Our dog Clive, a Romanian rescue dog came to Stephen for a month at 9 months old. Clive was being a nightmare with other dogs and showing signs of aggression towards dogs and people. We were at our wits end and so upset that we couldn't seem to control or manage our beloved puppy.
Walks were dreadful as Clive would go into meltdown mode and couldnt hear us and wouldn't listen to instruction or recall at all.
He was aggressive towards a neighbour and we knew something drastic had to be done.
Leaving Clive with Stephen for a month seemed drastic but necessary... on meeting Stephen we started to feel hope in a situation where we feared the worst. Stephen has a wonderful manner and relationship with dogs, they get him and he gets them. He really is the dog whisperer!
After an initial assessment we left Clive with Stephen and returned home to our other dog Bonnie for a month without our crazy puppy.
Stephen gave updates every week reporting on how Clive was becoming better with other dogs, we felt hopeful and happy for the first time in a really long time.
After a month was up we arrived to collect Clive, nervous but excited about what was to come. Stephen asked us to stand in a field, he bought Clive in and we couldn't believe how obedient and well trained he was with Stephen. We called Clive over and he galloped over so happy and thrilled. Stephen taught us to use a long rope, prey dumby amd whistle with Clive, using treats so Clive would respond to commands and listen to us.
We can now take Clive on long walks where he heels beautifully and the meltdowns have slowly disappeared. He's playful and vocal with other dogs but the aggression has gone and in its place an obedient lovely natured dog that we adore taking out and spending time with.
It was last chance saloon before Stephen and we can't thank him enough for his love and patience with Clive. Don't hesitate to trust your beloved dog with Stephen, it really has changed Clive so much and the man is a miracle!
Thanks Stephen and we will see you soon dog puppy follow up classes!
Many thanks!!!
Lucy, Jason, Bonnie & Clive ( and family) read more