Thank you letter to Professional Dog Trainer, Shawn Stewart of Shepherd’ Watch Dog Training
DogsAreEasy.com
NJ 201-444-4924
NY and NYC 1-877-7NY-DOGS
Dear Mr. Shawn Stewart,
My shelter has been working with you for that past 6 months to maximize our dog training program with both staff and volunteers. The changes that you have helped me implement have been momentous. As the shelter manager, it is critical that I am able to develop and organize a clear cut program that will benefit our shelter animals and, at the same time, maximize the usage of time in an already hectic environment. You have given me those tools and the confidence to put them into action. The staff is completely on board with the new kennel policies, scheduling, and hands on training. Because of your guidance, they are eager to participate and do what they can to re-home these dogs that they love so much.
Not only are the staff members working hard towards the goals that you have put in place, but the volunteers are as well. The volunteer orientations that you have designed have enabled the volunteers to be more effective in working with the dogs. You have helped change their mentality from feeling sorry for the dogs to being part of the solution. I am thrilled with their enthusiasm and success.
You have not only been an excellent role model for me as a trainer and a manager, but you have been compassionate, sympathetic, and extremely giving when it comes to the plight of our shelter animals. The appreciation that I have for you is beyond words. Rescuing and rehabilitating homeless dogs has become my life’s passion and, because of you, I am able to do it more efficiently and with a tremendous amount of success. I am also confident that the training that the dogs will receive before being adopted will increase their success in the home and help prevent returns. Thank you on behalf of myself, my staff, volunteers, and of course the endless amount of dogs coming through our doors.
Sincerely,
Karyn Montuori
Shelter Manager/Trainer
Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc
