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Client Experiences

Helping Owners Enjoy Their Dogs Again

From lead pulling and reactivity to recall, confidence and calm behaviour, these are real experiences shared by owners who have trained with Craig and The Dog Therapist team.

Connor and Nelli

Middlewich Cheshire

We tried over half a dozen trainers and spent thousands of pounds and we were verging on desperation. We couldn't get any of the training to stick, we couldn't even take her out into the real world.

That was until we met Craig, his training methods are fast and work unbelievably well. Literally within the first couple of minutes she was heeling perfectly

Hannah

Middlewich Cheshire

Chester had an obsession with reflections, light and shadows. It made our life with him a nightmare.

He would bark uncontrollably and run around chasing reflections, he would be that obsessed by chasing reflections he would jump into the television. It was really dangerous as he would jump into the middle of the road to chase reflections just like a cat

I tried so many different trainers and all of them said they couldn’t fix him and he was untrainable.

Our neighbours have a dog they were having problems with and I noticed their dog was now really well behaved as I talked to them they recommended Craig.

This is going to change everything for us now and make Chester a lot happier too, I would definitely recommend Craig if you’re having problems with your dog

What Our Clients Say

More Success Stories

Genuine feedback from owners who have worked with The Dog Therapist.

Chloe Charnock

I would highly recommend The Dog Therapist to anyone struggling with their dog's behaviour. We took our Jack Chi, Russel, hoping for a miracle but honestly thinking it probably wouldn't happen. We couldn't have been more wrong. After just 45 minutes of Craig explaining everything we needed to know, we were able to put it into practice straight away. For the first time, we could walk Russel without him pulling on the lead or reacting to other dogs. We were absolutely stunned to be able to walk past two dogs in complete silence instead of the constant barking and reactivity we'd become used to. By the end of our two-hour session, it genuinely felt like we had a different dog. We're so excited to see what the future holds, especially with our upcoming holiday. Instead of dreading taking Russel away and feeling embarrassed, we now feel confident that we can all relax and enjoy it. Craig and Sonny were fantastic—friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and explained everything so clearly. No question ever felt silly, and they made us feel completely at ease throughout. We'd previously spent a lot of money on other dog trainers without solving the problem, so this really felt like our last hope after watching so many of their videos. Booking the session was the best decision we could have made. If you're wondering whether it's worth it, the answer is absolutely yes. Don't hesitate—you won't regret it for a second. Thank you again, Craig and Sonny!

Sheena Pryce

I never thought I’d be able to walk my Frenchie Hugo. He pulled like a tank was very reactive around other dogs. Wow! within 1 hour and 10 minutes I’d been shown how to command him walk him to heel and unbelievably I was walking along side other dogs with NO reactivity from Hugo. These guys know there stuff! Craig was amazing and patient with me. Honestly, I would highly recommend The dog Therapist they can give you the tools to train your dog in 2 hours. If you’re struggling to train your dog get booked in the best money I’ve ever spent! Thank you guys!

Joanne Collings

Yesterday me and my husband took our highly reactive labrador Wilson to see Craig and his team for the lead walking and reactivity lesson at Bridgemere Garden Centre. After the first hour the transformation was incredible. We have never been able to get anywhere near another dog before because Wilson would bark and lunge and times I have come back from walking him in tears because I had no control over him. With Craig's brilliant knowledge and information, we were after an hour, walking past and next to other dogs and walking so much better on the lead. The cafe experience was totally different to what I thought it would be. Wilson was calm, relaxed and even lay down whilst in there. I would 100% recommend The Dog Therapist if you are struggling with your dog. It is the best thing we have done!

Audrey Wheeler

Absolutely amazing transformation. Took Mylo to a 2 hour session and brought home a completely different dog. Early days but I’ve already taken him out walking and to a coffee shop with a friend and her dog. No reaction when passing other dogs today. Finally I can go out and take Mylo with me. Thank you so much 😊

Bev Austin

What an amazing morning we had with Craig and his team. We always thought that we were doomed to have barking and puller dogs. Turns out it was us, and yes, as Craig stated, we had to change and change we did. We came home with a completely different 8 month old cockapoo, and us with a completely different mindset. We’re working really hard now with our 6 week training programme with Minnie. We cannot tell you the difference in Minnie, she’s like a completely different dog. Thank you Craig and the team xx

Liz Harwood

We attended the Bridgemere Garden Centre workshop this morning and what a difference 2 hours has made. We've been to a trainer previously for heel work, and settle training but wish we'd found The Dog Therapist earlier. Craig and his team really provide the proper tools, instructions, and guidance to make walking our big 20 month old Springer Spaniel so much easier. Then to be able to have a brew in the coffee shop with our dog chilling under the table and all of us being able to totally relax, was just wow. We've changed our approach, and consequently our dog has changed his behaviours. No nonsense, no negotiation, just brilliant.

