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Oct 26, 2024
Colin was absolutely fantastic at helping us with our rescue dog Ambrose. Ambrose is a very reactive dog towards people, and we wanted to work on his ...
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Colin was absolutely fantastic at helping us with our rescue dog Ambrose. Ambrose is a very reactive dog towards people, and we wanted to work on his behaviour in the home and on walks. Colin patiently walked us through various options and steps that we could take before we all went on a walk- the change in Ambrose’s behaviour was immediate! It was as if he were a different dog, walking patiently next to us on the lead, not pulling- we even managed to walk past people without him reacting! We know we’ve got a long way to go but Colin has given us some really helpful tools and tips that have given us so much hope that we can help Ambrose and enjoy walks, and people visiting the house, once again! Thank you Colin!
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Oct 09, 2024
Colin came to help us with recall and behavioural issues with our german shepherd puppy… within 3 hours he was a totally different dog, he’s a pleas...
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Colin came to help us with recall and behavioural issues with our german shepherd puppy… within 3 hours he was a totally different dog, he’s a pleasure to walk in one day of training! Such a lovely guy very helpful and supportive. Would love to do group work as a pack if available in the future! Thanks again 😃
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Sep 17, 2024
Having recently fallen heir to a 12 Month old Dutch Shepherd we were faced with a very clever but insecure and therefore aggressive dog. A call to Hid...
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Having recently fallen heir to a 12 Month old Dutch Shepherd we were faced with a very clever but insecure and therefore aggressive dog. A call to Hidden K9 and Colin arrived yesterday to give us and Poppy the benefit of his knowledge and experience. 24 hours on and we have a much more relaxed young lady who is now a joy to walk and is now listening when facing what were once (only yesterday) triggers for her aggression. We now have a plan to take forward so with some work and patience and the tools we have been given we can look forward to enjoying our time together with Poppy. Many thanks Colin
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Sep 14, 2024
had a session with colin the other day and it was amazing ! he really knows what he’s doing and tailors the plan to your own dog ! since this session ...
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had a session with colin the other day and it was amazing ! he really knows what he’s doing and tailors the plan to your own dog ! since this session we are already noticing positive changes in milo our dog ! it was a pleasure to meet him and would 100% recommend thanks again colin 😊
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Sep 13, 2024
Colin has assessed and treated our Basset hound, Bernard. Bernard had developed issues with pulling on his lead and issues with other dogs. Colin was ...
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Colin has assessed and treated our Basset hound, Bernard. Bernard had developed issues with pulling on his lead and issues with other dogs. Colin was able to help and coach not just our hound but us as owners. He was kind and professional and apart from that Colin is a really nice chap and our dogs adopted him by the end of the session.. I fully recommend Colin and his approach to canine behaviours… thanks so much Colin
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Sep 10, 2024
Excellent experience from the start.i never would have believed i would be walking my two very reactive dogs and actually enjoying it.
Colin explained...
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Excellent experience from the start.i never would have believed i would be walking my two very reactive dogs and actually enjoying it.
Colin explained the reasons for my dogs reactivity and gave me the tools i needed to resolve it.
I was amazed that after 10 mins they were walking really well and a week later they dont pull or react .
Definatly recomend.
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Sep 04, 2024
Having asked several other trainers to help with my Belgian malinois no one got back into touch. So when I found colin I was very skeptical. Finding C...
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Having asked several other trainers to help with my Belgian malinois no one got back into touch. So when I found colin I was very skeptical. Finding Colin was one of the best things that happened. I was shown how to gain more respect and a closer bond with my dogs that has paid off massively within 24 hours And how much fun it was to train with them rather than it be stressful. It was such a pleasure to work alongside colin As he made me feel very confident and at ease. Highly recommended
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Aug 31, 2024
We have a different dog !! Our 62kg bloodhound called Henry was getting aggressive with other dogs when out walking. In one session Colin showed us ho...
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We have a different dog !! Our 62kg bloodhound called Henry was getting aggressive with other dogs when out walking. In one session Colin showed us how to manage his behaviour. We are now two weeks into the plan Colin gave us and Henry is so much more chilled. Walking is actually stress free again. Cant recommend Colin highly enough. Life changer.
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Aug 27, 2024
Absolutely amazing !! I have 2 dachshunds, a girl penny 8 and a newly rescued boy Frankie 6. They bark a lot ! They react to anything and everything o...
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Absolutely amazing !! I have 2 dachshunds, a girl penny 8 and a newly rescued boy Frankie 6. They bark a lot ! They react to anything and everything on walks and Frankie has bitten. Colin came to my house today and within 20 minutes they were both sat quietly ! He put a slip lead on them and it was like magic. We then went for a walk with them and literally by the end of my driveway Frank didn’t pull, didn’t react on the walk and was 10 times happier about the whole situation. Penny was also like a different dog, she just trotted along peacefully. Colin is very knowledgable about dogs and their behaviours and told me a lot about the reasons why my two acted like they did. He spent 3 hours with us giving advice and answered all my questions. I am really really pleased with the outcome and I would highly recommend him, worth every single penny ! Thank you so much Colin, i know going forward this has changed our lifestyle with our doglets ! X
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Aug 22, 2024
I can’t recommend Colin highly enough! From the moment we met, his friendly and knowledgeable approach put both me, my family and French bulldog Norbe...
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I can’t recommend Colin highly enough! From the moment we met, his friendly and knowledgeable approach put both me, my family and French bulldog Norbert at ease. In just a few minutes, Colin had my usually reactive and anxious dog calm and fully engaged. The transformation has been life-changing. I used to dread taking my dog out, constantly scanning for other dogs to avoid, but now, thanks to Colin, I actively seek out those challenges. Walks in built-up areas have become enjoyable, and I finally feel confident and in control. If you're struggling with your dog's behavior, Colin is the one to see!
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Aug 22, 2024
Colin was fantastic. He gave me a greater understanding in the individual issues both my dogs were having and I now feel we’re heading in the right di...
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Colin was fantastic. He gave me a greater understanding in the individual issues both my dogs were having and I now feel we’re heading in the right direction as a result. Would recommend!
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Aug 14, 2024
Colin visited us just over a week ago. He has changed our lives for the better. We struggled with our reactive and hyper dog. Just from Colin's initia...
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Colin visited us just over a week ago. He has changed our lives for the better. We struggled with our reactive and hyper dog. Just from Colin's initial visit our dog's behaviour has improved dramatically and continues to do so. With the addition of Colin's plan on top of this our dog has been a delight since Colin's visit and following his guidance.
I could not recommend Colin enough!!!
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Aug 05, 2024
Colin has the most amazing knowledge re dog behaviour AND is such a lovely person! My dog can be very reactive and he’s helped us find a way to fix it...
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Colin has the most amazing knowledge re dog behaviour AND is such a lovely person! My dog can be very reactive and he’s helped us find a way to fix it. Mitsy (my little Frenchie) also loved Colin and she doesn’t usually take to strange people right away but she instantly trusted and warmed to him. It was a really positive experience and I cannot thank Colin enough for his expertise - I can see how people describe his services as “life changing”. Thank you so much Colin! The support from the initial phone call to now has been amazing! I would really encourage people who have a reactive dog who feel it cannot be fixed to get in touch with him!
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Aug 04, 2024
I initially contacted Colin as my dog is very reactive to dogs on her walks.
From the consultation and the minute Colin came to the house he was lovel...
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I initially contacted Colin as my dog is very reactive to dogs on her walks.
From the consultation and the minute Colin came to the house he was lovely, not at all judgemental and put us and Lola at ease.
He made complete sense of why Lola behaves in the way she does.
In just an hour an half of our 3 hour appointment we could already see a massive difference in her behaviour and reactivity to the point where most of the dogs we walked past she did not react at all.
He talked us through the stages and what we need to do to keep up the training with Lola.
I cannot recommend Colin at the hidden K9 enough.
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Aug 04, 2024
Our session with Colin surpassed all my expectations! I was desperate for a solution to Hetty our Springer pulling on the lead, even after committed t...
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Our session with Colin surpassed all my expectations! I was desperate for a solution to Hetty our Springer pulling on the lead, even after committed training every day for 18 months. She also had a very poor recall. After Colin talked us through some of the psychology we went out for a walk on local pavements. Within 15 minutes Hetty was walking to heel with a loose lead! I was astonished. A few minutes later we were in our local recreation ground. Hetty had never previously been off lead, but here she was, calmly running around off lead and instantly coming back on a recall. I cannot overstate how ecstatic and relieved I felt.
We will continue with the programme to build on these amazing transformations. I cannot recommend Colin too highly.
