Testimonials
Needless to say, these letters and notes were all unsolicited.
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Suzanne Ragg
Dear Pete,
I would like to say a big thank you for all your help and advice.
As you know I have struggled with Champs aggression for over two years,
and despite various different trainers and methods, had not made any significant progress.
I explained to you that Champs aggression was a huge problem as I was terrified to take him out.
A previous trainer had used some harsh methods but to no avail, and I now understand why.
Your methods of training have not only taught me how to gain control of Champ, but you have explained
why it is so important for me to gain leadership in order to change Champs attitude and of course mine.
I am far from leadership yet, but now know that with continued effort it can be achieved.
I am already making progress with the cheeky chap.
It is because of your skills, not only with dogs, but your ability to explain your methods of training
that have finally shown me direction, which is so greatly appreciated.
Thanks again Pete.
Regards,
Suzanne, Shannon and of course Champ.
P.s. A big thankyou to your lovely dogs for their part in champ's training.
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Chilterns Dog Rescue Society
Chilterns Dog Rescue Society
Founded in 1963
Hog Lane,
Ashley Green,
Chesham,
Buckinghamshire
HP5 3NX
Tel. No. 01442 876009
24 hr answerphone 01494 791467
18th April, 2003
Dear Pete,
On Behalf of all of us at The Chilterns Dog rescue Society, Sara, Celia and myself would like to
express our sincere thanks to you for taking Bosun under your wing for two weeks and subsequently
finding him a potential new home. (He has been taken on trial for a four-week period to start with).
He left kennels to start his new life on Wednesday and we have heard nothing so far - which in our
books is good news!
Bosun really seemed to enjoy the attention and stimulation given whilst with you, and hopefully
through this he has learned to be more sociable with other dogs.
Please be advised that your leaflet is now available to potential and new dog owners here at Hog
Lane and we will be in contact with you should we require your help with any other rescue dog in
our care.
Yours sincerely,
(signed)
Lin Parkinson
Assistant Manager
Reg.Charity No. 257557
No dog needlessly destroyed
www.cdrs.btinternet.co.uk
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Mrs. Linnet Old
Who says setters are untrainable?
After almost 25 years of owning setters, first Irish, then
Gordon, we decided on acquiring two English Setter
puppies - to attend training classes for the first time.
The breed are well known for their scattiness, energy and
general devil-may-care attitude so we thought it would be a
challenge for all concerned.
We contacted Peter Ross at Rossway Dog Training Centre on
recommendation when the puppies (brothers - Rory and
Rufus) were 11 weeks old and have been training once a
week for the last 10 months.
The dogs are a pleasure to own, being obedient and
responsive to all commands on and off the lead, they are
sociable with other dogs and people, respond individually
to voice control, bark on command, retrieve and drop - the
list goes on.
They passed their Puppy Development Course with honours
on their first birthday and are now progressing swiftly to
the next stage. We have received a number of compliments
on their behaviour, the most recent from a specialist at the
Royal Vet's College who commented that she wished all her
patients were as beautifully behaved as Rufus.
This has all been achieved without any reduction of their
happiness or natural exuberance - for this we owe Peter
Ross a great debt of thanks.
His methods and enthusiasm cannot be surpassed and his
love of dogs shines throughout - we could not have done it
without him.
LINNET OLD (Mrs)
28.10.02
(name and address provided)
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Louise Cole
23 September 2002
Dear Peter
I always enjoy coming to your Tuesday class with Harry. Harry and I arrived at your
door a complete 'two-left feet' shambles and now dance down the street together in
chirpy unison.
Unfortunately, I must put my attendance on hold for the foreseeable future due to
work-related commitments.
I have recommended your training school to several people in Flamstead, especially
as you treat the owners like human-beings and always have a smile and a joke for us
struggling dog-devotees dreaming of the perfect "sit-wait".
Kind regards
(signed)
Louise Cole
(name and address provided)
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Denise J. West
28th August 2002
Dear Pete
First may I take this opportunity to thank you for your time and efforts in training
Honey, I appreciate we still have a long way to go but I do feel we are making headway.
Secondly, we are on the move to sunny Suffolk, so our training sessions sadly have to
end.
If you and your wife are still interested in attending the last BTCC race at Donnington
give me a call and I'll get some tickets organised.
Once again, many thanks and yes, we will keep up the training!!!!!!!!!
Best regards
(signed)
Richard & Denise West
(name and address provided)
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Carol & Cody
30.10.2002
Dear Pete
A big thank you for your help in Cody's training. If only I
had known about your puppy classes then I would not have
encountered the problems I did due to my previous trainer's
methods.
At last Pete I am going forward and enjoy it.
You have so much experience Pete, it's great that you are so
passionate about what you teach and that you share it with
people like me that need that help.
Thanks again
Carol + Cody
(name and address provided)
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KEITH & HAZEL JINKS
27 February 2000
Dear Pete
Just wanted to say a big thankyou for steering Bags and me (particularly me) through
our basic training. You gave me the confidence to know that we were going in the right
direction and I am so proud of the progress that he has made under your tutelage. I
know that Bags is not going to make an obedience champion but that was never the
object of the exercise for me. I wanted a well mannered and obedient dog that I could
take anywhere without giving alarm or annoyance to those around us. And I think that
we have certainly achieved that. I will of course continue his training on a daily basis
because I know that what we have done so far is a bit like passing your driving test -
now we know what to do but we just need to do it better.
I looked for a card depicting a Greyhound without success so have resorted to my
usual device of making my own. Sorry about the very attractive human that got in on
the picture! I shall miss the classes and seeing the progress of the other dogs and their
owners and wish them well from me. I hope that when their stint is up they feel the
same strange blend of satisfaction and sadness that it is time to move on that I
experienced today. But perhaps I shall return (You have been warned) for a refresher
from time to time. Thanks once again for setting us out on the right road.
Sincerely
Hazel Jinks
....and a woof woof and a wag from Bags
(name and address provided)
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