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“Yonko Family with Lily a 3 year old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in April 2022”

Client Testimonial

Dear Thomas,
I think you know by now that meeting with you was nothing short of a Godsend
When we first spoke our sweet German Shepherd dog “Lily” was almost 3 years old,extremly
actice and very spoiled and though she had Basic Obedience Training in her first year, her attention span
was very short.Her jumping on Family members for attention was no longer cute and her uncontrolled
barking was causing tension among our Neighbors.

I searched for a Trainer for some time but no one seemed to fit our needs, then I found you.
From the moment we first spoke I knew you were the only one Trainer for us.
Your 40 years of experience , dedication and expertise with German Shepherd dogs told me you were the one and only
Trainer that would be able to handle Lily, but the thought of leaving her was extemely stessful for us.
you sad “Trust Me” I am going to make a Lady out of Lily. Though it tore at my insides to leave her I said ” I will”

Well, it was beyond our belief how you transformed Lily after spending just 6 weeks with you.
Watsching you work with her and seeing how she obeyed each and every command with ease and respect for you
showed me, you not only made a “Lady ” out of Lily you brought her to the Highest Level of Oedience and I could see
Lily grew to Love you. In addition, the transfer of commands from Trainer to Owner was a breeze.

You have transformed Lily into a much calmer and disciplined dog. I could not believe she was the same little girl we brought
to you just 6 weeks prior and the “Lifetime Guarantee” was the icing on the cake. She even gained a few pounds.

I not only HIGHLY RECOMMED Thomas of the German Dog Training Center as the best Trainer in California butchallenge his
expertise against any Trainer NATIONWIDE.

Thnak you so much Thomas! You have literally changed the dynamic of our family as we are extremely proud of Lily,s newfound
behavior. Thanks to you she is now a greater Joy to be around

 Sincerely
Rebecca , Dylan & Lily

Client Testimonial

Dear Thomas,
We would like to commend you on the excellent intermediate and advanced obedience training you did with our German Shepherd puppy Xyla. She transitioned over to us within a day performing all the commands you taught her. It is a pleasure for us to bring her daily in different environments from walking main street Ojai to busy sidewalks close to the beaches in Santa Barbara, where she faces Bicycles, Rollerbladers and other Dogs. It is a perfect scenario to acclimate us to various situations in order for us to reinforce your commands you trained her. Most important command and probably most difficult to teach is Fuss (heel in english) and Xyla performs this command very well.For her to walk beside us and pay attention to us is more then we could ask for.
We are looking forward daily to our outings with her and it is rewarding for of us to see our soon to be 8 month old young lady grow in to a fine well behaved GSD.
Thank you again for all you did.
Xyla 🙂

Gunther and Heidi

Client Testimonial

I HIGHLY recommend Tom as the BEST German Shepherd Trainer in California!!!! Our Dexter was out of control! Just taking him for a walk was such a chore, and a risk to others! Tom kept our Boy for six weeks and worked wonders on him!! When we watched him working with our GSD and showing his new level of obedience skills, we thought we were looking at our dog’s twin! This couldn’t be “OUR” dog being so obedient and well behaved! Tom helped us beyond words! Now our 2 1/2 year old German Shepherd obeys commands, can go for a walk, and is so pleasant!!! I’m so grateful to Tom!! We tried everything with our dog and thought he was beyond help. Tom was our last resort after a neighbor highly recommended him. Tom was worth every dollar!!!! I highly recommend him with NO RESERVATIONS!!!! Our dog was a tough job, but Tom succeeded. THANK YOU HELPING OUR FAMILY!!!!!!

Patrick & Uylanda with Dexter 2.5 year old German Shepherd

Prasad Family with ACE 1 year old GSD for advance obedience training in March 2023

Harrison Family a Repeat Customer after 10 years with Remi a 14 month old GSD for advance obedience training in March 2023

Lucas with Forest 5 month old GSD&Mali for advance obedience training in February 2023

Goinps Family with Missy GSD 7 month old for basic obedience in January 2023

Hook Family with Finn 1,5 year old GSD for advance obedience training in January 2023

Stan with Gunther 1 year old GSD for advance obedience in January 2023

MC Donald Family with Alexa 1 year old Doberman female for Advance obedience in December 2022

Rene with Bruno a 5 month old Rottweiler for advance obedience training in June 2022

