Sincerely, George, Anita and Josiah Fox, Reidsville, NC

Dakota is doing great!  Yes the suggestions worked and no more problems with the mishaps in the house.  We have made many walks up the sidewalk at the street and absolutely no pulling or tugging His transition has been wonderful, though.  He is a real joy to have around and to have home again.  I cannot thank you guys enough for everything you did for him.  I really watched a miracle transpire in this program. I couldn't be more proud of him. 

It is with great pleasure that I tell you how much we are enjoying "Taco" and how well I believe she has adjusted.  She is absolutely great with all 4 kids and although her and the cat had some serious curiosity for a day or two they get along good.  I wish that I could relate how satisfied we are with an awesome protection dog and two most awesome trainers.  Our experience could not have been any better and your ongoing support at any time is invaluable.  It is with extreme confidence and satisfaction that I would and will refer anyone to you.  Thank you for taking time to understand our situation, having patience to find the perfect dog, and for training her to our needs.  Perfect dog-

Perfect job!  Thank you both so much.

Phil Mizelle

Adam,                                                

I am grateful to you.  Bear and I have a much better quality of life.  You do a super job and I have been telling folks about how professional you and Valerie are.  Your manner and kind demeanor are very conducive to positive training for pets (and their owners). 

Susan

Adam,

I have to say I wasn't sure about your class with my spoiled to death Bichon,  but there has been such an improvement.  I have to say if you put the 15 minutes in it a day like they say, you will see result!  I probably don't do that like I should, but that's nobody's fault but my own!  The techniques are so simple for you and your dog to understand.  Adam and Valerie have been so helpful and I highly recommend them.

Sharon- Mother of Miles

Adam,

Happy to see Dobey's picture on the website.  Took him to the vet yesterday to cut nails,they said you worked wonders with him!  Everyone was talking about how beautiful he was and how obedient!!!! Great Job!!

Joan

I was very please with the results of the training of my Doberman.  The Witherpsoons did everything to make the transition of our dog back to our home a comfortable one with home visits, and answered many follow up calls and emails.  I highly recommend them.

Tami

Hershey is a joy to be around since his training at Shiloh K-9. He walks at heel 2 miles every morning without a leash, on the road. Hershey used to scare all of the little kids who came to our home. Now, the little kids can look eye to eye with Hershey and he is no scare. Hershey has also done well with his retrieval process since you guys have worked with him. I think he will make a fine bird dog and pet. We wish you guys the best in your business. We will continue to recommend your services to everyone. You are truly making owning a dog a joy for me and my family. Thank you!!!

Martha

Hey Valerie and Adam:

We just wanted to email you and say "WOW"! We are impressed with your training of Miss Dutchess! She is doing great and we can not believe the improvement in just 3 weeks! You have done an excellent job!  

Debbie

We both took  Skipper on a walk this evening and used many of the commands on the list he did much better than we did thank goodness Ronda was their to remind me about what to do .  HE did very well with Sit / Stay / Skipper Here , command. We are both very much Pleased with what Both of you did in his training progress;  Again a Very Big Thank You.

Gary Lumetta

Adam and Valerie,

We'd like to thank you for all the wonderful work you did with Chaz through your in-home training program. As you know, Chaz had fear-aggressive behavioral issues. We'd tried many other trainers and explored every type of training method. All had been without success, until we found Shiloh-K9. When you came to evaluate Chaz, we saw a patient trainer who really seemed to take charge of him with a calm and friendly demeanor. You assured us that if Chaz experienced full-time training with you, we'd see a totally different dog. Well, he really is a totally different dog. All we'd hoped for was an improvement, but we've received so much more. You built up his, and our, confidence so we can now walk into town and stores without the tremendous stress we felt before. He's maintained all of his personality, but has become a more calm and friendly companion. Thanks for all you've done for our family.

Brooke and Ted of Raleigh, NC

Adam & Valerie,

Wow! I finally got the dog that I wanted. Thanks for training ME! Jack and I really benefitted from our classes. I have had dogs all my life and when I got this Lab puppy I was ready to give  him away after a month. You and your girls are great. Even Dr. Williams said she noticed a big difference in him. I have told everyone about your services. jack and i have settled into our routine and i am happy I kept him Thank you, Audrey Howell

Hello Adam and Valerie,

Just a quick hello and how are things with you all.  We love the site you have posted.  All our babies are settled in even Ethel (the cat). Thank you for all you have done for us.

