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Who Killed Knox The Bulldog?

Knox, the English Bulldog, had a great life.

A family who loved him and only wanted the best for him.

There were family portraits of Knox dressed in the same pajamas as the rest of his family. Knox was fed the best diet, received top-notch medical care, and when it came to dog training the family decided to have professionals do it.

Knox was sent to do a board and train program. Board and train is when a “professional” dog trainer will take your dog and spend one to eight weeks training him. It is expensive and not for every dog owner.

A board and train program was found and Knox was left with the dog trainer.

That was the last time the family would ever see Knox.

When the family called to check on Knox, they were not thrilled with the update.

When they asked to see Knox, they were asked to hold off on any visits. When they insisted, the trainer informed them Knox was missing.

The trainer told the family Knox went missing near a pond in Wrentham, Massachusetts.

The family immediately hired a team of scuba divers to thoroughly check the pond. The divers found nothing.

The family turned to the public and asked for help. Reward money was offered.

What happened to Knox?

Two months later Knox’s body was found stuffed in a trash bag in the trainer’s closet.

This is a true story. It received a lot of press when it happened over the summer.

One of the main reasons the story got so much ink was Knox’s owner.

You see, Knox belonged to the 2008 defensive rookie of the year. Jerod Mayo spent his entire career with the New England Patriots and stayed in the area after retiring from the game.

Onward.

Ernest Hemingway once said: “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”

Unfortunately, Mr. Mayo trusted this trainer and Knox paid with his life.

I always feel for new dog owners because the biggest problem facing a new dog owner is confusion.

A quick search on Google results in so much conflicting info your head hurts.

YouTube – same thing.

And tragic stories like Knox’s make it difficult for the dog owners searching for training help.

Who to trust?

You are one of the lucky ones because you read my emails. You know I am the guy who will guide you through times of trouble, confusion, murkiness, tumult, chaos, and despair.

I will give you tips on how to find a good dog trainer, a trainer who can help you solve problems, and teach your dog to their highest potential.

It all starts with….

….trust.

I have taken time from my busy schedule to give these 7 tips to you.

7 Tips For Finding A Great Dog Trainer

1. Reputation – what kind of reputation does the dog trainer have? Do they have legions of happy clients they have helped? Have they been around a little while?
2. YouTube – one great advantage to the technology of video. There are videos on EVERYTHING! It takes next to nothing to throw up a few videos on YouTube. Chances are… ahem… they don’t have over 13 million views like… little ole me, but every trainer today should have at least a few videos up for the public to see. Even better is when the trainer has videos on their website.
3. Facebook page and reviews – this is a good place to check on a trainer. You can see if there are any Facebook reviews and see what they post. Facebook is an easy place for the trainer to share his thoughts and results for all to see.
4. Books, articles, blog posts – has the trainer written any books on dog training? This will give you a chance to see what type of trainer they are. I wrote, “The Deadly Dog Training Myth,” (available on Amazon) to help dog owners understand why they need to avoid “purely positive, force free” trainers.
5. Check with other dog industry people – vets will often have a list of trainers in the area because they are approached by so many. Don’t just ask the vet. Ask the techs, and receptionists.
6. Google reviews – and one of the best places to check is their Google reviews. Check to see how many positive reviews they have. There should be dozens and dozens of happy clients singing their praises. There should be more than 10. Less than 10 reviews and you can chalk it up to friends and family.
7. Question to ask – Here is the one BIG question to ask a potential dog trainer. “Can you STOP a behavior?” Most people contact a trainer because they need help STOPPING behaviors. Biting, jumping, digging, barking, chewing, etc. If they do not know how to stop a behavior they are not the trainer for you.

EXTRA BONUS TIP

BONUS TIP: Good trainers will offer a free consultation. Is the trainer willing to invest some time to see if they can help you? Will they spend time to see what problems you are dealing with? Will they meet to see if you are the trainer for them? Every relationship starts with trust.

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Best,

ERIC LETENDRE’S Dog Training School
1180 STATE ROAD
WESTPORT MA
774.319.6351