Nick Lingu and his German Shepherd

I-Guard Customer Testimonials



 

Debbie Meyer, Albuquerque, NM

I have two black Labs, one 10 years old and one 7 months old. When Nick came to our house for the initial evaluation, I didn't have enough hands to hold my dogs back and answer the door at the same time. It was total chaos. In less than 3 weeks, my dogs were on a down and stay when the doorbell rang. They also come when called, ignore other dogs when we are out in public, and I don't even need a leash to take them for a walk. They are so well behaved I can take them anywhere and I am confident of their good behavior. I get compliments on how good they are everywhere I go. I live in Albuquerque and they are the best trained dogs in town. Nick is proof that you can teach old dogs new tricks. Thanks, Nick, for taking the chaos out of our lives.

Mary Schutlz, Spokane, WA

Dear Uncle Nick, This is my “testimonial,” whatever that is. Use whatever you like, as I had a lot to say, but please make sure and post my photo, for obvious reasons:

I am an exceptionally handsome German Shepherd dog from a very high end kennel in Vancouver BC. My daddy was a national Schutzhund champ. When I was ten weeks old, a woman came into my kennel. The owner let me out of my pen to meet her, but then began taking her to see all the other younger puppies. I clung to the woman’s leg and started singing. I’ve never let go. Or stopped singing.

We go everywhere together--skiing, snowshoeing, walking, chopping wood, hot tubbing-- I’m her office’s sleeping therapy dog. I have exceptional “prey drive”--if you’re a squirrel in my yard, or a skunk, or a crow, or a small child with a balloon. But very early on, I went to Spokane puppy training places. They taught me that large loud people are allowed to walk right up to me and my person, take my leash right out of her hand, and walk off with me. And that I should go. This didn’t seem right to me, but I got passed around to everyone for weeks, and fed treats, and I got the lesson that every human being is my friend.

One day my person came home to find me playing boat bumper in our backyard with two guys who were cleaning out our garage ---I figured she’d sent them to take all our sporting gear somewhere else. Apparently not. And then on one of our walks, we met a person out in the street at midnight one night with a dog, and I entertained their dog off in the park while I let my person chat. The police dog who arrived after the “mugging” explained the word to me--he didn’t look very impressed with me, but I thought that’s what I was supposed to do.

I sat on the floor at her feet and heard her calling everywhere—Arizona, and California and BC and ….everyone said “There’s a guy up there in Pullman…his name is Nick Lungu”

That’s when I met Uncle Nick. He’s in Spokane now. My world is a lot less confusing now. Nick showed me how my job isn’t actually to play with burglars with boat bumpers, but to make sure our family doesn’t get “mugged” again. It feels like my wiring is being re-activated. I still go to work downtown and am gentle as a lamb, but when someone tries to come through the back door when my person isn’t home, I’m now able to get a little piece of sleeve through the door. The other night, someone who was walking very funny and jumpy in the parking lot tried to come walking very funnily up to our truck at a stoplight, and I made them go away. This just makes a lot more sense to me--good people and bad people.

I wish we’d both found Nick earlier. As a still remarkable singer, I can go from a high C to a really bass bark in an instant. I am now a multi faceted German Shepherd dog.

Thank you Uncle Nick. I love having a real job. We’re having a lot more fun now wherever we go.

Colleen Douglas, Kenai, AK

I had phoned many breeders in Alaska, Canada, Oregon, the east coast, California and mid-west about German Shepherd puppies for sale. Finally, referred to I-Guard , I decided to call. I spoke with Nick, and as odd as it seems, I knew immediately this man is educated in the health, history, breeding, training, and I was wanted to buy a German Shepherd puppy from him! He asked me a lot of questions to determine what type of personality would fit with my lifestyle the best. When I hung up, I must admit, I was firmly convinced!!

This Nick at I-Guard International was extremely and passionately schooled in dogs, especially German Shepherd dogs. He did not waste my time, he answered my concerns clearly and precisely as I felt I had covered the globe in my search for my perfect German Shepherd dog. So, after a couple more conversations, I decided to fly to Spokane, Washington to check out their kennel.

I am disabled so, I needed a trained companion. When I got there, I was very impressed as I-Guard’s kennels were immaculate. His dogs are the happiest German Shepherd dogs I’ve ever seen and I’ve had German Shepherd’s all my life.

