These are just some of the testimonials we have received here at Diamond Dog Behaviour and Training;
My dog Earl came to me as a youngster after a rather vibrant start to his canine life. He had a mixture of problems, where one issue seemed to fuel another. His problems would escalate beyond a controllable level on occasion. I took him to a number of classes, took advice from experienced sources, read books and spent hours on internet research. Even with solid determination and patience, I could only take him so far and the tiniest of incidences would set him back weeks. I was almost defeated and I seriously thought I’d lose him as he began to handle situations more aggressively to warn any ‘danger’ to stay away – then I found David from Diamond Dog Behaviour and Training. David was extremely patient and took the time to understand Earl’s problems and how we could help him to be a happy dog. Earl was so confused and worried all the time, and I was so concerned about him that I needed someone who could interpret my ramblings and make a solid plan of action. David came out with us for a walk and put together a programme. I wondered how such simple methods could help Earl, but they really focused his mind and prevented him from being over stimulated by new environments. He improved massively in the first few weeks, and within a few months I could walk him through a tricky situation and feel fully in control. Earl now looks at a problem situation, offers desired behaviour and waits to have his click and treat for making the right choice (I swear he smiles too!). He’ll always be a character, but now it’s for the right reasons, and David is always there for help and advice. For all the hard work, seeing my lad wagging his tail and enjoying a casual lamppost sniff is something I never thought I’d see. I can now enjoy my dog, trust him off the lead, and I can just tell that he knows we saved him. He now looks forward to seeing ‘Uncle David’.
Excellent service and support from a genuinely nice person who invests in a dog’s welfare, and the owner’s sanity – if you take the advice and work hard, I’m proof that the reward is there waiting...
Liza Salt, Duke and Earl’s mum
Hi David,
Thanks for the visit and programme.
Paris is responding wonderfully, we’ve got her to 100% recall on a long lead + very smelly polony with distractions on the back field, so that’s wonderful.
We’ve got a clicker with whistle so we’re getting her used to that as well and she’s responding really well.
A little bit every day and the changes are quite amazing.
We will keep you updated.
Kind regards,
Trish, John & Paris.
A huge thank you from Patrick and myself for all you help, Patrick even sits, lies down and rolls over when he wants a toy from my mums dog Ruby, thankyou again.
The Flanagan family, Wallsend
David is a Jedi Master of dog training. After a couple of hours training my 'confident' dog was able to sit calmly when a loose big boxer dog got in his face in the park, something that would have previously resulted in a very nasty incident! It was amazing. If you have a dog with a prob, give Diamond Dog a try, you will not regret it.
Ian and Deb, Gateshead
Hi David
Just to keep you informed of our progress with Jack.
He has responded extremely well to training set out in your programmes as have we!
Also new development in our household is another dog!! can you believe? Someone I work with was rehoming a 6 month old shitzu so we have taken him. He has been with us know for three weeks and Jack is getting on well with him. Jack's anxiety about being left has much improved.
Regards
Deb
We would just like to give you an update on Izzie's training. She is coming along very nicely.
We are doing the click and treat training every day in the home and garden and Izzie is doing really well. We are also now doing the training when taking her out for walks.
We know there is still a long way to go but we definitely are seeing a big difference in her behaviour and she is really enjoying her training (hot dogs and cheese being the top of her favourites list!).
I have to say that Tye is really enjoying training also, he loves following everything Izzie does and getting treats for doing so is even better!
We will keep you up to date. Thanks for all your help.
Regards
Hazel and Trevor
Just a quick update! Rex responding well to training! The whole family are now more involved which is great! We are still learning and get it wrong sometimes but on the whole things are good! We will look forward to hearing from you! Thanks again for coming to see us so quick you have made a huge difference!
From
Chris & Hayley, Durham
Just a short note to express my thanks for the expert training that you have given to both Jack (17 month Labrador Puppy) & myself. It’s such a joy to train a dog (with your positive Click & Treat method) without any unnecessary force!
After attending your weekly training sessions, Jack’s behaviour has improved ten fold. Even though he’s still a puppy, he now interacts more calmly with other dogs & walks very well on & off his lead. When we play on the field with his ball I’m his centre of attention & not the other dogs ‘Jack is truly a joy to be with’. My wife & daughter are now able to take him on walks without him pulling them off their feet.
We look forward attending your workshops to continue to develop Jack & myself!
Paul, Cramlington
My dog is an 8 month old tibetan
terrier who has developed a dislike of over
boisterous dogs (since he ws attacked at 5 months with no warning from
Boxer bitch). I am not comfortable with him being shouted at and
dragged away from other dog and he does not now enjoy training class.
Neither do I! I know there is a better way but need help!!! He is
castrated which has made no difference what so ever and I am now at the
stage where I would like a solution which makes sense and I feel is of
benefit to the dog. I called him to me today and he shied away, the
final straw as far as I am concerned. No more training class until this
problem is addressed effectively in a way that I feel confident using
and that doesn't make our dog want to avoid me...
Finding Diamond Dog Behaviour & Training services has made a massive difference to our home life with our 12-month old Westie. Clicker training is so simple, yet so effective! David is a constant resource of support & guidance with any hiccups we encounter with Missy. With rules in her life she is a HAPPIER dog as she enjoys earning her rewards & making us happy by being a good girl. Its a continuous programme for us, but a one which works! HIGHLY RECOMENDED to any dog owner.
Leigh & Ian Middleton (Gosforth)
Received you behaviour modification programme for Teddy
today thank you, so thought I'd give you a quick update and of course ask
a question or two!
I started the clicker training the same day you came to visit and Teddy
grasped it really quickly, he's doing much better with other dogs around
him and c and t works brilliantly here as does the halti as I feel like
I have much more control over his behaviour and can redirect him very
quickly when I get any unwanted aggression. With regards to his jumping
up when people come this has improved dramatically ...
Teddy was excellent kept his eyes on me and totally ignored other dog. I
am so pleased! Only problem I can see with this is that labrador was
handled by trainer and not owner and was therefore under control. Teddy
has been fine with all small dogs and calm large dogs. He has reacted
to large uncontrolled dogs but he calms much more quickly using the
methods you suggested. I used your feedback for recall and made sure I
touched his collar before click and treat and I have really seen a huge
improvement here. He is 100% reliable at home, in the garden and at
training class surrounded by other dogs so I am taking him to the farm
where I keep my horse this afternoon to use one of the well fenced
fields for a few recall practice sessions.
thank you for your help
Colleen
p.s Teddy won two first prizes at agility this week winning his set and
then overall.
'Hello David, first
of all I would like to thank you so much!!! There
has been a huge change in Oscars behaviour, he is a much
calmer, happier dog. All family and friends who come to the house have
followed your instructions and have been amazed how Oscar has responded.
Again thank you so much for training myself and Tony!!!!
Linda, Tony and Oscar. N
Shields
Thank you very much for your
advice - Steve and I are much less stressed and I am sure Archie is much
happier too!
Susan, Steve and Archie, Cramlington
jasper... he's doing really
well... he's starting to listen more and
he's got so much better on the lead.... your tips are working a
treat....
Stacie and Tony, Darras Hall, Ponteland
Norman is doing
fantastically!! I have implemented everything you said
and his progress is very very good. Your technique is brilliant and
there has been real improvement. There has been no biting since you
came to visit and Norman is a much calmer dog. I have started walking
him
at a rescue centre with some of the stray dogs. I normally take
Norman and my friend takes one of the strays and they walk together
with no problems.
Lesley, Throckley
Finally I have to thank you for your help and assistance when we
thought that we'd never be able to help Sparky.
J, Blyth
