The Second Nature Behaviour team has been absolutely brilliant in helping us with the long term…read morebehavioural problems one of our rescue dogs experiences. Keely has provided not only home visits and on line support but has carried out specific training with issues when we are away in our touring caravan. We would not hesitate to recommend Second Nature Behaviour to anyone with a pet that that finds daily life a challenge.

You have been wonderful to work with - clearly such a caring person.  You have turned our lorikeet…read moreKiki's life around.

I went to Corley dog training club expecting our puppy to recieve basic obedience training. She had…read morea rope put around her neck and was practically strangled and bullied until she did as she was told. There was no attempt made to use rewards or encouragement to train the dogs they just responded out of sheer fear of being choked. The amount of force used on these dogs was enough to break their necks and cause serious damage. In addition to this the trainers breath smelt very strongly of alcohol. In my opinion this is just animal cruelty and any owner wanting to put their pet through this should not be able to own a dog. I will not be returning.

Kristine's passion for dogs really shows and means that she does all she can to help you to help…read moreyour dog. She is up for working with owners to help dogs overcome any issue, be it fear, aggression, anxiety or excessive barking. With the behaviour consultations, she takes her time to draw up a personalised plan with a step by step approach so you can make the most of her services. You won't be disappointed. She uses purely positive reinforcement, so no punishment, no shock collars etc.

Absolutely brilliant . Kris tine really knows what's she's doing and all the dogs are really well…read morelooked after! She's very knowledgeable and is very interested in all dogs and the way they behave. A 1st class doggy service !

Fantastic does not even start as to where Jo has helped with our new puppy. Jo's approach in…read moreregards to making you see it from a totally different perspective helped massively. Not only that, the advice via E-mail after a session was brilliant and having someone to get advice from with urgent matters really helps when stuck with a certain behavior. Will certainly be recommending Jo to friends / family and other dog owners in the future. Jo's training should be mandatory for all new dog and puppy owners!!

Jo was recommended by my vet for one to one training sessions with my Cockapoo puppy, Mitzi…read more Jo is very kind, gentle, positive, supportive, encouraging, calm and has a good sense of fun and humour. She was able to demonstrate techniques to start the journey of training and I was able to experience positive results immediately. She is able to correct you without making you feel a failure or inadequate and stupid and at all times my dog felt comfortable and was responsive (if albeit exuberant in some of her attempts. At the end of each session Jo e-mails what was covered during that time adding further advice or tips and giving you links to things she may feel will help you or indeed supplying you with links to things you may have asked or discussed. I would highly recommend her services. She seems passionate about her work and animals and is a credit to the training profession. I will certainly be using her again if I feel I need more help/improvement and knowing I can contact her in the future via e-mail for any help, support or advice is a great comfort.

Hi Mike. You have proved that it is definitely possible to teach an old dog new tricks! Your advice…read morehas transformed our relationship with Angel, our 11-year-old rescued Bichon. We've had her for about a year but her possessiveness over food and resources was getting much worse and we were really worried that things were not going to work out with our current family situation. After one home visit from you, we have put in place all of the advice and training measures you suggested and everything is going really well. The daily growling incidents have reduced considerably now we know how to avoid and distract. Mealtimes in particular have improved - we are putting only small amounts of food in her bowl, then putting it down after she waits and then repeating the process until she has had the whole portion. One of the key things you helped us realise, is that just because she is 11, not to let her get away with things. For example, she used to have a set route she preferred for walks, with lots of little foibles about where to cross the road and stop at certain points. We used to indulge her routines and because she is an old dog, let her do what she wanted. But now, if we want to go left and she doesn't, I stand still until she stops pulling. Then I start to move towards the way I want. If she pulls again I stop, and I do not look at her. Eventually she starts to come towards me and once we are trotting off in the new direction she is fine. Thanks again for your advice. It has made Angel a much happier little lady.

