Testimonials

Aimee R:

James was fabulous with our puppy, from our first ever walk to walking off the lead. He was flexible when arranging lessons and spaced them appropriately for our pups development – Would fully recommend his services. Thank you!

Sophie G:

I used 3 dog behaviourists/trainers prior to seeing James; he was the only one who helped made a difference to mine and my dog’s life. James took the time to understand my 7 year old dogs’ anxieties, was very knowledgeable and was on hand after the session to answer any questions had. Combined with the right medication, 6 weeks later my dog is a lot less anxious and so am I! I am still continuing to train my dog as per James’s instructions and I’m hopeful my dog’s behaviour will continue to improve. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend James – thank you for your patience and wisdom!

Jakob H:

James knows his stuff and has an excellent understanding of dogs. He listens and spends time observing your dogs behaviour, and his advice has been on point. He even prepares a document post-session, that can serve as a handy reminder later. I can definitely recommend James if you have anything you’d like to sort out – do it sooner rather than later. You’ll be glad you did!

Teneal W:

James was incredible. We had just immigrated with our doggies and were struggling to get them to settle here in the UK. From the moment James entered you could tell his love for dogs and his knowledge. One of our dogs suffers with anxiety with people so we were unable to have people over without upsetting her. James helped us alongside our vet to find a solution for her. She is now excited to have visitors over and that is all down to the help from James. He is very thorough, replies quickly and gives lots of different solutions that can help. Would recommend.

Owen B:

We went to James because our large dog jumped up at people on walks. Within one session James was able to see why he was doing so and provide us with positive reinforcement exercises to help prevent it. Very impressed with James, thanks for your help

Joseph C:

Came to James with my 1 year old Ridgeback puppy who was super dog reactive. A few lessons with James and some perseverant training our puppy is now so much better – big thank you!

Megan R:

I thoroughly recommend getting in touch with James at Dog Training Planet for an initial behaviour consultation and possible subsequent sessions. My miniature dachshund has fear based reactivity towards larger unknown dogs. I had thoroughly researched how to help my dog online, but decided to see a professional in person. James immediately knew how to work with our dachshund, and gave us some really simple techniques and advice to follow advice during the consultation. The techniques have helped enormously through consistent practice on walks! Our dog is much less reactive, and walks are so much more fun and enjoyable for us all as a result, as we know how to manage various scenarios that were previously quite stressful. Money very well spent, for much improved quality of life for our dog. As our dog’s confidence around other dogs increases, his reactivity decreases.

Ian B:

Great trainer with practical advice. James helped a lot training our young dog, we saw a huge difference after just a few sessions.

Vicky M:

I called James after my new 13 month terrier was barking non stop whenever left alone – even for a second! James gave me advice for training and showed me how to do this with confidence. That night, Peggy my dog didn’t bark all night long and has continued in the same manner since James’ visit!

Laura H:

We are thrilled with the results of the training program with James, we can’t recommend his service enough. He was great with our puppy and we now feel confident taking him off lead – his behaviour has transformed in many ways. Thank you again James, you’ve made a huge difference for us!

KW:

I highly recommend James. I started working with him when my puppy was 10 weeks old, and I am so happy I did! I was able to avoid the pitfalls many puppy owners unknowingly fall into thanks to his professional knowledge and coaching. My puppy was trained very early on to deal with separation anxiety. She follows commands very well, and can walk off lead. People are so impressed by her recall and her ability to walk off lead so young. It’s so important to get a good trainer – and James gets the job done, cares about your dog, and makes the experience enjoyable.

Bridget W:

James has been brilliant with my little Cavapoochon Winnie. I contacted James just after I got Winnie and we started quite soon after. From the initial consultation at my house following on with 6 lessons. All money well spent. Despite knowing dogs most of my life, this was the first time in ages going back to having a puppy. My last dogs had been rescues and came already well trained. So I wanted to get good advice and help. I googled and asked about many others, but James reviews were exactly what I wanted to hear and he was quick to respond. James was brilliant, Winnie loved him too and we both learnt loads. Everyone getting a new dog in their life needs a James to help make it even better. Thank you James.

Daniela M:

James is really professional and helpful. He’s always on hand to give advice and doing the training with him definitely helped me to grow in confidence training the pup and my dog has benefited as a result.

Anne-Sophie R:

James has been really efficient to help us train our 8 months Border Collie puppy, Nutty, who had a lot of energy to be focused and managed. James has a real passion for training, he truely spends the right time to teach the breeder how to train the dog before training the dog himself. We learnt how to behave the right way with our puppy in between the sessions and it paid off after a couple of weeks. We really thank him for his investment and the time he spent with us.

Nathan S:

James is a top trainer and has helped me and Jessie out immensely. Jessie now walk perfectly. Thanks a lot James, I look forward to our next session!

Tony H:

We have a male Vizsla, called Copper. He is 10 months old, and was 8 weeks old when we got him. Copper has a lot of energy, he is very sociable, but he was completely untrained when we adopted him, and he was a handful! We were recommended James through our vet, and we are very thankful that we met him. James took us through the basics of training in solo lessons (he also gives advanced training). He trains the dog owner to train the dog, which is definitely the correct method. His coaching has been a God send to us. He has provided a wealth of knowledge about dogs (and, equally importantly, about their owners), and their behaviour in addition to the formal training. He gives a lot of tips. His techniques are completely effective, and he takes time to ensure you are getting the most of his instruction. We still have work to do with Copper (apparently, there always is more work that can be done!), but Copper has become a lovely to dog to have in our family, and we really enjoy our time with him. This is mostly thanks to James. Our investment in taking his course was well worth making. We recently met with James for an assessment, and as a result we decided to have a couple of extra sessions to address some specific problems, which again has been valuable. James’s manner is relaxed but firm, practical and personable. Sincerely, it has been a pleasure to work with James and I would recommend him to anybody.

