We had a couple of sessions with Laura. She is a very warm approachable lady. She watched the dogs behaviour for a while, and we had a walk, she had spotted the issues straight away. She showed us how to calm the dogs when walking and also at meals times. The whole house is calmer and manageable. Her strategies are … Read More

We had volunteered for many years with Guide Dogs for the Blind and thought that we were experienced dog handlers, especially in training puppies from 8 weeks. Then we got Bramble! We knew, from past experience that Golden Retrievers are stubborn and opinionated, but we found her very challenging indeed, and were in a downward spiral when Laura was the … Read More

When we were struggling with our one year old collie Jenny, Laura was recommended by a friend of a family member. Although we were experienced dog owners Laura helped us to understand how our actions and behaviours impacted on Jenny. We subsequently worked with Laura to improve recall and lead walking. Laura’s approach was thoughtful and sensitive, she developed a … Read More

I adopted Buster a 5 year old Staffie crossbreed from the RSPCA following the loss of my beloved Patterdale terrier Jakie. From our very first meeting Laura continually helped me to overcome my grieving for Jakie for which I am indebted to her for. Little was known about Buster’s history. I believe in his short life he hadn’t had much … Read More

If Laura looks after your furry friend it’ll be more than just a walk in the woods – when Holly our – now 1 year old – Samoyed got back from walks with Laura she’d been told not to pick up plastic and sticks off the floor, progressed with her lead training, behaved a little better with other dogs and … Read More

We adopted India a beautiful German Shepherd when she was 8 months old, she had been kept in a outdoor cage, she was under weight and had never been taught how to socialize with other dogs or how to lead walk. She had been bought previously to be used as a guard dog but was a big softy so wouldn’t … Read More

Flare is a two year old Labrador whom we bought from a breeder when he was 14 months old. He was generally very well behaved at home with us but he struggled to accept my adult son who lives with us on weekdays but goes away each weekend. Flare would bark at him whenever he came in or moved around … Read More

We spoke to Laura about training before we picked up our 6-week old rescue puppy Snow, and she couldn’t have been more helpful. She gave us hints and tips and made the first few days easier for us. We started training in the garden, Laura listened to what we wanted to achieve and what was important to us. We were … Read More

Our dogs, Timmy and Barney, have had a lovely holiday while we’ve been away and we (and the dogs!) can’t thank Laura enough for her hospitality! Timmy and Barney both enjoy their home comforts, and we were thrilled that we could leave them with Laura, knowing that they would be safe, warm, and happy in a home, with lots of … Read More

Both my dogs, Ozzy & Nelly-Clegg, are rescue dogs. They were nervous being left anywhere without me, especially overnight. This would cause me a great deal of stress so I never left them. Then they started to stay with Laura! They are so happy there and I see pictures of them having fun and playing with the other dogs. I … Read More