Steve , Melody, Sweetie, Buddy, Jasmine, and Ethel

Hi Valerie and Adam, wanted to say Thank you for your help with Kota. The collar is working well, (now that she will leave the porch) She is still a little timid but is improving. Thank you guys. Her nickname is no longer "road-kill"  I'm so glad that you both provide solutions for problem areas. Good luck in all that you do.

thanks again, Debbi

looking forward to seeing you in Walmart.

Dear Adam & Valerie-
We owe you a great thank you for the tremendous work you were able to accomplish with Coach. A dog who was once very aggressive and no longer able to be taken on walks in the community is now walking/running off leash, at heel, amongst groups of people.  He has such a better quality of life now that he can be trusted to respond to commands.  Our relationship with Coach has grown immensely since your in-home training program.  We are enjoying trips to the park, to the college, actually anywhere where he is welcome.  We continue to work on his compatibility with strangers and we are making progress with others being able to approach and pet.  We look forward to working with you on the next big step in our lives very soon - the arrival of the newest pack leader.  We will never own another dog that doesn't spend the first few weeks with Shiloh K-9!!!  We appreciate your hospitality and we felt very comfortable leaving our furry family member with you!   What a tremendous job you do in helping both the dog and the owners!  THANK YOU!
Todd & Andi (Hickory, NC)

Adam I just wanted to say thank you for help us with our dog shadow he is doing a lot much better now. Thanks!

Maria Millan

Hey Adam and Val,

      Matilda got her gift in the mail.  THANK YOU!!!  that was so nice.  Everything is going well.  We have been using Matilda's E collar a lot and her training is coming along quite well.  She listens to Luke better than she does me, but we are impressed with her skills.  She is turning into our dream dog :)

Thank you so much,

Luke and Kristen

Gracie did great!!! We took her to Petco. Afterward, Jeff went into Mario's to get dinner and Gracie and I sat outside. A little girl about 3 or so asked to pet her. She sat very still. I was very pleased. We also walked her down to

Kari

Adam and Valerie,

I thought I would let you know that Roxy is doing great. except for the ocasonial nipp at new people that come upstairs she is doing fine. I have been taking her to parks and to play at friends houses with their dogs and she as been awsome. Thank you for working with me and helping Roxy.

Thanks, Shannon

IT WORKED!  IT WORKED!!!  He came when I called him!  I let Gordon off the leash and he was so excited but he came running as fast as he possibly could when I called him and he sort of lingered around me.  It was great!  If he could he would thank you personally for his freedom he promptly found the nastiest pile of whatever and rubbed his chin neck and shoulders in it.  This is one of his favorite things to do and one of my least favorites!  Anyway he is seeming to really get place and down  - what a great experience this class has been thank you again!

Amy

In July 2006, My husband and I adopted Leo, a 3 month old German-Shepherd-mix from an animal shelter. The shelter said he was a stray, but didn't have any history on him. He was quite fearful in the shelter but we assumed he would warm up when we got him home. Although Leo was got along well with other dogs and,  most importantly, our 2 year old daughter, his fear issues became a real problem in other ways.Though he did not show aggression he was deeply insecure and had great difficulty accepting leadership. Unfortunately, my husband and I didn't exactly help the situation because, at the time, we had no idea how to be good pack leaders. My husband tended to rule with a loud voice and sudden movements which scared Leo (to the point he would urinate when my husband reprimanded him.) I on the other hand, showered Leo with an endless supply of affection and treats, then grew frustrated with his naughty, and often destructive, behavior. He chewed/ate everything from my daughter's books to a $300 pair of prescription glasses to the wood frame around the doors. He also had an irritating habit of pacing the floors, back and forth and bullying us for attention (pushing in between my daughter and I, nose-butting us.)  Walking Leo was the biggest nightmare, especially as he grew bigger and stronger (he's now about 75 lbs.) He pretty much walked us, pulling in any direction he chose and requiring us to pull back on him the whole time.  He was also terrified of sewer grates and trucks - so much so that he managed to pull the leash from my husband and take off running down the street. What was worse, family walks were no longer enjoyable as it caused my husband and I to argue the whole time about the "right way" to walk him. (As it turns out, neither of us was right.) At home, we argued about the right way to discipline him - we realized our dog had come between us! In the meantime, we also wasted about $100 in "training aids" - special leashes and harnesses, bitter tasting sprays - that claimed to "cure" his behavior but nothing worked. After several months of this, we almost considered finding Leo a new home but then, when I was looking up dog training on the Internet, I stumbled upon Shiloh K-9.  On our first visit to Shiloh K-9, Adam and Valerie were able to explain many of Leo's behaviors and show us what we were doing to contribute to the situation. It was welcome news because it meant that we could change our behavior and therefore help change Leo's. Working with Adam and Valerie also put my husband and I on the same page about the right way to walk, discipline and manage Leo so that we could work together as a team. Adam was immediately able to demonstrate the kind of behaviors we wanted from our dog (sitting calmly, not jumping up on us, walking confidently). Impressed, we chose to enroll Leo in the in-board training program and we are so grateful that we did. Our life with Leo is better than ever! Adam and Valerie built up Leo's confidence, taught him to accept leadership and how to obey several commands such as sit, stay, here, rest, etc. Leo's progress was obvious the first time we visited during his stay. For example, I was for the first time ever able to walk Leo using my left hand, arm down and relaxed and without Leo pulling me all over the place. He responded to our commands, he was calmer and visibly more sure of himself and his role with us. Today, Leo is like a new dog: walks are enjoyable and relaxing, he no longer freaks out near sewers, he listens to and obeys our commands, doesn't bully us for attention and respects us as his pack leaders (which makes for happier dogs and humans.)  We finally can enjoy our dog.  It's  important to remember that training is a process, it's not magic pill or a quick-fix. It requires commitment and consistency; on the rare occasion that Leo "messes up" it's almost always because we haven't done our job correctly.  Thankfully, Adam and Valerie armed my husband and I with all the methods and knowledge we  needed to continue Leo's progress at home. They were always available when we had questions, even over the holidays, and always responded with a clear explanation. This means no more arguments for my husband and I because we know Adam and Valerie are just a phone call or email away! Their expertise, support and patience has made all the difference in our life with Leo. 

