Lee Valley Dog Training School Reviews Summary

Professionalism and Expertise of Trainers

Pros:

• "Winston seems to know the answer to every problem we had."
• "Every one of the trainers were helpful, knowledgeable and welcoming."
• "Winston is the real deal... the dog whisperer."
• "The trainer was excellent, friendly, engaging and most importantly knowledgeable."
• "Winston is brilliant and a true professional!"
• "Winston and his team are just wonderful. Make you feel really welcome and answer all your questions."
• "The training staff helped me with my first chow chow. This breed is known for their stubbornness, but with their help, I have managed to train Milo."
• "Winston and Charmaine are very helpful. Winston is very down-to-earth and knowledgeable."

Cons:

• "If spraying your dog with water a training method that suits you and your dog then this is the perfect place for you. I personally don’t like that training method."
• "Shockingly poor and unprofessional service and communication. Failed to turn up for 2 training sessions."

Behavioral Improvements and Training Outcomes

Pros:

• "Teddy is a confident dog and when he is visiting friends and family is complemented on his manners and good behaviour."
• "After just 2 sessions the difference in our dog is unbelievable."
• "My dog came on leaps and bounds in the time we worked with Winston and the team."
• "3 months down the line, I have a stable and nearly well balanced dog very well trained and can even walk him off lead."
• "Had a brilliant 1:2 home session this afternoon. Gave us hope that training is definitely possible."
• "In the 1 hour session we had I have already seen results, he is no longer going crazy when the door bell rings."
• "By the end of the session our dog was standing around his dogs with no reaction or aggression."
• "We have a large nervous rescue dog... Two sessions with Winston and the team and zeus is better."

Cons:

• "I called on the Saturday and was booked in for agility class for the next day. Took me 50 mins to get there to find that they were closed!"
• "We couldnt have any visitors in our home due to his uncontrollable excitement levels."
• "My dog has had refresher classes where at times the trainers at these other places clearly seemed less confident with larger breeds."
• "I had dog trainers before and never got the results I wanted but def Lee Valley Dog Training is the best one."