Pamela Allen

I attended Bridgemere Garden Centre yesterday for the workshop for lead work and Coffee shop. I have followed The Dog Therapist for quite a while and honestly thought that the change in dogs cannot happen as quickly as shown on the videos until I saw it myself. We had a very fizzy, excitable springer spaniel in the group called Meena (I think) and her owner Cat who literally changed immediately once the lead was changed to lead used by Craig and Sonny. Each and every dog walked so much better with the lead and training given by the guys and every dog, including mine were smazing in the coffee shop. The coffee shop training was one of the main reasons I did this training as the last time I went into a coffee shop with Blue it wasnt the nicest experience therefore making me avoid going into any places with him again. Yesterday made me feel more confident that I can take Blue into a cafe/pub and he will behave himself. I would highly reccommend if you are thinking about doing this training the just go ahead and book it. Craig and Sonny were really friendly, helpful and happy to spend time with each dog and their owner. I want to say thank you for the workshop, pity about the weather 🤣

Sarah Powell

I’ve just taken part in the skills and manners workshop and I had to come and write a review as soon as I could. Before the class, I was nervous and my dog, Mabel, was nervous/reactive to other dogs; I would therefore completely avoid taking her anywhere with other dogs (hence why I was really nervous for this class!). I’ll be honest, I’ve always been apprehensive about using a slip lead, but with Mabel’s reactivity towards other dogs, impacting where I would/wouldn’t take her and making most walks incredibly stressful, I had gotten to the point where I was prepared to try something new. I’d previously used both harnesses and flat collars (along with multiple trainers and techniques), and after learning how to use the adjuster lead correctly with Craig’s techniques, I now actually feel bad for how long I let Mabel pull and lunge on a flat collar (which I could hear her choking on due to excessive pulling and lunging). Although it seems high up and tight, there was absolutely no choking like there was with the flat collar I’d used previously, so I think switching tools and using the methods we were taught today will genuinely change both of our lives! Having other dogs with similar issues in the class helped, because we were all in similar situations and understood we are all there to learn and improve. This, along with how incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful the Dog Therapist team were, made us feel at ease instantly. If you’re thinking about going to see Craig and the team then I absolutely urge you to go for it (even if you feel nervous about it like I did!). I genuinely now feel excited to going out and keep practicing what we’ve learnt - a huge contrast to the dread I used to feel before every time I’d go on a walk with Mabel! If anything, I should’ve gone a lot sooner. I learnt so much today and the real test will now be making sure that I continue to put into practice everything I’ve learnt!

Mags Fuller

I was struggling badly with my Cocker after he was attacked by a cane corso, off lead and owner on phone oblivious 😡 My well behaved boy never pulled on lead , or reacted to other dogs. But afterwards he pulled like crazy on lead and reacting to other dogs. No growling just barking 😢 I followed Craig and Sonny and was amazed by their results. It was too far for us to travel atm. I had sent an email about my boy. Craig said I should have one to one with reactive training My poor arms when I got back from walks! So I thought I would try the adjuster lead. I watched the video how to fit lead correctly and off we went. OMG I couldn’t believe it. Riley was trotting beside me , no pulling and first time in ages on a walk , his tail was wagging and he was sniffing away at all the good smells My partner couldn’t believe it either. What a good happy boy. I know I wasn’t doing everything perfect , but I will get there. We went out again today. It was seriously like a miracle!! No harm was done to him. He wasn’t squealing in discomfort, just trotting alongside me , enjoying a walk I will still come for a one to one to perfect things and sort the dog reactivity Thank you Craig and Sonny 🫶🐾

Keeley Mounsey

Following our visit to the dog therapist our dog is completely different, she was extremely reactive and a big puller. Craig and the team were very supportive, kind and caring they worked their magic and now I have a completely different dog. We honestly cannot thank them enough for all the ongoing support we now have a happy dog we can take on adventures with us instead of leaving her at home! 5 stars if anyone is thinking of getting some 1st class training you won’t regret it. Thanks again the Dog Therapist Team! X

Matt Jones

These leads are brilliant. Work in progress but Benji was a big puller before. Typical Spaniel. Obviously needs a lot of time and effort and consistency. Isn't an instant fix but definitely worth it. No direct work with The Dog Therapist but definitely worth it.

James Brearley

Videos have helped transform my walks with my Airedale dog (known to be stubborn). We have a better relationship together. Thank you!!!