Nicole Naviglia
Greensboro, NC

Adam and Valerie:

Thanks to you both for the training with Abby.  She is now a joy to be around.  We can have her out and not have to worry that she will chew everything in sight.  

Abby looks forward to working with the training dummy and retrieving.

We feel that the money spent on her training was a wise investment.

Thanks......Joyce

ADAM & VALERIE,

      WE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP WITH CHOCA. I WAS WORRIED AT FIRST WHEN I SAW HOW HYPER SHE WAS & THAT SHE WAS ONLY 10-MONTHS OLD & HAD ALWAYS BEEN KEPT OUTSIDE. I WAS THINKING THAT IT WOULD TAKE A MIRACLE TO GET HER CALM AND HOUSEBROKEN. BUT, YOU SHOWED US HOW EASY THIS COULD BE DONE.YOU WERE THERE TO ANSWER ALL OUR QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS.WE THANK YOU FOR MATCHING US UP WITH CHOCA AND TAKING US THROUGH OBEDIENCE AND E -COLLAR TRAINING. WE GET COMPLIMENTS AND WORDS OF AMAZEMENT EVERYWHERE WE TAKE CHOCA. PEOPLE CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT SHE IS A LITTLE OVER A YEAR OLD, AND IS AS WELL BEHAVED AS SHE IS.WE RECOMMEND YOUR SERVICE TO EVERYONE WE MEET WITH DOGS.YOU ARE TRULY A " GOD-SENT". WE KEEP YOUR BUSINESS CARDS WITH US AT ALL TIMES.THANK YOU FOR CHOCA AND FOR TRAINING US.

                                         LANE , PAULA , & CHOCA THOMPSON

Adam and Valerie,

You are GREAT  trainers;I have to admit I was somewhat skeptical before the training actually began. But your work is worth it's salt.THANKS AGAIN!                   

                                                                                  Joan,Ron and Bo

Adam & Valerie,

Being a business owner myself, I first would like to compliment your exemplary business practices. Second, let me say how much I appreciate the personal touches you added to your business practices. Being a bit nervous about leaving my new pup with strangers, your kept me posted with updates and pics thru email(many of which I noticed were late night and early mornings). Later in the program, you allowed flexible times to come out and work with Josie. One of my concerns were of Josie's newly cropped ears, which were quickly put to rest with the knowledge that Valerie had worked as a vet assistant with much experience with cropped ears. Once the program ended, it had not, you guys stopped by my place of business to check up on how she (and I) were adjusting to what WE had learned and answering any questions or problems WE were experiencing. And last, I feel that I have become a better pet owner, and Josie, a pet that understands how to be a good companion.

