Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team

For the past 5 years or so, my best friend and loyal companion, has been a huge part of my life. I was there when Tical, a Pitbull Catahoula mix was born to my then roommate’s unaltered dogs. After literally seeing him come into the world it was love at first sight. We’ve been pretty much inseparable since.
I want everyone to know that I did a lot to make sure he was a well socialized and well behaved little man. He went to the park and had regular encounters with other dogs to play and get out his excess energy. He is very intelligent and picked up on most the basic commands very early. He is a wonderful dog, who loves people so much he can’t help but shower everyone with affection. But around his 2^nd birthday things began to change. He started growing into his large body and building up his muscular build. After reaching his physical maturity, he got into a scuffle with one of his siblings while playing together. It was at that very moment that his mindset while being around other dogs was completely altered. He no longer felt safe or comfortable with being around any other dog except his sister.
For the past 3 years I have struggled with his increasing aptitude for dog on dog aggression. I love dogs, and I will always have one in my life. But Tical’s aggression reached the point that many of the normal things you enjoy doing with your dog became impossible. Alone or with his sister he was just fine. But the moment he saw any other dog it was on. After a couple more scuffles, and one serious incident in which he attacked a family friend’s dog and almost killed her, I no longer let him get anywhere near other dogs. I know that it was a mistake to completely shut him off from interaction with other animals, but I was too afraid that something else would happen and he would have to be put down. I thought that living a life without dog interaction, to eliminate a chance of another violent incident was better than the alternative.
So Tical had very little interaction with other dogs for a long time. This only made his anxiety and aggression worse. We could no longer go for car rides or simple walks in the park because he would see another animal and lose it. I knew he needed professional help but I was never in the position to be able to afford that. That’s when Tical and I were introduced to Alexander. I was really excited and knew this was our opportunity. We began meeting with him and after the first few sessions it was apparent Tical had the basic commands down pretty well. It was the aggression that really needed to be addressed. After being with Tical and seeing him act out, I know that he can flip from being calm to attack mode in no time at all with virtually no signs. I knew it was going to be tough for him, and mostly myself. How could I put all those previous violent experiences out of my head? I know what he is capable of. It was hard. Tical is very smart, just like most dogs, and he can feel that anxiety and fear. The training with Alexander helped train Tical, but also myself, to remain calm and in control of the situation because Tical needs it.
After a few more sessions it was apparent that Tical needed some more extensive training and guidance so Alexander took him home to board. For the next 6 weeks Tical spent every day with Alexander. I missed him so much but I knew he needed it. About 5 weeks in I got a call from Alexander, who explained to me that not all dogs are trainable to the same extent, and that Tical was making great progress but he was still very unpredictable and aggressive. We agreed to give it a little more time and hope for the best. I don’t know what Alexander did in that next week but the pictures and video he sent me of dogs walking over Tical, bumping in to him and sleeping next to him literally brought tears to my eyes.
Tical has now been home for almost two months now and he is a completely different dog. The training with Alexander gave him the direction he needed and I the confidence and tools to keep up his work and progress even further. He is much calmer and more relaxed in every aspect of his life. I did not think it was possible, but we share an even stronger bond than ever. Alexander and Lorenzo’s Dog Training gave Tical and I a second chance to enjoy all those things dogs and their forever friends should share together. Thank you for everything you have done for the both of us. Now my best friend and I can make so many more memories.