Nick has and still does, via long distance, teach and helps me!! My girl is 1 ½ yrs old, and has helped me from not falling on ice at Wal-Mart the other day. Actually stepped in front of me and balanced me. Flying to Spokane, Washington to meet Nick and his wife, Jacqueline, was the best choice I made and I would do it again in a heartbeat! If you are interested in a German Shepherd puppy or adult dog, talk to I-Guard International – it is the right choice!

Thank you, Nick & Jacqueline, for your hard work and dedication to you German Shepherd dogs.

Mike & Deborah Norton, Sandpoint, ID

Just wanted to drop a line to you, Nick and Jacquline, to let you know Ruger is doing great and we are loving this great German Shepherd Dog. He has impressed us not just with being intelligent but his concern for us. Two days after we brought Ruger home I took a fall from the deck, Ruger was at my side trying to help me up and sat with me to make sure I was ok, very impressive for a puppy with no training. This morning while out for our morning walk I stop to get some pictures of the snow and I was taking my time to get them just right. Ruger thought I was stuck and started to dig my feet out from the snow, it is funny but also knowing he will be there to assist is really cool. Thank you for the time, effort and expense you and your family have put into these German Shepherd dogs, they are truely amazing.

Shawn & Peggy Audie, Spokane, WA

Shawn & I would like to extend out sincerest appreciation to Nick & Jacqueline Lungu at
I-Guard International for all they have done for us by sharing their time & knowledge prior to our purchase of Angus and through his first year and a half. Oh, let’s get real, probably the rest of his life!

We would like to share our experience with others who may be interested in working with Nick as a trainer or purchasing one of his dogs.

Nick has such amazing talent when it comes to training. He was there for us without hesitation when we realized we needed help in understanding and training our German Shepherd dog, Angus.

I have to admit if it wasn’t for Nick’s help in working with Angus and us (me mostly), it very well might have been a scenario of “It’s Me or the Dog”. When Angus was about 10 or 11 months old he tweaked out on me one night when I was home alone wrapping Christmas presents to be mailed using the thick mailing tape. He started jumping & barking all over the kitchen and it scared me enough that I called my husband in a panic; this was a new reaction. We decided immediately it was time to get me some help.  

 Nick came over to our house, we talked, and he did an assessment of Angus. What Nick surmised of the situation the night he tweaked, Angus had a fear of the sound of the clear mailing tape as it was coming off of the dispenser. Nick helped me understand it and how to deal with Angus. During the assessment we agreed there was additional training that Angus needed, so Nick took Angus and worked with him for a week and a half. When he came home we almost didn’t recognize him as the same dog we dropped off just a short time before. I swear Nick is a “dog whisperer” or maybe he’s just down right gifted with animals.

Angus came back to us disciplined; listening, and responsive to commands. Nick then began his training with us. To be honest it was more with me than my husband. It brought me more confidence, trust and consistency in discipline and praise with Angus. He came home a happier dog and we were happier because Nick taught us useable tools in training our dog. We worked hard with Angus in between our training sessions and have come to understand that consistency is an every day commitment and our love and bond has become much stronger for it. We love our dog from Nick and Jacqueline Lungu!!

We know Nick will always be there for us. He is an honest man with integrity, morals, is passionate, and committed to ensuring the dogs and owners are happy.

We are hugely appreciative of what Nick & Jacqueline have done for us; and for that we’d like to say, Thank you for being there for us always.

With warmest appreciation,
Shawn & Peggy Audie & Angus too!

Lea Shields, Missoula, MT

My boyfriend and I brought our then 10-month-old Great Dane puppy Remy to see Nick at I-Guard International because he had started to become increasingly fear aggressive towards strangers and we need Remy to be dog trained. Nick was even kind enough to accommodate our move out of state by squeezing us in on short notice, despite his extremely busy schedule. After a 2 week stay at I-Guard International and subsequent visits I saw a huge improvement in Remy's confidence and reliability around new people. Not only did Nick help lay a foundation for good behavior for our dog, he gave us the tools and information we needed to continue to help him become more sociable with people. With Nick's help and working with him afterwards, Remy went from being fearful, lunging, and barking at people who approached us on walks to sniffing curiously and allowing them to pet him. Training a dog is a process that is still not over, but Nick's expertise was invaluable in helping us overcome the issues we were having. It is obvious that Nick and Jacqueline Lungu are very knowledgeable and dedicated to the work they do and did everything they could to help us in our individual situation. We are very grateful for their services. 

