The Good Dog Life Reviews 6

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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  1. Dog Trainer

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I am a science-based trainer, using what we know about dogs and how they think and work to train them - but I’m also a dog owner who has experience living in a multi-problem dog household. I KNOW how hard it can be - and so in my sessions and classes with you I offer solutions that can be applied to the reality of living with dogs of all types. I break down the science and training into easier to achieve pieces, giving you and your dog every chance to succeed. Dog ownership and care can be difficult at times, feel intimidating and owners can feel at a loss. The Good Dog Life offers insight, empathy, non-judgement - just training and behaviour exercises that you can fit into your life!


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Separation anxiety training

The training we received to help us with separation anxiety for our 10 month old pup was excellent. The trainer was patient and encouraging. In our case it is showing to be a long, slow process and we received guidance and support from the trainer at all times.

May 30, 2022
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Thanks Debbie! I have every faith that you and Otis will get through this, as you put the time and work in!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

Michelle is great! She helped us with our Romanian rescue who was so reactive to people coming in the house it had become a military operation. We had three sessions with Michelle and it's transformed his behaviour, not just having people over but in general he's a lot calmer and happier now. Michelle is friendly, knowledgeable and a really good teacher.

May 22, 2022
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You guys were great clients who put the time and work in for Womble! Thanks for a lovely review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michelle helped us get our dog “baby…

Michelle helped us get our dog “baby ready”. She has great knowledge of his breed (greyhound) and gave us amazingly practical advice. Michelle took things Scottie already knows and helped us to adapt them for when the baby arrived. Our little girl is now 9 weeks old and Scottie has been great, a few teething issues but we just put in to practice what Michelle taught us and we’ve come out great. Scottie barely bats an eyelid at the baby and will take himself off when she’s crying (lucky him 😅)! Michelle made me feel so much more in control of managing Scottie and the baby which massively eased my anxiety.

March 22, 2022
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Hi Ruby, so pleased to hear that everything has worked for you, Scottie and your new addition! Congratulations on the baby - you all worked so hard to put the things in place. Best of luck in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing, the best help I could ask for.

The puppy package really helped us bond with our pup, and helped us train her into being a lovely little girl. Thank you so much Michelle.

February 21, 2022
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Thanks Amanda - it was a lot of fun working with your family and it was wonderful seeing Sophia do a Sit/Stay with Trixie in the last session - really got to see how her confidence had grown!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We can highly recommend Michelle

We can highly recommend Michelle. She is a lovely person and trainer. She is so knowledgeable and has a brilliant way with dogs and our cockapoo Buddy took to her straight away. She is so patient and calm and as first time dog owners we felt so reassured and more confident (which grew every time Michelle visited for our 121 sessions) both at home and in the park.

We were apprehensive in letting our puppy onto the long lead but with Michelle at our side and her guidance we felt more confident and have been on our own since.

We still reinforce Michelle's training and values and will also look to have additional training with Michelle in the future.

I cannot praise and recommend her enough. We were so fortunate to have been recommended Michelle and with her guidance we have grown in confidence.

November 5, 2021
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Reply from The Good Dog Life

Thank you so much for this lovely review - but end of the day the success of the training is only as good as the work the owners put in, so well done to you for all your hard work - you were all a joy to work with!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

It has been a pleasure working with Michelle. She is a complete natural with dogs and we have learnt so much. Walks with Poppy are far less stressful now - far less pulling on the lead, much calmer around other dogs, people and children. Far more off lead adventures because of the trust that has developed.

As first time dog owners our confidence has grown and we feel we communicate and understand Poppy much better than we did before the training sessions. As a result undesirable attention seeking behaviour at home has improved considerably.

The notes Michelle supplies are great to look back at to remind us of commands and activities we can make use of. Importantly Poppy loved the training and she is also mentally stimulated by the games/tricks Michelle showed us - very useful for rainy days! Would highly recommend Michelle and would certainly call on her services again should we experience any difficulties in the future.

October 27, 2021
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