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Jul 26, 2024
There are not enough words to describe my experience with Colin. I called Colin last Thursday to discuss my French Bulldog, Nelson. He has become aggr...
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There are not enough words to describe my experience with Colin. I called Colin last Thursday to discuss my French Bulldog, Nelson. He has become aggressive over the last 6 months and we have tried everything to rectify, including other behaviourists…
Colin spent an hour on the phone to me explaining the cognitive science behind Nelson’s thinking, and outlined a support/training package for him. Colin then managed to fit us in just 5 days later, which was an incredible gesture for one, but exceptional level of customer service, recognising our needs, as we have a 3 month old baby.
Colin spent 3 hours with us, working through techniques with a slip lead, e-collar and methods to get Nelson into his bed/crate. Since then I have contacted him twice to which he has replied incredibly quickly and late at night, I can’t fault his worth ethic.
I would 10000000000000% recommend Colin to anyone having issues with training their dog.
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Jul 10, 2024
We only met Colin yesterday so are only just starting our journey. Already friends are asking "where is Brinkley? ". From a reactive dog while walkin...
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We only met Colin yesterday so are only just starting our journey. Already friends are asking "where is Brinkley? ". From a reactive dog while walking and sitting in our local club, to a very quite and chilled out dachshund. Walking Brinkley, which was once a nightmare is now a pleasure. We know we have a way to go but we thank Colin for bringing "calm" into our lives. Can't recommend Colin highly enough. Thank you.
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Jul 04, 2024
We contacted Colin to help with our reactive miniature dachshund who also had issues with resource guarding. Colin instantly put all our concerns at e...
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We contacted Colin to help with our reactive miniature dachshund who also had issues with resource guarding. Colin instantly put all our concerns at ease and really took time to explain the root cause of our dogs issues which was emotional insecurity. After just one session we had a clear plan of action and saw immediate progress. We can’t thank Colin enough and would recommend to anyone!
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Jul 03, 2024
Can’t highly recommend Enough, from the moment me and husband spoke on the phone with Colin to the moment Colin turned up to our house he was nothing ...
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Can’t highly recommend Enough, from the moment me and husband spoke on the phone with Colin to the moment Colin turned up to our house he was nothing but patient and accommodating to our very nervous Rottweiler. Colin ensured that I was ok and most importantly helped me train alongside my dog. The support and constant feedback is priceless and he ensured that my confidence was in line with my girl. Tonight we have a different dog but most importantly it’s been life changing and my girl can be comfortable around our home. We still have a lot of work to do but ever so grateful for Colin’s support.
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Jul 03, 2024
What a great experience. From the phone call enquiry to the meeting and session. Colin is a great guy with amazing knowledge. The transformation in my...
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What a great experience. From the phone call enquiry to the meeting and session. Colin is a great guy with amazing knowledge. The transformation in my rottweiler in just a thew hours was unbelievable. Plans have been put into place and with continuous hard work that Colin will help with I am now feeling confident in the future with my girl.
Also huge shout out to Maggie Colins dog. Our nala is nervous around other dogs and Maggie made her feel very comfortable and helped massively to overcome that.
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Jul 01, 2024
I wish I had contacted Colin before now. We have had numerous behaviourists and after our telephone conversation with him and our session we understoo...
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I wish I had contacted Colin before now. We have had numerous behaviourists and after our telephone conversation with him and our session we understood exactly where we were going wrong. My dog Nova wouldn’t walk at certain places but after using a slip lead and watching Colin work with hee after five minutes of doing so my dogs behaviour changed and she walked quietly by his side on a walk tgst she won’t normally go. I was truly amazed. We hdve been so anxious and worried in the past and it wasn’t enjoyable going out walking with her as she would just sit down and not go but today I walked her and by using Colin’s techniques and also listening to his advice had a pleasureable walk which has been the first for many months. I cannot thank him again and would highly recommend anyone that has any problems with their furry friends to contact him for advice and guidance.
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Jun 27, 2024
We met Colin and Maggie recently and are so glad we did. Our pup is very insecure and reactive to other dogs, for the past 6 months or so she hasn’t...
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We met Colin and Maggie recently and are so glad we did. Our pup is very insecure and reactive to other dogs, for the past 6 months or so she hasn’t wanted to go out walking with us. Colin has given us the tools and confidence to build her trust in us and for all of us. She even walked in to the vets not once but three times, which is a first for us ! Lovely Maggie came for a walk and River was quite content to walk along side her rather than try and eat her ! We would highly recommend Colin to anyone who is struggling. Thank you.
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Jun 23, 2024
I met with Colin yesterday and straight away felt at ease. I watched how he was with my young dog, Soli and his whole presence was one of calm, kindne...
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I met with Colin yesterday and straight away felt at ease. I watched how he was with my young dog, Soli and his whole presence was one of calm, kindness and understanding.
Colin took the time to tell me the way dogs brains work and why Soli was behaving reactively to other dogs, bikes, magpies, fireworks etc!
We discussed in great detail my issues and how I have been feeling and struggling to be the leader.
Colin was very very knowledgeable and understood immediately and with positive words and explanations we went out to see how Soli behaves.
The secret in my wonderful transformation was in Colins hands initially. A simple slip lead that went behind Solis ears and onto his head was placed onto him. Off we went. I was amazed at the calmness and overjoyed at the simple process that enabled me ultimately to be in control and for Soli to know it.
I had tried many trainers and one behaviourist since getting Soli at 12 weeks old.
No one was really able to help me with his jumping and reactivity which would often have me in tears and shutting myself in the kitchen.
For the very first time I felt that Colin had taught me to be in control and not to be anxious or emotional anymore.
We had a wonderful walk where I tried my best to remain confident and it worked so well.
Last night and this morning my two walks were almost a complete delight. Any reacting had me in control. Soli knew it and so did I.
This is a fairly long review because I had no idea that I would be able to ever walk Soli and take him to normal social places. Off lead he has always had the freedom to swim, run and play...for 2 weeks we are not having any freedom...and I know that this will work.
What Colin has done has given me back a fairly normal life where I don't have to worry and be fearful of who is coming around the corner or what can i do to avoid etc when on walks.
Please contact Colin if you want to feel better with your dog and your dog to feel and act better with you.
I can 100% recommend his service and although I had to wait a few months to see him it certainly was worth the wait and worth every penny.
Thank you Colin for everything that you did to show Soli and I how to have a better and easier life together. I will be forever grateful.
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Jun 22, 2024
Colin is just amazing! From the first phone call to having our session with him today, he has just been great :)
We'd wished we had reached out to him...
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Colin is just amazing! From the first phone call to having our session with him today, he has just been great :)
We'd wished we had reached out to him months ago, as we were at our wits end and it caused a lot of stress. But with Colin's tools and guidance, we can get our happy go lucky Dougie back!
Thank you so much Colin!
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Jun 22, 2024
I can’t recommend Colin enough. From first contacting Colin he was very understanding about what the problems were. His very knowledgeable. When he ca...
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I can’t recommend Colin enough. From first contacting Colin he was very understanding about what the problems were. His very knowledgeable. When he came to the house we took Otis out and I couldn’t believe how quickly the problem with barking at other dogs and people was resolved. The only regret we have is not contacting Colin sooner. Thanks again Colin
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Jun 20, 2024
Colin is a very knowledgeable behaviourist and my dog's behaviour improved immediately. He recommended some tools I should get, which I did, and they ...
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Colin is a very knowledgeable behaviourist and my dog's behaviour improved immediately. He recommended some tools I should get, which I did, and they have made me feel more in control. This should be regarded as the start of your work with your dog, not an easy fix, but having the tools and the knowledge puts you in the right mindset to begin the work.
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Jun 13, 2024
What an amazing experience we had with Colin made our dog that we thought was un-manageable into the most well-behaved dog we have ever had.
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Jun 10, 2024
The whole experience from initial phone call to dog/human training visit with Colin has been so worthwhile. Colin was thoughtful and very knowledgabl...
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The whole experience from initial phone call to dog/human training visit with Colin has been so worthwhile. Colin was thoughtful and very knowledgable about dog behaviour and reactions and explained this to us in a clear and accessible way. On our walk together Colin showed us and gave feedback so that we learned quickly. This meant we have been able to carry out the changes we (the humans) needed to make and our three dogs have responded so well - We are having bark-free and relaxed walks immediately.
Colin was calm, encouraging and reassuring the whole time he was with us, leaving us all feeling confident and motivated to make the changes needed at home.
Thank you, Colin. Edie, Eric and Kep
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Jun 07, 2024
I don't have a google account so using my husbands.
I am so impressed that we have managed to stop my lakeland terrier and my Fox terrier from growlin...