My husband, Brandon, and I thoroughly appreciate all the incredible and life changing work and dedication Alexander Sands, put into our young 2 year old pup, Ellie. Ellie is our Boxer-​German Shepherd who prior to training was growling, snarling, lunging, and barking at any stranger and dog who came near her or us! Just to give some background information… We bought Ellie in October of 2013 when she was just 6 weeks old. Throughout the first year of her life we took her EVERYWHERE with us, to friends homes, to family gatherings, community activities, and (unfortunately) to the dog park. Ellie had always done fabulous at the dog park, running around with the other dogs, playing with them peacefully and being a normal dog; however, the second to last time we brought her to the dog park, she had been trampled by this other dog who would bully her and be mean, to the point that her collar would be forced off. Needless to say, this is when she began to be nervous around strangers and other dogs, running over to me and my husband anytime another dog would be around and jumping on the table, claiming it as her own. By the time Ellie was a year and a half, we no longer could take her to the dog park or anywhere for that matter. In January of 2015, Ellie was unruly and her behavior was not manageable whatsoever! Her aggression was present but had not yet been our major issue as much as her jumping and hyperactivity was. She would growl at strangers but then would stop after a short bit so it wasn’t really a major concern… My grandma stated that she had her dog trained through PetSmart and it had done wonders for her in regards to learning basic commands. We took my grandmas advice and signed her up for a 6 week training course. Long story short, she had learned all her basic commands, but it sparked her aggression even further and had made her even more anxious due to being exposed to very high distractions when she was clearly not ready. By April of 2015, we were no longer a «normal» family with a «normal dog». We were the couple with the unruly, aggressive, out of control dog that people were complaining about. It really got to the point that we would start sweating and would put on her lead harness when strangers wanted to come over to our home or even taking Ellie for a typical walk because we were afraid she would try to lunge, snarl, and growl at people or other dogs! Our last straw was when I had a mother of a friend of mine over to visit and Ellie literally jumped on her, scratched her up pretty bad, and pushed her out the door, all the while still barking and lunging and going insane! I was completely embarrassed and ashamed.
In September of 2015, I made a phone call to Lorenzo’s dog training team head quarters to schedule an appointment with Alexander Sands due to my husband and I being at our whits end with Ellie’s behavior. It was by far the best decision, in regards to our Ellie, that my husband and I had ever made! From the very first assessment visit in our home, Ellie responded so well! She was in a down-​stay and would not move (anyone who has received professional dog training from Lorenzo’s Dog training team knows exactly what the down-​stay is, including the dogs! lol.) My husband and I were convinced that this was the answer to all the issues we had been facing! Ellie began training in the Surprise Park in November of 2015 and took some time to get used to training, even showing some aggression toward Brandon and I as well as Alexander due to her not wanting to give up her Alpha role. Now after two and a half months of training & providing her with consistency and structure, she has completely submitted and our lives have never been the same, in a good way! We still have our goofy Ellie Bell but instead of her living with anxiety 24 – 7 and fear aggression, she now lives peacefully and knows that Brandon and I will protect her and are the Alpha’s in the home and anywhere we go. And the most exciting part about it all, is that Brandon, Ellie, and I can enjoy meeting new people and dogs and not be completely anxious! Ellie has even joined us on a trip to California that prior to training would have never been close to an option! We plan on also taking her to a family reunion come this July 2016. So to complete my novel, Brandon and I just want to thank Alexander Sands as well as Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team for changing our lives and totally investing your time and energy to make us a success story! We will always be grateful to this company and would recommend Lorenzo’s & most importantly, Alexander Sands, to anyone who is looking for a miracle in regards to inhibiting their Dog’s negative behavior. Sorry for the novel, but a life changing experience deserves a lot of recognition! :) Maybe our story can in some way help someone else make a positive decision for them and their dog’s life!
–Becca & Brandon Nichols, & Ellie.

Our sweet Daphne Doodle was just about 3 months old when we were referred to Alexander Sands through Lorenzos Dog Training. I had a dream for Daphne to be a therapy dog and no idea around how to get our hyper pup to a place where this dream could become a realty. (: I am so happy to say that our 8 month old pup now has the skills it takes to become a therapy dog and we have learned and grown with her so that we better understand her and she understands us. I could not be more satisfied with our Doodlebear… she knows all of her basic obedience commands and then some! We can walk her next to other dogs and she won’t lunge to play but rather stays right next to us and looks up at us showing us that we have the influence, she will run and play and when we call her she comes running up to us and sits for us, she will follow our commands from over 100 feet away off leash with tons of other dogs and people around her… she is just the absolute perfect pup and candidate for therapy and we could not be more proud. Thanks to Alexander Sands we are that much closer to reaching our dreams of changing others lives!

Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team is the best thing that has happened for my family! We recently adopted a new puppy into our home. Her favorite hobby seemed to be bullying our other 3 year old Pitbull! Alexander came to our home for a consultation and instantly showed how well behaived our fur-​babies could be. He brought his handsom boxer Thane with him, who is such a great role model! He showed us within just 5 minutes that Topaz our new girl and even Diesel our older pitty could be calm and happy while still listening to us. Now my two kiddos can sit together in peace. When guest come over they are amazed at how well mannered they are! It’s such a great feeling to have control of my household again. Thank you so much Alexander!

Alex is phenomenal at what he does. My husband and I would strongly recommend him due to his knowledge, patience and overall great customer service; training with him has been so fun! Alex has been able to give us the tools to truly enjoy being in the presence of our 2 dogs, Jay and Henry. Before training, they had no respect for my husband and I; jumping on us, chewing on the couch, not listening, etc. They were out of control. When Alex began working with us, we learned what influence is and the great power that our influence can have over our dogs. We now have that influence and can go out in public and enjoy Jay and Henry’s presence. They simply do their «down-​stays» and are able to relax, as they relinquish their desire to lead and look to us for leadership. It is truly a beautiful thing.
We are so grateful for Alex and would definitely recommend his services to anyone needing a little extra help with their canine «fur-​babies». :)