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"I refer my patients to him. He has a quiet dignity about him. What he really does is train the owners, but he teaches without being punitive. When a dog is well trained, it is a happier dog. He encourages emotional stability."
Dr. Kathy Kunkel
Little House Animal Hospital
"I liked what I saw. His ability to put owners at rest was very reassuring."
Dr. David Edwards
Belle Meade Animal Hospital
Dear Dean,
Your session was really helpful and he has improved a LOT. Basil is less stressed and less nervous. And we are more calm too. Having rules, making him sit, being able to show him who is boss has all worked. He doesnt blow up and turn into an aggressive scary pomeranian any more. Our friends have all commented on how different he seems. He is no longer in charge of the house, and he's fine with that.
Anyway, I wanted to let you know that your session was super helpful. Thanks for sharing your time and patience and expertise with us. We felt like you listened and responded and were there to help us.
all the best
Pippa and Debra and Basil
I first met Dean at a fund raiser to help support our efforts with a new animal control facility in Davidson County many years ago. He has been an animal advocate for years and has always been there to support companion animals. It was so great to hear that he had taken his intuitive abilities with animals and provide a means for the community to help problematic dogs. I hand out his cards each week to someone who is struggling with an issue surrounding the dog they have rescued. The fact that people are trying to save an animal from alone, speaks volumes. To have that animal struggling to adapt can be overwhelming. Thank goodness we have Dean's talents to help resolve these difficult situations.
Thank you Dean!
Rhonda Tallent Animal House Veterinary Clinic
Feb.
11th, 2006
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to recommend Dean Miller to anyone who wants
a compassionate, yet wholly effective, method of
dog training. My bichon-poodle mix, Napoleon, is a ten
year old male who had serious and, I thought, irresolvable
aggression and dominance issues. I adopted Napoleon when
he was seven and assumed, based on his past history of
abandonment and abuse, that there was no hope for teaching
this older dog new tricks. He was barking excessively,
growling, and biting. He would try to attack anyone who
came to the door and would bark and nip at your heels
as you tried to leave the house. He also exhibited behaviors
that bespoke a very anxious dog: licking carpet and furniture,
shredding tissues and any paper products he could find,
and circling almost without ceasing when agitated. I was
considering putting Napoleon on mood-altering medication
to try to handle the aggression when Dean was referred
to me. Thankfully, I no longer need to consider the drug
option; Dean's training was the best medicine I could
have given Napoleon!
Dean worked with us for one afternoon. He not only demonstrated
how Napoleon's dominant and aggressive behaviors were
correctable but showed me how much happier Napoleon would
be once I was in the driver's seat, so to speak. In one
session, Dean taught me how to work with Napoleon in terms
of correcting the unwanted behaviors. Even more beneficial
was Dean's ability to provide me with ways of stimulating
Napoleon on a physical and intellectual basis: we have
implemented mini-training sessions; daily walks with opportunities
for training; and, for the first time ever, Napoleon is
engaging in play! He is much more relaxed and definitely
is happier than he has ever been.
Dean has an intuitive understanding of how your dog thinks,
what your dog wants and needs from you, and how to communicate
effectively with your dog. Since my session with Dean,
I have felt a new confidence in dealing with Napoleon,
and both of us are enjoying our time together so much
more. I cannot recommend Dean Miller highly enough; his
approach of calm correction and loving praise is a must
for any dog owner.
Sincerely,
Lisa Niles, Ph.D.
Lecturer
Department of English
Vanderbilt University
&
Napoleon Niles
Satisfied Customer
To
Whom It May Concern,
This letter is written in recommendation of Dean Miller,
as a dog trainer.
I first came to know Dean and experience his work in my
shoppe, Wags & Whiskers. His compassion for the animals
was immediately evident, and his ability to combine that
emotion with the skill of training them was a notable
match.
His methods are individual and relational, not militant
or controlling. For these reasons, I highly recommend
him, and am sure that those he works with will benefit
greatly.
Feel free to contact me, personally, for additional feedback.
Sincerely,
Jenny
Slagle
Wags & Whiskers
1008-C Forrest Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206
615-228-9249 (WAGZ)
www.wagsandwhiskersnashville.com
To
Whom it May Concern:
Dean Miller came to my house to work with my two
Maltese. Within five minutes, a new order was
restored to my chaotic household. He pinpointed
specific problems that he could see right away with
the leadership of our house. One of our dogs was
in
charge of the house and I didn't even know it.
He
noticed a behavior by my other dog that was
psychological in nature and showed me how to work with
her. We had sought help from various veterinarians
to help her, but none of them worked. I saw results
after just a few days of working with her.
It will take work to enforce the new principles that
he suggested, but it will be well worth it in the
end. I finally have hope of reclaiming my house
and
restoring order without all the barking and chewing we
had in the past. He is very professional and gets
right to the issues that need to be addressed.
I highly recommend Dean for anyone who has a
difficulty with a pet. He really knows how to solve
many different problems.
Penney Frazee
Pet Photographer
615-824-5967
frazeepics@aol.com
We
would like to recommend Dean Miller to anyone who is
involved with dogs. We have several rescue
dogs and Dean's help with training was invaluable. With
his methods we have been able train our dogs the basics
so that finding homes for them is much easier.
We have found homes for four dogs in the past 3 months. We
can now concentrate on rescuing some more that are scheduled
to be put down. If more people knew what Dean knows
and were able to train their dogs accordingly we would
have many less dogs in shelters, as that is the main
reason dogs are sent to shelters.
Thank you Dean.
Lou and Nancy Zouain
LaVergne TN
Griswald
was so scared that he wouldn't even stand upright when
we first got him. He would lay on his back, and
wouldn't even walk. We have noticed some
growling coming from him when we are around other
people and sometimes dogs, and it is much worse when a
guest comes to the house.
Knowing that we couldn't tolerate this type of behavior,
we called upon Dean Miller, The Dog Counselor, - who
we heard about from several friends.
Dean came over yesterday to assess the situation.
He was familiar with rescue operation, and we talked
about Griswald's behavior. Dean has seen these
cases many times, and so often people do not seek the
help of a counselor when things like this happen.
Dean was amazing with him. He showed us techniques
that we the owners should do on a regular basis to install
confidence in Griswald. In one hour he made tremendous
progress, and taught us very useful tips on how to have
a happy household.
This problem can be fixed!
Dogs really are great pets, but are even better
with great owners!
Thanks,
Karla
Nashville, TN
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