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I don't have a google account so using my husbands.
I am so impressed that we have managed to stop my lakeland terrier and my Fox terrier from growling and barking at other dogs within 10 minutes of going out with Colin.
it has been 3 weeks since I met Colin and we as a family are still going strong.
I have taught my family how to walk them so it is consistent and they're very impressed and have continued to work with it.
We even decided to go to a busy town on the bank holiday and the dogs were amazing.
My lakeland has responded better than my fox terrier when barking in the garden but we are working progress.
Colin was very easy to talk to and he was very informative.
I would highly recommend and have done to others struggling with their dogs.
thank you Colin.
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Jun 07, 2024
Colin from K9 called today to help train Trevor my dog.
Wow with in ten minutes what a difference.
After walking Trevor with Colin my dog was fantasti...
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Colin from K9 called today to help train Trevor my dog.
Wow with in ten minutes what a difference.
After walking Trevor with Colin my dog was fantastic.
Thank you so much Colin you are amazing
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Jun 02, 2024
I cannot thank Colin at Hidden K9 enough, within 10/15 minutes had my dog reactive German shepherd listening and not pulling, and walking past other d...
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I cannot thank Colin at Hidden K9 enough, within 10/15 minutes had my dog reactive German shepherd listening and not pulling, and walking past other dogs in close proximity! Unbelievable absolute game changer. Completely given me the confidence to walk my dog without the fear of him being aggressive. Can’t thank you enough!!!xx
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Jun 02, 2024
Very impressed with Colin and his approach to my dog Harvey. I wasn’t sure what to expect but Harvey’s behaviour improved immediately. Unfortunately...
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Very impressed with Colin and his approach to my dog Harvey. I wasn’t sure what to expect but Harvey’s behaviour improved immediately. Unfortunately I have been away but now back at home and trying to get back on track - I’m pleased I called upon Colin and feel that I have a plan moving forward
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Jun 01, 2024
Absolutely amazed, Colin is a miracle worker!
I had been struggling with my increasingly reactive German Shepherd puppy, lunging and barking both ins...
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Absolutely amazed, Colin is a miracle worker!
I had been struggling with my increasingly reactive German Shepherd puppy, lunging and barking both inside and outside of the house.
Walks were a nightmare with Ted swinging wildly at the end of the lead dragging me wherever he wanted to go.
He would lunge at cars, dogs, people, cats, he didn’t discriminate - nothing I tried seemed to be working and I was pretty much homebound with only the bravest visitors entering the house.
Within 10 minutes Ted was sitting calmly next to Colin, within 20 minutes he was walking perfectly alongside with no reaction to cars, dogs or people! I was absolutely stunned.
Cue going back to the house for a well deserved cuppa and work on the reactivity inside the house, there was none - I was flabbergasted! Colin tried the old ‘walk down the stairs or move anywhere in general’ trick that would usually set Ted on a wild reaction - absolutely no reaction! He was like a new dog!
Colin gave me the correct tools and tips to communicate with my insecure pup and taught me the techniques to give correctly timed corrections and to recognise the tiny telltale signs that Ted was overthinking so I could intervene.
I will follow the ongoing instructions provided to the letter to reinforce Colin’s great work.
At no point did I feel judged or embarrassed and I cannot recommend Hidden K9 enough, Colin has been a godsend and I can honestly say this help is going to change our lives.
Thanks so much Colin!
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May 30, 2024
Cannot believe the difference in our border collie since having a session with Colin!! First time we have taken our collie out since the session today...
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Cannot believe the difference in our border collie since having a session with Colin!! First time we have taken our collie out since the session today and he is a different dog all together!! Cannot recommend Colin enough. Colin’s guidance, knowledge and training was easy to follow especially as Colin is so down to earth. Communication from day 1 of booking a session was great, including the free consultation which was really informative. The whole process has been fab even with post session support and information being provided. Thankyou so much!!! Such a relief, we can finally walk our dogs confidently :-)
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May 27, 2024
Our dog Mavis had serious issues with lead reactivity. We previously tried other trainers and behaviourists without any success. We were told Mavis wa...
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Our dog Mavis had serious issues with lead reactivity. We previously tried other trainers and behaviourists without any success. We were told Mavis was like that and nothing could be done. Colin came to help and there was immediate positive change. In one 3 hour session my dog was for the first time able to hear instructions while on the lead. While still reacting to other dogs, the intensity was significantly reduced. She can now manage to walk on the lead, without all that previous stress. She can also walk to heel much better and barking 90% reduced. It is now time to continue practicing everything detailed in the programme with consistency. It is a long process, yet for the first time there is some sense of achievement. On Sunday she even sat at far end in the bier garden, a first for Mavis. Many other trainers previously brought dissapointment. Collin truly understands how to train dogs with challenging behaviour.
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May 27, 2024
I did not think it would be possible to address the reactivity my sausage dog had - but Colin was able to identify the reason (emotional insecurity) a...
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I did not think it would be possible to address the reactivity my sausage dog had - but Colin was able to identify the reason (emotional insecurity) and implement a solution that worked within the hour. My dog barked at neighbours, motorbikes, runners, cyclists and other dogs - but by the end of a long walk with Colin - she completely stopped. The training was only yesterday - and now I’m 3 walks in with no issues. I recommend you invite anyone that looks after your dog alongside you (I brought my parents) so that everyone can learn. (Have no doubt that as dog owners, you’ll also be trained!!). My dog seems calmer and much more confident - I am delighted for her. Now I’m looking forward to bringing her eith me to cafes and bars without fear she will react (ie: bark) at other dogs.
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May 24, 2024
I have a beautiful male rescue who has been a part of our family for 3 years. He is 6 years old now and for 3 years I have taken him to woods and fiel...
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I have a beautiful male rescue who has been a part of our family for 3 years. He is 6 years old now and for 3 years I have taken him to woods and fields every morning in the belief that he is too scared and anxious to go out in the street. He didn't even go into our back garden let alone walk along the roadside with me.
We have hired two trainers in the past on separate occasions to help us and whilst we learned a lot about owning a dog, we didn't make any advances toward getting Luca out and about without fear. Nor did we gain a greater understanding of what he needed from us.
So a couple of weeks ago I searched for a dog behaviourist and through the help of recommendations and my own search I whittled it down to 2. The local recommended behaviourist asked me for video footage of my dog. Colin of the Hidden K9 who I found through the internet, said he wanted to meet Luca. That plus some great advice and some explanations over the phone led me to believe that this was our behaviourist.
Colin told me that he would have Luca walking down the street within half an hour of being here and guess what - he did! We didn't just get Luca off the driveway, we walked him for at least an hour around our neighbourhood. This was a miracle for us.
I have staggered around in woods on crutches and half on my knees through back pain just to walk this dog outside for the last 3 years. You would not believe the value and difference those hours Colin spent with us have brought to this family including for Luca.
The next day we managed to continue the training
Colins approach is demonstrative. He teaches through example. He cares and understands the animal and the human. His training is sustainable and measurable. If you are thinking about booking the hidden K9 and, are unsure, then feel free to contact me. We are a great example of how far your investment will take you with Colin. Thank you so much Colin!
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May 24, 2024
Absolutely amazing morning with Colin. Within just a couple of hours, Colin has transformed our 2 lead reactive dashunds into calm chilled happy dogs....
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Absolutely amazing morning with Colin. Within just a couple of hours, Colin has transformed our 2 lead reactive dashunds into calm chilled happy dogs. Now it's up to me and my husband to make sure we implement what Colin has taught us this morning into our everyday lives . Thank you so much Colin for changing our lives 🙌
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May 15, 2024
I had a free consultation with Colin and found he understood my issues with my dogs and give me confidence in the best way of handling the situation
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Apr 29, 2024
Collin’s expertise and patience worked wonders with my stubborn English bulldog, dispelling the myth that they can't be trained. In just a couple of h...
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Collin’s expertise and patience worked wonders with my stubborn English bulldog, dispelling the myth that they can't be trained. In just a couple of hours, he tackled most of her issues and equipped me with effective techniques. I'm incredibly grateful for his skill and dedication.
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Apr 26, 2024
We are 4 weeks into the training programme - and have a completely different dog. From a gorgeous yet mental Reggie, to a gorgeous neutral (mostly) Re...
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We are 4 weeks into the training programme - and have a completely different dog. From a gorgeous yet mental Reggie, to a gorgeous neutral (mostly) Reggie. We have committed fully to Colin’s advice, given it the time he said it would need, and the proof is in the pudding for us. We’d done the puppy training, we’d done (and do) the games but something wasn’t working for us. I was starting to dread taking Reg out - he wouldn’t listen, would lunge and go for other dogs when it suited him and was crazy excited at times. Not now. Definitely a work in progress but we are all enjoying each other again and walks are a pleasure. Thank you Colin, I highly recommend.