From the owner: Dog & puppy training in Northwich & Cheshire…read more A well-behaved dog is a pleasure to own. At the club we show you how to interact with your dog and improve your dog handling skills. What's more, socialising with like-minded people and their dogs is a treat for you and your dog too.

We haven't used all of Mike's extensive services - from puppy classes to training the trainers -…read morebut we did go on his unique Stock Socialisation day. Although our pooch is an urban dog we like our country walks, preferably without our dog going batshit after some cows.... Cue Mike and a few handy techniques to controlling our dog around livestock and we also picked up some general recall techniques for when our lurcher is in chase mode with the small and furries.

From the owner: Training difficult dogs, particularly stopping chasing sheep and other livestock. Dog to dog…read moreaggression. Stock socialisation teaching dogs how to behave correctly around other animals. Sheepdog herding assessment and starting young dogs. Residential training for difficult dogs or for people do not have the time or experience to train their own dogs. Agility for fun or to competition standard from puppy foundation onwards. We are also the home of Diamond Dog Agility Club a Kennel Club registered non profit making club. We run training courses for people who would like to become agility instructors. We occasionally breed to replace our own dogs. We are members of the Kennel Club Assured Breeders scheme and have KC and International Sheepdog Society Border Collies and sometimes have puppies available to approved homes.

We were very unsure about investing in trainers for our GSD, but the pulling became too much for me…read moreto hold her, to a point of walks being dangerous. She was becoming more reactive also. However, it was the best thing we ever did. The trainers we had, Fiona and Adrian did a fantastic job with her. She is less reactive and now able to do group walks. I can now go on calm walks with her! Its what I could only have dreamt of! The prices are very very fair. THANK YOU GUYS!

From the owner: 5 Week Puppy Training Courses + Dog Training Courses in Cotgrave, Melton Mowbray and Loughborough…read moreavaliable! 1-2-1 services and Behaviour consultations also avaliable! Positive Reinforcement for Canine Companions. Our main goal is to educate more people in modern dog training techniques by using positive reinforcement and reward based methods. These scientifically proven methods can help overcome many unwanted behaviours, preventing behaviour concerns from developing in the future. Alternatively, even if you have no behavioural concerns for your dog, we are more than happy to help to assist you in that process of developing a more meaningful bond between you and your dog.

More of a description than a review ;)…read more Fun, hands off, kind and effective dog training. ClickerTastic offers pet dog obedience for puppies from 2nd jabs (Puppy Play School), right up to the most advanced (doggy uni). Trick classes also offered. Currently one of the only UK disc dog schools. Very small class sizes, puppy class 5 dogs, every other class apart from doggy uni (7 max) max 6 dogs per class. 121 sessions and training walks also offered.

Gabe is absolutely brilliant with our puppy Maisie! We are so glad we found him! We have absolute…read moreconfidence in him in caring for Maisie. From our first meeting, it was clear that Maisie would be in safe hands and she delights in his company. He has been with her on a daily basis since her first weeks with us at just seven weeks of age. Gabe is so good at keeping us up to date on a daily basis with photos and messages about her day, which is so reassuring. It is clear that she is in her element with him. Being at work with irregular hours meant that caring for a puppy would be a challenge for us but Gabe has made it all possible. He is reliable, friendly and goes out of his way to be helpful at all times. Family and neighbours have all commented on how very good he is with Maisie and we are delighted that she is so well looked after in our absence. He has helped us cope with all the puppy challenges with lots of advice and training tips. Gabe was the first to teach Maisie commands such as 'sit', 'stay' and 'heel' and he helped us to puppy-proof our garden successfully. Maisie has grown so much in confidence and we have Gabe to thank for all the progress she has made. We have the utmost confidence in his professional service and are very happy to recommend him or give personal reference to any future prospective clients. Phil & Wendy Wood

From the owner: Spa Rovers is the premium Dog Walking, Puppy Care, and Cat Sitting service in Leamington Spa,…read moreWarwick, and surrounding areas of Cubbington, Lillington, Whitnash, and Heathcote.