Rick & Priscilla Inman, Spokane Valley, WA

I-Guard knows dogs! Not just their beautiful German Shepherds but all dog breeds. Nick knows your dog with in minutes and will have them doing things you never thought they'd do. For instant, sit, down and stay even when other dogs are around and being distracting. I can now walk my dogs and be confident that they will respond to my command. I am so grateful to Nick because I can now handle my dogs in many situations! Thanks, Nick!!

Ken & Sue Anderson, Spokane, WA

We have two German Shepherd dogs and were frustrated because they did not respond to basic obedience commands.  We had one dog who would pull and bark at other dogs and another who was fearful of anything she had not experienced before.  We were hesitant to take them out with us for fear of having them behave badly.

Our work with I-Guard International has been incredible. We are just disappointed it took us so long to find Nick. He has done a fantastic job with our two German Shepherds...we could not be happier with the results. They are more attentive and obedient. It's a great feeling to walk them with the leash in your pocket or, as we are starting to do, even off-leash. We can take the dogs anywhere now and are confident that they will behave.  We get comments frequently now on how well behaved our dogs are.  We cannot take the credit.  The credit goes to Nick.  He's the best!  He was able to quickly train our dogs and then was successful at the much more difficult task of training us! 

We are so thankful for the entire experience with Nick and Jacqueline.  They were both committed to doing everything they could do to help us.  We cannot thank them enough.

We are telling all our friends about I-Guard.

Meril Moore, Pullman WA

I talked to several breeders before I talked to Nick and Jacqueline Lungu at I-Guard International. At the age of 92 it was hard to get anyone to sell me a German Shepherd dog because they didn't think I would be able to handle one. Nick and I had some very long conversations about the dogs I had in the past and he placed Brady with me two years ago.

Nick worked with me during the transition time to make sure Brady was the right dog for me and my lifestyle. I couldn't be happier about the way it all worked out. I didn't only buy a dog, I became like family to Nick, Jacqueline, and their three children.

Nick really knows how to find the right dog for the right situation.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

Jodi Wyatt, Rexburg ID

I was pretty skeptical on my drive over to Spokane, WA to meet Nick at I-Guard International.  Kiddie is our little 4-lb ‘morkie’ that needed some behavior modification with her aggressive behavior towards other animals and barking at people.  I have to admit, I thought his ‘big’ German shepherd would gobble her up because of her annoying behavior. Kiddie turned out to be a very well behaved little dog.  She stays, walks on leash without pulling, better potty habits, crate trained, and doesn’t bark at other animals or people. 

Nick did a great job with her. He is very informative and knowledgeable about dogs and dog training, and you can call him at any time if you have any questions or concerns.  He had her trained in a very short period of time where we couldn’t do any of it in four years!   We highly recommend Nick for dog training any breed you may have.  We are very happy about the work he did with Kiddie!

Jon & Audrey Dion, Apex NC

I  have used Nick as both a dog trainer for our Doberman Pinscher and as a breeder when we purchased one of his excellent German Shepherd puppies.  Our new little girl is all that we expected and is a great fit for the family.  She is a confident, loyal, intelligent, boisterous, fun and healthy puppy – everything a GSD should be.  Nick has truly done admirable work with this excellent breed!

Nick was also great to work with when he was employed by us as our dog trainer.  He was an effective practitioner who was able to communicate well and more importantly deliver to us the results we wanted.  I was thoroughly impressed with both the quality of his work and the speed of the results and I did not hesitate to recommend him to my friends and I would not hesitate to recommend him to you.

 

Karin Jacobs, Portland OR

My name is Karin Jacobs and I have never owned a dog.  I have always been a cat lover, having owned cats for 20 years.  In October 2008, tragedy struck, I lost my husband unexpected on vacation in Hawaii of a massive stroke.  My life turned upside down.

Still in a fog in December, a co-worker referred me to I-Guard when I expressed interest in owning a dog.  I had no idea who Nick was, but I quickly discovered Nick was someone I could trust and his amazing knowledge of dogs.  I wanted a female dog, but after talking with Nick for some length, he said I needed a “alpha male” to balance my life.  I have two kitties, Jake and Elwood, and Nick was correct.  The kitties are warming up to Tank daily!!

Nick was amazingly correct again! He had one puppy left and had 5 people wanting “Tank”, and I was the lucky one that Nick chose me to be Tank’s new Mom!

