mini-dachshund,
Ginger, at seven weeks old and even though I had read a million dog books, it was not
until Leah came to my home and worked with me & Ginger in our own environment that
everything clicked. Leah was very patient and also very flexible. She taught me and
Ginger all the basic commands like "sit" and "stay" but also showed me practical things
like how to put on Ginger's harness and apply her flea medication. No matter how many
times I asked her a question, she was very open to teaching us and would send me
additional information via e-mail on whatever topic we were working on that week. I
would highly recommend Leah and wish she was still here in L.A.!
Take care, Wendy & Ginger
Marina del Rey, CA
Hi Leah, I wanted to thank you for being so wonderful with Sadie, my yellow lab. Your trick class was amazing.
You took your time with my little spaz of a dog. You were so gentle and kind with her. At the time I took your
class Sadie was afraid of strangers and was afraid of the big warehouse where you taught your class. You sat
back and taught me how to teach her the tricks that I wanted her to learn. You got down on your hand and
knees, sat with patience until she gained your trust. You played ball with her and just became her friend.
I remember you asking me if you could test her for something. Sure I said. You got down on the floor with a
scratch box and her tennis ball. Later you told me how great she would be in Narcotics Detection. I did not have
a clue at the time what that would lead to. Now Sadie is a "Nationally Certified Narcotics Detection Dog". I have
you to thank. I also had the pleasure of being in the class with you and two of your beautiful dogs, training up
North with you. What an experience...it was so much fun. I really think this has made an amazing difference in
her self esteem... now she is a handful :-)
You even kept me informed about dock jumping, knowing I was interested in that with her. You told me of my
first dock jumping event and now she has been dock jumping for a year.
I have you to thank for so much. You will truly be missed here in So Cal. I would highly recommend you to
anyone who wants to train with you...you’re the best.
Thank you again,
Cindy & Sadie
Orange County, CA
You took your time with my little spaz of a dog. You were so gentle and kind with her. At the time I took your
class Sadie was afraid of strangers and was afraid of the big warehouse where you taught your class. You sat
back and taught me how to teach her the tricks that I wanted her to learn. You got down on your hand and
knees, sat with patience until she gained your trust. You played ball with her and just became her friend.
I remember you asking me if you could test her for something. Sure I said. You got down on the floor with a
scratch box and her tennis ball. Later you told me how great she would be in Narcotics Detection. I did not have
a clue at the time what that would lead to. Now Sadie is a "Nationally Certified Narcotics Detection Dog". I have
you to thank. I also had the pleasure of being in the class with you and two of your beautiful dogs, training up
North with you. What an experience...it was so much fun. I really think this has made an amazing difference in
her self esteem... now she is a handful :-)
You even kept me informed about dock jumping, knowing I was interested in that with her. You told me of my
first dock jumping event and now she has been dock jumping for a year.
I have you to thank for so much. You will truly be missed here in So Cal. I would highly recommend you to
anyone who wants to train with you...you’re the best.
Thank you again,
Cindy & Sadie
Orange County, CA
Leah's abilities and personality made learning easy for both me and my
dog. To be a great dog trainer, you not only have to be good with dogs,
you have to be an even better people trainer and she is that. If you can't
make the people understand the steps, you won't ever be able to
achieve the desired results with the dog. She simplified the steps so that
learning complex behaviors was easy to understand and duplicate. Chip
and I have since worked with another trainer and one thing I noticed
was that Leah was able to keep a group class of 5 dogs working and
motivated all at the same time. Other trainers seem to work only one dog
at a time, while the others sit and wait to learn the new behavior, and
my dog, as well as the others, would get bored and completely
disinterested when it became their turn to perform. I'm sorry that you
won't be around to see the amazing progress Chip has made. Your
techniques were easy for me to apply to other tricks and behaviors that I
wanted him to learn. He loves to perform and learn anything new, which
comes from enjoying the training in your beginning classes. Thanks for all
your help and best of luck.
