McDonald K-9 Academy Endorsement
Dr. Andrew Rozsa Ph.D. in Neuroscience and
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
I am licensed behavioral psychologist and have trained many animals, anywhere from lizards and Rhesus monkeys up to children with behavioral problems.
I studied everything I could lay my hands on about pit bulls and dog raising: videos, TV shows (love the Dog Whisperer) books, discussion groups and forums, Web sites, and talked to as many owners and veterinarians as I could. Then, I read about training methods and philosophies. Several of my friends had variable experiences with several dog trainers and facilities and we discussed the pros and cons of each. I also talked to foster "parents" for the local pit bull rescue group and found out what my options were for training and working with a pit bull. I decided that the McDonald K-9 Academy in Birmingham , Alabama was what I wanted.
After only five training sessions, I will bet anyone that our not-quite-5 month old puppy is better behaved than 99% of the dogs I have ever met. He is also one of the most affectionate animals you will ever meet.
All this is due to Aaron McDonald who, patiently and kindly, has trained my wife and I how to work with Sandor. Aaron is a genuine lover of dogs; however do not mistake that for a weakness, because the first sign of love he teaches you is that controlling your dog is an absolute must. Just like a child, a dog that does not know the rules is uncomfortable.