Sincere Thanks,

Steven Booth

All About Floors

July 20, 2007

Dear Adam and Valerie,

Tom and I would like to express our gratitude to both of you and your children for the love affection and discipline given to glacier during his stay with you. I never had a moment of concern while we were out of town.  In the past I have always called the boarding facility to inquire on how our pets were doing.  Our relationship with you has been a wonderful satisfying experience.  As Promised you took a rebellious 90lb, 9 month old  ( somewhat ) juvenile delinquent puppy and turned him into a confident, respectful, and obedient

one year old.  Not being use to very large dogs there were many days I had my doubts about how I could put up with his rambunctious behavior.  Now he is a settled, sweet and I love him dearly!  Thank you for giving us a big fluffy gift of love.  In addition we feel that your daughter Meredith working with Glacier was an added plus! We are secure that glacier will respond with respect to children as well with adults. Thank you Meredith for all the hugs you gave Glacier.  We would consider it a privilege to have you use us as a reference.  Please feel free to give out our phone # or call or us any time.

Sincerely,

Kay and Tom

After purchasing the perfect puppy, my fiancé and I knew we would need to find the perfect trainer.  We found that perfect trainer at Shiloh K-9.  Matilda has learned so much from Shiloh K-9.  Matilda has mastered all of the basic commands (sit, stay, heel, here, fetch, etc.), but she has also learned how to socialize appropriately with other dogs. Unfortunately, we moved back to PA and had to leave our perfect trainer.   Adam and Val continued to work with us in finding a new trainer in PA and answered our questions via email.  We never found trainers quite like Adam and Val, but we used what we learned from them and Matilda is the perfect dog.  People are always complimenting us on our very well behaved dog!  Adam and Val were very professional and accommodating to our needs.  .  They go out of their way to ensure your dog acquires the skills needed in real case scenarios.  I would recommend Shiloh K-9 to anyone who has a dog.  I feel we not only found an exceptional trainer, but we also acquired a new friendship. I could go on and on about all that Shiloh K-9 has done for us, but I think all people need to know is that they went above and beyond my expectations and they are more than your typical dog trainers. Thanks again Adam and Val from Luke, Kristen, and or course, Matilda!

Adam and Valerie,

Cathy and I really do appreciate your professionalism. Bandit is the third Border Collie that we have had and probably the most spiritd one of the three.

Our second Border Collie was 15 1/2 years old when he died so we had forgotten what Border Collie puppyhood was like. In fact I thought we had made a mistake getting another Border Collie because of our age and health issues. Your training and care made the difference. We belive that Bandit has turned out to be the best of the three Border Collies we have owned. He is such a joy to us. We also want to thank you for the service of "BarkPark" for the graduates of your training. I think giviing the dogs a chance to interact with each other is great. It is a real reward to our k-9 companions just to let them be a dog

for an afternoon at "BarkPark". Thanks for everythiing, Mac and Cathy Robertson

Adam and Valerie,

Just wanted to drop you a line or two to let you know we all enjoyed taking your Obedience training course. The 20 mints. a day is a small amount of time to get such amazing results. As you know our lab Rosie was very afraid of other dogs. The time you took to introduce her to non aggressive dogs, one on one,  gradually bringing her in contact with more aggressive dogs, has paid off tremendously. She can now go anywhere we  go,  the beach, mountains, or just a walk up town.  When other dogs come along, she is no longer afraid of them trying to run away, she wants to meet them. She is also comfortable to walk on and totally ignore them if we feel this is what she should do.  We are so proud of her .  She loves her visits to your bark park .

Thank you again

Taylor and Deborah Peters

Hello Adam and Valerie, hope you and your family are well. Just wanted to let you know that my dogs are doing great! THANKS TO YOU.

Today I went to my Vets' office for some flea and heartworm supplies, and the girls went with me. You would have been so proud of them, they walked right in and sat down like ladies.. I was very proud. The girls in the office wanted to know what I had done to them for this good behavior.

Thank you

Evelyna Wilson

I was concerned when I found out that the lovable stray puppy that was dropped off in our neighborhood, was a pit bull. I had heard so many scare stories about pit bulls that I was afraid to own one.  She has never been, in the least bit, aggressive toward people, but I did find that she did not like the new dog that moved in next door.  In order to be a "good" neighbor, we decided to contact Shiloh K-9 to advise us on a securer fenceless system and to help us better control our dog's behavior.  In addition to have better control of our dog, I also have less back and shoulder problems from her tugging on the leash. She is now more manageable in attention to being her lovable self.  

Thanks for your help.
Martha

Adam and Valerie:

Thanks to you both for the training with Abby.  She is now a joy to be around.  We can have her out and not have to worry that she will chew everything in sight.  

Abby looks forward to working with the training dummy and retrieving.

We feel that the money spent on her training was a wise investment.

Thanks......Joyce