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Apr 20, 2024
We had a 3hr session today for our 2 year old german shepherd mix, Caleb, who has been reactive to dogs for over a year. Colin told us over the phone ...
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We had a 3hr session today for our 2 year old german shepherd mix, Caleb, who has been reactive to dogs for over a year. Colin told us over the phone consultation that it sounded like emotionally led insecurity. We felt so confident from the phone call that we
couldnt wait to book.
I don't even know where to begin with this review but if you're considering booking in with the hidden k9, 100% you should do it. All the reviews here cover the brilliant experience we had today.
From the first few minutes, Colin put us at ease, was able to explain things in terms we understood and got Caleb behaving better basically straight away.
We spent about 20ish mins chatting in our home: we learned loads, he set up what we would do in the following few hours and answered any questions we had.
Out of the house, it was clear Colin was an absolute pro. By the end of the morning we felt we had such a better understanding of how to help support Caleb, correct his behaviours and saw him walk past so many dogs calmly which we would have never have been able to even attempt before today.
It's only been a day but we had guests over after Colin's visit and we put into practise things he taught us. It was amazing.
We have no doubt that we will get Caleb to the place we want him and that's all thanks to Colin 🫶
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Apr 17, 2024
We had the pleasure of working with Colin to help us to prepare our two reactive dogs for the arrival of our twin babies.
From the initial telephone c...
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We had the pleasure of working with Colin to help us to prepare our two reactive dogs for the arrival of our twin babies.
From the initial telephone call with Colin we felt in safe hands, his knowledge and experience really impressed us & there was no question that he would be there person who we would want to work with. Colin gave us lots of help & advice over the phone prior to our visit, advice that we followed & found to be lifechanging.
Colin spent a morning with us & our two dogs and we immediately felt at ease in his company.
We were unsure what to expect in terms of progress from one mornings visit but we were just delighted with the improvements Colin helped us to make within the first hour!
We went from having two very reactive dogs on a walk to being able to walk past dogs & people without a peep from our dogs, they were happy & relaxed and we were astonished!
Colin spent his time teaching us how to help the dogs & how to create a calm & safe environment at home and on walks.
Colin left us with two completely different, much happier dogs & we were left feeling so much more confident about how to plan for the big changes that are to come with the arrival of two babies!
Colin provided us with more appropriate leads to use for the dogs & followed up the morning with a detailed plan to follow, we feel well supported & after 3 days of walks without Colin by our side we are delighted with how much more enjoyable life is with two happier dogs.
For anyone considering working with Colin, we can't recommend him enough & we feel the level of service we received prior to the visit, during and ongoing is worth every single penny!
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Apr 15, 2024
I had been having reactivity issues with my border collie, Jax. He was a nightmare to walk, he would almost pull me over trying to get to another dog....
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I had been having reactivity issues with my border collie, Jax. He was a nightmare to walk, he would almost pull me over trying to get to another dog. He acted as though he wanted to kill them.
Colin came out and within two hours I thought he'd secretly switched Jax with his doppelganger! Jax was walking on lead, not pulling and having much better reactions at the sight of other dogs. I used Colin's techniques the next day and am so pleased with the progress. We encountered approximately ten dogs and I only had to use mild correction with half of them and no correction with the other half. Jax seems happier and more relaxed and I know I am! I used to cross the street to avoid meeting another dog, now I'm searching for them! I feel hopeful that I will be able to take him everywhere with me instead of having to leave him at home because of his behavior.
I wholeheartedly recommend Colin to anyone with a dog that has reactivity issues.
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Apr 14, 2024
I've now done three lead walks as planned but I'm not really sure how to move on from there. I have to print up the advice so I can consult it easily....
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I've now done three lead walks as planned but I'm not really sure how to move on from there. I have to print up the advice so I can consult it easily. Dogs seem calm and happy.
We had a great morning with Colin yesterday- he is very kind and understanding. Whether we can get past Bibi's stubbornness remains to be seen.
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Apr 10, 2024
Cannot recommend Colin highly enough ! Working 1 to 1 with us and our ( highly anxious ) rescue dog - Clara.Colin gave us the confidence and tools we...
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Cannot recommend Colin highly enough ! Working 1 to 1 with us and our ( highly anxious ) rescue dog - Clara.Colin gave us the confidence and tools we so desperately needed to manage stressful, reactive situations , ensuring we remained calm and fully in control at all times. Clara is also learning to be calm and quiet around house guests and we are slowly building up her interactions with humans ! Fantastic !
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Apr 06, 2024
The training experience was instantly reassuring and positive. I believed what Colin was saying to me (and my dog) and the session demonstrated the e...
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The training experience was instantly reassuring and positive. I believed what Colin was saying to me (and my dog) and the session demonstrated the effectiveness of his methods. It was amazing and instantaneous!
It is now up to me to practice. I have managed each day to follow Colin's advice and our(mine and the dog's) confidence is growing.
Thank you!,
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Apr 06, 2024
Colin is literally a canine genius. He made massive inroads into lead training our dog who had always refused to go outside the front door and has mas...
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Colin is literally a canine genius. He made massive inroads into lead training our dog who had always refused to go outside the front door and has massive anxiety issues. When we put a lead on her she used to completely shut down. Colin managed to get her walking outside within minutes. I was blown away! Nala now trots along beside us loving life. She’s a totally different dog. Her fears are subsiding and she’s greeting people with less anxiety and crippling fear. I can’t recommend him enough. He’s an amazing guy, so patient and knowledgeable. He’s given numerous helpful tips that we’ve implemented on a daily basis. Quite simply, Colin has changed our lives and we will be forever grateful to him. If you’re debating whether to book him, don’t hesitate. Writing this I feel so emotional looking at how far Nala and I have come in such a short time. That journey wouldn’t have been possible without Colin and I truly cannot thank him enough. He has literally worked a miracle and achieved the impossible. Thank you so much Colin from the bottom of my heart. You are such a lovely genuine guy and your knowledge concerning dogs is outstanding. I’ll never forget how you came along and completely changed our lives.
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Apr 05, 2024
We met Colin today to help with ours dogs reactivity. In the time he spent with us and our dog showing us how to combat the problems we are having and...
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We met Colin today to help with ours dogs reactivity. In the time he spent with us and our dog showing us how to combat the problems we are having and have had for the last couple of years with our 3 year border collie. After today with Colin's guidance and help feel confident going forward, there are hurdles and challenges to go forward but we feel with the ongoing support of Colin, we feel we can overcome them. Very grateful to Colin for his help and support. Would definitely recommend him and hidden k9
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Apr 04, 2024
We spent the morning with Colin yesterday and the tips he gave me have been amazing, making me re-look at how and what I communicate to my crazy Lab...
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We spent the morning with Colin yesterday and the tips he gave me have been amazing, making me re-look at how and what I communicate to my crazy Labrador. There’s already such a difference. His pulling and over excitement was insane that walks became stressful but now I’m actually looking forward them.
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Apr 02, 2024
I had my training visit from Colin today and it was very successful. I am now confident I can deal with and overcome the problem with my dogs thanks t...
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I had my training visit from Colin today and it was very successful. I am now confident I can deal with and overcome the problem with my dogs thanks to his guidance
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Mar 29, 2024
So we have a 13 month old Romanian Rescue that has become a 50kg doggie he’s lovely but we were struggling with aggression on a lead to other dogs and...
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So we have a 13 month old Romanian Rescue that has become a 50kg doggie he’s lovely but we were struggling with aggression on a lead to other dogs and other triggers like bikes etc. We also had issues at home with him being dominant ie jumping up, puppy nibbling (we have two young children), barking and recall. So we are on day 3 and oh my what a difference now. Mostly we worked on walking control during our 3 hour session but Colin also gave us loads of information on how to work with him at home etc. So within minutes we were walking him really well and Colin helped us to aim for the triggers (mostly other dogs) and pretty much instantly everything changed. Our doggie is now visibly more relaxed and happier and so are we! We have a lot of work to do but the base plan is there and we have the confidence to make all our lives so much better. It’s emotional when you have a dog that doesn’t know its place and disrupts your life and we knew it would take work but we just didn’t have the knowledge to do this and now we are striving forward with a happier dog and family. Thank you Colin you have changed our lives! K9 give you loads of support they are punctual and reliable so if you need help got for it.