Cindy & Chip
Los Angeles, CA
dog. To be a great dog trainer, you not only have to be good with dogs,
you have to be an even better people trainer and she is that. If you can't
make the people understand the steps, you won't ever be able to
achieve the desired results with the dog. She simplified the steps so that
learning complex behaviors was easy to understand and duplicate. Chip
and I have since worked with another trainer and one thing I noticed
was that Leah was able to keep a group class of 5 dogs working and
motivated all at the same time. Other trainers seem to work only one dog
at a time, while the others sit and wait to learn the new behavior, and
my dog, as well as the others, would get bored and completely
disinterested when it became their turn to perform. I'm sorry that you
won't be around to see the amazing progress Chip has made. Your
techniques were easy for me to apply to other tricks and behaviors that I
wanted him to learn. He loves to perform and learn anything new, which
comes from enjoying the training in your beginning classes. Thanks for all
your help and best of luck.
Cindy & Chip
Los Angeles, CA
Where does one begin to write about the greatest dog trainer in the United States? Leah
not only has an encylopedic knowledge of all things canine, but an uncanny ability to relate
to both dogs and to their owners, and to convey to each how to relate better to the other.
Leah quickly became a friend to everyone in the class, and was (and is still) always available
for questions even after the course was over. She has a calm, soothing demeanor, while
still having the unmistakable air of a true professional who is at the top of her game. Before
enrolling in the course I was having a difficult time with a crazy young Irish Terrier named
Cullen. By the end of the course Cullen was a new dog - still fun and loving, but now
pridefully obedient and eager to please. I strongly urge anyone and everyone who has a
dog to call Leah and discuss how she can make both the dog's life and the owner's life
better.
David & Cullen
Torrance, CA
not only has an encylopedic knowledge of all things canine, but an uncanny ability to relate
to both dogs and to their owners, and to convey to each how to relate better to the other.
Leah quickly became a friend to everyone in the class, and was (and is still) always available
for questions even after the course was over. She has a calm, soothing demeanor, while
still having the unmistakable air of a true professional who is at the top of her game. Before
enrolling in the course I was having a difficult time with a crazy young Irish Terrier named
Cullen. By the end of the course Cullen was a new dog - still fun and loving, but now
pridefully obedient and eager to please. I strongly urge anyone and everyone who has a
dog to call Leah and discuss how she can make both the dog's life and the owner's life
better.
David & Cullen
Torrance, CA
Before I met Leah I was completely FRUSTRATED with this deaf pit bull puppy that I found.
I wasn't sure on how to train a dog because my Boston terrier was completely spoiled. I
thought I was doomed to be miserable with my new dog, but then Leah came and worked
with us. She taught me how to use hand signals and facial expressions to communicate
with Gigi. She was patient and always available to answer my questions. The training
sessions with Leah gave me the skills and confidence that I needed to work with my
special needs puppy. Now, I love my Gigi to death. Thanks again for everything! I wish
you were going to be here for some follow up training to get me through her "teenage"
years.
Best Wishes,
Kyndall & Gigi
Los Angeles, CA
I wasn't sure on how to train a dog because my Boston terrier was completely spoiled. I
thought I was doomed to be miserable with my new dog, but then Leah came and worked
with us. She taught me how to use hand signals and facial expressions to communicate
with Gigi. She was patient and always available to answer my questions. The training
sessions with Leah gave me the skills and confidence that I needed to work with my
special needs puppy. Now, I love my Gigi to death. Thanks again for everything! I wish
you were going to be here for some follow up training to get me through her "teenage"
years.
Best Wishes,
Kyndall & Gigi
Los Angeles, CA
Before we completed the training program Shepherd, my Great Pyrenees
puppy, became anxious every time I left home and would not walk properly on
his leash. Now he is able to rest very comfortably in his crate and enjoys
multiple walks throughout the day. Also, I have a better understanding of the
unique temperament and health considerations of this breed. As a new puppy
owner, this has been especially helpful. Several of my friends and neighbors
have commented on how well Shep behaves, and I attribute much of this to
what we have learned during our time with Flint-Hill K-9 Training.
Erica & Shep
Tuscaloosa, AL
puppy, became anxious every time I left home and would not walk properly on
his leash. Now he is able to rest very comfortably in his crate and enjoys
multiple walks throughout the day. Also, I have a better understanding of the
unique temperament and health considerations of this breed. As a new puppy
owner, this has been especially helpful. Several of my friends and neighbors
have commented on how well Shep behaves, and I attribute much of this to
what we have learned during our time with Flint-Hill K-9 Training.