Alex Family with Papi a 5 month old German Shepherd for Intermediate obedience training in May 2022

Trillo Family with Riley a 5 month old German Shepherd for advance obedience in April 2022

The Speights Family with Lucille a 3 year old Doberman for advance obedience training in May 2021

Dyan with Ava 2 year old German Shepherd for advance obedience in May 2021

The Draper Family with Ripp a 5 month old Malinois for advance obedience in April 2021

Jiang Family with Tobi a 3 year old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in April 2021

The Boone Family with Kash a 5 month old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in April 2021

The Crowhurst Family with Archie a 2 year old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in July 2020

Feinberg Family with Tenshi a 10 month old Akita for advance obedience training in June 2020

The Swore Family with Maya a 4 month old German Shepherd Golden Retriever mix for advance obedience training in June 2020

Keshota Family with Diesel a 5 month old Germand Shepherd for advance obedience in June 2020

The Ortega Family with Kovid a 6 month old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in July 2020

Ray with Shelley a 11 month old GSD female for advance obedience training in April 2020

Jason with Nola a 9 month old Rottweiler female for advance obedience training in April 2020

Carlson Family with Midnight a 2 year old GSD female for advance obedience training in April 2020

Tammy with Lola 4 month old all black German Shepherd for advance obedience training in March 2020

Raiford Family with Bruno 1 year old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in March 2020

Shiveky Family with Timber 1 year old dark salbe German Shepherd for advance obedience training in March 2020

Hilda came all the way from Idaho with Bubba 1,5 year old English Mastiff for advance obedience training in March 2020

The Acosta Family with Sadie 2,5 year old German Shepherd for Advance Obedience training in February 2020

Ryan Arguello Family with Atticus 14 month old German Shepherd mix for advance obedience training in February 2020

Patti Campbell Family with Chewy 3,5 year old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in January 2020

Kimberly with Cersee 4 month old Malinios for advance obedience training in January 2020

Raman Family with Kepler 2.5 year old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in January 2020

Simon with Bentley 4 month old German Shepherd for intermediate obedience in January 2020

Andrew with Ryker 4 month old all black German Shepherd for advance obedience training in December 2019

Robert with Reggie 14 month old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in December 2019

Welge Family with Ike 10 month old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in December 2019

Paul & Priscilla Family with Bear 3year old GSD Assi mix for advance obedience training in December 2019

Norman Family with Cutey 1 year old Doberman for Intermediate obedience training in December 2019

Christi with Prince 3 year old German Shepherd & Lab mix for advance obedience training in December 2019

Patrick & Uylanda with Dexter 2.5 year old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in November 2019

Julie & Dave Family with Bodie for basic obedience training in November 2019

Aquilar Family with Nala 2 year old German Shepherd for Intermediate obedience training in October 2019

Nolan Family with Robo 6 month old German Shepherd for Intermediate obedience in October 2019

Dawn Wells with Gunner 6 month old German shepherd for advance obedience training in August 2019

Rachel with Beowulf 6 month old all black German Shepherd for advance obedience in August 2019

Ramirez Family with Buster a 6 month old English Bulldog for Intermediate obedience training in August 2019

Chris Family with Zoe their 1 year old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in August 2019

Steven Family with Dax 5 month old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in August 2019

Ben Parts Family with Sophie 4 month old German Shepherd for advance obedience training in August 2019

Kevin Wedman with Kal a 8 month old German Shepherd for Intermediate obedience training in July 2019

Manuel Perez JR with 3 German Shepherds Cain Bella and Rosie for basic obedience training in July 2019

Alex Bulbas Family with Kokonut 5 month old Pit Bull Terrier for advance obedience training in July 2019

Marsha & Anthony with Sasha a 8 month old German Shepherd Doberman mix for Intermediate obedience training in July 2019

The Hasness Family with Ruger 14 month old GSD for Intermediate obedience training in July 2018

Ashley with Rocko for Intermediate obedience training in July 2018

The Hutchison Family with Randy a Saint Bernard, 6 months old, for advanced obedience in July 2018

Beth with Kona 14 month old GSD for advance obedience training in July 2018

Natalie Toplan Family with Balto 4 month old GSD for basic obedience training in July 2018

Gensuer Family with Toro 2 year old GSD for advance obedience training in July 2018

