August 2026 by Jonathan Burns
We had the pleasure of working with Helen over two sessions. Our dog Cassidy is quite reactive with new people and we needed some help with her walking on lead. Helen was extremely patient and explained all the steps we can take to help our dog. She was extremely friendly and demonstrated everything we needed for success, with videos and messages and lots of dialogue to ensure we were in the right path. Cassidys walking has improved so much just after one session with Helen. We are looking forward to implementing everything we learned last week and seeing it take effect.
Thanks again!
Johnny & Elyse
August 2026 by Flora Zajicek
We asked Helen for help with our one and a half year old bearded collie cross and she was fantastic. She really helped us learn to read Fin?s body language and behaviours so that time with him is more balanced and peaceful. In particular we were working on a behaviour where he would lie down and watch every single dog, Helen helped us work through this and learn how to both move him on, protect him and other dogs from negative interactions, and also how to say hi to other dogs in a healthy and polite way. She helped boost our confidence with him generally as well. We worked in different contexts to challenge Fin and this was great too. Also she gives plenty of useful homework for between sessions. We?d highly recommend Helen as a kind, ethical and safe pair of hands, super knowledgeable and experienced.
August 2026 by Lauren Mcgaughrin
?We are so grateful for Helen's help with our rescue dog Jasper. Having come from a difficult background, my dog has some trauma that was being triggered specifically when my dad came over to visit at our house. It was a really stressful situation for us not knowing the best way to resolve it, but Helen was fantastic from the moment she arrived.
?She used purely force-free, non-invasive methods?absolutely no shock collars, prongs, or harsh tools?which was so important to us given my dog's sensitive background. She took the time to observe the dynamics, explain the root of the behavior, and gave us clear, manageable steps to help my dog build positive associations and feel safe in triggering situations.
?The progress we?ve made already is incredible, there was a significant improvement after just one session, and we feel so much more confident managing visits now and continuing with training ourselves using the techniques Helen shared with us. We've also gained a load of tips and training techniques for the specific issue we had but also more broadly around lead walking, settling and being comfortable around distractions. The follow up after our session has been so appreciated and made us feel really supported in any follow up questions/next steps.
Jasper's wellbeing was always the priority and Helen made sure to provide him with breaks when needed and made sure he wasn't overwhelmed with too much too soon.
If you?re looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and humane dog trainer ?I cannot recommend Helen highly enough!
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Thank you again, Lauren, David and Jasper ?
August 2026 by Andrew Eadie
We met John for the first time, 3 years ago, to help with recall for Skye, our Cocker Spaniel, and are still using the successful techniques he taught us then. He is an absolute magician and can pick up on the smallest changes in a dog?s behaviour, which may be hard to see. He has taught us so much about how to help Skye navigate the world, even the scary bits. Mainly, of course, he has been teaching Skye?s human mum and dad how to make her way in life in a calmer and meaningful manner. I cannot recommend him enough. Caroline & Andrew
August 2026 by Chelsea
Me and my partner had a great experience with John as he was able to teach us different training methods to handle puppy biting as well as giving us tips on puppy toilet training. John had good patience with us and the puppy during the 1 hour session. Highly recommend ?
August 2026 by Lyndsey Wilson
Very helpful and great tips for training our boy!
July 2026 by Donna Dargie
First time meeting John today. We have a 7yr old rescue staffie mix who we?ve been working hard with for the last 18months, she?s a wee star but we were struggling with resolving her anxiety and reactivity to other dogs so got in touch with John.
From the very first moment we knew she was in safe and knowledgeable hands. He is calm, deliberate, and clear - everything we needed today. Clover did great, he handled her amazingly and we came away with a far greater understanding of what to do to help both our dog and us.
