Review Eight

K Simpson 14th MARCH 2011

Bertie Dog Training provides owners with an insight into the minds of their dogs - something which is not always known or taught by other trainers, yet has proved essential to effective training.
Nij's clear understanding of canines and canine behaviour shines through in every class and enables each owner to become attuned to their dog's individual needs, strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to establish the most effective methods of training their individual pet.
Bertie dog club has a hands-off approach, where the dogs learn from reading signals given by their owner in a way they can understand (thanks to direction from Nij) and not by being forced into positions such as the 'sit' (as you will often find with other training groups). The dogs are encouraged to think, and given positive reinforcement as and when they need it, producing dogs that are happy to work for their owners, and therefore making brilliant obedient pets.
Nij and Jo provide excellent support for every owner, and a wide range of services including 1-2-1, home visits, and puppy socialisation.
Their experience is clearly demonstrated to everyone who meets them and so makes it easy to trust them as trainers. They are both extremely approachable and open to any questions, however stupid they may seem to you!
Friendly, knowledgeable and successful, you'd be hard pushed to find another dog club as good as this! Well done Nij and Jo!