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Bea Woolway 13th February 2011
My Springer Spaniel Ben was over 2 years old when I started the training sessions with Nij. Previous to this I had taken Ben to another trainer (who was very harsh and rough on Ben) and also bought books and videos to try to help. Although Ben was very good in the house the main problem was him pulling on the lead and ignoring me when out in the fields.
I took Ben to the Beginners and Intermediate classes and had some 1-1 training. Nij's method of training is very gentle but firm, really the way I see it is that the training is more for the owner to start to understand why their dog is behaving the way they are and think about the way they themselves are reacting towards them. Not being a very assertive person I found it difficult at first but Nij taught me how to deal with this and to be more firm and consistent with Ben.
The improvement in Ben's behaviour was amazing, he now walks well on the lead, being a working breed he is still very lively and excitable (which is good) but he is so much more obedient. Nij suggested a few "games" to play with Ben to help stimulate his need to work which really helped.
I have no hesitation in recommend anyone to take their puppy or dog for training with Nij, he really has a fantastic understanding of dogs. The training sessions are well structured as well as Nij and Jo making the training fun and not a chore. Many thanks Nij, Bea
My Springer Spaniel Ben was over 2 years old when I started the training sessions with Nij. Previous to this I had taken Ben to another trainer (who was very harsh and rough on Ben) and also bought books and videos to try to help. Although Ben was very good in the house the main problem was him pulling on the lead and ignoring me when out in the fields.
I took Ben to the Beginners and Intermediate classes and had some 1-1 training. Nij's method of training is very gentle but firm, really the way I see it is that the training is more for the owner to start to understand why their dog is behaving the way they are and think about the way they themselves are reacting towards them. Not being a very assertive person I found it difficult at first but Nij taught me how to deal with this and to be more firm and consistent with Ben.
The improvement in Ben's behaviour was amazing, he now walks well on the lead, being a working breed he is still very lively and excitable (which is good) but he is so much more obedient. Nij suggested a few "games" to play with Ben to help stimulate his need to work which really helped.
I have no hesitation in recommend anyone to take their puppy or dog for training with Nij, he really has a fantastic understanding of dogs. The training sessions are well structured as well as Nij and Jo making the training fun and not a chore. Many thanks Nij, Bea
