Blue Dog Canine Services

So glad we booked one to one with Blue Dog. Karen, the dog trainer was wonderful. Our puppy responded really well to her positive reinforcement training. She provided lots of ideas to ensure the desired behaviour, they all worked really well. We have always had dogs but I can say without doubt, we have never had such a well behaved dog thanks to Blue Dog. He is still getting there, but by using their training methods he is doing really well. Thank you Karen!

We got our dog Ziggy just before lock down in late February, due to Covid19 training was not an option but always knew it was something we wanted to do. We have now booked two lots of In Person Training with Karen and the family (2 adults 1 Teenager and our 8 old months Cockapoo) love it. We all attend each session and Karen's philosophy in my opinion is that Ziggy knows exactly what to do and Karen simply shows us how to communicate in a positive and fun way with him. Sessions are fun for us all and we would absolutely recommend Karen as a trainer for both dogs and people when you’re looking to connect with your new family member. We have others sessions no planned with Karen in the coming month, great value great fun.

Having had a bad experience with another dog trainer, We contacted Blue Dog service in October this year.We spoke with Karen, arranged the training and we have never looked back.We had reached the end of our tether with our dog and just could not see the way forward,Karen changed all that for us. She is so calm, considerate and kind. Everything she said made sense.Not only do we get one to one training with her she also supplies videos and books for us to keep abreast of the whole process and is always available to offer additional support if need be.Our dog has come on “leaps and bounds” and we now appreciate him so much more, thanks to Karen.

Karen is a fabulous trainer .She is so patient.Our GSD puppy is so much better, calmer in the house with the training tips and practice.I fully recommend her if you need help with your dog or puppy.

We started working with Karen before we got our puppy, which resulted in a good start to Rocky’s life with us. At an early age Rocky was bitten by another dog and we feared how this would impact on him. I’m confident that it was Karen’s advice and guidance that has helped him to be friendly and confident with dogs, despite the bad start. Karen is a great listener who is honest, kind and very knowledgeable. She provides reading and things to watch to help you on your journey, and is very supportive. I highly recommend her as I work as a Psychologist, and her ethos and theories complimented what I know from my own work. Thank you Karen.

Me and my partner decided to book our 6 month old Shih tzu Luna in for some classes, as we were having some problems with her play biting, settling and recall. Karen was absolutely amazing and really helped us understand our dog and what works for her. She wasn’t judgemental at all and helped support us through the training when we made mistakes.Luna is so much calmer now and is learning very fast. We feel confident that with the resources Karen gave us, she will grow into a perfect companion for us. Thank you so much!

Since contacting Blue Dog Canine Services, Karen has been absolutely brilliant! Karen has helped our rescue Belle come a long way and with the training Belle has received, we can now welcome guests into our house without her going crazy! Karen has been fantastic! Licks and paws from Belle and a big thank you from Paul and Linzi! x

We’ve just finished the foundations puppy course with Blue Dog. Karen and Phil are so friendly and immediately make you and your pup feel at ease! The activities covered are very helpful. My puppy Marcelo and I learnt a lot that has helped us with the early months and setting him up for life in a positive way. Karen supports with specific behaviours too which we found really beneficial. I would definitely recommend!! Thank you Blue Dog love Katie, Craig and Marcelo xx

Karen is a fantastic trainer. She really cares about each individual dog and helps you to understand how your little pups mind works. Our puppy has attended 2 of her courses now and we’re looking at more. Couldn’t recommend enough!! Thanks Karen for everything, we now have a total different puppy!

Amazing trainer! We have a four-month old Tamaskan who loves to investigate everything and can get very excitable. We were at a loss on how to get him to pay attention to us! In just one week with Karen, we saw such an improvement.Karen is calm, patient, understanding, and hugely knowledgeable. Any issue, she's got the solution. Her recommended products have been top tier too. Thor actively loves heading to the centre for his training, and he loves trotting after Karen for treats and cues!It's not just good for the dog either; Karen has instilled such a positive mindset in us, Thor's owners. Now, instead of being stressed to high heaven wondering what we can do, we have a much calmer house, calmer walks, and a more hopeful outlook that any challenges can be overcome with the right training and consistency.Definitely a brilliant investment for you and your dog. We can't wait for our next session!