We're glad our clients think so highly of us. People come from as far away as Florida, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, California, Oregon and Berlin, Germany to train with us or participate in one of our unique Schutzhund seminars.

Our friendship, camaraderie, training knowledge, and desire to enjoy dogs to the fullest is what brings clients to us and keeps them coming back time and time again.

Some of our clients are so excited after working with us we want to share their enthusiasm with you. Below is a sampling of letters we've received from our clients.

Enjoy!
--Les and Dara Flores

" I want to thank you for taking so much time with us- to be honest and compassionate about our situation.  Having Les give clear direction to us- <I> swear Henry is a different dog.  We are so excited to work with him.

Thanks so much- Candie"
C. White - Published Author - "The Green Pea" (Olympia, WA)

"I can't believe how much I learned from Dara and Les in such a short period of time! The changes in my dog in one weekend were absolutely AMAZING! Suddenly, my dog was having fun and so was I. When can I come back again for more?"
J. Carlo - Professional Body Builder (Boise, ID)

"I have been apprenticing as a helper under Les Flores for two years. Les’ understanding of K9 behavior and his talents and patience as an instructor have made it possible for me to obtain my certification as a trail helper in both DVG AMERICA and SCHUTZHUND USA.

The dog training skills I have learned from Les not only help me in all phases of dog sport, but his instructions concerning domestic obedience have helped me in managing two challenging high-drive dogs around my family with confidence."
K. Meacham - Business Owner and Former Snohomish City Councilman (Seattle, WA)

"I've put over 60 training titles on my dogs over the past 30 years and I've done my share of winning. When I was lucky enough to find Les and Dara I felt like a novice again. I'm a repeat customer at their Training In Drive Schutzhund Seminar and consider myself damn lucky to be able to learn from them. I train pit bulls and have never seen trainers that are able to switch gears for each breed presented like Les and Dara. Both I and my dogs are lucky to have found them."
D. Jessup - Published Author of "The Dog Who Walked With Gods" , Pit Bull activist, and Pit Bull rescue expert
(Olympia, WA)

"I have been training with Les and Dara for the past 2 years. I feel truly BLESSED! They have a unique
understanding and deep commitment to helping others train and understand their dogs. I purchased a
Malinois puppy that lacked the proper socialization and was very strong willed. As a new handler I needed
a lot of help. I called on them day and night and they always answered.

I attended the October 2005 Schutzhund seminar when 'Rico' was 7 months. I learned so much in those 5 days! I never would have believed until I saw it with my own dog that, by making my dog strong and balanced in all of his drives, the exercises would come naturally and clearly. My dog, has surpassed ALL of my expectations. Anybody watching him just says ''WOW'!'"
R. Hill - Business Owner / Professional Retirement Care (Mukilteo, WA)

"I met Les in 2001 and have attended many of his Schutzhund training seminars. With his help, patience, and constructive criticism, he has helped my training progress immensely. Last year I attended the week-long Handler and Drive Training Workshop where we worked extensively in all three phases of Schutzhund. Each training session was followed by analytical discussions of each handler/dog team's performance. I highly recommend the workshop to competitive handlers or those who want to gain experience in the sport.

In 2002, I sent Les my SchH III Belgian Malinois, Nico, to polish his training. I knew it was the right decision when Les and Nico became the 2004 DVG America National Champions, competed at the Malinois World Championship, and competed in the DHV Deutsche Meisterschaft all in the same year. Les went way beyond my expectations with Nico and, together, they earned Nico's IPO III and his FH I titles. Thanks, Les. What a ride!"
D. Wray - Owner of Nicodemus les Ombres Valeureux, SchH III / IPO III, FH I, 2004 DVG VPG 3 National Champion (Durango, CO)

"I've been training with Les and Dara for about a year and a half. But, the amount of knowledge I've gained during that time makes it seem more like five years! When I first met them I was training two very different dogs. One was high drive and very easy to train while the other was more stubborn and demanding. Up to that point, I had been training both dogs in the same manner but it just wasn't working. With the Les and Dara's help, I was able to fix mistakes that I made with my male and to better train my female.

Not only have Les and Dara helped my dogs but they have also helped me to become a trial helper and are helping me become a trainer as well. Les and Dara are very generous with their knowledge. Although I live over two hours away from them, I gladly make the trip every chance I get. Whenever I leave a training session, I come away with something new - a new training technique or, sometimes, just new bruises from one of Les' hard hitting dogs. I have always had fun training with Les and Dara - that's for sure!

My schedule is odd due to my job and family life. Les and Dara always find time to work with me if I want to train. All I need to do is call them and they're there giving their all to help me and my dogs on the right path. For that I cannot thank them enough."
Z. Williams - Code Enforcement Officer (Hubbard, OR)

"My dog, "Asia" is a very energetic female Belgian Malinois. She was like a child with A.D.D.! She wouldn't listen to me and my family and friends found her very annoying and frustrating to be around.

After a 2-week board and train session with Les and Dara, I have a whole new dog! I enjoy being around her and she's much happier now that she has a job and can channel all of that energy in to something constructive. Les and Dara also introduced "Asia" to agility so she has a job and my son is excited to really get involved with that project.

I loved my dog before I sent her to Les and Dara for training but she was just too much. Now, she's a joy to be around and I feel like she's part of the family. Thanks, guys!"
"S. Buse" - Mother, Horse Woman, and Caregiver (Mukilteo, WA)

"In 2004, I was invited up to Washington to participate with a club training at Tumwater. It was a Saturday morning and I was very excited to meet other club members and to show off the two German Shepherd Dogs I was training at that time.

When we reached the training field, I couldn't believe my eyes and watched in awe at club members who were having so much fun and doing beautiful obedience routines with their dogs. Wow! This is what I wanted to accomplish with my dogs too. So, I introduced myself and was a bit embarrassed to learn that the club I had been invited to visit didn’t train until Sunday! The club that was watching was Les Flores’ club. It must have been fate that I got the training days mixed up.

With a big smile and a warm welcome, Les said, “Well you have traveled all this way, go get your dogs and let's work them." I learned more in this one day of training with Les than I had in the entire past five years at other clubs and knew that this was where I had to come for all my future training.

Over the past year, I moved to Washington with my four very young GSD puppies. With their combined knowledge, experience, and real understanding of K-9 drives, Les and Dara evaluated each pup and designed a training program appropriately suited for each individual dog. I appreciate their honest evaluation of my pups and of my handling skills. It has been a wonderful experience and I continue to benefit from their wealth of knowledge.

I am a repeat participant in Les and Dara's drive training workshops and seminars. They bring in the very top helpers and instructors in the U.S. and abroad to help each individual handler and dog to accomplish their goals. It's a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to compete in Schutzhund. You'll be amazed at what you'll learn. See ya on the podium!"
K. Mull - American Defender K-9 -- Tumwater, WA