Setting the Record Straight: Enough is Enough
Logan Airport, Sal Piazza picking up Cleo, Damian, Nina, from the Airport. |
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Although I felt is very necessary to write this page, I want people to know that in no why is this an attack on either Paula Russello or Dave Carr. Since they both came to me to learn how to train dogs, I would like to see them very successful because it is a reflection on my expertise as an instructor. I have instructed many clients who have gone on to run their own kennels and professional dog training schools . The point is, while I am fair and would give the shirt off my back to people, they must also know that I will never allow the public to be misled by false statements . With that being said, please read the following.
In my 26 years of professionally training dogs, I have always taught my clients to treat people with dignity and respect. I have built my business on honesty and integrity and have always conducted myself as a true professional. However, there comes a time when a person has to take a stand and set the record straight in regards to other trainers who exaggerate their experience and mislead the public. Therefore, I have no other choice than to clarify some of these falsehoods. It has come to my attention that two former students who enrolled in my instructor's program, have taken credit by using dogs that were trained by me. The dog's names are as follows: Damian, Cleo, and Arko . They also own a dog named, Lina, who was bred by me.
In 2005, Dave Carr enrolled in my Obedience Instructors Course to learn how to train dogs. At that time, Dave had no knowledge or experience whatsoever in the dog handling or training field. After a few months, Dave enrolled in my Police Service Dog Instructors Program. (See his testimonial on the commercial on the Home Page.) At that time, Dave had no experience whatsoever in the dog training field. A couple of years later, Mr. Carr also wanted to learn about breeding dogs, so I stated to him that the best way to start a breeding program was to import a couple of dogs from Europe. He agreed, and I imported three German Shepherd dogs. After training at my facility, I offered to give Dave the dog, Cleo to start his breeding program. Cleo was finished in obedience, protection, agility, and 3/4 of the way done in tracking. Arko was purchased from one of my litters while Dave was enrolled in my instructor's course and was taught obedience, protection, agility, and some tracking.
Damian was solely owned by me for a little over a year and was fully trained in protection, obedience (on and off leash), agility, tracking, and some building search. Lina, who is owned by Dave Carr, is also from one of my litters. However, no training was done at my facility. Dave Carr did in fact complete my obedience instructors program. However, he never completed the police service dog instructor course. Therefore, he never graduated.
Paula Russello also enrolled in my obedience instructor's course in January 2007. After my evaluation of Paula, I realized that she had very little knowledge in the dog training field. During her hands on training at my school, she was warned several times that she was being too hard on the dogs, and I received a few complaints from clients. It was also mentioned to me by Dave Carr, who was training at that time, that he too noticed her harsh corrections. After 10 weeks of a 20 week training program, I informed Ms. Russello that she would be better served by training with Dave Carr, and I terminated her contract.
On many occasions, I have requested that Paula Russello and Dave Carr advise the public whenever they use any of these dogs for demonstration to state that they were trained by Sal Piazza. I was assured by both Paula and Dave that they would mention it. However, this never happened.
As I previously stated, my business has been built on honesty and integrity. To mislead the public by using dogs that were trained by another trainer to show your expertise is dishonest and unfair.
This is why I have written this page. I wanted to set the record straight.
If anyone witnesses either Dave or Paula using any of the three dogs I trained, remember that it was my expertise, and you are seeing the results of training at Piazza's Professional Dog Training School.
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The above video is a demonstration of what you can expect from our off leash training course. Damian was sold as a fully trained protection, tracking, agility, and obedience dog.
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Sal Piazza Training Damian. Damian was sold fully trained. |