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Mar 23, 2024
We can't thank Colin more for his assistance with our GSP Pepper. After sitting down and explaining Pepper's motivation and drive we took Pepper for a...
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We can't thank Colin more for his assistance with our GSP Pepper. After sitting down and explaining Pepper's motivation and drive we took Pepper for a walk. Within 10 mins the pulling had stopped and Pepper was walking to heel. My wife was able to walk Pepper with our baby in the pram which is an absolute life changer for us. Colin also showed us methods and the tools to use to improve Pepper's recall. Working with Colin has reignited our passion to train Pepper continuously and we are excited to work on the training plan with Pepper which will improve our life with her and increase her happiness and fulfilment.
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Mar 20, 2024
Great service from Colin. Long discussion on the phone to outline the issues and great training session putting me on course to correct Chilli's beha...
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Great service from Colin. Long discussion on the phone to outline the issues and great training session putting me on course to correct Chilli's behaviour. I know he will be around to provide me with the ongoing support as well. Really took the time to understand me, Chilli and the issues. Additional advise also provided. Thank you !!
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Mar 19, 2024
Very informative and constructive session to adapt my dog’s pulling / anxiety reactions when out of pack mode. The modified behaviour has continued p...
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Very informative and constructive session to adapt my dog’s pulling / anxiety reactions when out of pack mode. The modified behaviour has continued post the training session and we have a programme from the Hidden K9 that we are following
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Mar 16, 2024
We had a session with Colin this morning and it’s left us utterly speechless. For 4 years our whippet Herbie’s reactivity has been a problem and we we...
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We had a session with Colin this morning and it’s left us utterly speechless. For 4 years our whippet Herbie’s reactivity has been a problem and we were at our wits end trying to handle it. Within less than an hour, Colin helped us get Herbie walking past groups of dogs with a completely neutral mindset and no reaction. We even had him calm around cats by the end of the session, which was not planned, but a fantastic bonus! We also tackled Herbie’s separation anxiety and have a solid plan to work with going forwards. Colin is not only a true professional, but also a very nice and empathetic person. There was no ‘clock watching’, he was patient, thorough, and made sure we got the absolute best from the session. I cannot recommend The Hidden K9 highly enough. It has truly transformed our lives!
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Mar 12, 2024
Colin is very knowledgable and was able to identify straight away the issues with my coackapoo. I could see progress even during his visit which has g...
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Colin is very knowledgable and was able to identify straight away the issues with my coackapoo. I could see progress even during his visit which has given me the condifence that her behaviour issues can be addressed and rectified. He came up with a simple plan with clear actions to address her behavour issues. It's also great that he's available for support after the visit and I've already taken advantage of this when I needed further advice.
Thank you Colin for giving me hope that all is not lost and that I can have a happy and well behaved dog.
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Mar 08, 2024
Having had a poor experience with a previous dog behavourist, I was very wary about trying another one. We could not have been more wrong. Dave was ...
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Having had a poor experience with a previous dog behavourist, I was very wary about trying another one. We could not have been more wrong. Dave was excellent from the word go. Poppy, mainly good but with some very worrying traits, has been returned to a proper pathway from which we can take her forward and following Daves advice, make her into the complete dog we (and Dave) think she can be. Daves approach to both owners and dog is exemplary. The things he told us and then proved by demonstrating, with our own dog, were real eye openers. The best way to describe the experience is that Dave, gently and with a wonderful friendly manner, gave us the tools with which to sort our dog. Through ignorance we were previously using the wrong tools and taking the dog in the wrong direction. Dave was patient, clear in his advice and an excellent communicator. I do not have the slightest hesitation in recommending him.
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Mar 06, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of receiving dog training from Colin, and the results have been truly transformative. Just one week after the training ses...
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I recently had the pleasure of receiving dog training from Colin, and the results have been truly transformative. Just one week after the training session, my dog Pluto is like a different pup. Before the training, I found myself constantly avoiding areas that might trigger Pluto's behaviors, but now I am actively seeking out new challenges and opportunities to test Pluto's progress.
I cannot thank Colin enough for the incredible impact his training has had on both mine and Pluto's life. The positive changes in Pluto's behavior have been nothing short of remarkable, and I am truly grateful for the guidance and expertise that Colin provided. I highly recommend Colin's dog training services to anyone looking to improve their dog's behavior and strengthen the bond between them. Thank you, Colin!
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Mar 03, 2024
I cannot speak highly enough about The Hidden K9. We felt somewhat desperate and at a loss as to how we could continue living like this when we came a...
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I cannot speak highly enough about The Hidden K9. We felt somewhat desperate and at a loss as to how we could continue living like this when we came across Colin. We had worked with other trainers but none of them helped and some made things worse. Our 43kg newfypoo’s insecurity made him extremely reactive on a lead to the extent that he sometimes jumped up at cars, runners, cyclists and other dogs on leads. Only my husband could manage to walk him and that was proving ever more difficult. In the house, he was barking at every noise outside, bossing our other dog and presenting with guarding behaviour too. In the garden he noisily barked back at neighbours dogs. It was becoming difficult to answer the front door or move around the house as he would grab an arm sometimes to try to control us.
A two hour visit from Colin has improved our dog’s behaviour 95% and the other 5% we are confidently working on and know he will soon be a totally wonderful perfect bear! We are still shocked by the enormous changes this wonderful man has made to the lives of our dogs and our family. Our newfypoo is back to being a cuddly, gentle, brilliant dog.
Colin is intelligent, well read and has an amazing understanding of dog behaviour and state of mind.
Thos is the key to the unbelievable changes he can make to the behaviour of a dog in a very short period of time. The cost is worth every single penny and is actually extremely reasonable compared with so many others out there.
If you are at a loss as to how to cope with your dog, whatever their problems, I would urge you to have a complimentary half hour call with Colin - he will generously offer advice - then book that visit. It is isolating having a difficult dog and can affect so many aspects of your life - I know, I’ve been there, but it doesn’t have to be like this!
I don’t usually give glowing reviews, but this one is 100% deserved.
Colin - massive thanks from us!
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Feb 29, 2024
I couldn’t believe the change in Luna when we took her out using Colin’s advice and techniques. It was incredible, I will definitely be continuing thi...
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I couldn’t believe the change in Luna when we took her out using Colin’s advice and techniques. It was incredible, I will definitely be continuing this and feel there is light at the end of the road for her reactivity! I would highly recommend Colin if you have any issues with reactivity with your dogs. 100% worth the money, thank you so much!
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Feb 26, 2024
Our rescued golden retriever Orla came to us with no recall - she would bolt (and disappear for hours) making her impossible to walk off the lead; at ...
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Our rescued golden retriever Orla came to us with no recall - she would bolt (and disappear for hours) making her impossible to walk off the lead; at the same time she was a real puller when on the lead. Colin Webster at Hidden K9 was absolutely fantastic in resolving both issues in a single visit. At most we use a training collar which makes a 'beeping' sound together with our dedicated recall sound. Even in the most tempting environments (people, other dogs, squirrels, birds, whatever) she will now remain close to us whilst off the lead, happy to be with me and/or my wife who Orla firmly now sees very clearly as her pack leaders. In fact 90% of the time when out with we don't even need the 'beep' to keep her as close as we want her to be; and if we are happy for her to play with other dogs she will always come back when asked. Colin also quickly cured her pulling. We would recommend him unhesitatingly. I say this as the owners throughout my life of between 2 and 4 dogs at any one time. Very highly recommended indeed.
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Feb 25, 2024
We will be forever grateful to Colin for his expertise in showing us what we needed to ensure that our collie Buddy can react positively when in the v...
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We will be forever grateful to Colin for his expertise in showing us what we needed to ensure that our collie Buddy can react positively when in the vicinity of other dogs. After all his negative behaviour i.e. biting us, throwing aggressive tantrums on the lead, pulling us over, jumping up, what a nightmare it was for many months following an attack by another dog whilst he was at a flyball training session. We were thinking that he wasnt to be helped but Colin showed us how to walk him, what to do when Buddy's insecurities got the better of him and has formulated a 3 step plan to work to. His website provides ongoing help and support which is very reassuring. Thank you, although we have a way to go to ensure Buddy constantly demonstrates good behaviours we wouldnt have the tools to do it without you.
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Feb 25, 2024
Brace yourselves this is going to be a long one!
We have tried other behaviourists before but nothing seemed to work. So you can imagine my skepticis...
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Brace yourselves this is going to be a long one!
We have tried other behaviourists before but nothing seemed to work. So you can imagine my skepticism when Colin said on our phone consultation “I will be able to make him walk on a loose lead in 20 mins”.
So what were our issues?
