We would like to thank you for your help and advice in training our Tibetan Terrier puppy, Bobby.
From the initial home visit your knowledge and understanding have made our task much simpler and our relationship with Bobby is much more pleasurable as a result. Thank you once again and please feel free to quote us on this.
B & J Randall, Didsbury
I would like to say a big thank you for all your help,encouragement and support you have given me whilst i have been training Indie my Curly Coated Retriever. He is now a much happier dog who readily responds to commands. He really seems to enjoy our obedience training sessions and wags his tail the whole time we are training. When i first asked for your help i didn’t know whuch way to turn and was extremely frustrated with him as i could not get through to him on any level,he would not respond or even listen to me,let alone come back when called. After a couple of introductory lessons I began to gain my confidence and you started putting us through our paces working on heelwork and basic obedience on a weekly basis.
After 3 months I decided I had progressed enough to consider entering an obedience competition. You progressed to working us through the requirements of each class inwhich we would be entered. Your patience and enthusiasm took over and gave me the belief that we could possibly come away from this competition with a rosette. On 6th November 2010, I took Indie to Derby for an obedience show. After competing I felt we had conducted ourselves well although I didn’t realise how well until th end of the day when the results were given. We had received a Second in the Special Elementary Class but even better a First Place in the more difficult Special Pre-Beginners Class. Strangely enough i wasn’t at all nervous,such was the preperation we had put in.
Anne Russel, Stretford.
As the owner of a very lively eighteen month old Catalan Sheepdog called Lorca,I can highly recommend Phils dog training and canine behavioural skills. Lorca had developed some character traits that were making him unmanageable. He would not come when called and was frequently aggressive towards other dogs. When out of the house he was highly strung and nervous. Through working with Phil, Lorca is a totally different dog-friendly,happy,obedient and utterly lovable. Phils combination of firm but fair inspires confidence and brings calm to the most difficult situations,i’am very happy we found him
Dr Bernadette Lynch, Manchester
Boris,my Staffie was insecure and found socialising with other dogs difficult. After a few sessions with Phil he has transformed into a well behaved dog,under control in all circumstances. Phils firm kind handling techniques have been quickly learned by all the people who regularly handle Boris and he is now a much happier,confident dog who trusts his handler to take control so he can just enjoy his life without anxiety. Training sessions are informative,they work and both dog and owner have fun. Thanks Phil.
Mrs R Lockett, Urmston.
I first met Phil while he was out walking two of his dogs. I noticed him on the field asking his dogs to sit,down,stay etc in various orders and noticed they obeyed him religiously! Myself and my dog Oscar bumped into Phil and I commented how obedient his dogs were and he introduced himself as a dog trainer. I had no hesitation and booked a series of lessons. Oscar took to him immediately and within a few sessions was walking to heel,sit,stay,down and most importantly recalling beautifully.
Phil is firm but fair,kind and patient and takes time to come and meet you and your dog in your own environment,talk to you about your issues that are worrying or concerning you and is always happy to give advice. I would have no hesitation in reccomending him.
Miss Z Aspin, Didsbury
Since working with K9 Sevices+, Holly my four year old German Shepherd is a different dog. She is a pleasure to take out,she listens and responds to me. I still have an occasional refresher session with Phil to make sure i’m keeping on top of things. I would highly recommend Phil to anyone.
Gina Bird, Chorlton
Thanks for helping me train my rather hyperactive Cocker Spaniel! The training was fun as well as educational for both myself and Cowboy. Not only did you help me train Cowboy,you also gave advice about how the puppy fits in as part of the family and day to day routines etc. Since the training,Cowboy has been a great deal calmer and we are all enjoying his company so much more. I would definitely recommend your services and in fact i was just telling a friend about you today! Thanks Phil.
Mrs A Offland, Bowden.
I am 60 years old and never wanted a dog particularly because I was scared of them. The tension increased when my wife told me we were having a Springer Spaniel who everyone told me were crazy and would wreck my house. Thanks to the excellent training of Phil this did not happen. He helped me overcome my fear and I now have the most lovable,obedient dog in Buster. Just goes to show that you can change when you have the right expertise.