Erica & Shep
Tuscaloosa, AL
When I and my fiance first decided to take Pepper to a dog trainer, we were very nervous
and scared about leaving "our baby" for training. In the car, we had made a pact that if we
didn't feel comfortable with the trainer we would go. Immediately, when we met Leah, we
both looked at each other and nodded in approval. She made us feel that Pepper was as
important to her as he was to us. In addition to being a great trainer, she is also a great
person. Her thorough explanations and guidance has made Pepper better than I could have
ever imagined.
Thank you so much Leah. Wish you were here!!
Petrina & Pepper
Claremont, CA
and scared about leaving "our baby" for training. In the car, we had made a pact that if we
didn't feel comfortable with the trainer we would go. Immediately, when we met Leah, we
both looked at each other and nodded in approval. She made us feel that Pepper was as
important to her as he was to us. In addition to being a great trainer, she is also a great
person. Her thorough explanations and guidance has made Pepper better than I could have
ever imagined.
Thank you so much Leah. Wish you were here!!
Petrina & Pepper
Claremont, CA
Romeo has turned out to be everthing I wanted in a dog and more. Thank you
so much for helping me to find my perfect companion! I'm so glad you went with
me to the Doberman Rescue to guide me to the right dog. I would have been
overwhelmed without your help. You also gave Romeo and me the perfect
foundation to build from in the few private sessions we had before you left.
I've continued with training by enrolling in a group class. I thought this would
help reinforce what we knew but also put Romeo in a social setting for practice.
We are almost at the end of our 8 week session and the instructor last week
referred to Romeo as the validictorian of the class! I had to assure the other
students that Romeo had the advantage of coming to the class with prior
training. Thanks again!
Sondria & Romeo
Redondo Beach, CA
so much for helping me to find my perfect companion! I'm so glad you went with
me to the Doberman Rescue to guide me to the right dog. I would have been
overwhelmed without your help. You also gave Romeo and me the perfect
foundation to build from in the few private sessions we had before you left.
I've continued with training by enrolling in a group class. I thought this would
help reinforce what we knew but also put Romeo in a social setting for practice.
We are almost at the end of our 8 week session and the instructor last week
referred to Romeo as the validictorian of the class! I had to assure the other
students that Romeo had the advantage of coming to the class with prior
training. Thanks again!
Sondria & Romeo
Redondo Beach, CA
| And from our years in Los Angeles, CA... |
Dear Leah, Speaking for the pack of girls with the pack of dogs, I just wanted
to write you a note to thank you for everything that you did to help us out with
the three dogs. Life is really so much better for all of us now. I definitely know
they are not perfect, but I also know that the things that are wrong involve us
not being consistent, and not that we have bad dogs. I always have and will
love Roscoe, but he is truly a joy to be around now. I had all three of them
here by myself for a couple of days this week, and they are just so good. We
had a great walk this weekend and it is a joy to just walk with them next to me
without a fight or a struggle. And as for "PLACE" ... that is my favorite
command in the world!!! Thanks so much for teaching us to be good dog
owners. I will continue to recommend you to everyone. If there is anything we
can ever do for you, please just let us know.
Thanks, Jeannie
Jeannie & Roscoe and Katie & Jake
Birmingham, AL
to write you a note to thank you for everything that you did to help us out with
the three dogs. Life is really so much better for all of us now. I definitely know
they are not perfect, but I also know that the things that are wrong involve us
not being consistent, and not that we have bad dogs. I always have and will
love Roscoe, but he is truly a joy to be around now. I had all three of them
here by myself for a couple of days this week, and they are just so good. We
had a great walk this weekend and it is a joy to just walk with them next to me
without a fight or a struggle. And as for "PLACE" ... that is my favorite
command in the world!!! Thanks so much for teaching us to be good dog
owners. I will continue to recommend you to everyone. If there is anything we
can ever do for you, please just let us know.
Thanks, Jeannie
Jeannie & Roscoe and Katie & Jake
Birmingham, AL
Leah, Thank you so much for all your patience with us as we muddled through
our training classes with Cody. I am so pleased with the results we have
received with your guidance to help Cody be a good responsive dog. Manners
are important along with her behavior. I think she will be a happier dog with
order in her life and we certainly will be happier owners. It would not have
been so pleasant without your teaching us how to be good dog owners. We
will continue to strive for a happy, well behaved dog! We all three thank you
again. Wishing you well with many more happy dogs that will get to know you.