Becky Angell

I came in yesterday with Nala and I just wanted to say how amazing you all were, not just with Nala but myself and my dad too. I am a very anxious person around new people ( I know I work in a shop lol hard to believe) but you made me feel so comfortable straight away which then helped me with Nala. I can't thank you enough. Nala is even healing at my side without me holding the lead (inside when I haven't told her too). You do an absolute amazing job not just with the dogs but with people too. Just wanted you know and again thank you. ( i still have that smile on my face and have been doing the training) xxxxx

Chrissie Carter

These leads are THE BEST! I have 3 dogs. A fox red lab, a GSP and a Cockerdor. The lab walls lovely, the other 2 (both 18 months old) are maniacs on the lead! They are all therapy dogs and come to work with me every day to a special school and are absolutely amazing with the staff and children, just bonkers on lead! I have tried numerous harnesses, leads and training, but nothing worked. Until I tried these leads. I ordered one first to see if they did actually do what they say, and from the minute I placed it on Nala, she was walking beautifully. I very quickly ordered another for Mr Wilson! Walking is now a pleasure.

Siobhan Whiting

Thank you so much to the whole team for our 121 yesterday with our springer Poppy. She’s almost 8 years old and for her whole life, has pulled on every walk as if it’s an Olympic sport. It made walks and trips to any shop difficult and stressful. After our morning with Craig and his team, we’ve seen the most unbelievable change. After our session we went to our local pub, where we were able to just relax and enjoy a pint and our meal while Poppy sat like the goodest, most chilled girl. You guys change lives honestly, thank you xxx

Anita Donohoe

I’m totally blown away with just how effective and quick the training has been with Craig and the team. I’m always slightly sceptical of instant results and we arrived with a little bit of trepidation. Our beautiful but feral cocker spaniel, Willow, would surely never pick this up so quickly. Astonishingly within minutes she had mastered the “no nose in front of toes”. We went for a walk in the woodland and a coffee at a local coffee shop. It was like having a new dog. The training techniques are fast and easy to master. We have our homework to do now but we are totally confident now. Thank you Craig and team we learnt a lot and had the best time. Willow slept all the way home too 🙂

Carole Handley

We recently took our dog, Ernie, to the dog therapist in Market Drayton, and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. Before the training, Ernie was constantly pulling on the lead, making walks stressful and tiring. After just a short time working with them, the difference is incredible. Ernie now walks calmly and confidently, and our daily walks have become enjoyable again. The therapist was patient, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. Their techniques were easy to follow and made a huge impact. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend their services to anyone struggling with lead pulling or any other behavioural issues. Thank you for helping transform Ernie into such a well-mannered boy! 🐾😊

Caroline Walsh

I’m a 58 yr old woman who uses a walking stick and was unable to walk my little Cockapoo who is only 3.5 I got the lead yesterday put it on today tried it in doors then felt brave to venture outside only walked round the block. Wow what a difference the lead was just resting on my fingers where as before I was getting pulled all over the place and felt unsafe walking her. Now I can walk her without worrying about being dragged off my feet would recommend 100%

Jamie Shiner

I have a six-year-old Cocker spaniel called Bez. I have a special bond with him, and he did everything I asked when off the lead. But! (On) The lead, I could not control his pulling, to the extent that walks on the lead were an accepted chore that only became bearable because of my special bond with my dog. I had tried everything. I even thought I was using the right slip lead. And believe me there are many different types on the market. Firstly, I want to say a big, big thank you to Craig for his slip lead and explanation on how to fit and use it properly. WOW! All I can say is, that within minutes of using the lead, it transformed my Bez. I could not believe that such a fantastic lead and explanation of use would make my life complete with my dog Bez. I can highly recommend this lead, and it does what it says on the box, so to speak, if fitted and used properly. I am just one person that had a compelling urge to write a review and say a massive heart felt than you to Craig for making my special bond with my dog Bez complete! The No Nose in front of Toes really does work.

Beverley Nicola

After literally a few minutes Flora was walking to heal. I’ve tried everything to achieve this over the last 8 months!! The transition from reactive dog into a focused dog was amazing. It took them longer to train me than flora. Eternally grateful to be able to enjoy our walks now. Thank you and highly recommend ❤️

Mark Hughes

Had 2 hours yesterday with a big group of people at bridgemere garden centre and I’ve come home with a completely different dog, less than 5 minutes on one of Craig’s leads has transformed olive our highly excitable reactive cockapoo into a dog which is a pleasure to walk, and changed my outlook as well, highly recommend his training session, no nonsense dog training at its best ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ryan Florian

Helped our dog Bruno out, clearly very experienced with dog behaviours would recommend to anyone! Thank you Craig

Rebecca Jane Samain

I bought the adjuster lead for my 2 year old springer and 1 for my 7 month old cocker,I was telling my friends how I think this lead is going to fix my dog ,we were laughing,but after the 1st walk I was amazed,my spaniels respond so much better to this lead,after spending probably more then £100 on leads this is the only 1 that actually worked,I’d recommend this lead 100% just wish I found it earlier

Kelly Mance

Otis the fizz-bomb, working cocker spaniel spent 3 days with Craig. Otis was a big puller on the lead, he wasn’t consistent in his wait command and often disengaged from us while out. Craig has instilled in Otis a level of obedience we really struggled to achieve. The techniques he showed us have worked on Otis, where previous attempts have failed. Now we have to ensure we keep it up! We are truly thankful for Craigs help and support - there was a huge difference in Otis after 3 days. We would highly recommend Craig.