Tank is amazing, he has become my best friend.  I swing with Tank on my porch swing as I read the “word” to him!  Tank is so smart, I know he understand everything I read to him because he is now kneeling with me every night when I say my prayers!! (well…almost! I’m sure Nick can train Tank to do this if I asked – Nick being the puppy whisperer!)
I am so glad I met Nick, I know he and his family will be in my life forever!

Nick: THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! --- I LOVE MY PUPPY TANK!!! I call him my “monster puppy” as he seems to grow every day!!

There is NO way anyone can go wrong with purchasing a puppy from Nick – He truly is an amazing man who really knows his dogs!

Thank you Nick!!

Andrew and Casi Chiavaras, Uniontown WA

One of the things that stands out most about I-Guard International is Nick’s unconditional devotion to his dogs. After first meeting him, my husband and I both thought, “Wow, he really knows his stuff and loves the German Shepherds he breeds.” Over the past year, we’ve come to understand why. Living only one town over from Nick, we’ve not only been able to experience  how incredible our dog Faira has turned out, but how unique all of the dogs from I-Guard become. We’ve met person after person who own one of I-Guard’s dogs and say the same thing: “I’ve never in my life seen a dog quite like this one.” Nick’s dogs are sound in temperament, extremely intelligent, seem to have an ability to understand just what their owners want, and then do it. They’re great around kids, make excellent family companions, and can be taught almost anything.  If you’ve seen the pictures, you know Nick constantly produces some of the very best looking shepherds, too.

Nick has always been there to answer our every question, give advice, or help us in any way he knew how. He takes pride in his dogs and devotes his time in making sure all the owners of I-Guard puppies are just as well taken care of.

As much as we have to say about I-Guard’s breeding program, his training credentials are just as high. Thanks to Nick, our dog, Faira, is about to complete her training as a personal protection dog, has begun tracking work, and is very skilled in obedience. Within the year Nick will have taken her far enough to be able to compete in Schutzhund competitions with some of the very best dogs from around the nation. Aside from Faira, we’ve watched Nick transform dogs of all types and sizes. He’s turned vicious Pit Bulls into calm, well-mannered companions, shy puppies into strong and confident protection dogs, high-energy ankle biters into sweetly behaved lapdogs, and has trained numerous service dogs to accommodate all types of disabilities. He’s so confident with his program that he even donated a puppy to serve on the force of the Spokane Police Department. See article here: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/may/27/police-training-awaits-donated-puppy/

I would highly recommend I-Guard International to anyone seeking a top quality German Shepherd or for expert training for dogs of any breed.

Thank you Nick and Jacqueline

-Andrew and Casi Chiavaras

Arlene Anderson, Pullman WA

Nick Lungu of I-Guard International saved our dog from being put to death, through his training by transforming my Pit Bull PeWee from an aggressive, domineering, excitable, jumping, biting, barking guy into a well manered behaved family member.

PeWee, an American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, more commonly known as a Pit Bull is no longer to be feared and avoided, but instead praised and admired for his good behavior by every one that meets him. The transformation is amazing. Nick is a remarkable dog trainer.

Thank you Nick, we recommend you to anyone who needs dog training. You are the dog whisperer in Pullman WA. (View Images)

 

Paul W Upthegrove, Coeur d’Alene ID

This is going to be a somewhat lengthy letter as frankly I have a lot to say about I-Guard International’s German Shepherds and the total quality I have found.

I first spoke with Nick Lungu on the phone and quickly realized I was talking with someone I could trust and that I would enjoy working with. In the early stages, I worried a little about having Nick pick the pup for me. I remember wearing out Nick’s phone as each new puppy picture caught my eye. Proof, that Nick is patient is the fact that he still talks to me. However, at my wife’s urging, I bit my tongue and accepted. Now I understand why Nick does the choosing. My hairy best friend fits my family and my personal needs perfectly. In retrospect I should have realize that the professional knows his stuff. Thank you Nick for overriding me.

On arriving at his home, I was of course overwhelmed by an undulating sea of hairy bellies. However, my eyes were drawn to a magnificent credit to the breed. Heidi in a one word is magnificent. The kennel area was immaculate. Nick was both knowledgeable and probing in his question for us. It did not take long before I knew I wanted to become a member of the extended I-Guard family. Then came the interminable wait, until finally Nick called to say that Günner our German shepherd puppy, was ready to come home.

We drove down to Pullman, Washington and I got to meet my best friend one on one. Like all dogs, Günner was to have a special purpose. That is to be a fully integrated member of the family. A cuddle bunny with my daughter, a kitchen helper when my wife is cooking, and most importantly my partner assisting me with my disability. To date he has been excelling in all of his training.