Sincerely, Bonita, John, & Cody
Bessemer, AL
our training classes with Cody. I am so pleased with the results we have
received with your guidance to help Cody be a good responsive dog. Manners
are important along with her behavior. I think she will be a happier dog with
order in her life and we certainly will be happier owners. It would not have
been so pleasant without your teaching us how to be good dog owners. We
will continue to strive for a happy, well behaved dog! We all three thank you
again. Wishing you well with many more happy dogs that will get to know you.
Sincerely, Bonita, John, & Cody
Bessemer, AL
When we brought Pip home from the pet store it didn’t take long for us to
realize that we had a handful of puppy. We had owned a Jack Russell terrier
before and liked a spunky dog but our new Jack-Rat terrier mix was the ultimate
in hyper activity. I honestly do not want to think of what Pip would be like now if
we had not called Leah for help. After 4 weeks of training, Pip has turned out to
be a wonderful pet and even though she still has plenty of spunk she is very
well behaved and we believe a happier puppy due to Leah’s help. Leah was
patient with Pip and our family as she taught us how to train our new puppy in
the basics from house breaking to loose leash training. Leah demonstrated a
real expertise and rapport when working with Pip that was fun to watch. She
also involved our whole family in each lesson so that each one of us could
benefit and continue working with Pip in the future. Thanks Leah for everything!
Andy Openshaw
Jenny, Andy, Pip, & Chris
Bessemer, AL
realize that we had a handful of puppy. We had owned a Jack Russell terrier
before and liked a spunky dog but our new Jack-Rat terrier mix was the ultimate
in hyper activity. I honestly do not want to think of what Pip would be like now if
we had not called Leah for help. After 4 weeks of training, Pip has turned out to
be a wonderful pet and even though she still has plenty of spunk she is very
well behaved and we believe a happier puppy due to Leah’s help. Leah was
patient with Pip and our family as she taught us how to train our new puppy in
the basics from house breaking to loose leash training. Leah demonstrated a
real expertise and rapport when working with Pip that was fun to watch. She
also involved our whole family in each lesson so that each one of us could
benefit and continue working with Pip in the future. Thanks Leah for everything!
Andy Openshaw
Jenny, Andy, Pip, & Chris
Bessemer, AL
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Leah, Thank you so much with all your help with my dog Jonah. You have truly
been a lifesaver for us. When I contacted you to help with Jonah he was
running our house. He was jumping on people and pretty much doing
whatever he wanted. You gave me the information I needed to see our
families role in making him into a wonderful member of our family. We now put
in the time and effort that is required of us to give him what he needs so he
will want to behave. You were always willing to listen to whatever my
problem was with him and give me suggestions and ideas to help. I am so
glad I found you. You truly have a special gift. Thank you for sharing it with
us.
Sincerely, Sherry & Jonah
Madison, AL
been a lifesaver for us. When I contacted you to help with Jonah he was
running our house. He was jumping on people and pretty much doing
whatever he wanted. You gave me the information I needed to see our
families role in making him into a wonderful member of our family. We now put
in the time and effort that is required of us to give him what he needs so he
will want to behave. You were always willing to listen to whatever my
problem was with him and give me suggestions and ideas to help. I am so
glad I found you. You truly have a special gift. Thank you for sharing it with
us.
Sincerely, Sherry & Jonah
Madison, AL
Leah, I'm in Leah withdrawal already. I really looked forward to
our training sessions. You were a godsend to us. I think if we
hadn't found you, we would not have been able to keep our
Misty girl. I'm going to try really hard to keep up with the
obedience training so that she can be the really sweet dog she
was meant to be. You are so good at what you do and enjoy it,
it is obvious. They say if you make what you love your work,
you'll never have to work again! Thank you, thank you!
Betty, Micheal & Misty
Bessemer, AL (now in New Orleans! - happy new home!)
our training sessions. You were a godsend to us. I think if we
hadn't found you, we would not have been able to keep our
Misty girl. I'm going to try really hard to keep up with the
obedience training so that she can be the really sweet dog she
was meant to be. You are so good at what you do and enjoy it,
it is obvious. They say if you make what you love your work,
you'll never have to work again! Thank you, thank you!
Betty, Micheal & Misty
Bessemer, AL (now in New Orleans! - happy new home!)
