My family brought me home cradled in their arms. They cuddled me and smiled at me and said I was full of charm. They played with me and laughed with me and showered me with toys. I sure do love my family, especially the girls and boys.

The children loved to feed me, they gave me special treats. They even let me sleep with them-all snuggled in the sheets. I used to go for walks, often several times a day. They fought to hold the leash, I'm very proud to say.

These are the things I'll not forget-a cherished memory. I now live in the shelter-without my family. They used to laugh and praise me when I played with that old shoe. But I didn't know the difference between the old ones and the new.

The kids and I would grab the rag, for hours we would tug. So I thought I did the right thing when I chew the bedroom rug. They said that I was out of control, and would have to live outside. This I did not understand, although I tried and tried.

The walks stopped, one by one; they said they hadn't time. I wish I could change things, I wish I knew my crime. My life became so lonely, in the backyard on a chain. I barked and barked all day long to keep from going insane.

So they brought me to the shelter but were embarassed to say why. They said I caused an allergy, and then they each kissed me goodbye. If I'd only had some classes, as a little pup.
I wouldn't have been so hard to handle when I was all grown up.

“You only have one day left.” I heard the worker say. Does that mean I have a second chance?
Do I go home today?
-Sandi Thompson

I am Todd Langston, a canine behavior expert who recently moved to the Orlando area from Southern California. I have a degree in Psychology from California State Fullerton and have spend hundreds of hours being mentored in a pack of 20 rehabilitated dogs with Linn Boyke. Linn is an apprentice to Cesar Millan, better know as National Geographic's The Dog Whisperer. I am also a member of the IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals). Plus I have my own small pack of rehabilitated dogs and everyday with them is a learning experience.

My method focuses on fulfilling the body and mind of the dog and by teaching the human how to be a leader. This was developed for dogs - by dogs. Spending so much time in large packs taught me exactly what dogs need to be happy and balanced. I have taken what the dogs taught me and translated that into an easy to follow routine that is capable of bringing a calm, balance to any situation. Dogs are easy and willing to please if you ask right.

The majority of the bad behaviors I see are symptoms of frustrations, due to lack of fulfillment and leadership. Dogs look to us for fulfillment and leadership so how we communicate those skills will determine how well they trust, respect, and therefore follow us. I can gain control of a dog in seconds because I know how they think and understand how to talk with them. I don't use words and I don't need force because I am trying to gain trust - and dogs don?t trust force of any kind. Once you understand how to fulfill and lead your dog it becomes easy to modify their unwanted behaviors. Many of my clients discovered that properly exercising their dog eliminates many of the unwanted behaviors.

The reason I can help you - and know exactly what you are going through - is that I was you just a few years ago. I was a guy with a service job who had a dog with serious aggression issues, both towards people and other dogs. I went to classes and read books with little success which made me frustrated and confused. I was actually about to quit and give her away before I met Linn and discovered I had something to offer others. Once I realized how easy the dogs truly are I started developing a simple, easy to follow method that anyone could use on most every dog.

Since I know what it feels like to have a dog bite a neighbor, and understand the panic of uncontrollable fights, I can better help you create what is needed for change. I have experienced how aggression can create anxiety and fear that seems to powerful to overcome - and I have overcome it all. I have improved, grown and become more aware of my emotions than I ever thought possible and what I finally discovered, with help from my dogs is peace. Dogs follow peace.

Let me teach you what I learned along my journey to help you balance your dog and life because...IF YOU LEAD - YOUR DOG WILL FOLLOW.