Reviews
I’ve had the pleasure of working with some incredible people and their wonderful dogs. I love seeing both the Handlers and their Dogs confidence grow, it is truly rewarding. Here is a selection of my latest Reviews.
Bear is a Doberman Giant Shnauser cross puppy and we sought help from Natalie for him to learn to contain his natural exuberance and improve his heel technique. Natalie’s first session was reassuring and hugely informative. Lots of practical tips and demonstration. She gave us a short bespoke programme of training to start us off and we are practising daily with good results. We still have much more to do but with Natalie’s help we are confident that we will in due course have an adult dog who is well behaved and balanced but still fun loving.
We already have 3 small dogs who are well behaved, but have recently taken on a fourth rescue who’s quite a lot bigger, 11 months old, totally different breed (a sight hound), so it has been a bit stressful!
We had a one to one session with Natalie, and our dog (and us) had so much fun learning some basics and just the next day he has already shown amazing improvement with focusing on me and not crying or leaping when he sees another dog! Natalie is really lovely, explained things clearly and made it really fun for us as well as our dog, we came away buzzing and excited to carry on training at home and on walks and have another 121 in a few weeks. We are very excited to see his continued progress and turn into a very well mannered gentleman of a dog. Thank you so much, highly recommend to anyone even if you feel you’re quite experienced with dogs, it’s so worth it!
Hannah – Sight Hound
Natalie first came into our lives through recommendation, when our Golden Retriever pup was around 10 weeks old. We have never looked back since.
She held our hand during those crazy days of having a new puppy as a family member, aways encouraging us with numerous ways of foreseeing and overcoming potential problems.
No question has ever been dismissed and was always answered with professionalism, patience, understanding and empathy. Puppyhood and adolescence has certainly brought it challenges, however Natalie has constantly and reliably been there for us with answers and ideas. She is totally non-judgemental and helps us to see all the great behaviours our young Golden Retriever offers us.
Natalie has encouraged and taught the whole family of ways that they can help the training process. She has given our six year old granddaughter specific tasks with training to the extent she wants to become a dog trainer when she is older.
I cannot praise, and thank Natalie enough for guiding us throughout the process, and at the same time being an amazing human being and Super Amazing dog trainer.
Thank you so much!
Wendy – Golden Retriever
Scooby & I have been training with Natalie for a few years. Scooby is a Patterdale terrier with a big personality. He was a 2019 puppy so as we were getting going, covid hit and we had to stop all socialisation. When we could get out again, he had become reactive to other dogs and traffic. With Natalie’s help, we have worked our way through each problem and we now have a dog that can cope with most situations. Natalie’s calm training and guidance has helped us resolve the problems so we can enjoy our walks. The scentwork classes have been fantastic for giving Scooby a job and a safe environment to work along side other dogs, boosting his confidence and his trust. I would highly recommend Natalie should you be looking for a first class trainer to help with your dog.
Sarah & Scooby – Patterdale Terrier
The most incredible dog trainer and behaviourist I’ve had the pleasure to entrust our GSD’s training to. And I have met quite a few along the way. Natalie really takes time to understand the family, the environment, the goals, and most importantly the dog. For us it was all about having a loving and well behaved family dog. And thats exactly what we have got. We had to put in the hard work but, at every twist and turn, Natalie was there to understand the situation, unlock the challenge, and give precise advice, which always worked!
A German Shepherd, as with any dog, comes with challenges, setbacks and required persistence. Natalie taught us every trick in the book, from crate training, to heel work (with such a strong dog, walking side by side was an absolute must) to peek-a-boo fun tricks, which were often for us and our GSD, and she enjoys a searching task more than her ball! That is the dream, to use their brains to get tired, so they don’t chew everything they find at home. And that is what we have got. So so lucky to have met Natalie, whether you have a young pup or a rescue, all you need is Natalie who will give you all the tools to achieve yours and your little paw families goals.
Oana – German Shepherd Handler
Natalie is an exceptional dog trainer with a truly special gift. Her extensive knowledge and experience go beyond just training – she generously shares her expertise, making every session enriching for both dogs and their owners. Natalie’s passion for her work and her genuine love for dogs shine through in everything she does. She’s always available, incredibly approachable, and no request is too much trouble. The dedication and effort she puts into her classes and one-on-one sessions are remarkable. I would highly recommend Natalie to anyone looking for top-tier dog training.
Alison
Natalie was recommended to us, we needed someone who would spend time getting to know us and our dog. Give us confidence and make our lessons fun. We all enjoy our sessions, one to one has really helped me personally, scent training is so much fun in the group sessions and my husband really enjoys the mantrailing sessions building his bond with our dog. Great Christmas present!
I can highly recommend Natalie, she provides great tips and insight into the behaviour of our dog, makes learning fun and rewarding. Looking forward to spring walks and learning how to do recall.
Emer Fisher
Natalie is amazing, she is very knowledgeable and explains the training techniques clearly. In class she’s really positive and encouraging, helping to build your confidence as a new dog owner. The training sessions are a great way to bond with your dog and most importantly, the sessions are fun.
Recently Natalie has started doing drop in sessions and has gone above and beyond my expectations. She spends an hour at home with her and always sends videos so I can practise in between visits. My dog always looks so engaged and excited in the videos. Natalie is always professional and 100% reliable and I know when Natalie drops in to her she feels safe and has a great time.
Nikki – Spanish Water Dog Handler
I was first recommended Natalie 8 years ago and from day one she has been amazing with both of our dogs.
Both puppies were only 10 weeks old when Natalie first started working with them and her abilities, perserverance and enthusiasm are boundless and this has shown through. I am often complimented on how well behaved Rafa and Ruby are and this is all down to Natalie and her hard work.
I have and continue to recommend Natalie to anyone with a puppy or dog of any age. There is no one else I would trust more with my dogs.
Michelle – Labradors
Natalie has been helping us with our two dogs for almost six and a half years now. They have very different personalities and Natalie’s skills and flexible creativity have helped us overcome numerous challenges. We have experienced group classes and one to one sessions with her.
Her group classes are superb and she tailors them to include everyone – whatever their experience. And most importantly, they’re fun. As well as including the key commands for obedience, she includes skills and tricks that keep training interesting for you as a handler and your dog – things to do indoors, outdoors and on the move. She also teaches scent training, which our dogs love.
Natalie’s one to one sessions are exceptional and she really listens to you, as well as your dog! She has a ton of tricks up her sleeve to solve any issue you and your dog might have. We have gone from having a Labrador who was happier doing his own thing on walks, to one who will check in with you, walk nicely by your side and come when you call!
We cannot recommend Natalie highly enough. Not only is she an exceptional and patient dog trainer, she is absolutely lovely too. Her enthusiasm and love for dogs, as well as her desire to help you, makes her a brilliant teacher. And the help doesn’t stop after the training session. She is more than happy to answer any questions or issues that may arise over the phone. Natalie has definitely helped us enjoy our dogs more than we could have ever hoped for.
Andrea – 2 Labradors
We would highly recommend Natalie’s training class which we attended for over a year, starting when our puppy Willow was 12 weeks old. As well as learning lots of commands & invaluable training including recall, walking to heel, retrieving & so much more, it was great to be part of a friendly group. Using food for reward when learning definitely worked well for Willow as she is a very food motivated Labrador! It was also reassuring to know that Natalie could always be contacted outside of the sessions for any questions/helpful advice & responded to us quickly.
We still use & practice what we learnt in the sessions to keep Willow engaged when we are out & about now. Willow definitely loved going to training & always came home tired & contented having been kept busy. Many thanks for all your help Natalie.
Willow’s family
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