Our Golden Retriever Sunshine is seven months old and goes
everywhere that dogs are allowed with us. So many people ask us
who is training our dog that I never leave home without a supply of
Leah’s cards. Sunshine is the latest in a twenty five year succession
of Goldens in our lives, and at less than a year old she is better
behaved than all of the rest were as aged adults. Through one-on-
one training sessions with Leah we have learned that most of the
unacceptable behaviors our other dogs exhibited were more our faults
than theirs. Leah has taught us the correct ways to ask our dog to
do, or not to do, something with effective body language and voice.
We are better companions to both of our dogs because of Leah. My
only regret is that we didn’t have the benefit of her insight with every
one of the dogs we’ve been privileged to love. We consider training
our dog with Leah one of the best investments we’ve ever made and
look forward to many happy years with Sunshine.
Cathy and Tom Adams & Sunshine
Birmingham, AL
everywhere that dogs are allowed with us. So many people ask us
who is training our dog that I never leave home without a supply of
Leah’s cards. Sunshine is the latest in a twenty five year succession
of Goldens in our lives, and at less than a year old she is better
behaved than all of the rest were as aged adults. Through one-on-
one training sessions with Leah we have learned that most of the
unacceptable behaviors our other dogs exhibited were more our faults
than theirs. Leah has taught us the correct ways to ask our dog to
do, or not to do, something with effective body language and voice.
We are better companions to both of our dogs because of Leah. My
only regret is that we didn’t have the benefit of her insight with every
one of the dogs we’ve been privileged to love. We consider training
our dog with Leah one of the best investments we’ve ever made and
look forward to many happy years with Sunshine.
Cathy and Tom Adams & Sunshine
Birmingham, AL
Leah, We wish to express our gratitude for the attention you've given our
German Shepherd, Fuzz. He has done very well with the exercises you
prescribed during his puppy training course. When performed in front of his
vet, he stated how impressive that was for a dog his age. He is
progressing in his behavior and is doing good at loose leash walking. We
are looking forward to continuing his training with you. This was a very big
step for us, but you have made it enjoyable and a wonderful learning
experience for all of us.
Thanks so much,
Philip, Karen and Fuzz
Childersburg, AL
German Shepherd, Fuzz. He has done very well with the exercises you
prescribed during his puppy training course. When performed in front of his
vet, he stated how impressive that was for a dog his age. He is
progressing in his behavior and is doing good at loose leash walking. We
are looking forward to continuing his training with you. This was a very big
step for us, but you have made it enjoyable and a wonderful learning
experience for all of us.
Thanks so much,
Philip, Karen and Fuzz
Childersburg, AL
Dear Leah, I had been extremely frustrated and concerned that I may
have to give up my 6 mo old boxer puppy Gypsy. We had gotten her
immediately after the death of our 4 yr old boxer Maggie who was very
timid. Gypsy was, to put it mildly, a "wild dog"- very physical, stubborn,
strong willed and wanted everything on her terms. I had tried the "normal"
training techniques starting with puppy class etc., but it didn't really seem
to work with her. You were really the only hope that we could come to
terms and all live peacefully in the same house. You helped me to
understand why I was getting nowhere with her and, on the very first day
we met, provided information about changes that we needed to make and
techniques that provided immediate results. Over the last six weeks you
have helped me through the rough times, when she was testing to see if I
would be consistent, and laughed along the way about her crazy antics.
She is going to continue pushing the limits, but you have provided me with
the tools I need to remain calm and be firm. To say thank you just doesn't
seem quite enough! But, THANK YOU on behalf of the Platz family.
Donna J. Platz & Gypsy
Fultondale, AL
have to give up my 6 mo old boxer puppy Gypsy. We had gotten her
immediately after the death of our 4 yr old boxer Maggie who was very
timid. Gypsy was, to put it mildly, a "wild dog"- very physical, stubborn,
strong willed and wanted everything on her terms. I had tried the "normal"
training techniques starting with puppy class etc., but it didn't really seem
to work with her. You were really the only hope that we could come to
terms and all live peacefully in the same house. You helped me to
understand why I was getting nowhere with her and, on the very first day
we met, provided information about changes that we needed to make and
techniques that provided immediate results. Over the last six weeks you
have helped me through the rough times, when she was testing to see if I
would be consistent, and laughed along the way about her crazy antics.
She is going to continue pushing the limits, but you have provided me with
the tools I need to remain calm and be firm. To say thank you just doesn't
seem quite enough! But, THANK YOU on behalf of the Platz family.
