Hi I am James Webster: I am volunteering this testimonial to C.W. Meisterfeld and to people who need behavioral help with there companion dog(s).

The philosophy not only works on canines but people also. C.W. philosophy is based on mutual respect (the golden rule) The philosophy has helped me stop a twenty-five year (one to two packs a day) cigarette habit cold turkey. It is helping me not to revert to the old behavior patterns that disabled my intuitive think patterns. In effect it has shown me that I have a free will and the correct thoughts have lead me from reverting.

This type of training also works on dogs because of their innate willingness to serve (WTS). There mind capacity is that of a three to five year old child and that means they can learn through communication. You can teach them what words mean, define their territorial boundaries and define what the dog can do through verbal language and hand signals. Most information is communicated via body language.

When you resort to violent and/or dominate you destroy (breakdown, inhibit, short-circuit) that bond between the canine and man. Meisterfeld say's, man changed against his will is of the same opinion still. The same could be said for companion dogs.

The key to this is getting the innate willingness to serve activated. Once that is triggered you can change behavior with communication. To get canines willingness to serve activated is to treat him like a dog. Once you start treating a dog like a dog you are actually respecting him because a dog cant handle the emotional baggage we humans carry around with us (don't dump your troubles on your dog) the dog can't cope with thinking he is better than you or equal to you. It is your job to be his master.

If you are not in control he will be forced to take over and to express him-self he uses his teeth. To stay in control and to express his dominance he bites. It is normal for the dog to think, "What does he want me to do. Please tell me."

I learned, and I am still learning, from Dr. Meisterfeld how to maintain the changes. That change in me enabled me to save my dog's life. Equally important is Meisterfeld's psychological Dog training principles of behavior conditioning with respect and trust. The principles have greatly enhanced the harmony and inner peace within my family, my fellow employees and even the stranger on the street. Thank you C.W. Meisterfeld.

James E. Webster, M.P.D.T.C. 
59 Nichols Rd.
Chelsea, Alabama  35043
Phone: (205) 678-6447