Top 5 Dog Trainers in Bishopthorpe

Cannot thank jo and her team enough! You and your team are absolutely amazing at what you do, from guidance to advice but also for encouraging and reassurance not only for the dogs but for us owners as well! The help you’ve given me and arlo over the last few months from first coming to rally is astronomical, arlo really benefits from his rally sessions and I love bringing him to see him succeed! He’s come such a long way and you have helped so much in that ( ps, he managed to walk past a dog this morning without stopping or trying to drag me to it ) 🥳xx

We have a reactive border collie and Jo at FurryTails has been a lifesaver. We had been recommended to FurryTails by a number of people, and when we researched local dog trainers and behaviourists online we were further reassured Jo was the only option. As soon as we met her during our first session, it was clear Jo had a natural instinct for dog behaviour. She picked up on multiple things and clearly talked us through what they meant, why they might influence reactivity and how we could start to gradually overcome it. Throughout the following 121 sessions, this support was reaffirmed and built upon with more ‘tools’, advice and reason. Unlike other trainers we researched online, Jo has the option of ongoing support through adhoc, follow-up group sessions that allows us to practice what we learnt in 121s in a safe, controlled environment - all with Jo’s oversight and ongoing guidance. This was a real game changer in our decision to choose FurryTails originally, and is now proving to be as valuable as we hoped they would be. What makes it extra valuable is Jo is clearly passionate and truly wants the best for the dogs she is working with. She learns about the whole dog, its routine and day-to-day lifestyle to understand a full picture and come up with solutions that not only overcome challenges, but will also focus on ensuring the dog’s quality of life is at the forefront. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending Jo at FurryTails to anyone struggling with their dog. It has taken a lot of stress out of managing our reactive dog!

Jo is a very supportive dog trainer. She spends the time to understand you and your dog. Her wealth of knowledge is huge and she doesn't make you feel like an idiot owner. I've learnt so much about my dog on a 6 week course but it's obvious that i learn slower than my dog. I would highly recommend her as a relaxed and effective trainer. I'm signing up for ad hoc socialisation sessions to keep up with my progress. Excellent Value.

I have a very reactive adolescent Springer Spaniel and have only been able to make limited progress up until now. After only 5 sessions with Jo, Gunnar is able to watch cars go past without tension on the lead at very close distances, and is now able to both settle and sleep with new people in the house, something just not possible before. He is also beginning to show promising signs with other dogs, people and cyclists. Jo is kind, positive & incredibly patient, and is able to pinpoint problems in only a few sessions. She offers structured guidance and support, both in training and diet. I'm looking forward to continuing training with Jo and seeing what other progress we can achieve.

Working with Jo was an absolute game-changer for our family and puppy! During our training session, Jo patiently demonstrated positive reinforcement techniques that were easy to understand and implement. She took the time to explain why these methods work so effectively and showed us exactly how to reward good behavior at the right moments. Jo's advice on creating a safe training environment was invaluable - she pointed out potential hazards I hadn't even considered and suggested simple adjustments that made a huge difference in my dog's confidence. What impressed me most was how Jo tailored her approach specifically to my dog's personality and needs. Thanks to Jo's expertise and supportive guidance, I now have the skills and knowledge to continue training successfully at home. I highly recommend Jo to anyone looking for a professional, compassionate dog trainer who truly understands both dogs and their humans!

I honestly cannot put it into words how grateful I am to Maddie. Her knowledge and understanding off dogs is off the scale. She is giving me my confidence back! Each session myself and hubby Come away with so much understanding and knowledge (and home work lol) we travel over a 3 hour round trip, and it has been worth every minute of over travel and every penny. My only regret is I wished I had met Maddie sooner. Thank you Amanda, James , toffee and Reggie

After trying many dog trainers, Madi is by far the best and we are well on the way to turning our nervous reactive dogs into chilled, confident, well behaved dogs. Always look forward to our sessions with Madi. Can't recommend her highly enough!!