Very recently, we had group training at a local mall with four womb mates and their very proud humans. Nick, it was wonderful. At the end, the dogs were exhausted as was I. I have never seen such a beautiful group of dogs in one place before. I think that day did more for the breed locally than all the dog shows on TV.

One of the biggest things I noticed was how truly happy all the dogs were. This seems to speak to Nick’s breeding goals and training methods. Now is my Günner perfect? Perhaps not, but he is perfect for me. AND LOOKING AT HIS WOMB MATES I COULD SEE, ALL WERE PERFECT.

Thank you, Nick and family for making this all possible. (View Images)

The Soros Family, Italy, TX

I would highly recommend Nick Lungu and I-Guard International to anyone who is interested in purchasing a high quality German Shepherd Dog. I was so impressed with the love and care that Nick has for his dogs. He makes sure that his puppies are going to suitable homes. He took a lot of time talking with me to find out what we were looking for in a dog, so he could best match the right puppy for our family. As a mother to a 5 year old son, it was very important to me that my new puppy would love children. Nick raises his puppies in his home with his children, so his puppies are socialized with children from the moment they are born.

Although we live 2000 miles away from Nick, I felt extremely comfortable purchasing a puppy from him. He went above and beyond my expectations! Nick took many hours of his own time to drive our puppy to an airport that would let him be shipped on a direct flight ensuring our puppy arrived safe and sound. When he arrived at the airport I opened the crate and he stepped right out very confidently as if to say “here I am!” I am very thankful to Nick for all he did for us.

Our pup is now almost 8 months old and it’s a joy to have him as a member of our family. He is extremely smart, and is absolutely beautiful with wonderful expressions. He gets complements everywhere he goes! (View Images)

Mary Bradley, Sacramento, CA

Hello - My name is Mary Bradley , I am from Sacramento CA and I haven't had a puppy in 20 years. I was very apprehensive in owning one. I purchased a puppy from Nick in July 08 (thanks to my best friend who owns two of Nick’s dogs). Nick was wonderful in contacting me about my lifestyle as to what type temperament of dog would fit me best...large yard, small yard, children, etc. In addition, if you look on his website you can see all the dogs in different stages of their growth. The dog that I own is so sweet, gentle, and beautiful...he loves my children, grandchildren, and neighbors. Nick loves his dogs...he is very protective of them; this proves to me his is one of the best breeders around. In fact, I am thinking of getting another puppy in the near future.

P.S. You can always call Nick if you have questions on any subjects/concerns!

Sherry Partch, Garfield, WA

I want to say Nick of I-Guard International is a miracle worker with dogs. He has made a great dog of Phoebe, our miniature Schnauzer. When I got her she was very afraid of small children and after a few months with Nick's help, she has become calmer and is not afraid of small people, became my best friend, and is now a better mannered dog than I thought possible. Nick is a great trainer and has turned into a very good friend. Thanks Nick! (View Images)

 

 

 

Mary Clark, WestLinn OR

I wanted to take the time and say thank you.

I want the world to know that I believe you, I-Guard and your dog's are truly the "complete package." I don't even want to try to imagine where I would be in life if I have not met you 5 years ago. As I'm sure you remember, I was not very thrilled about not being able to pick out my own puppy. However, now I see why you do what you do and the way you do it. I have owned 4 GSD's in my life and never had one that had it all. Jine is the smartest Shepherd I've owned and he is most handsome off them all. He just received his service dog certification and I'm so very proud of him. His loyalty is unbelievable, all he lives for is to is please and protect.

Nick, keep doing what you're doing. Your reputation is earned by the the quality of dogs you produce and the way you treat their new owners. I'm 100% satisfied with everything you've done for me and Jine. (View Images)

Mara Heath, OR

I hardly know where to begin praising Nick Lungu, I-Guard International, and Jake, my I-Guard German Shepherd puppy. They are so wonderful!

I found I-Guard, a German Shepherd breeder, as I searched the net, and I had already spoken with several other German Shepherd breeders. Nick set himself apart and above the others because he cared so much about his dogs and their futures. He asked me about Jake's eventual role among our family members, proposed training, and he asked me about every one of the dog's we have owned. He reserved the right to choose the puppy he considered appropriate for us. Nick wants his dogs to thrive, to be happy and useful. The degree to which he cares about his

His care placed a wonderful German Shepherd puppy, Jake, with us. Jake is smart, sweet, friendly, and loyal. He is always happy to work and learn, or to try something new. Several people have told me that Jake's fine temperament has caused them to change their opinions of German Shepherd dogs. Jake receives frequent compliments about his appearance; too: his dark face, black and red color, and wonderful expressions.