What I liked most is his honesty, he didn?t tell us we needed x amount of sessions. He recognised we could handle what was provided and suggested we get on with it and get in touch for a further socialisation session later on. That level of honesty is exactly what builds trust. I?d definitely recommend getting in touch if you have any training needs for you and your dog
July 2026 by Alison M
We needed help with our cockapoo, Otto after we had our baby last summer. Helen responded really quickly and visited us the same week. Otto, who has always been a bit anxious and reactive to sounds and strangers in the house (barking) was really struggling when our baby started to cry properly at around 6 weeks old. We were already exhausted and at the end of our tether so really desperately needed help as the constant simultaneous barking and crying was just too much. Helen could not have been more amazing. She was so kind and empathetic and within one session made us feel like we had the tools to start working with Otto right away. It felt like she just ?got it? and understood the dog in front of her, which was amazing. We followed the exercises Helen gave us (which didn?t take much time or brain space, neither of which we had in abundance at the time). Within a matter of weeks we started to see a difference and Otto was barking less. After several months he was like a different dog. We have also made sure that our baby is ?trained? not to approach the dog. The result is a harmonious household! Otto now just relaxes and minds his own business around the baby and we have never had to worry about them being in the same environment which is not a place I honestly ever expected to get to. Particularly through crawling and now walking, I can?t believe he is just completely not bothered by the baby. We really can?t thank Helen enough as the difference her help and support has made to our family is immeasurable!
June 2026 by Carol Hood
Mia our gsd was showing signs of reactivity towards other dogs. John has gave us pointers to recognise the signs before she reacts and to distract her from her nervous reaction. She has come on leaps and bounds since we started the training program and can't thank John enough for all his help with her. Would highly recommend John to anyone that needs help with their dog
June 2026 by Claire
I met Helen to help with my springer. He is very distracted on walks particularly if there is balls around! Helen helped show me how to let my dog process his feelings & take in his surroundings. Also some fun training games to keep him engaged with me. Already seeing a massive improvement in just a few weeks since our training session.
May 2026 by Jennifer C
Great resources and brilliant knowledge. Unfortunately, if you cancel your online subscription ahead of the billing period (for example, so you don't forget to cancel nearer the end), they do not let you access the videos for the remainder of the term. This happens despite Skool's terms stating you should have access until the end of the billing period. Because they cut off my access, I requested a refund for the remaining 9 days, but it was declined. I think this is unfair and takes advantage of people, hence the lower rating.
May 2026 by Calum Chalmers
We asked the Glasgow Dog Trainer to support us with transitioning from living separately with 2 dogs who didn't get along indoors and needed separated with baby gates, to moving in to the same house together. Helen responded really quickly offering an initial phone consultation to discuss how she could help, what the training would likely entail, how long it might take to see results and to arrange an in person session. The in person session was great and gave us a completely different outlook on our dogs. Everything we were asked to do was through positive reinforcement and was well explained along with the theory behind why we were doing it, which I loved. We've seen some fantastic progress in our dogs ability to settle in each others presence, and they now even play together when outside when before they just did their own thing. We've been supported throughout in a group chat where we could share videos and get advice on what to do differently/to progress further. We've since had a further face to face session where we were given different exercises to work on along with the theory behind them, and have seen even more progress. We're now at the stage where we can have both dogs in the same room being fed treats and be completely settled. We're still a work in progress but the change in our dogs' behaviour is testament to the fact that Helen knows what she's doing and is able to achieve tangible results. Thank you!
May 2026 by Gordon McDavid
We recently rescued a Frenchie called Ghost who was a stray and has some very challenging behaviours. He is deaf too. Helen was recommended to us due to her experience working with rescue dogs, and with dogs who are deaf. From the very first call, her knowledge was clear and she took time to listen to the issues. We?ve had a couple of extremely helpful sessions and have been given helpful exercises/games to begin to rebuild Ghost?s confidence and our bond with him. We?ve a long way to go and a lot of work to do but we can already see progress. Helen has been extremely reassuring, keeps in contact with helpful tips, and assists with any problems we?ve encountered. Would highly recommend.
May 2026 by Claire Kennedy
John came highly recommended to us through a patterdale terrier Facebook page and I can understand why, he really knows his stuff. Educated us well, and we're so pleased with the way things are going. We have a much calmer and happier dog. Thank you John!
May 2026 by Emily Moore
It's been a very good experience working with Helen the last few months. My young dog is generally unsettled and easily spooked, and has much to learn about interacting with other dogs and humans, but we are feeling optimistic since working with Helen that we can help build his confidence and his social skills. In fact, we have already seen progress. There are no magic fixes, you and your dog have to put the work in, but Helen provides a well-informed framework and the encouragement you need to succeed. Plus, she has been very available whenever I have had additional questions or needed clarification. I fully recommend Helen for anyone wanting to raise a happy, confident dog they have a strong bond with.