Lorraine H:

I have had six lessons with James and can highly recommend him he has helped me train my Cane Corso and I couldn’t wish for a better person. He had so much patience with me. James is definitely my go to person for advice on everything.

Alex S:

My 1,5 yo male labrador and I benefitted a lot from James’ sessions. From an over excited, bouncy pup he is now a well behaved dog and I am a more engaged dog owner. Of course there is more work to be done but James taught me how to do it and we’ll keep practising. He is an excellent trainer and I can’t recommend him enough.

Anindya M:

James is very professional, reliable and puctual in his approach. He also sends detailed follow up emails after each session, which are very useful

Alex E:

James is such a helpful trainer. I contacted him even before our puppy arrived, and once our new family member was ready to go out, we started on our training journey. James consistently employs positive training methods and is also focused on relationships between a dog and us as the owners, which has significantly aided our puppy in establishing a strong command response and bonding foundation. Furthermore, James provided us with valuable insight into canine health, and his knowledge exceeds far beyond the actual training. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking for a well-having puppy.

Stephanie B:

James is a very experienced trainer who explains things well. My dog and I have become good partners, with the help of James, we understand each other better. I would recommend James if you need any form of training or learning with your dog. He will train you well. 🙂

Mk. F:

I am very pleased with James because I have seen a lot of improvements in my German shepherd who was reactive but now he values me more than other dogs so if you are having struggles with your dogs that are struggling on going on walks etc. I would really recommend James grey.

Aleksandr P:

I had a very good experience with James and would highly recommend his expert knowledge to all those in need! Thank you so much James for your professional work and attitude towards us!

Jacqueline L:

James has been training my Norfolk Terrier puppy almost from the day I collected him. He is an excellent and patient teacher. Charlie is almost 6 months old now and is, I think, doing well. I do realise that James is actually training me and he is excellent and patient with me too. I would recommend James to anyone who would like an expert to train their puppy (or dog)

Olivia H:

James was very helpful and patient with me (and my dog) during the course of sessions I booked to resolve some issues with my dog. His support and information he provided to me and to my vet made my life so much easier!

Emma R:

James is a fantastic puppy trainer! All 3 of us thoroughly enjoyed our walks with him. He is warm and friendly but firm – with you and your pup! Which is what’s needed when all you want to do is spoil and cuddle your new puppy. We found the commands practices and supporting videos super helpful. James was careful to emphasise the importance of asserting yourself as the leader of your dog. He clearly loves dogs and is an expert in handling them and their welfare. We appreciated the certificate for Arya at the end – a lovely touch. We are very grateful for all his support and would recommend.

Robert L:

I am very grateful to James for teaching me so much about my dog and guiding me through difficult moments. Even if some issues I have with my dog are not curable, it was worthy to try and at the very least my understanding of what was going on with my dog improved. With this review, I simply want to encourage other dog owners to seek for help earlier (I wish I knew that) as it would make a better outcome. Don’t wait until the situation is unbearable.

Tanya:

I saw James to sort my bouncing and lively 2 years old GSD Otto who I struggled to walk to the extent I was not able to give him enough physical exercises. James started with repairing our relationships and general obedience like recall and waiting for me. This indeed paid off within the next few months. Otto is so happy now to run free and is much better at looking back at me. This was an amazing transformation! James truly is a dog whisperer with excessive knowledge and understanding dogs.

Luca L:

James has been a great coach for me and my new puppy, guiding me patiently thru some key drills and advising me when I had questions. Highly recommended

Li L:

James is an incredibly seasoned trainer. I reached out to him before our puppy arrived, and once our furry friend was ready to venture out after vaccinations, our training journey began. James consistently employs positive training techniques, which have significantly aided our puppy in establishing a strong command response foundation. Beyond training, he provided invaluable insights into canine health, demonstrating his extensive knowledge. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a beautifully behaved puppy.

Christina:

I have an 8 month old Jack Russell and as soon as we would take her out and see other dogs she would bark non stop. Her walks were not enjoyable on the opposite very stressful. We had other issues but this was the biggest one. We met James once and he provided us with such helpful advice. He spend time with us and the dog and gave us exercises that really help us. After a month we met with James, my puppy is getting so much better and her walks are much calmer and enjoyable, we actually let her off the lease and she plays with other dogs now. Thanks to the professional help from James our life and our little ones change. James care about the animal and he has so much knowledge. I would definately recommend him to anyone. He knows what he is doing and what the dog needs. When I message him to ask if we need to book another session he said no as long as all still going well. Thank you so match James for all your help and advise ! We are so grateful to you.

Dasa S:

We had 6 lesson with James and would highly recommend his services. He accommodated our busy schedule all the time. He was very professional, knowledgeable and helped us many times with our viszla pup. We learned loads especially how to control Our dog with cyclist, runners and socialising with other dogs. We are very confident to walk our dog off the lead now. Thanks James I’m sure we will see u in the common.