Testimonials
Here are a few comments that dog owners have to make
about Jo, the Standish Dog Trainer...
Jackie with Reg Irish Terrier
new March 2009!
My recall worked perfect first time, I could have
cried I was so proud of him! Thank you for all your help!
He has been brill and last sat I took him to the
local woods with a friend (and her basset) and let him off the lead for
2 hours with other dogs (woo hoo I hear ya cry!). The best bit is...my
recall worked perfect first time-he just looked at me and came running,
I could have cried I was so proud of him! Other doggie people asked how
I had taught him that at 10 months...so be warned I’ve told tons of
people about you!
Please, again let me know if you ever do an advance
class, Reg really loved coming, he is fab on the lead, even Wayne the
hubby has said how good he is over the fields etc.
So again thank you for all your help!!
Beth, Phil and Indi.T.Dog (Husky x Retriever)
new March 2009!
I wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed the last
six weeks. Beth says this is the third time she has been to dog training
(not with me I hasten to add) and this by far was the best one.
I wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed the last
six weeks despite looking like I was asleep most of the time! Beth says
this is the third time she has been to dog training (not with me I
hasten to add) and this by far was the best one - she was dreading
another round of cramped village halls full of badly behaved doggies and
even worse behaved humans - so it was a big relief on that first
Saturday morning to find that fun was the order of the day, and that the
humans were taught to actually care for their doggie friends rather than
just make them walk to heel, the Doggy Oil Change session was
particularly handy and would have come in very useful with my
predecessor apparently who bit anyone with a brush! And Phil - as a
first time dog owner - says he feels a lot more confident in teaching me
stuff and has realised that I am not as bad at things as he thought I
was - so thanks for that!
Eleanor & Archie Mini Schnauzer
new March 2009!
Just wanted to say a big thank you for helping Archie
and me.
Just wanted to say a big thank you for helping Archie
and me. I think Archie had it all the time – it was me needing a
framework to work to. He’s coming on a treat. We’ve just had a fab
weekend away walking in the Dales. Archie was very well behaved in the
hotel – to the point that the owner commended us when we left! How proud
am I? Thanks!
Tony & Denise with Rough Collie Finlay
new May 2008!
Problem Pooch to Show Stunner in just 5 weeks!!
We are the proud owners of a 2 year old Rough Collie
who, due to the fact that he had been twice attacked by another dog
whilst out for a walk, naturally developed a distrust of others dogs,
which meant he “warned them off” whenever he saw them. Whilst this was
tolerable for a pet, for a dog that we wanted to put in the show ring it
was a nightmare.
Just 5 weeks after meeting Jo, having followed her
advice and attended her Saturday morning class, we took him to his first
show.
The result was unbelievable. He was not only well
behaved, but won every one of the four classes that he was entered into,
and qualified for Crufts to boot! An unprecedented performance. Only
once before had the judge awarded four first places to the same dog, and
that was back in 1985!
We were stunned and can’t thank Jo and Sarah enough
for their advice and their patient, reward based approach.
Denise and Tony
Bella the Boxer
new May 2008!
Hi Jo, I would like to thank you for teaching my
owners how to look after me, I have been with them just 3 months now (As
I am only 5 months old). To be honest when they first got me they did
not have a clue but with your help we have sorted them out. They learned
that if they blow a whistle I will run to them and they give me a really
good treat (how good is that) and if I save my Ps & poos til the morning
and do it outside they give me another treat. So Thank You for all the
help you have given them from Bella Boxer
Phil with Sidney Jack Russell Terrier
new May 2008!
"Thankyou for everything. You have transformed Sid,
he's a totally different dog. Your classes are brilliant!
Lennie with Sue & Marion
new October 2007!
"Just a quick message to let you know that we can now
hoover, brush and mop! Thanks for your help.
"Lennie picked all of this up very quickly. He will sit
and tolerate being brushed, as long as biscuits are in evidence. He now
looks tidy before he shakes again and looks like a little urchin."
Patricia with Annie Border Collie & Gracie Springer
new October 2007!
"Jo was friendly and reassuring to both dogs and
owners! Jo obviously knows her stuff and her input has already made a big
difference. We would highly recommend her and thank her for her help.
"Jo was flexible with arranging visits. She assessed
the individual needs of two very different rescue dogs. She offered
solutions and ways of working that were practical and gave us confidence
in dealing with long term problems. She was non-judgemental with us and
non-threatening towards the dogs."
Angela with Trixie Border X Patterdale
new October 2007!
"Jo helped us after our vet told us we needed to have
our dog put down because of her extremely aggressive and uncontrollable
nature. Jo's teaching was first class and I can't thank her enough for her
help and guidance. I'm certain that without this, Trixie would not be with
us today.
"After a few one to one sessions, Trixie's behaviour
turned around dramatically. As with all problem dogs, we were part of the
problem, and by altering our behaviour, hers altered too. After these one
to one sessions, she was finally ready to go to Jo's group classes, which
we'd previously tried to attend but Trixie was so aggressive we felt it
was unfair on the other people and dogs so left. This time though she was
like a new dog, she say quietly and played with the other dogs nicely. She
was even allowed off the lead, which in the first lot of classes would
have been too dangerous. We still have to be careful with her, and she is
by no means perfect, but we can now manage her behaviour."
Martin & Labrador Mollie
"Jo is clearly very knowledgeable regarding training
methods and is extremely enthusiastic and committed. We would not hesitate
to recommend Standish Dog Trainer to any dog owner.
"My dog Mollie, was very nervous and timid in
unfamiliar company but after only a couple of sessions she was visibly
growing in confidence and in her ability to complete the tasks required.
Classes were well organised and had clear objectives. Very quickly Jo was
able to become familiar with each animal and showed genuine affection and
interest in them."
Becky & Cocker Spaniel Albus
"I thought you would like to know how much we enjoyed
the time spent in your classes, keep up the good work.
"I did not get a chance to thank you for all you have
done over the last 12 weeks. You do a job where you praise the dogs, but
never you! You have had to suffer my spoiled brat and never grimaced once!
So I though you would like to know how much we enjoyed the time spent in
your classes!"
Mark, Elaine, Josh & Zephyr Bull Terrier
"Just a quick note to say thanks for your help in
training our English Bull Terrier. We have seen a definite improvement in
his overall obedience. The training has been both beneficial and
enjoyable.
"The use of your positive reinforcement training is
probably the only thing that would have worked on him. We are more
comfortable walking on his lead, his recall training has worked. He will
also "sit" and "down" on command. We look forward to joining the next
class and introducing Zephyr to more doggy friends."
Janet & Hector King Charles Cavalier Spaniel
"Where has my noisy, yapping, pulling on the lead dog
gone? He is a changed boy already. Thanks ever so much – really pleased.
God Bless you Joanne – you are a saint!"
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