Keith Nunn with Aika a 3 year old Dutch Shepherd for advance obedience training in July 2018

Chu Family with Duke 6 year old GSD for advance obedience training in July 2018

Watson Family with MJ 7 month old GSD for advance obedience training in July 2018

Courtney and Zachary with Charly 10 month old GSD mix for advance obedience training in July 2018

Van Doorn Family with Kona for advance obedience training in June 2018

Palacios Family with Champ 6 month old GSD for advance obedience training in June 2018

Kelly with Banjo 4 month old Dutch Shepherd for advance obedience training in Mai 2018

Rosas Family with Raja a 10 month old GSD for advance obedience training in Mai 2018

Devin with Lando 1 year old Dutch Shepherd for Intermediate obedience training in April 2018

Casey with Thor 6 month old GSD for advanceobedience in April 2018

Pam and Dusty with Shiloh 10 month old GSD for advance obedience training in April 2018″

Ranjit with Sasha 12 month old GSD for advance obedience training in April 2018

The Pelusi Family with Marley for advance obedience training in March 2018

The Albertson Family with Princes GSD mix for Intermediate obedience training in March 2018

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Huff Family with Ruby for Advanced Obedience Training in February 2018

Erica with Hudsyn, a 10-month-old GSD for Advanced Obedience Training in January 2018

Nicole & Clint Family with Judy and Rommel. Judy is an 11-month-old GSD and Rommel is a 9-month-old GSD for Intermediate Obedience training in January 2018

Hello Thomas,

We wanted to say thank you for how well you trained Judy and Rommel. They are so much more well behaved and listen to and obey commands.
We can’t thank you enough for what you did for them and our family.

Sincerely,
Nikki and Clint

Gary Family with Jax, an 8-month-old GSD for Advanced Obedience Training in January 2018

Kay Family with Cody for Intermediate Obedience Training in January 2018

Sharon with Zeus for Advanced Obedience Training in December 2017

Destinee Family with Max vom Heidelberger-Schloss, a7-month-old GSD for Intermediate Obedience in December 2017

Hector with Guapo, a 5-month-old GSD for Advanced Obedience in December 2017

Diane with Zeke, an 8-month-old GSD for Intermediate Obedience Training in November 2017

Sarah with Ace, a 1 1/2-year-old GSD for Intermediate Obedience in November 2017

Justin with Ariya 6-month-old GSD for Advanced Obedience training in October 2017

Melissa & Jean with Apollo, a 5-year-old GSD for Advanced Obedience Training in October 2017


Rachel with Ari for Intermediate Obedience training in October 2017

Yasso Family with Wyatt a 4-month-old GSD mix for Intermediate Obedience training in October 2017

Anna & Bob Dougherty with Chopper for Intermediate Obedience training in September 2017

Sophia with Bear 4-month-old GSD for Advanced Obedience training in August 2017

Sandra with Dakota for Intermediate obedience training in August 2017

Dillon Family with Magor 1-year-old GDS for Advanced Obedience training in August 2017

Selah with Argos 1-year-old Corso Canario for Advanced Obedience training in July 2017

Hawk Family with Elsa 11-month-old GSD for Advanced Obedience training in June 2017

Waters Family with Allie for intermediate obedience training in June 2017

Miller Family with 1-year-old Henny GSD Husky mix for Intermediate Obedience training in June 2017

Bruce with Titan a 10-month-old Giant Schnauzer for Advanced Obedience in June 2017

Karen with Archer for advanced obedience training in April 2017

Michelle with Bodhi for advanced obedience training in April 2017

Demetrioes MCgruber with Chase vom Heidelberger-Schloss for intermediate obedience training in April 2017

Brian with Layla for advancedobedience training in April 2017

Rob Family from San Fransico with Snowy for advanced obedience training in April 2017

Arthur and Joan with Solo for advanced obedience training in April 2017

Solo is doing great, I have taken her out in public and to the store. she is easy to handle and follows commands. I have worked her off leash also and she does well. Still has the puppy in her but when I get her to focus all is good. – Thanks

Matthew with Harper for intermediate obedience training in March 2017

Michael Allen Mc Britte with Ava for advanced obedience in February 2017

Krista with Maki for advanced obedience in February 2017

Morgan from Oregon with Maya for advance obedience in February 2017

Hanna and John with Ruger for advanced obedience training in February 2017

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Lisa Marie Evans Family with 4 month old Jo Jo  for Basic Obedience Training in January 2017.