So glad we found Madi, she is genuinely amazing at what she does and she ‘gets’ our dog! Our dog can be a bit of a handful when she has her crazy moments, so I find leaving her with someone difficult but she has also been to RDT for short stays while we’ve been away and it’s so nice to know she’s with someone who knows her so well and topping her training up! Madi is very practical and super knowledgeable, always willing to help or offer advice. If you’re thinking of contacting her, just go for it you won’t regret it 😊

We Recused Zimba, Our German Shepherd at around 6 months old, Not realising his needs and early start in life we initially tried to time him ourselves, over the next few months we began to struggle massively with his intense reactivity, and due to his strength becoming increasingly hard to walk him. Thank god for Revolution Dog Training! Both Mike and Madi are very approachable, and have mountains of experience, and nothing is too much trouble and they will explain everything in understandable wording... Not complicated Jargon. I Do not know where we would be without them today... We Now have a dog that we can take out on a walk around other dogs and not have to worry about his intense reactions. But not only that Zimba can START TO ENJOY HIS WALKS and TRAINING and he is so much happier for it. If you are looking for a dog trainer for basic training or maybe something more complex like dog reactivity or aggression then look no further both Mike & Madi Will be able to help you!

My dog has been with Laura and Gemma since being a pup , he loves his time with them and thrived being a pack member . He’s turned into a very happy , cheeky dog . He exercises with Laura 3 days a week and me 4 days a week . Recommended 100 % .

These guys are brilliant, totally reliable, dog gets an excellent long play, and they genuinely love the dogs. Highly recommend.

Paws2Please has been fantastic for our dog Archer. Initially he had some puppy visits and now goes for walks during the week whilst we are working. He has a great time and gets yo play with lots of other dogs. Very happy we found Paws2please and would defitinely recommend.

Having got a new puppy and wanting her to enjoy new experiences with others dogs I found Laura’s service “paws2please” and loved her attitude and outlook on caring for other people’s dogs as she saw them as looking after a member of someone’s family and the responsibilities that come with that. She always made sure the dogs in each pack mixed well together taking in each dogs different quirks and behaviours . Our Labrador Harley joined at around 7 months old ,having also met Laura previously for one to one behaviour and obedience classes. Harley has become very attached to going for play dates with Laura and her paws2please pack she loves being around other dogs and enjoys anyone’s company and I believe that is down to having her 2 days a week with paws2please. Thank you:)

After moving back to York was looking for a dog walker for my pooch & I'm so pleased & happy I came across these guy.. My Billy can't wait to get out the door when he hears the car.. I can't recommend the highly enough 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🐕🐕

Thank you Scott. You spent time listening to what we needed help with and making friends with our dog Lucy. You helped us to understand what was going through Lucy’s head and how to work through that. For the first time in 6 months we can go for walks from our house. Amazing

I can not express how good a trainer Scott is, he is a calm influance in all situations. He has a vast understanding of how dogs work and a very experienced skill mix in dealing with all kinds of dogs, moreover he is sympathetic to the humans that need the training too. I would recommend scott to everyone.

We cannot recommend this highly enough. Scott is exceptional and has a wealth of expertise. Our 7 month old puppy Toby, has come on so much. We had a couple of one to one sessions followed by a basic course of four group classes and frankly you would not believe the change from class one to class four for all the dogs (and owners).

Scott has helped both me and Frankie so much. Even in a few short weeks of one-2-one sessions I've seen a huge improvement in his reactivity when he's on-lead. He's a much happier boy and gaining confidence. Thank you Scott, for helping us and I look forward to the group sessions and continuing his improvement.

Scott was very professional and patient with Patrick. After training Patrick is much more manageable in his walks and is no longer distracted by other dogs and people when out walking. Still ongoing with recall training but has shown a massive improvement. All achieved in 4 x 1 hour one to one sessions. Would highly recommend Scott if you are looking for assistance in training your dog