Donna J. Platz & Gypsy
Fultondale, AL
Bella and I have been coming up with new ways to deal with her anxiety
and aggression issues for most of her eight years of life. One day she
jumped on my mother's dog, and then came the ultimatum: fix it or find
her a new home. So I called Leah. Since training with Leah, we have
come leaps and bounds. Training is a lot of work, and neither Bella nor I
are perfect...but the difference is huge. We can do things we couldn't
before, like exercising in groups of dogs and people or meeting new
dogs. We're a whole heck-of-a-lot happier and more stable than before
training with Leah.
Thanks so much!
Claire & Bella
Birmingham, AL
and aggression issues for most of her eight years of life. One day she
jumped on my mother's dog, and then came the ultimatum: fix it or find
her a new home. So I called Leah. Since training with Leah, we have
come leaps and bounds. Training is a lot of work, and neither Bella nor I
are perfect...but the difference is huge. We can do things we couldn't
before, like exercising in groups of dogs and people or meeting new
dogs. We're a whole heck-of-a-lot happier and more stable than before
training with Leah.
Thanks so much!
Claire & Bella
Birmingham, AL
As the owners of 3 rescued easy going dogs (Abby, Bob, & Allie - 3 dogs on right),
we were clueless as to what to do about our 4th rescued dog, Happy (far left), who
was tossed out of a moving vehicle at a gas station. After weeks of feeding her and
trying to get her to come home with us, she went into heat and we got assistance
from ADAR to trap her and help us get her to the vet where she was cleaned and
spayed. When we went to take her home from the vet, the vet said, “good luck with
that one”. Happy was terrified of collars, leashes and anything of the like. Although
she had major and oftentimes frustrating issues, she was ours for good. After 4
months, with no progress and what we called dominance/protective issues showing,
we learned of Leah. This was our fist time getting a dog trainer, but we were getting
nowhere and realized we needed professional help. After meeting us and our 4
dogs, Leah said, “I think 6 sessions for Happy.” I thought to myself, “yeah right, just
six sessions?” In our minds it would take a lifetime to fix this dog! Well, 6 sessions
later, I had to eat those words. Leah was right! Our fearful, growling, car and leash
fearing dog is now able to get in our car, ride to the state park and get out and walk
on a loose leash like a pro. She walks better then our other 3 who are now starting
to work with Leah to get some fine tuning. We definitely would recommend Leah to
anyone looking to better their relationship with their dog. Her training and skills
equaled success in transforming our dog from a “what did we get ourselves into” to a
great member of our family.
Thanks!
Clay & Monica
McCalla, AL
we were clueless as to what to do about our 4th rescued dog, Happy (far left), who
was tossed out of a moving vehicle at a gas station. After weeks of feeding her and
trying to get her to come home with us, she went into heat and we got assistance
from ADAR to trap her and help us get her to the vet where she was cleaned and
spayed. When we went to take her home from the vet, the vet said, “good luck with
that one”. Happy was terrified of collars, leashes and anything of the like. Although
she had major and oftentimes frustrating issues, she was ours for good. After 4
months, with no progress and what we called dominance/protective issues showing,
we learned of Leah. This was our fist time getting a dog trainer, but we were getting
nowhere and realized we needed professional help. After meeting us and our 4
dogs, Leah said, “I think 6 sessions for Happy.” I thought to myself, “yeah right, just
six sessions?” In our minds it would take a lifetime to fix this dog! Well, 6 sessions
later, I had to eat those words. Leah was right! Our fearful, growling, car and leash
fearing dog is now able to get in our car, ride to the state park and get out and walk
on a loose leash like a pro. She walks better then our other 3 who are now starting
to work with Leah to get some fine tuning. We definitely would recommend Leah to
anyone looking to better their relationship with their dog. Her training and skills
equaled success in transforming our dog from a “what did we get ourselves into” to a
great member of our family.
Thanks!
Clay & Monica
McCalla, AL
I had a wonderful training experience at Flint Hill K-9 this summer with my
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chloe. Leah has the perfect temperament
with animals. She managed to teach me to train Chloe with a whole lot of
gentleness and love mixed in with just the right amount of no nonsense
firmness to get the message across to Chloe that I am the leader. Chloe
loved her training sessions and wiggled and squirmed wildly every time we
arrived for a session. Each time we got together Leah was patient and
genuinely interested in Chloe and our progress. It was very helpful that all
of the "homework" was sent home in writing and Leah was always
available for any questions between sessions. Chloe still loves her training
sessions and it is so rewarding to watch her progress.