Nick assured us that he would always be available for us. Last summer I was incapacitated by injuries and our dogs got out of hand. Always courteous, polite, and pleasant, Nick drove to our house (2 day trip) and took the dogs, and evaluated their situation in light of our objectives. After talking with us, Nick took action to fix the problem. He re-instated training and added a good bit more. He kept our dogs at his home for an entire month.

I can hardly believe how much he did for these dogs and us. Nick cares so much about this breed. And when he says that he and I-Guard dogs are "world class" he's not bragging, just stating a fact.

The Blooms, Spokane WA

Before we hired Nick Lungu at I-Guard International, we thought our only option was to "put down" our dog because of his severe aggression towards people and other dogs. We couldn't even take him for walks, or have him around new people or animals. He would lunge and try to bite. Now after training with Nick Lungu, Sergeant can be around new people and other dogs with no signs of any aggression. Dogs and even kids can play with and around him, this would not have been possible with out Nick's training and advice. He now listens to all of his commands all the time even while he has many distractions. We thought we had only one option and it was to "put him down" and now we can keep and love our dog as another member of our family.

Thank you Nick for all of your time and advice, we could not have kept Sergeant with out your help. We recommend you with out any hesitation to anyone interested in training their dog. You're a miracle worker as far as we're concerned. (View Images)

D. Ralston, Post Falls ID

I've read all the letters that people have written about you and they are true. You have excellent customer service skills and you do love and care about your dogs. That is why you excel in your business. You've always been available to me for phone consultations. When Kamuela turned two, I finally drove down to Pullman for a consult, tune-up and boarding. You went above and beyond what I believe other dog handlers would of offered. Kamuela is definitely more content since his visit with you, but still has his high-drive. Thank-you for working out the rough edges. Kamuela is also one of the best looking German Shepherds I've ever seen and the bond I have with him is quite strong.

I look forward to knowing you for many years to come. (View Images)

 

Marc Geller, Mt. Hood - Parkdale, Oregon

My family and I could not have asked for a better Shepherd when we went on our mission to get another dog. Tiki's genetics have produced a disposition which is very adaptable and critical for dealing with the real world. He understands his place in the family, with the horses and goats; and also that when he is in the car or at the office or on a walk or at the coast he has different limits and opportunities. Physically, he's a looker... you can't walk him around town or anywhere w/out compliments and people saying what a beautiful dog.

Tiki dealt w/ learning to repress his prey instinct as my highly active 4 (especially) and 6 year old boys terrorized him during his young puppy hood. Tiki is now bombproof with our kids and other kids and the public. Yet he still has the character and built in traits of protection when appropriate. At only 7 months, the best part is that we have only hit the tip of the iceberg insofar as what he has and will offer our family.

Thanks for producing top notch Shepherds, Nick, and your guidance in assessing our family and directing us toward this dog despite my initial desire to get the slightly bigger and more domineering pup. Tiki was the right choice for us -- and has plenty of size and presence.

We have the utmost respect for you as a breeder and as a person. (View Images)

Bob Hess, WA

I thought you might like an update on Eno. We have been cutting back slightly on his twice daily feeding amounts. Had him weighed at the vet Monday. 57 pounds. He becomes 5 months old this Friday. He is lean and handles his size easily on our daily walks up and down the hills that surround our house. His stamina is good for a puppy and his recovery at rest periods is better than normal. He is selective about the dogs he meets on his travels. Approaches male dogs with no fear and does not retreat but stands his ground without aggression. He is clearly in control of the encounter but not highly aggressive. He treats the females with a different attitude entirely. He does not try to mount, just is warm and friendly as he gives them what amounts to a complete physical exam. With people he is tolerant but not interested in making any new friends unless he sees one of us show friendship to the person. His intelligence is at least average to say the least and his attention to his surroundings is as good as I have seen in a pup since my Champion Lab Jake some years ago. His dentition is coming in well and of course he is experiencing the usual discomfort but continues to work hard on the fresh shank bone slices he gets from the local butcher.