Juliette Brady

My cocker spaniel has just returned from 2 weeks residential training with Craig. I feel like I have a different dog. He is actually listening to me ! I was beginning to despair as I had seen another local trainer and nothing was working. I have had dogs previously, so had a rough idea of what to do. Mickey was so happy staying with Craig. He didn’t want to leave. I was kept updated with videos and messages every day on Mickeys progress. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Craig and the lovely Sonnie. Plenty of homework to do over the next few weeks to instill the good habits he has learned. But to have a dog who we can take anywhere and enjoy will be wonderful. Thank you Craig and Sonnie from me and kisses from Mickey 🐾🐾

Becky Knowles

Wow. What a find Craig - The Dog Therapist is. He’s completely changed Mollys reactivity to dogs, cats, people, other animals - everything really. We were at a loss with what to do. We’d tried other behaviourists in the past but nothing has worked, until now. Both Craig and Sonny are warm and friendly and just want the best for you and your dog. We will keep up with the training as advised. We 100% recommend Craig for training your dog, you certainly won’t regret it. Thanks again Craig.

Ben Ernest Brown

After finding Craig 'The Dog Therapist' online, we were desperate to get booked in to see him with a our gorgeous but very 'fizzy' working cocker spaniel, Teddy. Having previously completing puppy training and speaking with other trainers we had come to the conclusion that there would be some limitations on what we could do with Ted - especially around his reactivity with other dogs. We were delighted to be some of the first clients in the new training facility and within 5 minutes of arriving, Teddy was already a different dog - this man is a magician! Before meeting Craig and Sonny, the idea of taking Ted to a coffee shop was not only a daunting experience but one that didn't seem possible - between pulling on the lead and being reactive to other dogs - it wasn't something we [or Ted] could enjoy. After one hour of training we found ourselves enjoying a coffee in Costa with Sonny, Craig and Ted lying peacefully at our feet - surrounded by people, noise, hot coffee and other dogs! Unbelievable. It's not a mirage - with Craig and Sonny's help, we've managed to bring home a much happier, calmer dog and we are over the moon. We've already started exploring our hometown with him and its only the start of some new adventures! We would 100% recommend their training to anyone looking for support with their dogs - you won't regret it!

Bridget Mulroy

A Game-Changer for Us and Our Puppy We came to Craig feeling completely out of our depth. We’d only had our puppy, Murray, for 8 months, but things already felt overwhelming. Walking on a lead had become a daily battle, and it wasn’t just about pulling — it was his constant high-alert energy, everywhere we went. We were stuck and unsure how to move forward. I stumbled across Craig’s Instagram and I saw a dog just like Murray and couldn’t believe the transformation. That gave me some hope. From the very first email to the final WhatsApp messages, Craig’s communication was amazing — especially considering how busy he must be. He was quick to respond, helped us find a date that worked, and answered all our questions thoroughly and kindly. We started with a group session in the morning, which Craig recommended so he could observe Murray around other dogs. We followed it with a 1-2-1 session, and as luck would have it, another dog with similar reactivity was booked in that afternoon. Craig suggested we join that session too, so both dogs could benefit from training together. Within five minutes of Craig working with us, we saw a change. Murray stopped pulling on the lead, became noticeably more relaxed, unbothered by dogs around and by the end of the session, I was calmly walking him through a busy garden centre. I even left him in a sit while I walked around the shop — something that would’ve been completely unimaginable just hours before. What stood out most was how Craig helped us shift our mindset — how we speak to and interact with Murray. That alone was a huge breakthrough. Now, we have peaceful daily walks, relaxed visits to coffee shops and pubs, and a totally different relationship with our dog. We’re already looking forward to recall training with Craig. If you’re at your wit’s end or even just want to start your puppy off on the right foot — do this and work with Craig and his team. It’s worth every penny, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Joe Bennett

Had my dog in with Craig for 2 weeks residential training and could not be happier. Not only am I over the moon with how the dog came back but the advice we got on what to do moving forward to continue getting great results. We have had the dog back now for 4 weeks and followed what we were told to do and it’s like we have a different dog. Highly recommend.

Angie Starbuck

This man is an absolute genius, what he did with our Cockapoo Woody in 2hours was absolutely amazing. He transformed Woody into a dog we can walk with, and enjoy walking with. Massive thank you to Craig.

Fiona Ellis

I have just walked down the road with my dog who would normally pull like a train and screech at every passing car and it was a total pleasure to have a normal dog at last!. I did the coffee shop meet yesterday and it was the best morning and we learnt so much. Thankyou Craig for teaching me how to enjoy walking my dog at last!!