Mr T Searl, Bowden.
Phil was recommended to us before we even got Bella, our Springer Spaniel puppy and within 2 days of her arrival we asked him for our first of several training sessions. Phil gave us excellent advice and helped us through some difficult times with such a lively puppy. She is now 9 months old,and a delight to have as a pet. I would recommend him far and above group sessions as he really gets to know your dog and gets fast results.
Mrs R Wilson, Manchester.
Phil has been a great help to us as first time dog owners. His one to one lessons and commitment mean that he has established a real relationship with us and our puppy Max. Not only has he taught us great behavioural and training techniques but has also given us great advice with day to day dog ownership. Phil’s lessons have been well rounded and tailored to our needs including socialisation,obedience and other training exercises. Phil has helped us become confident dog owners and we have already recommended K9 Services+ to our friends.
Tom & Amandine, South Manchester.
Our Scottish Deerhound, Lola was always a friendly puppy but being so big it was important that she new how to behave around other dogs and people,especially children. Phil has given me the confidence and the tools to train her on and off the lead and she now listens to me,is much calmer and she gets better by the day.
Mrs D Cross, Cheshire.
Thanks for all the help with our problem dog Ginnie,the Manchester Terrier. Thanks to your common sense approach to the barking and poor control issues,things are now under control. The whole house is now so much calmer as is Taz our other dog. Ginnie is definitely more relaxed, obedient and in tune with us,the techniques you have given us will continue to be used and harmony is here at last,thanks again.
Mr T Potter, Didsbury.
We saw an enormous improvement in Beau’s behaviour from day one. We learned that success required a big change in our behaviour first so Beau learned to respect us rather than treating us like one of his litter mates. With a mixture of consistent rules,commanding body language and tasty rewards,Phil has helped us to turn a naughty pup into an adorable dog. “The one to one approach beats the overcrowded puppy class hands down”.
Miss S Lafferty, Warrington, Cheshire.
We wanted to write and express our deepest gratitude to you following the success we’ve had so far with our Dalmation, Harley. We knew when we rescued Harley that he was going to be a handful but we took him convinced that we could provide a better life for him. He became unmanagable and it was clear that he had little or no training and socialisation skills. You made a difference from the start,taking us back to basics,walking on lead,recall etc,which meant we could finally let him off lead. (Harley wouldn’t even get in a car, an issue you later cracked). Your firm but fair approach clearly deliver fantastic results,even when Harley revealed an aggressive streak towards other dogs you weren’t fazed and worked with us and taught us how to control him and the situation. The time we have invested and your involvement in training Harley has made an enormous difference to all of our lives. Our sincerest thanks and hope we see you soon.
Diane & Tim, Altrincham.
Phil was recommended to me by a previous customer of his and now i am more than happy to also recommend his services. The combination of practical advice and the application of some clever techniques really works. So much so that i am pleased to say that little Max is coming along really well and has quickly picked up all of the basic obedience and people say that Miniature Dachshunds are hard to train!! I am sure that with the continued use of Phils techniques, Max will continue to improve.
R Madgin, Didsbury.
After having rescue dogs all our lives with a variety of issues we thought buying our first puppy would be a breeze. At the age of two our cute little Boerboel puppy was about 2 stone heavier than me and a dominant boy to say the least. After being dragged across the road to meet head on with his arch rival the German Shepherd on many occasions then with the ensuing argument with my husband regarding what we should or shouldn’t be doing enough was enough an Phil was called in as our last resort before just accepting our situation. I thought Phil “might” be able to do something in maybe four or more sessions but oh no,within an hour we were trotting past the arch enemy in his garden with both as relaxd as each other. We were gobsmacked to say the least. We continued to have a couple of basic training sessions and have recently moved onto protection training with Phil due to the speed Hector has responded to Phils techniques. Due to working with Phil our dog has gone from a teenage tearaway to show ring standard in less than three months,so much so that he has been crowned the UK Boerboel champion of 2011 ian we are in no doubt this is due to the work we have done with Phil. I have recommended him to two of my friends who have also had amazing results with him. Amazing results from a really nice guy!!
Phillippa & Ian, Burnage, Manchester