In closing I must say that everything you have told me about the quality and qualities of the I-Guard bloodlines and the dogs that spring from it has been at least grossly understated. As you know, Eno is my third top class Shepherd. It is clear that he is superior to both the first Eno and also to Laredo. Both of those dogs were superb and were recognized as such in Schutzhund circles in both San Francisco and Las Vegas, respectively. Janet, Caitlin and I thank you for letting us take one of your dogs. (View Images)

James and Barbara Richardson, Portland OR

Fritz is everything we wanted in a puppy! We are so satisfied with his temperament and his bond with the family is already so strong at only 6 months old. Thank you for all your help and guidance through this process.

We get compliments on Fritz when we take him anywhere. We always tell people that we got him from I-Guard International in Pullman, Washington and had a great purchasing experience.

Thanks again for all you have done for us! (View Images)

 

The Langs, Seattle WA

My family and I can't thank you enough for your guidance in helping us select the best German Shepherd we have ever owned. As you know, the area we live in has a high crime rate. We knew that we wanted a protection dog; however, our situation was unique in that we have two small children and one teenager. When I contacted you with my desired dog for our family, I was certain that I was expecting something unrealistic. We needed a dog that would be patient with our son (age 6) and our youngest daughter (age 4). We needed a dog that we could take to ball games and social events. We needed a dog that would protect us in the event of a threatening situation and act as a deterrent. We needed a dog that would be smart enough to realize that when our oldest son came home from college and was wrestling with his younger brother there is no cause for alarm. We got exactly what we wanted from you and your breeding program. The training you provided has been amazing. It is very convenient to receive everything we need from breeding to training from one stable and honest business.

Sorry it took a few years to get you this testimonial. We have noticed that many of your new clients have added their testimonials. We feel bad that in the four years we have owned Zack, we have not gotten this to you sooner.

We highly recommend I-Guard International to anyone that is looking for an intelligent and balanced German Shepherd dog or puppy.

A friend of ours took this picture when we were visiting them in Oregon and we thought you would enjoy his natural stance.

Thank you!

Harley & Marsella Charron, Yachats OR

When we decided to go through a breeder, we made a decision to find someone who was ethical and would have a long term investment in their pups.

We spoke to nearly a dozen breeders before we found I-Guard International. From our first phone call with Nick, we knew he was a serious breeder who cared about the future of his pups.

Since we picked up our pup, Nick has called to checked up on us and has offered his expertise. His knowledge and experience has been an invaluable resource to us. Our pup is adorable, smart, and even-tempered. We are constantly stopped and asked where we got him.

We not only recommend I-Guard, but we encourage potential GSD owners to call I-Guard before any other breeder. We feel lucky to have found I-Guard. This has been our first experience with a breeder and we can't imagine it could have been better. Thanks again for everything that you have done, Nick! (View Images)

The Walters, Vancouver WA

We wanted to write you a letter to thank you for your hospitality during our visit. You were so patient with us and explained so much to us about this noble breed! You went above and beyond what we ever expected from a breeder. You know so much about and take such pride in raising German Shepherd puppies, breeding dogs, and how to care for our new puppy. We named our new puppy "Lizzy" and she is perfect in every way. She has become a part of the family in such a short period of time!

Out of all the German Shepherd dogs we have owned and raised from puppies, we have never had a puppy that has been able to learn so many commands by the age of 12 weeks. Its almost like we don't have to tell her what to do, she already knows what is expected of her and does it willingly. She is also to become a little guardian of the family. She is very protective of everyone in the family, but especially the kids.

We are so thankful for your follow up phone calls to make sure we are doing okay and adjusting fine. You have gone out of your way to make sure we have an easy transition with Lizzy. (View Images)

Judy Dunn, Pullman WA

I want you to know that it has been a wonderful experience dealing with you both. I have seen the work, care, and especially the love that you put into raising top of the line German Shepherds. I would highly recommend you and your puppies to anyone. I am especially grateful for Nick always being available and willing to answer all of my questions and to assist me whenever I have a problem. Your help has been way more than I ever expected from a breeder.

My Maggie has more than met my expectations. She is very healthy, extremely intelligent, and absolutely beautiful. I love her dearly and I wouldn't give her up for anything.