Claire Diane

We had a 121 training session with Craig for an hour and a half. I expected to just learn the basics in this time… but we have gone from having a dog that constantly pulled to having a dog who walks at heel..sits on command & has literally changed overnight. We have our dog back 🙌 I can’t thank Craig enough for his help & would definitely recommend him 🐶

Diane Hall

I've owned dogs all my life, usually huge Newfoundlands, and consider myself to have a fair amount of experience with training. However, we took on a re-home Rottie (nicknamed Tilly the Terrorist!), who had been through several homes and we were her 'last chance'. Fast forward two years, 5 trainers, and with a dog that can still be reactive to other dogs, we were recommended to Craig. At the first group session, it took both myself and Craig (and two leads!) to stop her leaping at other dogs. Having attended several group sessions, she was slowly improving, however the greatest change was as a result of a 1-2-1 session with Craig and the lovely Sonny. In under two hours, she was walking calmly around Bridgemere Garden Centre, ignoring all other dogs, which was unheard of before! She got lots of fuss from people with comments such as 'oh, isn't she so well behaved'. She sat quietly whilst we had coffee, not even getting over worked up when three other dogs decided to have a barking match in the cafe! If you're considering a trainer for your dog, then I can't recommend Craig highly enough. He has a no-nonsense approach, and finds the balance that has proved so successful with so many of his clients. Thank you, Craig.

Laura Topham

We couldn’t believe how quickly Craig was able to calm our cocker spaniel and get him walking quietly and with no nose in front of toes. He helped us understand why our dog was behaving that way and the tools and techniques we could use at home to do on our own. We are putting our training into practise every day and our walks are getting calmer and less stressful. Thank you for helping us enjoy our dog and being out with him again!

Elliot Doman

We’d traveled 2 hours to see Craig as I knew he’d be able to help and we weren’t disappointed. Within a 2 hour 121 session our cockapoo Toby is now a dream to walk. Craig gave us the tools to keep this up at home and it works. Best time and money we’ve ever spent

Nayan Mistry

I went to one of Craig's Sunday morning group walking sessions with my then, 5 month old cocker Yogi, I knew then, that I needed to have a training session with him. Craig managed to fit a session with me to help with Yogi's pulling. He is doing really well with his loose lead walking now. He is paying attention and walking to heel, without the need for constant correction. I'm continuing his training and he is improving everyday. Thanks for all your help and advice. 👍

Rosie O'Connor

The Dog Therapist (Craig) was great. We had a reactive Cockapoo that pulled on the lead. We went to a group session with Craig followed by a one to one. The transformation was incredible with Craig’s guidance and one of his leads we have a dog with good heel work and a lot less reactive. We would definitely recommend Craig to others.

Lynnette Stephan

Went to a group session with Craig, I can honestly say I came away with a different dog! What a transformation in about 2 minutes! Highly recommend Craig.

Aymee Paige Grice

Attended the workshop today with my very noisy miniature dachshund. After 5 years of trying to get her to stop barking at everyone and everything and walks being complete stress Craig got her to stop barking within seconds! I’ve never been able to take her anywhere public due to her constant barking but low and behold there we were sat in a full coffee shop surrounded by dogs and people with not even a peep out of her. Absolute magic. 100% recommend! I can’t stop raving about you!

Louise Rushmer

Craig is such a great trainer, he provides clear concise tips and instructions that we can take home and work on. Not only that it’s clear that Craig loves dogs and shows them patience and a guidance. Our Working Cocker is 5 and I was sceptical that we could achieve what was promised but it exceeded our expectations… one word of advice don’t hesitate book in!

Barry Rushmer

Dudley came for a 3 day residential and the difference was incredible… now it’s up to us to put it into practice… thank you Craig

Andy Preston

What a great experience, I would highly recommend him, my cocker pip could be a little hard work on a walk, Craig showed me a few techniques,was a bit sceptical thought it was all for the cameras but he proved me wrong, covered loads of stuff in my time slot. I now have a cocker who walks no nose infront of toes, sits calmly for periods of time so I can know have some lunch without her trying to get to everyone’s else’s dinner lol, was thinking the next day things would be back to normal but hey what a pleasant walk at last

Cal Ford

I couldn’t recommend Craig more. Our show cocker Frank pulls like a freight train and Craig helped fix this within minute, he also helped with Frank’s excitement and some settle training. I was genuinely left speechless at the change in such a short space of time. I couldn’t recommend Craig enough and anyone who needs some help with their dog should go to Craig. Lovely guy and lovely experience.

