
| Barden Graphics is a printing and graphics company founded in 1991. In the past couple of years, we have branched out into Internet Web Publishing and Marketing. One constant that has remained true, is that we have a trusting and loyal dog as one of our most valuable staff members. Having a furry friend around helps to ease the tension in our sometimes hectic days; as well as providing a certain amount of "good will" towards our customers. This only works with a well-behaved dog! |
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Our first "Graphics Assistant Dog", Gusto, was a natural. Gusto was a rescued "pound puppy" and by the time we went into business together, he was old enough to learn his job with little training. Sadly, Gusto went to the Rainbow Bridge in February of 1997. You can visit Gusto at the Rainbow Bridge; but as a warning, take plenty of tissue. When the time came to fill Gusto's paw prints, we got an eight-week old Bearded Collie puppy - Chocolate Farleigh! Farleigh grew up in our shop from day one and eventually turned into quite a handful. Farleigh loves people, and is extremely exuberant and bouncy, often to excess! This quality was endearing to some of our customers, but it proved to be a problem among borderline dog lovers. |
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Then we heard the praises of the Gentle Leader® on Beardies-L, an internet mailing list for Bearded Collie owners. We searched the internet and had a hard time tracking one down, but when we did, we found it was the answer to our problems. Within a day, we had method of controlling our wild, bouncing puppy. Within a week, Farleigh was a model citizen! When a customer comes in, Farleigh sits calmly at the top of the stairs and smiles broadly. Only when invited, does Farleigh come racing down the stairs to greet her friends; and then it is just with wet kisses and a wiggly butt, instead of jumping all over them. With the help of the Gentle Leader, Chocolate Farleigh has earned the titles of GAD (Graphics Assistant Dog) and BOG (Beardie of Genius). |
Normally, we provide our internet publishing and marketing services to our customers; but after our frustrations in finding the Gentle Leader on the internet, we saw a need that needed to be filled. We feel that the Gentle Leader is such an important product, both for sanity of the humans and the well-being of our best friends; that the secret should not be kept any longer.OUR MISSIONThe Gentle Leader falls into the category of "The Best It Can Be". We feel that the proper use of the Gentle Leader will benefit both dog and humankind in their efforts to live harmoniously together. Proper fitting and use is essential; that is why we only sell the Complete Gentle Leader System. The book that comes with the complete system should be read from cover to cover before you begin to use the Gentle Leader. Don't worry, it is a very entertaining and informative little booklet! Under ideal circumstances, the Gentle Leader should be used with the guidance of a qualified trainer or behaviorist. But this is not an ideal world, and many people do not have the time or money to devote to such activities. We are confident that if you follow the instructions in the 65 page training booklet that comes with the complete Gentle Leader System, you will develop a happier, healthier relationship with your dog! Satisfaction Guaranteed! If you have any problems with the Gentle Leader, we are here for you. Brad Barden Barden Graphics Inc. 722 E. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46617 (574) 246-0717 gentleleader@bargraph.com |

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