1.) pulling on a lead and lunging if he saw a cat, dog, someone in a hoody, a hosepipe?
2.) barking and crying in the car.
I am 8 months pregnant, and Zeus has already pulled me over so I had to stop walking him and get some help.
Moreover, I used to love walks but now I dread them! As I don’t know how Zeus is going to be, he will see a cat - bark and lunge and I will have people glare at me like I have an unruly toddler throwing a tantrum. It’s embarrassing!!!
Anyway, Colin was wrong as he actually only took 10 mins not 20 mins to get Zeus to walk nicely 😉.
We went for a walk and Colin gave my partner and I tips on what to do. It was so useful. And I cannot believe he walked nicely for me passing other dogs, potential cats and hose pipes! Just look at the picture evidence! (It’s a shame google reviews don’t allow videos).
We also went out in the car together to work on the barking. Because once the baby is here and Zeus wakes that baby up…I’ll probably have a mental breakdown. He has a bit more work to do on the car journeys but he was a lot better than usual.
Then it was time to say goodbye to Colin after our 3 hour session and I nearly cried (I’m going to blame the pregnancy). I just couldn’t believe how much he helped us in those 3 hours. And I can’t believe I even contemplated what to do with Zeus when the baby is here. There should be no contemplation, just hire Colin.
Yes it’s a big investment, but it’s very VERY good value for money. The fact I can walk Zeus again and will be able to walk him alongside a pram in the future is priceless.
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Feb 25, 2024
I said before Colin arrived that I would eat my hat if he could walk our dog on a normal lead within 10mins. Well, looks like I will be eating my wool...
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I said before Colin arrived that I would eat my hat if he could walk our dog on a normal lead within 10mins. Well, looks like I will be eating my wooly hat. Unbelievable!
Having the peace of mind that my partner can walk our dog without him pulling her over.
What a top bloke Colin was and how he shows you first and then lets you physically enforce it too so he can see you doing it, and tells you if you need to be quicker or how your holding the lead.
All we need in our house now is one lead rather than 7different collars and leads.
I would highly recommend to anyone with walking issues and once again thank you Colin, you’re a top bloke!
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Feb 23, 2024
Unusually, I held off putting up the review until I was sure that what I had experienced with my dog on day one with Colin was not just a fluke.
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Unusually, I held off putting up the review until I was sure that what I had experienced with my dog on day one with Colin was not just a fluke.
Short version 10/10. Best financial investment I have ever made. My wife and I are now looking forward to long walks in the summer with Zeus which 3 months ago we thought impossible.
Long Version:
Zeus was a dangerously out of control 3 year old Weimerana. Reactive to everything and everyone. We could not have anyone in the house and walks were a nightmare. We would see regular dog walkers turn around or crossover when they saw Zeus taking us for a walk!
He had previously been to 3 different dog training classes 4 Dog trainers and 1 other Behaviourist. None of whom were able to make the progress that Colin made in a single 3 hour session.
Being very sceptical that this was some kind of fluke of timing on Colins part I held off putting my review up half expecting Zeus to revert to his usual pattern of behaviour.
Three months on and we are able to walk Zeus without embarrasssment, he is no longer reactive, passing people and dogs without incident (something we wished for but thought would vever happen).
There is still a way to go before we will feel confident with him off lead but with Colins continued guidance and invaluable support I do genuinley believe that it is only a matter of time.
If you can relate to any of the above experiences with your dog, I would urge you to view the financial investment in the context of quality of life for you and your four legged friend.
The return is invaluable!!!
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Feb 22, 2024
We are astounded at how quickly the techniques Colin showed us have worked to transform our 3 year old cocker spaniel Archie into a calmer and happier...
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We are astounded at how quickly the techniques Colin showed us have worked to transform our 3 year old cocker spaniel Archie into a calmer and happier dog.
Colin was extremely knowledgable and explained the psychology behind the behaviours in a clear way.
Can’t thank you enough Colin, would highly recommend.
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Feb 14, 2024
I have a reactive rescue and having been through a couple of trainers, I was at a loss. Colin met a very anxious owner and a very anxious dog, but was...
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I have a reactive rescue and having been through a couple of trainers, I was at a loss. Colin met a very anxious owner and a very anxious dog, but was so kind, patient, and non judgmental. He quickly assessed her behaviour and it was so clear why previous training methods by other trainers wasn’t working. As a result of his methods, my dog is so much confident in herself and so much happier within herself and so am I! The fear and anxiety that we both were experiencing was eroded and I can now have her meet and greet people in our home. Never thought that would ever be possible. I wish I would have would have found Colin earlier, just an amazing trainer!
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Feb 11, 2024
Very knowledgeable and helpful - started to see results very quickly. Would highly recommend for anybody who is experiencing issues with their dog 👏
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Feb 06, 2024
Colin went above and beyond during our session today. He worked both patiently and carefully with my little reactive Shiba Inu. He was very knowledgea...
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Colin went above and beyond during our session today. He worked both patiently and carefully with my little reactive Shiba Inu. He was very knowledgeable of the breed and shared an absolute wealth of information. Boo was a reactive, firey ball of aggression and within twenty minutes he was not only loose lead walking at my side, but I was able to walk him past other dogs with little to no reactivity. Thank you so much Colin for giving me the techniques and tools I needed, I'm excited to continue working with Boo and finally excited to go on walks again!
I also must mention, Colin went above and beyond, also showing me some techniques to help my other dog too! Shibas are very stubborn but they're no match for Hidden K9!
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Feb 05, 2024
Colin was very helpful and spent 30 minutes listening and answering my questions in a professional manner. He suggested that my cocker might have a ge...
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Colin was very helpful and spent 30 minutes listening and answering my questions in a professional manner. He suggested that my cocker might have a genetic medical issue and for me to seek a vets advice.
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Feb 03, 2024
Colin was absolutely amazing. . I can't believe how quickly my dog reacted to her training. Colin was friendly, non judgmental and explained how and w...
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Colin was absolutely amazing. . I can't believe how quickly my dog reacted to her training. Colin was friendly, non judgmental and explained how and why his methods worked. The following day following instructions Elsa was a different dog and I so enjoyed her. I highly recommend K9 behaviour training 100%. Thanku so much Colin xx
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Jan 24, 2024
Spent 3 hours with Colin. He was happy to listen, discuss and then provide a variety of proposals.
He allowed me, in different locations to show the ...
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Spent 3 hours with Colin. He was happy to listen, discuss and then provide a variety of proposals.
He allowed me, in different locations to show the reactivity in my dog and then help work through the issues.
He gave me confidence to try new techniques and methods but also explained the psychology behind it.
Very good highly recommend.
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Jan 23, 2024
We have been struggling with our 3 year old Vizsla and her reactivity, tried many things but haven't found anything that really worked. We saw Colin l...
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We have been struggling with our 3 year old Vizsla and her reactivity, tried many things but haven't found anything that really worked. We saw Colin last week and he was amazing with her, we have noticed a huge difference already and we are only 1 week in. We look forward to seeing how she progresses in the future and living a relaxed life together, free from unpredictable reactivity!
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Jan 21, 2024
What can we say about Colin and the influence his training and guidance he has had on our lives with our beloved Enzo (Great Dane x English Pointer). ...
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What can we say about Colin and the influence his training and guidance he has had on our lives with our beloved Enzo (Great Dane x English Pointer). We were having issues with walking Enzo and his recall and over time every suggestion Colin has given and we have followed through on has been amazing. From not being able to walk Enzo as he was pulling so much and jumping up, he now walks calmly by our side and along with a pram. This was the main reason we approached Colin as we had Enzo for a few months and then found out we were pregnant. We never had a fear that Enzo would be aggressive to the baby but he is a big boy but now being able to go out all together and seeing how he is with our daughter is amazing. Thank you isn't enough to say to Colin. If you have any doubts about approaching him or unsure how his methods work, please know that he always has your and most importantly your best friends interest at heart.
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Dec 15, 2023
Best money ever spent on a service! Colin spent the day with me and gave me the confidence and the tools to handle a very strong Bullmastiff that was ...
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Best money ever spent on a service! Colin spent the day with me and gave me the confidence and the tools to handle a very strong Bullmastiff that was reacting badly to other dogs when passing.
I'd happily recommend Colin and his team to help with any dog behavioural issue. My stress has been relieved!
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Dec 12, 2023
I have waited a fortnight to post my 5 star review so I could see if the fantastic improvement Colin achieved on our assessment stuck. It has. My r...