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Lupe and Rocky with Trixie for Intermediate Obedience Training in January 2017.

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Jessica and Brandon with Charlie for Intermediate Obedience training in December 2016.

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Phil Davis Family with Jasper for Advanced Obedience training in December 2016.

Stuart Jackson with Berlin for advanced obedience training in November 2016

Sabrina Bennett Family with Kimber for advanced obedience training in November 2016

Alycia and Kasey with Koda vom Heidelberger-Schloss for advanced obedience training in October 2016

Desiree Sanches with Karra for advanced obedience training in November 2016

RavenSean Fernandez Family with Raven for advanced obedience training in August 2016

OnyxJeremy Siebels with Onyx for Intermediate Obedience training in August 2016

Heather Hayward with Max for Intermediate Obedience training in September 2016

Hi Thomas

I wanted to thank you for the great job you did with our German Shepard, Alta. Despite us working hard with him with our local trainers he was still being overly aggressive around strangers and with other dogs. We weren’t certain that we would be able to keep our beautiful dog. Thankfully we brought him to you and because of your skill and ability to shape his (and our) behavior, he is truly a wonderful dog. Alta is more sure of himself, far less reactive to other people and animals, and just plain fun to take out on walks both on and off leash.
Heather and I can’t thank you enough for what you have done for Alta and us and we would recommend you to anyone without any hesitation.

Thank you again Thomas!
Best,
Eric L Martin MD FACS

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Eric & Heather from Oregon with Alta for advanced obedience training in July 2016

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Mike & Catina Wodmansee with Wotan vom Heidelberger-Schloss for advanced obedience training in July 2016

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Nick and Michelle with Klaus for advanced obedience training in May 2016

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Peg Heuer Family with Rex for intermediate obedience training in July 2016

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Juanita with Kelly for basic obedience training in July 2016

Armando with King a Cane Corso and Brownie Chocolate Lab  for Intermediate Obedience training in April 2016

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Bruce Hardwick Family with Mac a Weimaraner for Intermediate Obedience training in April 2016

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Steve Janice Family with Viona for advance obedience training in June 2016

Jr. Asfour with Rocky for Personal Protection training in March 2016

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Leigh Anne Torres Family with Hudson 5 month old for advanced obedience training in March 2016

Ed Goldkuhl with Chewie for Intermediate Obedience training in March 2016

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The Reece Family with Zelda for Intermediate Obedience training in March 2016

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Samantha Sexson with Wednesday for advance obedience training in February 2016

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Max and Kimmi with Titus for Intermediate Obedience in February 2016

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Andrey with Bars vom Heidelberger-Schloss for Intermediate obedience training in November 2015

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Sharon with Zara for advanced obedience training in November 2015

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Anthony & Diane Acioa with Doberman, Mussolini, for Intermediate Obedience training in February 2016

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Maria and Thomas Tracey with Queen for advance obedience training in July 2015

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Julie Stewart with Nytro  for intermediate obedience in August 2015

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Sandra Palmer Family with Rossi and Barett for advance obedience in August 2015

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The Rogers Family with Coal for advanced obedience training in July 2015

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The Main Family with Anka vom Heidelberger-Schloss and Heidi vom Heidelberger-Schloss both for advanced obedience training in July, 2015.

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The Patty Degischer Family with Sam for advanced obedience training in July 2015

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Leslie and Jonathan Ludwig with Heisenberg for intermediate obedience in June 2015

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Jordan and Bobbie Jacobs with Maverick for advanced obedience training in June 2015

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Jon and Michelle Becker Family with Eva for intermediate obedience training in July 2015

7/7/2014

Ken-ValerieWe were crying out to Jesus, in desperation. We tried 2 different dog trainers to train our German Shepard name Lilies. Treats were used along with other methods, a lot of money and time, with little success. We searched online for a German shepherd dog trainer. We found Thomas Sauerhoefer, a German shepherd trainer out of Browns Valley. Our dog Lilies is radically changed because of his excellent training. We met with Thomas, he answered all our questions, and that day we decided for Thomas to personally train Lilies at the age of 1 year old. We left Lilies at Thomas’s site for six weeks of training. I (Valerie) was concerned leaving our dog.Thomas went the extra mile, meeting all my concerns. We were continually in contact with Thomas during Lilies training ,we even watched our dog being trained from a distance. Thomas worked with us; he is patient and was very helpful in explaining his training methods. After the initial training, we have been almost weekly working with Thomas at his training site. Now Lilies is almost 100% responsive to us and respects our commands. We bring questions to Thomas and he gives us answers ,he has been so ,so helpful and responsive.. We are very grateful for Thomas’s excellence in dog training.We have a amazing dog with excellent behavior due to Thomas training.thanks so Thomas.