Alison Clark

We are absolutely in bowled over by happened in just a couple of hours with Craig. We have an 8 year old Springer Spaniel who has pulled like a train for 8 years! On every walk our backs, arms and shoulders would be put through the wringer and we basically dreaded every walk. In just an hour with Craig we had a dog walking nicely by our sides and it was such a joy! Our other dog a miniature poodle also pulled like a train and was also so excited to see other dogs that he would bark and lunge. Not anymore! Again in just an hour he was walking nicely and he was calm around other dogs, walking past them and in general just ignoring them! We now are in a fantastic position to enjoy our walks and times with the dogs! Yes we need to continue to train them to make sure they don’t fall back in to old ways but we now know how to do it, and it feels amazing! Thank you Craig you have literally saved our health and sanity!

Helen Greenfield

This man is a genius! I can’t believe the difference 2 hours can make. We’ve been pulled from pillar to post for the last 7 months with our sprocker pup and within 10 minutes of our training session she was by my side and I wouldn’t have known she was on the end of the lead. I highly recommend Craig to anyone who has behaviour issues with their dog. Thank you

Claire Birtwistle

experienced friendly help.and advice , very knowledgeable. supportive. shocked at the quick result as well.as amazed , enjoyed every moment , definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone... bonus it's in a fab place so even if travelling ot a good day out

Ashley Morrison

The weather was rubbish and it took me just under two hours to get there to meet Craig with my dog Eddy but it was so worth it. I’ve been out on several walks with Eddy since seeing Craig using the new lead and the techniques that he taught me and I can honestly say it has been a pleasure walking my dog, rather than the usual being pulled along on our walks. Thank you Craig for helping us.

Mark Garratt

walking Norman would normally be a pain in a*** especially when he came across another dog 2 hours with Graig and he's a different dog to walk, not only does he show and tell you why your dog acts like he does but he also shows you how to correct it, we couldn't recommend Graig high enough if you have trouble with your dog

Claire Terrington

Cosmo and I spent 2 hours with Craig today and I can honestly say we have a new dog. Within minutes he had learnt to follow the heel command and later was able to ignore passers by and other dogs, something he would never have been able to do before. Craig gave us clear instructions to follow and demonstrated every move so it was really easy to learn. He also explained the psychology behind the training so that we can really understand Cosmo. I can’t thank Craig enough for the time he spent with us today. It will really make a difference to our walks and trips to the pub from now on. Would highly recommend. Thank you.

Sam Lester

Myself and my 10 month old cocker spaniel Rusty spent 2 hours with Craig today. On arrival Rusty showed his true colours, barking, whimpering and showing his anxiety of being in a new place. Within minutes Rusty was walking to heel, checking in with me and was so relaxed with the training. Craig has so much knowledge in his field and it was so nice to be able to pick his brain for training advice and guidance. I was absolutely blown away with what a different dog Rusty was when the training finished. I highly recommend and I am so grateful to have found Craig.

Des Ryan

Having collected Murphy our cocker spaniel from Craig yesterday we are gobsmacked with the results from his 3 day residential training. We took him for his first walk this morning and he walked beautifully to heel, quite remarkable. In addition to this, Murphy is a very vocal dog and whines a lot, we didn't ask Craig to address this issue as we thought that was a separate training course but to our amazement he worked on this as well and has transformed our lives as a result. Craig is super professional, clearly adores dogs and genuinely gets results. Highly highly recommend

Gav Grocock

I can’t recommend Craig enough, he fixed up my Sprocker within minutes, his pulling on walks had become out of control, Craig quickly addressed the issue using his technique and transformed Milo’s heal work in a flash. 10 out of 10 !!

Laura Bains

We decided to go down the residential training route with our 2 year old mini Dachshund. He was extremely reactive to people and dogs and was all over the shop on walks. Craig has helped our boy and we are forever grateful. He now walks to heal and is not reactive. This means we can now enjoy walks and visits out and more importantly so can our dog! He shared daily videos of the process which kept us at ease and smiling and you could just tell how much my dog loved him too which was very reassuring. We will be joining group classes to keep up the good work that he has set for us. The best money we have ever spent.

Melissa James

I cannot recommend Craig highly enough! Before working with him, walking my dog (Bertie) felt like a battle. Bertie would pull relentlessly on the lead, making every outing stressful and far from enjoyable. Now, Bertie’s walking to heel, focused and calm, which has made our walks so much more enjoyable. I can finally take Bertie to all dog friendly places with me and instead of leaving him home due to his pulling. Thank you so much Craig!

Fleur Patman

Craig trained both my puppies together and now I can walk with them both by my side and they don’t pull anymore! 100% recommend Worth every penny!

Emma Victoria

Craig has been so helpful and friendly. Very knowledgable with lots of experience. He obviously loves what he does and that shines through. Daisy was such a whirlwind it was making walks and family days out tricky. Daisy is our first dog and after trying lots of other training we didn’t seem to be making any progress. Craig built a lovely relationship with Daisy. Showed us how to communicate and the results are amazing. She has been so much calmer and our walk today was lovely.

