Shadow came into my life at the age of 5 months. I got him from a family who had advertised him in the local paper. Shadow was an abused, neurotic, and aggressive dog. I tried hard to turn him into a loving “child”. The years went on and all I showed him was how to fetch his toy. He was still neurotic and very aggressive to where I couldn’t even have my own grandchildren over for fear he would bite or attack them. I could not groom my own dog and no one else could do anything with him. The only way to keep him groomed was to spend $1100 to have him put under anesthesia. For 3 years I let him go to the point that he was so matted, he couldn’t go through the doggie door any longer. You could not see his ears or his feet. I thought about having shadow put to sleep or to just drop him off on an indian reservation. I was so embarrassed and ashamed and did not know what to do.

My sister found Mark German, America’s Canine Expert and he contacted me telling me that There’s Hope!

Mark spent 9 hours working, grooming, and teaching me how to provide The Four Essentials to a Stable Dog. He groomed the dog and then my husband and I started to help cut away mattes. It was amazing to see this dog just lie there and let us groom it. After grooming, I weighed the bag of hair and it weighed 17.5 pounds!

I will say, it wasn’t easy for me to change. The next day, I had a terrible time with Shadow. While trying to put a leash on him, he bit me. I was afraid of my dog. I cried and thought I was a failure. I was already giving up.

I called Mark and he suggested a couple more things. I implemented his technique and suggestions and the next day I took shadow for his first walk in 6 years! Now I walk him 2-3 times a day, and took him to the vet to have his shots, and he just loves going for rides in the car now.

I thank God that my sister found , Mark German and that I now have my life back and my dog has never been happier.

Thank you Mark. It will be an ongoing effort on my part but the love and joy I now have with my dog is well worth the effort.

God Bless you!

Joyce from Phoenix
Feb 09

Hi Mark,

The days fly by and I wanted to share some things with you. We haven’t talked in a while and I miss that.

I know that you are working with many clients from the Verde Valley. You should be “one proud man” because all that comes back to me is praise and thanks for your work. Never a negative word has been said.

You have saved so many humans and dogs Mark. Some even come to see me in person to tell me of your work.

I even had an older gentleman and his pooch come in to see me telling me that “I” saved his and his dog’s life because I recommended him to you on an earlier visit. I assured him that I was merely a messenger due to the fact that I had witnessed your amazing work.

At some point, if you would like to, I would love to bring you back for another presentation. The people of the Verde Valley need YOU!

Thanks Mark! You have helped so many people that thought their life with their dog had…”gone to the dogs!”

Sincerely,

Cyndi

Dear Mark,

As far as we‘re concerned, you saved a life. You did a presentation for the members of the Verde Valley Humane Society back in November 06 that was absolutely amazing. We can‘t thank you enough for all you did.

Before the presentation, we spoke to you about a young dog that had been impounded at the shelter. We named him Charlie. Although he was very friendly, he refused to be placed on a leash or even wear a collar.

The idea of anyone taking him out of the kennel for a possible adoption was out of the question. You very kindly said that we could crate Charlie and bring him to the presentation.

Charlie‘s behavior caused him to be termed "unadoptable" which meant he stood no chance at getting a new home. His only hope for a good life was Mark German.

We brought Charlie ahead of time that night for you to observe his behavior. You explained to us that you would work with him a bit before the presentation and then work with him during the breaks.

We got busy preparing for the crowd and the start of the show and you went outside to where Charlie was crated in the back of a truck. About 20 minutes later before we began the show for the evening, we all went outside for a break. As we looked for you, there you were with Charlie at your side. Charlie was on a leash! You then began walking him and there he was right at your side. No pulling, crying or anything. Just following you wherever you went. It was amazing to see.

After you walked Charlie in the parking lot, you came up and educated and showed us how to control him. Our approach had been all wrong. Our method of coaxing and babying him continued to let him be the one in control. You taught us to be the "people" and to teach him to be the "dog".

