Training for Domestic & Working Dogs

Testimonials

Thanks for your advice and time yesterday, we have implemented as many as we can of the changes we spoke about on Monday morning.  Storm seems slightly subdued since the changes we've put in place but has been a lot calmer, especially this morning!!  Still a lot of work required but an improvement is starting to be noticed.  We look forward to receiving your follow up training plan and will be in touch again.
Lee, Kath and Storm the Old English Bulldog x Mastiff - August 2010

What a difference two weeks made.
We have a twenty month old Working Cocker Bootsy. Bootsy can best be described as very, very lively. 
Damian worked with him for a short while early in the year and did a great job with the basics and where we should go with his training. Due to circumstances we had to stop his training and the opportunity came up last month for to leave him with Damian on a residential basis whilst we were on holiday. It suited our needs perfectly, a caring and safe enviroment for him and also the chance for him to get dedicated one to one training.
Bootsy is quite a good lad but had a very poor concentration span.
When we went to pick him up he was a new dog. Damian showed us what he could do and we took him home expecting all to be forgotten the following day.
What a difference, he stops perfectly on the whistle, hunts and returns very well and has a perfect heel up command. He now walks well to heel off the lead which is the greatest achievement as he concentrates on us so much more.
All in all a great job and Bootsy enjoys his walks so much more now he has a focus and just wants to please.
Well done Damian and thanks very much
Chris, Heather and Bootsy - July 2010

Thank you for all the advise and help with training Ernie, I couldn't have done it without you!!
Ross and Ernie the working Springer Spaniel - July 2010

We contacted Damian for help with our two Springadors, Koko & Poppy. Over a very short period their behaviour deteriorated, to the point where myself and my wife felt we had lost control of them, both in and out of the house.
I must admit that there was a large degree of scepticism going into our first session, this however, was quickly put to bed when we saw almost instant changes in both dogs. Damian solved the issues within the home within 30 mins! 
Two more sessions outside have resulted in very different dogs (and owners).  We are now in control again and enjoying walks with our dogs, who are both training up well. We now enrich their lives and in return they enrich ours.
We all look forward to our future sessions with great anticipation, waiting to discover, the next steps in developing our pack!
Never mind, Caesar Milan - just give Damian a call!
Matt, Sarah and Koko/Poppy the working Springadors - May 2010

“I first contacted Damian at the end of November 2009, as I was having several problems with my German Wirehaired Pointer, Fergus. The main problem was his lack of interest on walks and his ability to simply just disappear when his hunting instinct kicked in. Other problems included pulling on the lead, dominance (especially in the house) and an obsession with livestock and birds. I had 2 lessons with Damian before we decided it would be best for Fergus to go in for residential training. Damian was able to put the basic training in place for me as I was getting nowhere at home, due to Fergus being a very head strong, dominant dog and he would constantly challenge me at every opportunity. This was down to myself not being confident enough when handling him and Fergus not seeing me as a pack leader. Although residential training helped immensely, it has not been plain sailing. Fergus would still try and challenge me on his return, albeit a lot less than previously. I have had to work hard to become the pack leader and with the support from Damian I have been able to do this. I am now finally getting to a point where I can confidently let Fergus off his lead on walks (something I haven't been able to do since November!) We have built up a bond and his focus is now on me (well most of the time!) I am now planning a holiday with Fergus to the Lake District, which I never would have considered previously. I look forward to future training sessions and hope to try something like fly ball with him.”
Nichola and Fergus the German Wirehaired Pointer - April 2010

“It was with great confidence that I asked Damian to find me a new puppy for my son’s 13th birthday. He had really enjoyed training Baggy with me and I felt that he was ready to have his own dog. When I bought Baggy I had little experience of dogs and didn’t really consider what I might want from a dog or how to select one. Damian was able to use all his expertise, knowledge and experience of dogs as well as understanding what I wanted and needed from a dog that he was able to find me the perfect puppy. Ben is now the proud owner of Blaze a fabulous working cocker from a top breeder. I would never have had the confidence to have bought a dog with such a pedigree but I know that with Damian’s training Ben will have a fabulous working dog. It was certainly a birthday present he will never forget.”
Anne and Baggy the Springer Spaniel - April 2010

“I spent several months looking for dog training for Baggy. Although I had originally bought Baggy as a pet I felt that he was unfulfilled and so after a lot of searching I found Damian and gun dog training! Gun dog training with Damian has been a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. Damian shows great skill both as a trainer with his own dogs and as a teacher. His passion for dog training shines through everything his does. He is always ready to give advice and encouragement about all aspects of canine welfare as well as training issues. It is really reassuring to know that he is available in between lessons to give advice and encouragement. He has given me great reassurance and advice about all aspects of dog ownership and I know that Baggy is now a happy and balanced dog as a result of training. Damian’s flexible approach shows a deep understanding of each dog he works with and this together with his ability to really get to understand the owner too makes him unique in the training world. No one could even come close to achieving the results that Damian has done.”
Anne and Baggy the Springer Spaniel - Feb 2010

“Just thought I would drop you an Email just to say thanks for a great first session today. Both me and Maisie really enjoyed ourselves and we are both looking forward to more of the same.
Once again thanks for all your help and advice and see you next week.”
Eric and Maisie the Springer Spaniel - Nov 2009

“C&M are realising that the new rules are here to stay.
We’ve had visitors today with no barking or jumping we were all in the kitchen and the dogs sat in the hallway ya hoo!
Thanks for your time yesterday well worth it.”
Karen, Malvern & Chiltern the Chocolate Labradors - Nov 2009