The Dog Training Company Wakefield - Wakefield

Nick T.

The progress we made with The Dog Training Company far exceeded our expectations. We have three rescue dogs, each with their own perks—excitement, reactivity, and anxiety. Adam won us over during our initial consultation, so we booked onto their gold package.

We were sceptical at first, but after our first session (a Boost Day), it felt like we had completely different dogs. That first session alone proved we had made the right choice, and every appointment after that continued to bring the same incredible results.

We went from struggling to walk our dogs at the same time due to their reactivity to enjoying calm, controlled, and relaxed walks, hikes and pub visits. More importantly, we now have the tools and techniques to maintain their progress and build lasting, healthy relationships with them.

The video attached to this review may not look like much, but to be back out hiking with the dogs was our goal and with the help of The Dog Training Company - we got there! 🙌

If you're on the fence about training, just do it.. we can't recommend The Dog Training Company enough!

Life O. F.

Since deciding to take in a re-homed 2 year old Doberman in December, it was clear the dog needed professional training, but I also wanted to be involved in this and put in the work myself to train him, so I looked at reviews for the Dog training company and booked the assessment. Right from meeting Zak in Wakefield I knew he was the right trainer for us. He lightly tested Adonis’ boundaries in a controlled environment to correctly assess what package we would require to begin our training. We went for the silver package which included the boost day and this was extremely beneficial to us for Zak to have him for a full day and understand him more and guide me through his training. Every session we discussed how we’d got on with the training in previous weeks and what we needed to work on. We’ve come from having a dog I was unable to walk, to one that will now walk on a loose leash my side, and listen in the house much more, as Zak also gave us tips on how to control his behaviour in the home and integrate him with our other dogs. We still have obstacles to overcome but I’m much more confident in handling Adonis and look forward to future adventures! Thank you very much Zak! 😊

anthony C.

Extremely knowledgeable trainer Adam, very patient, friendly and able to get the best from your dog and also owner. Relaxed sessions, always a friendly welcome.
The course was really enjoyable, sorry it had to end but many goals were achieved and I cannot recommend this company enough. Thankyou very much Adam.

Tony Kim and Teddy

Lee A.

We enrolled our puppy Geoff on the puppy training course and we are so glad we did! Adam, his trainer has been brilliant and he's taught US as much as he has Geoff. We now feel confident taking him everywhere with us, whether that's a walk or a trip to the pub. We know he can behave and we get to enjoy our time with him more.

Abby C.

Choosing The Dog Training Company was the best decision I ever made! My German Shepherd, Doug, showed aggression towards most humans other than those he lived with, both in and out of our home. Due to his strength and reactivity, Doug was becoming impossible to walk.

The centre is ideally located directly across the road from a nature reserve. Zak explained that as part of Doug's training programme, a session would take place there. At the beginning, that seemed impossible.

On our initial assessment Zak reassured me that although Doug was almost 7, he could definitely make progress. I initially booked 5 1-to-1 sessions and 1 boost day. After seeing the progress Doug had made after the first boost day, I booked another one on too. The sessions were adaptive to Doug's needs and what we wanted to get out of the training.

We built on the foundations of our relationship first. Zak explained the theory around the basis of the training and how important it was to solidify this before moving on. Each session, Zak would explain how to work on different aspects at home then recommend the length of time to practice this before the next session. You are given the skills, knowledge and tools to change your dogs behaviour, but the responsibility is on the owners dedicating time to this outside of the sessions in order to progress. The training is as much for the owners as it is for the dogs.

Zak made me comfortable from the initial assessment. He answered any questions I had along the way, and would support in between sessions over email. It was clear that Zak cared about how Doug was developing and would always ask if there was anything I needed that hadn't been covered during the sessions.

Doug's progress has been nothing short of amazing. In comparison to the dog he was when we attended our initial assessment, he is transformed. I can now have people at the house and Doug is happy to be in their company. Doug will walk on a loose lead past people, dogs and cyclists with no reaction. Vet visits beforehand were extremely difficult. Doug now manages these well and is calm. We did spend our last session on a walk around the nature reserve opposite the training centre. Doug encountered all of the above and remained settled and focused throughout. The transformation in him is 100% down to how knowledgeable and dedicated Zak was to helping us. I cannot thank him enough!

Kimberley G.

Our friend recommended using The Dog Training Company. We are so glad they did!.

The change in Chester has been very rewarding to watch. Our family and friends have noticed the changes too. He's a completely different dog now.

Our story:

Our consultation was with James. He was very understanding and he could see that we needed some support and that Chester needed help in building his confidence.
Chester hated the outside world. He didn't enjoy going out for a walk and always appeared nervous. He would be wary going up to new people. Even when he was out as a group he was so slow, always lagging behind like a deflated balloon. His happy place was at home with his toys.
After his 1st boost day we saw a big change in Chester. He was walking on the lead and his whole body language changed, tail up, strutting his stuff. Between the 1st and 2nd boost day we had a few one on one sessions with James. His advice has been excellent. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain both the practical and theory behind the training regimes so you always know what the next step is. This is backed up by an information pack. We did have doubts about crate training but it has been a game change for us. Chester loves it. His own little safe place.
I felt like James was the right trainer for Chester and us. We have learnt so much along the way. We can't thank James and his Wakefield Team enough for all the help and support.

Carla

Can't praise Zac enough. Such a lovely person and so nice with our dog. We clearly saw results of Zac and Maude's relationship from day 1. Thanks for helping us with a very sassy Dachshund

Yvonne B.

Home Life Residential

Zak did an amazing job looking after our very challenging dog Athena.
With the updates on the report card I felt she was in safe hands I could relax on holiday.
Athena has made some great improvements in her behaviour whilst at her home life residential course and this has continued at home.
Would highly recommend this training package & training centre.