Thanks!
Stacey & Chloe
Tuscaloosa, AL
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chloe. Leah has the perfect temperament
with animals. She managed to teach me to train Chloe with a whole lot of
gentleness and love mixed in with just the right amount of no nonsense
firmness to get the message across to Chloe that I am the leader. Chloe
loved her training sessions and wiggled and squirmed wildly every time we
arrived for a session. Each time we got together Leah was patient and
genuinely interested in Chloe and our progress. It was very helpful that all
of the "homework" was sent home in writing and Leah was always
available for any questions between sessions. Chloe still loves her training
sessions and it is so rewarding to watch her progress.
Thanks!
Stacey & Chloe
Tuscaloosa, AL
I adore my rescue dog Bella, who I got when she was two years old. With Leah's
training, she went from being a terror (after all she is a terrier!) to being able to sit, stay,
wait, etc. on command. Now, instead of dreading going home to Bella, I can't wait to see
her after work!
Thank you,
Elizabeth and Bella
Mountain Brook, AL
training, she went from being a terror (after all she is a terrier!) to being able to sit, stay,
wait, etc. on command. Now, instead of dreading going home to Bella, I can't wait to see
her after work!
Thank you,
Elizabeth and Bella
Mountain Brook, AL
Sweet Pea & Willie (and I) have really enjoyed our training sessions with Leah at Flint Hill K-9
Training. We learned about Flint Hill K-9 through the Weim & Cheese Event that benefits
Weimaraners. Sweet Pea is a rescue from a litter of puppies that were found on the side of the
road in a cardboard box with the mommy dog sitting beside it. Willie is a rescue from Hurricane
Katrina. He was brought to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society from Louisiana where we
found and adopted him. We had Sweet Pea & Willie for a little over two years and decided to
train them professionally. Since we have been training with Leah at Flint Hill K-9, their
behaviors have improved dramatically. They are still my sweet babies, but now they have
manners, too! We have learned all of the basic commands now! They listen and watch me and
my husband for their commands versus doing what they wanted to and when they wanted to
before. Their sweet faces say "Thank you!" to Leah and the training techniques we have
learned! Not only have Sweet Pea & Willie learned a lot, but I have learned a lot about
teaching and training them and also about being their leader.
Thank you for everything!
Danielle Yancey
Vestavia Hills, AL
Training. We learned about Flint Hill K-9 through the Weim & Cheese Event that benefits
Weimaraners. Sweet Pea is a rescue from a litter of puppies that were found on the side of the
road in a cardboard box with the mommy dog sitting beside it. Willie is a rescue from Hurricane
Katrina. He was brought to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society from Louisiana where we
found and adopted him. We had Sweet Pea & Willie for a little over two years and decided to
train them professionally. Since we have been training with Leah at Flint Hill K-9, their
behaviors have improved dramatically. They are still my sweet babies, but now they have
manners, too! We have learned all of the basic commands now! They listen and watch me and
my husband for their commands versus doing what they wanted to and when they wanted to
before. Their sweet faces say "Thank you!" to Leah and the training techniques we have
learned! Not only have Sweet Pea & Willie learned a lot, but I have learned a lot about
teaching and training them and also about being their leader.
Thank you for everything!
Danielle Yancey
Vestavia Hills, AL
My husband and I were referred to Leah and Flint Hill K-9 Training when we adopted our
2nd dog -- without asking the permission of the Husky/Australian Shepherd mix we'd had
for 13 years! Leah came to our house, helped us to quickly establish order and provided us
with hands-on instruction. Her calm and positive approach has made our lives with our dogs
a lot easier. We strongly recommend her!
Amanda Wilson
Birmingham, AL
2nd dog -- without asking the permission of the Husky/Australian Shepherd mix we'd had
for 13 years! Leah came to our house, helped us to quickly establish order and provided us
with hands-on instruction. Her calm and positive approach has made our lives with our dogs
a lot easier. We strongly recommend her!
Amanda Wilson
Birmingham, AL
Before we met Leah, our little Pomeranian, Buddy, was driving us crazy. We
couldn't even put a collar or leash on him without him growling at us and
trying to bite us. At our first meeting with Leah, he tried to do the same thing
with her, but she showed him there was a better way, and from then on he
was a different dog. He still does things because of puppy behavior, but now
he is a pleasure to live with. At our last session, Buddy was licking and loving
Leah. He loved going there. We really appreciate all Leah has done for us.