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I have waited a fortnight to post my 5 star review so I could see if the fantastic improvement Colin achieved on our assessment stuck. It has. My reactive (following a dog attack) cane corso Bonnie is once again a pleasure to walk using his methods. She is far less reactive to squirrels and cats as well which is a bonus . I'm disabled and Colin has also shown me a better and safer way to walk her from my wheelchair/scooter. It's been win win. We are also calming down her overenthusiastic behaviour with guests in the house and using a house lead to reinforce that she is settled and calmer in the house. Colin has given me the tools and the confidence to finish her training and I can honestly recommend that anyone having dog problems give him a go. So Thank you Colin
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Dec 07, 2023
We had Dave for a session with our GS Kayla. Absolutely amazing few hours. He put me at ease within 30 seconds of opening his mouth, very approachable...
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We had Dave for a session with our GS Kayla. Absolutely amazing few hours. He put me at ease within 30 seconds of opening his mouth, very approachable, friendly, professional and down to earth.
Our GS being very reactive, persistent barking with people coming in the house and out the house as well as other dogs the second she spots them. Barking horrendous from the second we got the lead out and for at least 5-10 mins after leaving the house. Loves to travel in the car but horrendous when we have to stop and she sees anything that breathes out the window!
Dave explained how we need to change how we approach Kayla with this including her diet. The techniques he used made an immense difference with Kayla, just from the first session on Monday. I couldn’t believe how close he managed to get kayla to his dog without reacting by the end of the session, the patience he has is just wonderful. We have a lot of work to do still and persist in putting the effort and time in, but we can now take Kayla out for a walk nicely, and take her out the car when we go out places using the techniques Dave showed us. I am super proud of Kayla and cant sing Dave’s praises more… Fantastic. Defiantly worth the money and time and effort if you want to get a good less stressful relationship with your dog.
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Dec 07, 2023
I don’t use the word ‘transformative’ very often but that describes Colin’s visit perfectly. We can now walk our two young springer spaniels (which w...
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I don’t use the word ‘transformative’ very often but that describes Colin’s visit perfectly. We can now walk our two young springer spaniels (which we couldn’t before) out in the environment and their pulling and reactivity is under control. We had tried a number of dog trainers and a vast array of equipment and got nowhere. Colin’s visit explained what was happening in our dogs heads and now we have a much better life with them. Excellent.
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Dec 06, 2023
For a dog not to like anyone but immediate family in the home, we were taught very professionally how to handle him. Within 2 hours we could see a dif...
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For a dog not to like anyone but immediate family in the home, we were taught very professionally how to handle him. Within 2 hours we could see a difference.To know we can email for advice if there's anything we're not sure of is a real peace of mind.
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Dec 04, 2023
We had a really positive session which gave us a much better understanding of why Stan reacts the way he does. We saw a significant improvement in 3 h...
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We had a really positive session which gave us a much better understanding of why Stan reacts the way he does. We saw a significant improvement in 3 hrs but more importantly feel confident in the plan going forward. Colin is knowledgable, kind and tolerant of humans and our quirky ways…after all it is us that need the training! ;-)
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Dec 03, 2023
We bumped into Colin today and asked him how to stop our Doberman reacting to other dogs … he had our dog walking next to his dog within 10 mins
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We bumped into Colin today and asked him how to stop our Doberman reacting to other dogs … he had our dog walking next to his dog within 10 mins
We have used many other trainers without that sort of success…. He understands dogs 100%…. We will definitely be using again and recommending Colin 10/10
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Nov 28, 2023
Instant improvement with an approach we hadn't considered before (and I've watched a lot of dog behaviour videos). As expected, there was more for us ...
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Instant improvement with an approach we hadn't considered before (and I've watched a lot of dog behaviour videos). As expected, there was more for us to learn than for the dogs to learn. It taps into a more natural/historic relationship with our dogs - takes away any 'overthinking' on both our parts. There was a measurable improvement straight away as well as areas we can work on, and advice about additional equipment and training aids that will help. Don't be put off by the cost - this is a long-term investment and is well worth it to work towards getting the dogs of your dreams. It will still take effort to bed-in the training but I feel we now have the tools and support to reach a positive outcome. Colin is extremely nice to deal with - he doesn't preach or judge and has given us the confidence and guidance to make the changes we needed.
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Nov 26, 2023
I can’t thank Colin enough for what he’s done all three of my dogs were lunging and barking at other dogs within an hour of our walk and Colin showing...
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I can’t thank Colin enough for what he’s done all three of my dogs were lunging and barking at other dogs within an hour of our walk and Colin showing me what to do I walked straight past a dog and no reaction from mine what so ever I honestly couldn’t believe how quick the turnaround.I can’t thank Colin enough for what he’s done and will be forever grateful thank you Colin
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Nov 24, 2023
I met Colin yesterday, My dog leia she is a Lurcher and has a few behaviour and reactivity problems, my husband and I are expecting and unfortunately ...
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I met Colin yesterday, My dog leia she is a Lurcher and has a few behaviour and reactivity problems, my husband and I are expecting and unfortunately I hate to say it but Colin is our last hope for Leia. I was sceptical because I have seen a few behaviourist all telling different things causing the behaviour and blaming other trainers techniques for her problems. Colin’s approach was very refreshing he was not condescending or arrogant and never put all blame on me. He was educational, knowledgable and taught me with the right tools, how to work on my relationship with Leia first and to get Leia in a better state of mind before we train. Which in turn gives me more confidence with her and hope for the future.
We met Colin’s dog Maggie - she is absolutely stunning and a complete credit to Colin’s training! They have a great bond and Maggie listens to his every word at 9 months old.
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Nov 22, 2023
Firstly I’d like to say a big thank you to Colin for todays home visit/session with myself and Django. I had been waiting for this day for a couple of...
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Firstly I’d like to say a big thank you to Colin for todays home visit/session with myself and Django. I had been waiting for this day for a couple of months sitting in limbo land as I felt I didn’t have the tools, knowledge or confidence to progress alone. After todays session I can say I have all 3. Colin has a very calm but firm presence which came into practice quickly with Django as he becomes over excited and can lose control of his emotions. Upon greeting, Colin had Django calm and laying down within 10minutes whilst showing me the techniques he uses. We took both Django and Colin’s work dog Maggie (who is impressively well trained and behaved) to a busy enough beach to work through scenarios that I needed help with, again within not much time at all both dogs were walking close by each other without issues as Colin taught me techniques to keep Django calm and listening to me. By the end of the session Django had kids rushing past him, excitable dogs running up to him all whilst sitting close to Maggie, and he stayed calm and I stayed in control - this is not how it would have turned out previously! The most important part for me is that I now know how to handle Django confidently and efficiently in these situations and with the right tools, I have seen the results in just a few hours and that gives me huge hope and confidence for the near future. Colin is sending me a plan for the next few weeks to work through and he’s given me exercises to help build the relationship between myself and Django and to help with his insecurities and confidence. I know that I’m going to have a well behaved, calm, confident companion by the end of it and I feel like I will have the continued support from Colin when it’s needed. Thank you Colin so much, I’m looking forward to sharing our progress with you over the next few weeks!!
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Nov 21, 2023
We had a very valuable session with Colin - he invested time in understanding the issues we had with our dogs and helped work through them with honest...
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We had a very valuable session with Colin - he invested time in understanding the issues we had with our dogs and helped work through them with honesty and humour - we are now looking forward to putting all of his guidance into action - much more importantly our dogs enjoyed the session as well!
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Nov 16, 2023
Don't hesitate to book Colin absolutely amazing his calm persona knowledge and ability to understand both dog's and owners is second to none. We have ...
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Don't hesitate to book Colin absolutely amazing his calm persona knowledge and ability to understand both dog's and owners is second to none. We have two pugs that we adopted at 6 months old neither had any socialisation training and they both have anxiety issues which resulted in the youngest pug constantly attacking the older pug resulting in some of the worst fights we've ever witnessed as a result we have both been bitten by accident by the younger dog. Walking the dogs was an absolute nightmare they would attack anything that dared to move cars bycicles mobility scooters cats dogs if it moved they went for it to the point walking became impossible unless we took them somewhere quiet and at times were we hoped noone would be around. After two unsuccessful dog trainers no improvement we were at our wits end and wrestling with whether we could keep our youngest pug but we didn't want to give up we found Colin on the internet and after reading the reviews we decided to call Colin as he gives a free 30 min consult. I can honestly say that phone call changed our lives he told us what to do to resolve the aggression issues and just from that conversation our lives started to change. We immediately booked a home consultation which took place today Colin's insight into our dogs was incredible he immediately knew what was causing the issues. Colin then took us for a walk something we were dreading within 10 mins our dog's were walking to heal no reaction to anything and we had it all cars dogs children bikes mobility scooters and for the 1st time people actually said how cute our fur babies were rather than me apologising for our dogs, I can't lie I cried. To say Colin is a miracle worker is an understatement he has truly changed our lives for ever and we now know we can stay as a family with both dogs and look forward to dog friendly holidays. The aftercare is phenomenal and I know Colin will be there to help us whenever we need it. Thankyou thankyou thankyou you have given us a happy home again. Don't think about it book Colin.
