The Academy of Modern Canine Behaviour & Training Reviews Summary

Training Effectiveness

Pros:

• "The teaching method was clear and consistent for both me and our dog."
• "His recall has improved, and he no longer barks in the garden."
• "By the end of the session the dog was slightly calmer, and over the course of the following weeks, by using the training skills taught, she is a completely reformed dog."
• "Within 3 weeks we have our puppy back nearly to how he was he hadn't reacted to a dog for 5 days after a few corrections he's now a really good boy."
• "Within days we could all see a huge improvement with Milo's behaviour inside and outside the house."
• "After two months Dougie is a changed dog; he no longer pulls on the lead like a train, will play with other dogs but come back when called away."
• "Over the last couple of months, Merk has come on in leaps and bounds, and although it's still a work in progress, I feel confident with our way forward."

Cons:

• "I decided to contact Russell and was met with abusive language."
• "I decided to contact Russell and was met with abusive language and Russell actually threatened to get his dogs to attack me and send people to my house to 'sort me out.'"
• "Unfortunately Russell made no alternative arrangement to continue our puppy training and happily took our money and ran with no word from him for months and months."

Customer Service

Pros:

• "Russell responded to my call really quickly."
• "Russell is always only a call away."
• "Russell and his team are professional and friendly, as are his dogs."
• "Russell seemed to always have time for everyone even if it was after the class."
• "Russell is very approachable and was happy to explain things again and answer any questions."
• "She is very personable, extremely knowledgeable and clearly loves animals."
• "Would happily recommend Juliet and the AMCBT team to anyone with concerns about a dog's behaviour."

Cons:

• "I would highly recommend any person avoids this awful business that has awful business practices."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "For my sanity and Bingo's well being it was money well spent as far as I am concerned."
• "By paying that bit more for someone with as much experience and knowledge as Russell, you get exactly what you were promised."
• "It was £200 but worth every penny."
• "The results were immediate. Well worth the money. Highly recommended."
• "He is just amazing at what he does and worth every penny of his fee (which is surprisingly affordable)."

Cons:

• "I must say in comparison to the previous class we went to, the price was slightly higher."

Professionalism

Pros:

• "His approach was very friendly and professional, we started to notice changes after the first day of the new regime and Pepe continues to improve."
• "Very professional service."
• "The consultation was very professional with clear guidance and follow up notes."
• "Russell Becque turned up in a professional manner and assessed our dogs indoors and out doors."

Cons:

• "I would highly recommend any person avoids this awful business that has awful business practices."

Knowledge and Expertise

Pros:

• "Russell is extremely experienced and is in my opinion a very good judge of dog behaviour."
• "Russell has given invaluable advice, guidance and support after contacting him to discuss aggressive behaviour in a 5 yr old spaniel."
• "Russell's 40 years experience really shows."
• "Russell draws on his 40+ years of dog-training experience to create an amazing blend of theoretical and practical instructors' course."
• "He is a very experienced and knowledgeable man and I have great confidence in his training."
• "I found him to be very knowledgeable and a genuine dog lover."
• "Russell was an excellent instructor, very knowledgeable and came across in a very friendly and practical manner."

Cons:

• "I decided to contact Russell and was met with abusive language."