Thank you Thomas,
Ken and Valerie Muzio

John 3:16,For God loved the world so much, that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.


Thanks Thomas… we are working Tighe everyday and trying to maintain your wonderful work… thanks for being there for us Tighe told me this morning that Thomas is the German Shepherd whisperer!!
Tony & Kathy White


First, thank you for training Bruno, my Six Month old German Shepard. The Advanced Obedience Training you did was amazing! You are truly one of the best. People should only come to you with there GSD for training!!

Thanks,
Bob Rai


I was looking for a Trainer to train my German shepherd . I did a lot of research and Thomas Sauerhoefer stood out from the rest!!He’s very professional and caring of your needs and wishes. He will answer your questions that you have honestly . I would recommend Thomas to anyone!!! he has trained rocky in obedience and now we are working on BH title and protection work.

sincerely,
Ali Mohamed 04/07/2010


I am the owner of a wonderful German Rottweiller from a long line of high caliber dogs. She is very smart and physically powerful, making her challenging to train. I tried a number of local trainers who all failed at giving me what I needed. I discovered that all dog trainers (or even large dog trainers) are not equal.  After a long search, I found Thomas and decided that a 2 ½ hour journey was worthwhile if he could help me. It was immediately clear that Thomas was in a different class to any other trainer I’d worked with. He has a gift for “reading” dogs. He understands and responds effectively to each dog’s individual psychology. There is no training “formula” to fit all dogs.

Thomas tailors his training specific to the needs of each dog/ handler team. I was prepared to follow Thomas’s advice and put the time into my dog. Thomas was able to help me gain control over my dog and we made rapid progress. After working with Thomas a few months my dog is well mannered and well trained. I am frequently approached by strangers in public areas who comment on what a well behaved, well disciplined Rottweiller I have. People ask me where she was trained.

After such a successful initial experience, I became interested in the sport of Schutzhund. Being from Germany, Thomas believes that Schutzhund is a family sport and people participate in it because they enjoy working their dogs. He has tried to cultivate this feeling in his Marysville club. While each dog/handler team benefits from Thomas’s expertise, it is the camaraderie extending from his basic attitude towards the sport that makes it worth the drive to participate in the club. My dog has passed the first formal test, and we are now working towards Schutzhund titles. I believe this is due to all the individual attention Thomas gives to club members.

I hope you can benefit from my experience and see for yourself that Thomas is a very special and talented trainer, whether you are interested in training for advanced Schutzhund titles or in just getting your pet to be a model example of the perfect canine citizen.
Colette Campbell-Jones
Hayward CA


I would like to thank Thomas for taking the time and patience to train my male, 18 month old German Shepherd, Max.

We are stationed in Frankfurt, Germany with the United States Air Force. We purchased Max at 10 months of age from and abusive and neglecting home. Needless to say, behavior problems arose towards strangers (especially men) and other dogs.

I was attending a Schutzhund club to learn the sport and to work out the behavior problems when a trainer got bit. Max reacted to improper handling from a trainer who didn’t know Max and had never worked with him. The president of the club would not allow me to work with Max until he had a temperament test done by an SV judge. Any other advice or suggestions that I got were to send Max off to be a police dog. He was too aggressive. The situation seemed hopeless.

I could not bear the thought of getting rid of him. I felt that he deserved more of a chance then everyone wanted to give him. Max had never shown signs of aggression towards my 3 year old son, 18 month old daughter, or my husband and I.

I mentioned to my husband that I found someone on the USA website that takes behavior problem dogs and trains them. This seemed like our last shot to keep Max. My husband suggested that I call.