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Nov 13, 2023
Level 2 Plan
Male American Bulldog 2 Years Old.
As an experienced bulldog owner I contacted Colin after realising that I needed further help in train...
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Level 2 Plan
Male American Bulldog 2 Years Old.
As an experienced bulldog owner I contacted Colin after realising that I needed further help in training my current American Bulldog, who unfortunately came with Dog to Dog Resource Guarding and in addition developed Leash Reactivity at 19 months.
My initial phone call with Colin showed me his knowledge on Dog Behaviours. I, at no point felt any sort of a ‘hard sell’ and he in fact, freely, gave me several bits of advice .
The Trainer who covered our area, was Steve Ratcliffe.
Our session with Steve started on the doorstep - I found this a most impressive start! Steve immediately took to understanding my boy; asking questions on his history, early experiences and our lifestyle.
I felt at ease to talk through the two issues and the worry and difficulty they presented. Steve’s experience and knowledge is extensive and delivered in a calm and reassuring manner which my boy immediately took to and also made the session most comfortable for myself.
Steve had brought several training aids and showed me how to use them with my boy. He continued the session outdoors to see instances of leash reactivity and resource guarding. Throughout the session I felt my dog was in safe and capable hands, no question was too much for Steve and he genuinely cares about dogs and the importance of correct training. I felt there was not an ounce of ‘clock watching’ or judgement through the session.
Later that evening Steve emailed to book my Check-in call, sent the Bespoke Behaviour Training Plans, as well as several links to sellers of the training aids. The support and service provided by him has been brilliant.
I saw an improvement in my boy from the training session itself, I continued with the Training over the week, before writing the review and I can its only gotten better. So glad we booked!
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Nov 05, 2023
I cannot thank Colin enough. I have a different dog 🐕. Dolly is 19 months old and very confident and totally has a mind of her own, reactive barkin...
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I cannot thank Colin enough. I have a different dog 🐕. Dolly is 19 months old and very confident and totally has a mind of her own, reactive barking and a nightmare on the lead. I've tried everything, for the barking sprays, whistles, stones in plastic bottles etc to no avail. Walking on a lead was a nightmare, harnesses etc waste of time. Love her to bits but she was causing friction in the household so I started checking out trainers and came across Colin. Not the cheapest, but in my book money we'll and truly spent. dolly is just as loving but so much more relaxed and she now listens to me. Colin you are magic, thank you and thank you to Maggie as well, she's a beauty.
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Nov 04, 2023
My dachshund Tiggy has always had reactive behaviours to people and dogs on walks making them so unenjoyable and she ruled the house! Dave came with h...
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My dachshund Tiggy has always had reactive behaviours to people and dogs on walks making them so unenjoyable and she ruled the house! Dave came with his working dog Kai and the difference after one session is amazing! Dave was so reassuring and his experience working with dogs was obvious from the get go. I took Tiggy for a walk this morning following Dave’s advice and techniques and it was the most enjoyable walk I’ve had with her in 2 years. Minimal reactivity to people and dogs! Thank you Dave !!
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Oct 31, 2023
Dave visited us after we asked for help with our dog’s excessive barking behaviour. He immediately felt like a safe pair of hands! He gave us plenty o...
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Dave visited us after we asked for help with our dog’s excessive barking behaviour. He immediately felt like a safe pair of hands! He gave us plenty of patient time, discussion, practice and very clear advice to carry forward. We gained a new understanding of her behaviour and a plan of how to change it. We have already seen changes and I am optimistic that if we consistently do as advised we will achieve our aims.
I thoroughly recommend consulting K9
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Oct 29, 2023
As we were struggling to get to the root of our Golden Retriever’s increasingly reactive behaviour, we sought professional help. Colin was terrific on...
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As we were struggling to get to the root of our Golden Retriever’s increasingly reactive behaviour, we sought professional help. Colin was terrific on the phone, putting us at ease with his non-judgemental attitude and confidence in his ability to help us. As Colin was booked up for a couple of months and we didn’t want to let the problems go on any longer, he recommended that Dave would be a great alternative and he was right.
Before his house visit, Dave called a couple of times to understand the situation and explain how his visit would work. We were even able to bring his appointment forward to suit us both. Dave is very knowledgeable and has a wealth of experience, giving us tools and advice to use on our walks, demonstrating clearly what we need to do. Typically, Bonnie was rather well-behaved throughout Dave’s time with us, but he was able to see a glimpse of what we have been experiencing, as she reacted to a couple of dogs whilst we were out.
We are now 4 weeks in of which nearly 3 of those she has been in season, which has slightly hindered the socialisation element of the training, but even so, she is already noticeably less reactive on lead. Dave has given us our confidence back when out walking and put us back on track to enjoy our walks again. Thank you!
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Oct 19, 2023
We asked Colin for help with our miniature cockapoo, Eric, who had emotional, reactive, behavioural issues, by the end of Colin’s visit Eric was a lot...
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We asked Colin for help with our miniature cockapoo, Eric, who had emotional, reactive, behavioural issues, by the end of Colin’s visit Eric was a lot calmer, less reactive dog. We can’t thank Colin enough for his help after one session even when Eric was hard work to start with, Colin had huge patience with him. Colin has now given us the tools to work with Eric which in turn we hope will make it a pleasure to take Eric for a walk in situations where he is going to meet other dogs and a much quieter house with his reactive barking.
We highly recommend Colin. Thank you so much Colin.
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Oct 14, 2023
I thought it was quite expensive initially but the risk of losing my beautiful Dutch x Belgian shepherd and or being in trouble myself because she was...
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I thought it was quite expensive initially but the risk of losing my beautiful Dutch x Belgian shepherd and or being in trouble myself because she was difficult to control was unthinkable & I contacted Colin @ Hidden k9. When he told me my dog would be walking on the same side of the street as other dogs, by the end of the session, my thoughts were “ you don’t know my dog”
Colin arrived completely prepared, was extremely knowledgeable & professional & an incredibly nice guy who was easy to learn from.
After the session, my dog was walking to heel with minimal correction. Well on her way to not lunging at everything on wheels & indeed, learning to turn her attention from other dogs, to me- walking in acceptably close proximity to other dogs. I honestly thought this would never happen. She is a well behaved dog indoors but so highly reactive outside. There is ongoing work to do but already, thanks to Colin’s training, she is a different animal now.
If anyone is struggling with their dogs behaviour, don’t give up contact this guy @ hidden k9.
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Oct 10, 2023
I benefitted so much working with Dave and Hidden K9, as did both my dogs. The changes immediately benefitted them and will do moving forward.
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Oct 09, 2023
I can’t believe the changes I have seen with our dog , Maya since we met Dave who not only gave us the confidence back with our dog but also gave us m...
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I can’t believe the changes I have seen with our dog , Maya since we met Dave who not only gave us the confidence back with our dog but also gave us many tips and advice on how we can improve our relation with her.
With Dave’s help, It was very first time we were able to take Maya for town walk without any issues. I cannot explain how proud I felt at that moment. And also, after the session Dave sent us the plans and useful links which is really helpful.
Can’t thank Dave enough for all your help and guidance.
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Oct 09, 2023
We first rang the Hidden K9 team as our Border Collie Piper was showing reactivity towards people and losing focus when out. We were desperate to get ...
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We first rang the Hidden K9 team as our Border Collie Piper was showing reactivity towards people and losing focus when out. We were desperate to get advice and picked the phone up for a free consultation with Colin. The tools we were given to combat the above were fantastic and with some consistency and hard work we have now got ourselves a totally different dog.
Piper is engaged, focused and her reactivity have completely calmed downed because she has a purpose with the tools we are giving her. Not only this, we have had another free consultation with Colin to provide all of this as an update and get confidence that we are going in the right direction.
What a fantastic and passionate service the team offer. Genuinely care about you and your dog and want to see change for the better.
Thank you so much to Colin and the team!
Jack, Katie and Piper!
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Oct 04, 2023
Thank you Dave for all your help and advice. A very interesting and informative day. Which ended with amazing results with my reactive dog. I would no...
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Thank you Dave for all your help and advice. A very interesting and informative day. Which ended with amazing results with my reactive dog. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who has problems with their dog. You were easy to talk to explained what was needed. Again, thank you so much!
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