Dog Training and Dog Behaviour Testimonials.

E & K with Y, P & M

When we called in Craig we were at crisis point almost at the stage of re-homing the dogs.

Craig was brilliant very non judgmental and listened to our needs.

With Craigs advice and support we have turned a massive corner especially with our Boerboel puppy.

We can not thank Craig enough and would highly recommend him to anyone.

G & M with M & J

Craig was brilliant. The first visit was in-depth, covering diet and exercise matters, and then focussing in on techniques to get the dogs to focus their attention on us as their pack leaders and look to us before making decisions by themselves. Craig gave us a bespoke training plan and then came back 3 weeks later to assess progress.

By keeping commands simple, and by exploiting all opportunities to demonstrate our leadership (and rewarding obedience), both dogs are now much calmer and are looking to us before they simply react. We’ve reduced the amount of carbs they were getting which has also helped with obedience.

Wish we’d called on Craig’s help much earlier as his approach had been effective and assuring. Very professional and communicates really well.

Highly recommended.

Michelle, Graham & Shadow

Can't recommend Craig enough, he is so knowledgeable, patient and a real life "dog whisperer". We asked Craig for help with our little Frenchie Shadow who was out of control, totally wild and didn't listen to a word we said.

He had issues with resource guarding and food aggression. He was also aggressive to my partner.

We genuinely thought as he is 3 that he was untrainable but we didn't want to give up on him, hence asking Craig for his help!

Craig came on a home visit to see Shadow in his own environment and within minutes of meeting him he had shadow listening to commands and being obedient, we couldn't believe our eyes!

Craig gave us the knowledge and skills to work with Shadow and understand his behaviour, as well as ours! He taught us all about dogs and discussed everything about their food and how important proper nutrition is.

Craig gave us some homework to do and returned again to see how we were doing and then took us to do some outside training to help keep shadows focus and stop him pulling on the lead.

Craig also gave us written information too and was always there to answer any questions or concerns we had.

We are amazed at how well Shadow has come on, we could never have done any of this without Craig's expertise. We now have a calm, happy, obedient little Frenchie who is just the best!

Not only is Craig knowledgeable, patient and friendly but he is also funny down to earth and has a real passion for what he does.

We would highly recommend Craig! Thanks so much from Michelle, Graham and Shadow!

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E & D with Angus

We thought it was too late to do something about our very vocal and demanding, three year old cocker spaniel Angus.

However, Craig proved us wrong!

Craig very quickly put our minds at ease, and with a very non judgemental approach, helped us to turn Angus’s behaviour around.

It was amazing how quickly Angus’s behaviour changed.

Money very well spent and our only regret is that we didn’t find Craig earlier.

D, D & Cooper

Craig helped us turn around a very boisterous, destructive and ultimately very unhappy and stressed pup into a calm, gentle and sweet natured family member.

Craig empowered us with the skills, knowledge and confidence to train our dog to become the best version of himself.

By helping us to develop consistency and boundaries with our dog, Craig supported us to enable Cooper to have complete recall off lead, stop all destructive behaviours and become a dog that we could take anywhere and into any situation.

We could not have asked for better support.

Craig at Scottish Dog Behaviourist knows and understands how to work with dogs as individuals and correct behaviours with non punitive methods that even children could implement safely.

We will always be grateful to him.

A, J & Toby

We contacted Craig as our Labrador Toby was becoming very anxious around other male dogs, making walking him problematic.

We had looked at his web page and the comments from other dog owners and looked to use his experience to help us and Toby.

Immediately upon meeting us and Toby, he put us at our ease and pointed out a few simple things to work on straight away.

By the end of the first visit we had some homework to do in the next two weeks until a follow up session.

The techniques that Craig introduced us to provided an immediate difference with Toby and us-all for the better.
 

We would just like to say that Craig is extremely patient and has some really simple techniques to help with any situation and with the reassurance that even after the training that we can contact him at anytime in the future if we need him.

We would really recommend Craig and his way of looking at the issues and bringing simple ideas to help us and Toby.

L, Milo & Willow

What can I say, Craig started working with my 2 dogs and myself during a particularly stressful period.

He quickly got to the root of my concerns and issues particularly with milo (the wee white dug as he is generally affectionately known).

Craig gave me direct guidance and steps which I was able to put in place and saw a difference in Milo's behaviour and manner quickly.

Craig's approach is respectful, tactful and direct, never patronising or blameful.

He takes time to listen and understand what was important.

I now have a loving, playful and obedient dog which before meeting Craig I would not have described Milo in this way.

I have gone from having a dog who acted petrified and occasionally affectionate, barking at the wind and always in flight and fight mode to a chilled, happy and relaxed boy.

We still have some work to do but I have confidence in my dogs but more so I have confidence in myself.

Some people scoffed when I said I had began working with Craig, they had watched the TV programmes and thought they knew all they needed, however, the one to one guidance and recommended steps Craig gives by putting them into context relating to my dogs, and my needs.

Please if you are looking into approaching a dog behaviourist, Craig will deliver what he promises.

Thank you Craig

J T

Had my sons dog for several months, he had developed an aggressive side that hadn't always been there. We invited Craig to help us.

Craig visited our home several times, we worked through all that he suggested and now have a very calm chilled dog, no angry behaviour over food and my Granddaughter plays with him like he's her best friend.

I can take him anywhere, he's never on the lead, except when near cars. He ignores all dogs and stays by my side.

Craig's visit and training has given us a very different dog and given me the confidence to deal with him.

Thank you again Craig.

R & K

Craig has been a big help!

We contacted Craig because our Border Collie puppy and older Yorkie weren’t getting along.

He helped us by identifying their behaviours and picking up on new ones we didn’t notice.

From general puppy training to fixing behaviours in our older dog.

With Craig’s knowledge he is the perfect person to help.

Thank you for everything!!!

EC

I would honestly recommend Craig, (Scottish Dog Behaviourist) if your having issues with your dog.

Had a worryingly aggressive unpleasant 2 year old dog.

Craig has helped us completely changed our dogs behaviour.

He had such a calm manner throughout which was so encouraging to us.

Worked with us through training where we managed to change our dog in to a calmer friendlier dog.

His ideas explanations and techniques were easy to follow and very effective.

Can't thank him enough as we didn't think we'd be able to keep the dog in our home as part of our family.

Thoroughly recommend him.

JD

When I contacted Craig I was at the end of my tether and considering re-homing my 2 year old Sproodle, Stella.

Craig spoke very reassuringly and said he could help.

When Craig came to the house he listened carefully, no judgement given and talked through some strategies.

We then tried new training exercises with Stella that she responded to straight away. After listening to the advice I was more relaxed which instantly gave me control back and Stella responded to me, not the other way around!

Through advice and facts from Craig we changed Stella’s food to a raw diet, the effects and benefits are amazing!

Stella looks and behaves 100% better.

If you are looking for advice, strategies and guidance on how to change your dog’s behaviour in any way I highly recommend Craig!

Thank you so much!

M C

Craig helped us so much to understand a dogs behaviour (and ours ) in 2 weeks we had a different and much calmer dog , he also helped us to be more confident with Lucy.

He goes through everything, including food and the effect it can have on your dog .

I cannot recommend Craig enough.

He most certainly knows all about dogs .

Thank you Craig it was a great experience 👍