Assertive K-9 Training / Thinschmidt German Shepherds

is a husband-wife team with 34 years' experience training dogs!

Diana Foster CPDT 3071391 (Certified Pet Dog Trainer)


Doug Foster CPDT 1071357 (Certified Pet Dog Trainer & Certified Regional Helper)

What sets up apart:

34 years running a very successful business
AAA rating with the Better Business Bureau
Both owners are certified dog trainers / Positive reinforcement trainers
Dedicated to training and breeding full time
Active in competing all over the country
Promoted and endorsed by - Caesar Milan
We absolutely 'LOVE' what we do!

The business runs on almost all referrals and are available upon request.

Caesar Milan with Diana, Doug, and Michele

Business Manager and Professional Photographer,

'Michele'

Our Certifications

  • Both Certified Pet Dog Trainers
  • Certified Regional Helper
  • 34 years in Dog Obedience Training / Specializing in Behavioral Problems
  • 15 years in breeding from the very best in German Shepherds
  • 10 years in German Conformation (showing and handling)
  • Star in newest DVD with Cesar Millan
  • Expert witnesses on vicious dog attacks
  • Volunteer work with Animal Shelters/ Rescues
  • Volunteer teaching TLC class for children under SPCA
  • Give hands on experience for trainers earning their certification for ABC School
  • Articles published with Dog Training Magazines
  • Featured on 'The Pet Place'
  • First of 5 books to be published by June 30, 2009
  • BBB - Better Business Bureau (AAA rating!)
  • Member of:
    • APDT - (Association of Pet Dog Trainers)
    • USA - (United Schutzhund Club of America)
    • GSDCA- (German Shepherd Dog Club of America)
    • GSDCA-WDA- (Ger. Shep. Dog Club of America-Working Dog)
    • West Coast Schutzhund Club
    • Lake Matthews Schutzhund Club
    • South Corona Schutzhund Club (founders)