To Whom it May Concern,

We are proud owners of two wonderful Cairn Terriers - you know, like Toto in "The Wizard of Oz".

Terriers can be a handful. We have gone to classes with them, they have been well socialized, and we followed many of the recommendations in the book "The Art of Raising a Puppy" by the renowned Monks of New Skete as they were growing up.

Still, with our older dog Otis, who is now ten, some problems developed. The problems developed slowly, so we really did not notice them, until it got to the point that Otis would not walk with us - and we walk a lot. He also developed some bad habits in the house - like getting on the kitchen table to look for food, and shredding the newspaper at the same time!

Our vet had no idea. I called Watermelon Mountain Ranch and was given the names of Heather and Rick. We had them come to our home.

First, we really thought their approach was great. They watched how the dogs acted, and listened as we talked about them, and the problems that had begun after many years with no issues. The meeting with them lasted several hours. We felt it was terrific. They could see what we could not, being so close to the dogs.

Well, it is a few months later. Otis does not get on the table and he also walks well now. In fact, he has lost a few pounds! His general attitude is better too. He seems to be much more involved with "the pack", meaning Keddy (our five year old Cairn), myself, and Monica, my partner.

In conclusion, I would highly recommend the Dillenders. Please feel free to contact me should you have more questions.

Regards,

Nancy E. Yarmac
603-431-1657

Nancy and Monika are the proud owners of Keddy and Otis:

This is Otis. He is 10 years old and his favorite activty is to take long naps in the sun.

Keddy is 5 years old and a true athlete.