You taught us The Four Essentials to a Stable Dog (c).

We can‘t thank you enough, Mark! The following Monday, Charlie was adopted!

Sincerely,

Mark,

I hope you are healing up after your encounter with Max. Let me say how sorry I am about

It. I feel it was my fault because I did not handle the situation like I was supposed too.

But, let me also say, we have a different dog because of what you did! I know we still have

a lot work on, but Randy and I have seen a big change in Max. He is always looking to us

for approval, to see if he is doing okay.

I started the walk, rest, feed routine that night, and it has worked like a miracle, just like you

said. Both Max and Annie eat when I put their food down morning and evening. The routine

is also getting me out of the house walking which is something I obviously need. Each time

I go a little further so this is a positive benefit for all of us.

Annie seems a little confused some times. She is still shying away from the new situation, so I‘m

not sure if we are doing something wrong, or she just doesn‘t get it yet.

Anyway, just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate what you did and what you

showed us. You are truly a blessing. I will keep in touch.

Thank You so much,

Randy and Susan

Max & Annie

P.S. I threw out the milk bones, no more junk.

8.21.09

I am happy to hear “help is on the way”. I plan on attending the June 2nd seminar in Morristown, NJ and that you will be able to help me, help Max (Shepard/beagle). We got Max from a rescue on the internet (he was 7 months old)we were looking for the perfect companion/dog for our then 6 year old daughter. It is just two years that we have had Max and he is wonderful with us (his pack), but needs help with the rest of the world. From what I have been told he has fear aggression. He is scared of people, mostly men, and lots of other things he also barks way too much. We have had him complete “basic” training and then a year later I hired a private trainer to come to our house. Her first impression and advice was to “put him down”, so even though she did teach me a few good tips, I called it quits as our style was so different. Another year later and we are seeing another trainer who is telling me that Max’s behavior may or may not change. That I need to reprogram his brain, by doing exercises with him. Feeding him better (table food) and making his life more fun. She wants us to modify Max’s behavior, as up to now it has just been suppressed. Help I am so confused. I would like to register for the Sat, June 2nd symposium and make arrangements for your to help Max. I am hoping you are the answer to our prays as we love Max and want to make him the best he can be.

Thank you,
Jean

Hello and thanks for contacting Mark about your dogs. He is truly AMAZING with the success he has with rehabilitating dogs.

I emailed him at 2 am because I have a puppy whom I dragged off to 12, yes 12 different vets, including 3 neurologists, 2 vet animal behaviorists, 2 orthopaedists, an ophthalmologist, periodontist, nutritionist, and a host of others. No one could help us. In fact, we were told by nearly every one to put him to sleep. The dentist actually had to knock the puppy out for his exam, and I was bitten several times trying to muzzle him, since none of their vet techs would go near my puppy. They were smart but not brave. I wrestled with my 6 month old puppy until I finally traumatized him enough to slip a lead around his mouth, then put on the muzzle. I was sickened and embarrassed and the vet techs and vet looked at me like I was crazy. Nonetheless it had to be done and I was the only one willing to, we discovered that he did have a problem with his jaw improperly hinging, so he did have pain upon chewing. The vet looked up at us and asked us if we would like to euthanize our baby while he was under anesthesia, rather than waking him up and doing this inevitable deed later on. We left the clinic, crying. Then, after searching the Internet, I found Mark German, located in Arizona and he began working with us over the phone . I live in New Jersey. Night after night. He would explain what he does and why it works so well and it just made since. He would always say “Jersey” he called me Jersey because he has problems remembering names especially after rehabilitating thousands and thousands of dogs and humans. The calls every night actually changed this puppy from a dangerous and unpredictable lunatic into a happy, yes happy, and delightful sweetheart…I still cannot believe the change. That is why Mark is coming to New Jersey in June 05 to train me to become a his first certified canine expert and to help others like he has helped us.

Janice W. (Jersey)