Brian Berry

This is hideous training. It takes zero skill or knowledge to ‘train’ a dog to walk on a lead by using a disgusting garrotte. This charlatan has no qualifications or education in training. Would you trust a builder to build your house based solely on the fact they’ve lived in a house for 20 years?? Of course not, so don’t trust someone to train your dog just because they SAY they have experience.

Alison Roberts

For anyone having any issues with their dogs I highly recommend Craig's training. Our Vizsla Elvis was extremely reactive towards other dogs and people. This was never in a nasty or aggressive way, but rather in a pup like, wants to play with everyone kind of way. He also didn't understand the concept of manners and did what Elvis wanted to do!! So, after getting sick of being pulled like a truck by him I decided I needed a little help.... That's where Craig came into play. After researching his website and watching his videos I made contact and booked Elvis in for residential training. From the minute I dropped him off I felt at ease with Elvis being with Craig and in his home. For the next 3 weeks Craig kept me updated with his progress and I was amazed that after literally a day Elvis was walking to heel with a loose lead. Within days he was sitting still in coffee shops and had NO reactivity around other dogs and people in busy public shopping areas. For Elvis this is a HUGE deal and testament to Craig's work. One of the biggest deal breakers for me was that in all the progress videos Craig sent to me, Elvis's tail is wagging away so I knew he was happy and in the best hands. The difference when I picked him up to when I dropped him off was just amazing. thankyou Craig 🐾🐾

Gražina Sirusienė

I cannot recommend Craig enough! He is an absolute star!🌟 Our 7 month old Cocker Spaniel Winston was reactive, nervous and pulled on lead as truck. I came across Craig on social media and when I saw the videos of Craig with his own dog Nelly, I knew he was the trainer for us. We’ve started with What’s up training where you can share videos of your own training sessions. Craig always responds within few minutes and the advices we have received has been invaluable! After few months of What’s Up training we’ve decided to book 121 session with Craig where he took the time to understood our goals ( heel work, walking with loose lead, recall and engagement) and then explained & demonstrated how we can achieve those. We’ve also joined his Sunday morning training session, it was fantastic!!! 😊 Also, as I love Nelly so much, I’ve decided to book 3 weeks residential training with Craig. We were little bit nervous, however when we saw Craig’s house and met his wife we knew that Winston is in very good hands. I would like to say huge thank you to Craig, his family and beautiful Nelly, who also played a massive part in Winston’s training too! The difference is amazing! Highly recommended! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Hollie Maughan

Our 10 month old Goldendoodle Louis was nervous and we had been following some not so great advice from another trainer, so after some googling to find the best fit for Louis whilst we were on holiday, we booked him in for residential training to get help with his nervous barking and behaviours as well as lead walking. We arrived back from holiday to a much more confident and calmer dog who heels on walks! The difference is amazing! It was worth every penny to change Louis’s behaviours for the better and make us more confident and less stressed. We have the confidence and advice to keep at it and it’s been a relief! 1000% recommend it has been life changing 🙏🏼 We saw Craig again recently and Louis’s whole body was wagging with happiness, so he clearly had a great time 🤣

KJay Steventon

My dog has responded so well to Craig and the training advice he has given me. It’s an absolute pleasure to walk Scout now and I look forward to more of Craig’s sessions

Joe Butler

We asked Craig for some training around our 18 month old Labrador, Barney’s lead walking as he would never listen to us, pull and try to charge at other dogs. The difference one session has made is amazing. It’s like walking a different dog. He is calm, focused and knows what is right and wrong. We can now hold his lead with 1 finger! It may be a little more expensive than some other dog trainers but worth every penny.

Jayna Mistry

We had a fantastic session yesterday with Craig. Bella is a different dog! And all within a few minutes retraining with Craig. Over the moon with Bella’s progress, I think she’s been an absolute star pupil and remembered everything Craig taught her. Highly recommended Craig and his bespoke training 🐾 😊

Kylie Heeland

Highly recommend 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Absolutely brilliant with our nervous 9 month old working cocker spaniel. Koby was an all round nightmare to take on walks… Craig had him calm and walking to heel within 5 minutes!! Thank you for teaching us how to make our pups walks so much calmer & happier for us all 🙌🏻 🐾

Shirley Seabridge

Craig is an absolute star! Within 30 seconds he had my 14 month Cocker Spaniel, Mabel, under control and within a few more minutes I was also able to walk her to heel too. I've spent hundreds of pounds on training and advice from other trainers, but none gave the instant results that I witnessed with Craig Mabel seems more relaxed on our walks already and I'm sure with patience and practice, things will become even easier. My own fear of the slip lead has gone and I now know I can communicate better with Mabel and look forward to taking her out, rather than being ashamed that I was failing her on our previous walks and embarrassed by her 'fizziness'. I would highly recommend Craig's services as a dog therapist/trainer and will have no hesitation in using his skills and knowledge in the future. Thank you Craig and of course, beautiful Nellie, who also played a massive part in Mabel's training too. 💯💫

