Dog Learning Zone

Testimonials

What our clients say about their experience with us is more powerful than anything we can say ourselves.

Let's hear from them.

 Anna and Spooky

 I adopted Spooky from a rescue centre when she was about a year old.  Although generally an easy house dog I struggled with her behaviour when out.  She reacted badly to other dogs by lunging aggressively, I think due to her nervous nature.  I was unable to trust her off lead, something I longed to be able to do.

Since starting training with Elaine the improvement in Spooky has been dramatic.   With Elaine's help we have made huge progress and walks are already much more relaxed and enjoyable.  As well as the basics we are also incorporating bits of agility equipment ino our training which is enormous fun.

One of Spooky's biggest problems was her aggressive behaviour towards other dogs whilst out walking.  Elaine has given me advice on how to deal with this and I practice every time I meet another dog.  I learnt how my body language was aggravating the situation.  Elaine has walked alongside us with her own dog and Spooky soon began to learn that she can be calm around other dogs.  Since beginning training there has been a marked improvement in Spooky's behaviour and she can now calmly pass other dogs in the street.

Spooky was a nervous rescue dog but she is now much calmer and attentive.  It was important to me that she felt relaxed and comfortable around Elaine.  Elaine was always calm and gentle and rewarded Spooky's positive behaviour.  Elaine's advice has been invaluable to me.  She talked me through all situations and demonstrated in a clear way. 

Above all Spooky and I are having great fun and can never wait until our next session. 

What other clients have to say:-

"I would just like to say that I am so pleased with the way things have gone with Dougie and really appreciate the support and encouragement you have given me.  There was a point where I thought Dougie was going to have to go and, without your help, this may have been the case.  I don't think Dougie is really aware of this, but I am sure he would have said thanks too.   You saved my dog!"

Hayley Partridge with Cocker Spaniel Dougie

Shirley and Bertie

My Border Terrier Bertie is a typical mischievous pup.  My concerns with him were: pulling on the lead, coming back to me when off the lead, jumping up at people and to alleviate his separation anxiety.

Elaine taught me various techniques and the results were amazingly quick.  Within a few lessons he was pulling less and coming back to me when I whistled him.  Since our initial training sessions Bertie now sits and lies on command, he retrieves toys, finds hidden toys, he is no longer wary of other dogs and he is getting used to being left alone.

I am very pleased with the results and grateful to Elaine for the help and advice she has given me.  She is very patient, understanding, positive and supportive.  I found her very flexible and accommodating with the timing of Bertie's training sessions. 

I plan to continue, with Elaine's help, training my inquisitive and loveable Border terrier. 

What other clients have to say:-

"Thank you so much for this evening.  The time went so fast I had no idea how late it was.  I apologise for taking up so much of your time but it was very rewarding.  I feel totally exhausted.  I have taken Dee out for a run this evening.  I put him on the lead and it took 8 attempts until he would let me out of the house first, but when we came back he stood back on the second attempt.  I am most impressed.  He also showed his Dad his sit, down and leave.  We have all read your handouts and will try our best to learn from them.  Thanks again for all your help.  We much appreciate the time you took."

Lorraine Tinkley after first lesson with re-homed Collie Dee.

"I really enjoy coming to class.  I have recommended you to all my friends and hope they contact you.  Your training is a breath of fresh air and how a training course should be run.  Thank you."

Jackie Alder with Sprocker Oscar