When I told Thomas the situation, he was not negative about Max’s problems. He guaranteed he would work out the aggressiveness. He not only took Max on short notice, he trained him here in Germany while visiting and training his dogs.  After two months, Max came home a different dog with a BH title. Thomas did an excellent job and Max loves him. He also told me that he would help me to train Max towards his SCH title.

Thomas was very patient with my many phone calls and questions regarding Max, training, and Schutzhund. He is honest, has integrity, and professionalism. As a new comer to the sport of Schutzhund, this is greatly appreciated. Now my training begins!

To anyone with questions about your dog or Thomas’ abilities, I hope this help to quell any doubts on your mind! I would recommend Thomas to anyone!

Sincerely,
Max, Pam and Eddie Lewis


It has been our pleasure to know and associate with Thomas Sauerhofer since early in 1997. Primarily, our association has centered around his professional work with our Rottweilers. Thomas has trained two of our our males and both have been awarded the German “B” title. It is our intention to continue toward Schutzhund titles. 

During all our contacts with Thomas, he has conducted himself in a friendly and professional manner and the training has been very effective. On two or three occasions, we have boarded our males with Thomas. When we approach his residence, the dogs ‘sense’ where we are going and really get excited. They love Thomas and this tells us that he treats them very well!

It is a privilege to recommend Thomas and his ability to train.
Ray and Gail Hubbartt
Alvarado, Texas


Thomas Sauerhoefer has been a great help to me. I have a German import male rottie that had a very big problem. He would not let anyone other than myself, my husband, or my friend Cherry touch him. Evidently the previous owner attempted to put some personal protection training on Morro, my male. Needless to say no one could handle him other than us. There was no one who would help me rectify this problem. No one until Thomas that is.

Thomas was not afraid of the dog and offered to help me. No one else would touch Morro with a ten foot pole. I even tried a big name trainer…he was afraid of the dog and did not help me in the least! They thought he was too sharp and was dangerous. I knew he was not, and Thomas agreed with me and saw that in the dog too. He saw the clarity in his eyes and confidence he had during training. Indeed he did help me!! He helped me a great deal, to the point which I was able to title Morro to a Sch II. This is just one fine example of Mr. Thomas Sauerhoefer’s work with dogs.

Regards,
Mary Ann Herring


Over the past year, Thomas has trained two of our Doberman Pinchers. We first used Thomas because of a recommendation and due to the fact that we had a Male Doberman that was very hyper and virtually seemed UN-trainable Thomas guaranteed us that he could achieve the results needed to get his obedience training and certificate.

We left Sebastian with Thomas for a couple months and then picked him up until the next trials. The first attempt, Sebastian failed due to the fact that he figured out that my wife and I were there and he became so excited that when left alone, he ran full speed, smelling the air and found us in the crowd in a matter of seconds. The next showing after a couple weeks of refresher, he did so well, that Sebastian and Thomas received a standing ovation from the spectators. Sebastian performed picture perfect. 
This was very impressive to us and we sent him a second Doberman and after only two weeks, Shelby passed the first time with no errors. Shelby is a very calm Doberman and thus much easier to train. Thomas did not charge any more to train the very “wild & active” Sebastian than he did to the “normal” Shelby. He guaranteed his success and stood up to the achievements that he indicated he could accomplish.

We could not be any more happy with the expertise that was demonstrated by Thomas. We highly recommend Thomas from our experiences with him as a great dog trainer!

Martin and Claudia Hubbartt


Excellence in Training

I met Thomas about 1 ½ years ago at a trial when he first came to California. After then, I saw him handle dogs at numerous trials and shows. I knew that he lived more than 2 ½ hours from me so I never considered training with him.

In May of 2004, I was getting my dog ready for a trial and was having big problems in tracking. At that point, my dog was on the road to failing the tracking portion of SchH 2. In desperation, I sought out Thomas’ help. Thomas met my dog and I for two training sessions, three weeks before the trial. When the trial was completed, my dog had earned a score of 96 out of 100 points in tracking and had earned the highest score of all the trial dogs in tracking. I was totally elated!!! I knew it was Thomas’ excellent teaching helped us achieve this!

Since that trial, my dog and I have been training with Thomas in all three phases. I can see improvement in every session. That is the way training should be…progress at each session! I cannot brag enough about the wonderful training that Thomas has and is providing for my dog and I.

Karen Wolff
Zwinger vom Roten Wald
Fremont, CA