Thank you for all of you help and especially for a great German Shepherd puppy! (View Images)

The Shellys, Chattaroy WA

I want you to know that Eike is a great dog. We love her very much. (View Images)

 

 

 

 

Mark Lopez, Spokane WA

I got a digital camera for Christmas so I can finally send you pictures of Niko. He is a beautiful dog! (View Images)

 

 

 

 

 

The Murrays, Potlatch ID

Words seem insufficient to express the appreciation we have to you for bringing our new baby into this world. At 8 weeks old, our little boy Rebel has been a wonderful addition to our family. My husband and I, even as children have always had a German Shepherd in our lives and have always loved the breed. In September of 2003 we put down our beloved 13 year old Shepherd, Jessie which was devastating. Two years later In September of 2005 we discovered I-guard International. My first acquaintance with Nick was, to say the least, a very informative one. I learned more about the breed and his dogs and ethics in one hour than I did in my 40 years of owning one. Now, after having a new puppy in our home for the last 4 months, I have found Nick’s knowledge and advice to be a great support in raising and training our puppy Rebel. Nick is always there for me to answer any questions by phone and in person and is not hesitant to provide me with any visual aids or quick tips for use in training my puppy or in safeguarding his health. Rebel learned most of his basic commands by or before he was 10 weeks old and he still loves to learn. I have had the privilege of meeting a few of Nick and Jacqueline’s magnificent dogs and I am very impressed with them. All have awesome temperament, personality and intelligence. I am also very impressed with Nick’s passion and responsibility for all his dogs and puppies. I am so glad that he screens new owners and matches them with the perfect dog—it worked for us as Rebel is indeed perfect. Thank you Nick and Jacqueline. (View Images)

Jerry and Jean Morse, Pullman WA

We initially had German Shepherds for twenty-five years and we then waited five years before purchasing Riley from Nick. We could not be more pleased with the whole process. Nick does a great job matching people with his dogs, and his expertise after the sale has been extremely valuable to us as we adjust to Riley (and vice-versa.) I have no reservations in recommending I-Guard International to anyone looking for a quality dog sold by a professional breeder/trainer. (View Images)

 

 

The Roberts, Spokane WA

When we first learned about you and your breeding reputation in Pullman, WA, we decided we wanted to buy a German Shepherd puppy from you. Although it took a long time to go through your screening process, we are completely satisfied with the puppy we received. She is more than we could have asked for in a family companion and a protector of our home. She is very loving around our two small children. You have been very helpful by answering all of our questions we have had regarding our new puppy. You always take our phone calls and give us all the information necessary. We are very honored and thankful you were willing to sell us our German Shepherd puppy. (View Images)

Clifford Alexander, San Francisco CA

I wanted to write you a letter to thank you for importing Rex, our German Shepherd puppy, from Germany for us. He has worked out great and has been a wonderful addition to our family. He is growing every day and is becoming more alert and aware of his surroundings. We took him to a local Schutzhund trainer and everyone is very impressed with his learning abilities. The trainer only has to show Rex something once and he remembers everything! All the trainers and other dog owners ask where we got this wonderful German Shepherd dog. We will be sending you some pictures soon to show you the great dog he has turned out to be! We just wanted to take the chance to thank you and I-Guard International for everything you have done for us. (View Images)

 

Dave and Nikki Murphy, Portland OR

We purchased our German Shepherd Puppy, Storm when he was eight weeks old. Since the first day we brought him home he has been everything you promised he would be. Storm is now two years old and he is everything we expected a German Shepherd to be and more. He is very alert yet friendly towards new visitors. The training you provided has really got him to pay attention to his commands. We tell all of our friends and relatives about you and we'll make sure they get their German Shepherd dogs from I-Guard International. Thank you for breeding such great dogs! He is a wonderful guardian and member of our family. He has changed our lives for the best. (View Images)

 

 

Kim Keizur, Pullman WA

Nick has an amazing way with dog training and their owners. We saw a difference in Shadow's behavior after his first session with Nick. Nick also worked with our entire family on an individual basis to further our skills with handling Shadow. (View Images)

 

 

 

 

Angelo, Pullman WA

Rotty, my five year old Rottweiler, was trained by Nick at I-Guard International. He is now a more alert and obedient dog. We feel more confident knowing Rotty can handle any situation that will arise, yet I feel comfortable taking him around children and people he doesn't know. (View Images)

 

 

 

 

Richard Berger, Viola ID

My wife and I have owned German Shepherd dogs for quite a few years. One of the hardest things we've ever had to do is put our last dog down after we've loved him for many years. After looking around for quite awhile for our new German Shepherd puppy we didn't think we could find another dog that we could love just as much again. Then we found I Guard International. We got a new German shepherd dog from them that lived up to our expectations. Now we have a new member of our family for years to come.