Fred, Linda and Buddy
McCalla, AL
couldn't even put a collar or leash on him without him growling at us and
trying to bite us. At our first meeting with Leah, he tried to do the same thing
with her, but she showed him there was a better way, and from then on he
was a different dog. He still does things because of puppy behavior, but now
he is a pleasure to live with. At our last session, Buddy was licking and loving
Leah. He loved going there. We really appreciate all Leah has done for us.
Fred, Linda and Buddy
McCalla, AL
Dear Leah, When I contacted you I was at my wits end with Addie. While ‘getting rid of her’
was not an option for me, I had to find someone to help me. My perfect little Beagle mix
rescue dog had decided she didn’t like strangers in her house. And when I say strangers, I
mean anyone outside our realm of friends!! Even my own sisters - because they live out of
town. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the time you spent with Addie and me! From
that first phone consultation I knew I had found the answer to my prayers. Your genuine
care and concern you have for animals is amazing! Addie is a much happier dog now. We will
continue to practice all that you taught us! You have a very special gift!
Thanks for all your love and support!
Tricia and Addie
Tupelo, MS
was not an option for me, I had to find someone to help me. My perfect little Beagle mix
rescue dog had decided she didn’t like strangers in her house. And when I say strangers, I
mean anyone outside our realm of friends!! Even my own sisters - because they live out of
town. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the time you spent with Addie and me! From
that first phone consultation I knew I had found the answer to my prayers. Your genuine
care and concern you have for animals is amazing! Addie is a much happier dog now. We will
continue to practice all that you taught us! You have a very special gift!
Thanks for all your love and support!
Tricia and Addie
Tupelo, MS
When my family and I decided to add an English Mastiff to our ranks, we knew that it
would be important to find a good trainer to help us. We knew that it was very likely
that one day he would be bigger than any of us. Our veterinarian recommended Leah at
Flint Hill K-9 and we couldn't have been more pleased with our experience with her.
Leah helped me convince Angus that I was the leader of the pack. Until our first lesson,
I was doing EVERYTHING wrong in raising this very large puppy. It was no wonder that I
had a hard time handling him, I did everything short of giving him my house keys! Leah
taught me that I had to take control of the situation and make sure that Angus
understood that HE was NOT the one in charge. I am happy to report that I continue to
hold my "bluff". Angus is a very polite and well mannered dog and we owe that behavior
to Leah's teachings. It is amazing how many people stop me when we are out on our
walks and ask me about him and comment on how good he is. Thank you, Leah, for
assuring that we have the knowledge of how to handle this large, strong, hard-headed,
absolutely wonderful dog.
Kim Skates
Hueytown, AL
would be important to find a good trainer to help us. We knew that it was very likely
that one day he would be bigger than any of us. Our veterinarian recommended Leah at
Flint Hill K-9 and we couldn't have been more pleased with our experience with her.
Leah helped me convince Angus that I was the leader of the pack. Until our first lesson,
I was doing EVERYTHING wrong in raising this very large puppy. It was no wonder that I
had a hard time handling him, I did everything short of giving him my house keys! Leah
taught me that I had to take control of the situation and make sure that Angus
understood that HE was NOT the one in charge. I am happy to report that I continue to
hold my "bluff". Angus is a very polite and well mannered dog and we owe that behavior
to Leah's teachings. It is amazing how many people stop me when we are out on our
walks and ask me about him and comment on how good he is. Thank you, Leah, for
assuring that we have the knowledge of how to handle this large, strong, hard-headed,
absolutely wonderful dog.
Kim Skates
Hueytown, AL
Dear Ms. Leah, I really want to thank you for teaching my People and Sister a
recognizable language. They were woefully ignorant in true Speech. It is with all
thanks to you that we are getting along much better and with a greater
understanding of each other's boundaries and limitations. We are all in your debt.
Thank you from the bottom of my Canine Heart,
Pumpkin
Hueytown, AL
recognizable language. They were woefully ignorant in true Speech. It is with all
thanks to you that we are getting along much better and with a greater
understanding of each other's boundaries and limitations. We are all in your debt.
Thank you from the bottom of my Canine Heart,
Pumpkin
Hueytown, AL