Lauren Baker

Craig has been absolutely fantastic at helping me with my 8 month old working cocker spaniel. In only 2 sessions we have learnt loose lead walking, heel work, walking in heel without a lead, recall and settling in busy surroundings. His methods are simply for dog and owner and he makes you feel at ease throughout your session. I would highly recommend Craig and his positive methods

Siân Rhiannon

Following a face plank that resulted in a broken nose after my dog reacted to another dog. I booked onto a session. I can’t believe the difference in one session. It was a joy to see the difference in Fergie’s behaviour. I am now looking forward to our future together. Looking forward to learning more tips next week. Thank you!

Julie Harris

Totally recommend Craig he is amazing I have a 6yr old Border Collie who is very nervous and reactive I have tried other dog trainers with no success. At the 1st training session she was so frightened she was trying to get back in the car ! I couldn’t do ANYTHING with her at all. Craig came towards me so got behind me out of the way. I tried to walk in the circle with a harness on I had no control with her. Craig gave me a different lead and straight away she started walking a little better. She was frightened of other dogs and by the end of the 1st session she was sitting in a circle with the other dogs still looking for the car but sitting there. 2nd session still nervous to start with but much better ! Sat we went to Trentham with 18 dogs ! We walked in a circle and walked between dogs she was great then we went to the coffee shop and sat outside with all the other dogs ! I was so proud of her ! This man can do anything with dogs and training there owners to

Sophie Scowen

I cannot recommend Craig enough! I came across Craig on social media and when I saw the videos of Craig with his own dog Nelly, I knew he was the trainer for us. We booked a 121 session with Craig where he took the time to understood our goals and then explained & demonstrated how we can achieve those. Our main goals were recall, engagement and heel work. After 2 weeks of consistent training we’ve noticed a huge difference in Ralph! Craig also offers 10 days follow up over WhatsApp where you can share videos of your own training sessions. The advice we have received has been invaluable and has allowed us to continue with the correct techniques to achieve the results we have. Thank you !

Hannah Collins

I definitely recommend Craig, I couldn't believe the difference in just a matter of a few minutes.I had a 121 training when he came to my house. My dog is very anxious/separation anxiety, wasn't very good at all on lead and barked a lot especially with visitors and now he's been much better and Craig showed us what to do to continue the training.

Jessica Fox

First time visiting last night with our Dalmation Puppy who was a little bit crazy on walks. When looking for dog classes, The Dog Therapy stood out and as such spoke to Craig by giving him all the information we want to work on with our Dalmation to which Craig was very friendly and understanding. Craig gave us the information to the classes and what will be covered. Soon as we arrived at the classes, Craig was very friendly and calming when our dog was very reactive straight away. Within just 10 minutes a massive difference to our dog’s reactivity & walking was made. The time and effort that Craig puts into his classes, each dog & owner is amazing! 100% would recommend.

Jessica Louise Catherine Masterton

I could not recommend the dog therapist enough. His training techniques and knowledge have massively improved my labradors behaviour from his heel work, his recall, and just generally calming down his manner when meeting other dogs. I attend training class's which are great to have your dog socialise in a controlled environment while training in all aspects of behaviour, the classes cover every need for every dog. I then started one to one sessions as well as the class's which has been amazing for me as an owner Craig has really helped me with my confidence as a dog owner and perfecting the techniques and the difference in my labrador from starting training to now is just amazing and means I can enjoy every outing without a worry.

Joe Steele

I cannot recommend Craig at The Dog Therapist enough! I have attended numerous group sessions and also had a 1 to 1’s at home and the difference in my dog is huge! Not only is Craig a fantastic dog trainer, he is also a great guy and makes you feel at ease when attending coaching sessions.

Clare Dionne

We attended Craig's training classes with Denny. Our under 2 year old pooch. He had issues with wanting other people's footballs/tennis balls & would be out of control on lead if a cat was in the vicinity. His recall was also terrible & he would run off at first opportunity when off lead. This is all now a thing of the past. He walks to heel brilliantly, is calm & relaxed, returns on first call every time , stops, sits & waits perfectly. Even in the boot of the car when going further afield, he sits & waits to be told he can jump out. He also sometimes carries his own ball in his mouth when on a walk. Almost ignores cats, as long as they don't run . He sometimes corrects himself on lead and, off lead & we don't even have to shout him/remind him. Craig's training has helped him to know where he stands & what is expected of him . He's even mastered the art of just sitting & doing nothing. Watching the world go by. A far cry from the dog we first rescued. So, Craig's training techniques have changed all our lives, for the better. We even use it on our other dog who, responds well to it. I would highly recommend the dog therapist if you have a dog you need help training. Thank you Craig

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