Top 5 Dog Trainers in Evington

We just completed the beginner gun dog course with our 1 year old lab! We had done a few dog training courses previously but this one was by far the best. It was great being outside, Karl was not only very knowledgable but a great teacher. He was friendly, patient and professional. It was very apparent how well he understood dogs (and humans) and made the whole experience very enjoyable for us all! The extra tips and games that we could practice at home were great. We will be joining another course soon once we’ve consolidated all our learning! Thanks Charnwood Dog school!

Emma and Karl are definitely the best people to help you with any kind of dog!! They both seems to have such a large knowledge about training and behaviour of your little /big ,calm or reactive dog ! I was astonished to see everything they teach us does work with our very active Doberman puppy and others in the puppy class . Definitely looking forward for the next course with them. Many , many thanks to both of them !

Could not recommend Karl and Emma’s reactivity course more. We adopted a Romanian rescue in February and felt out of our depths when she turned out to be lead reactive to dogs, runners and cars. Within 2 days of inputting Emma’s training, Wilma was a different dog! She still has moments but we now know how to read her body language and manage the situation. Thank you Karl and Emma!

I have taken our one year old Labrador to Karl and Emma to help with his loose lead walking and his recall. The training is all done in a very kind, fun way which makes Barney respond and feel safe. After each lesson I had some really good training instructions to practice at home, they even sent me videos to I could refresh my memory and show other family members. The best thing is that in ‘real life’ the training really does work! In just three sessions I have a very responsive dog. The training ground is set among the woods in Charnwood and is secure and tranquil. Karl and Emma are very well qualified and obviously love dogs, they are calm, confident and very approachable. We have been to lots of trainers over the years, but Charnwood Dog School is by far the best. Claudia Foster

Our adolescent dog recently finished a 4 week reactivity course to help her to learn how to focus on us and ignore the world around her as she is so excitable! Karl & Emma are so knowledgeable and Emma goes into the science behind behaviours which we loved learning. Nola has come on so much in the 4 weeks, especially with loose lead walking around other dogs which we are really grateful for! If you are Leicestershire based and are interested in anything like puppy course, gun dog training, reactivity or just 1-1 we recommend dropping them a message!

Jo joined us to help with the training of Marlon our 20 month Hungarian Vizsla who was rescued at 15 months from Hungary. He has a wonderful personality but we were struggling with him being left, sleeping at night, toileting in the house and we knew that recall was a whole new challenge to work through. Jo was like a breath of fresh air, solution orientated and there with practical approaches and suggestions that I can only say over the last 7 weeks have been transformational! Jo takes the time to get to know both you and your dogs and to really understand the whole dynamic of what you need. She provides detailed step by step notes to support training between the sessions which are invaluable but most importantly it is fun. We feel fully supported and know that she is there at any stage should we need further support or guidance. As team Marlon we cannot recommend her highly enough 5*++ - she has transformed us all.

When we first got Watson as an 8 week old puppy, we had no idea how to even approach training. We did not know what to train and when, how to do it, how to pace it, literally nothing. I'm so glad I found Jo. Without her help, we would not have known just how anxious Watson is, and we definitely would not know how to overcome this. We chose the Diamond Puppy Package, and over the sessions Watson has gone from an anxious little bundle of fluff to a much more confident little dog with a big personality. She has taught us many skills, from recall, to scent work, to basic obedience. We would not be here without Jo's help. There's still lots for us to work on, but Jo has left us with plenty of notes and pointers so we can continue training him ourselves and building his confidence further. The Diamond Package was definitely a worthwhile investment. I recommend it to anyone with a new puppy, especially first time owners like us! Would give 10 stars if I could! Team Watson 🐾🐶

Jo is a 5-star trainer, and we are so pleased we found her. Our Puppy Molly absolutely loved Jo from the first time they met. We decided on the Platinum Puppy Training package for Molly and Jo has taken us all through everything we could have needed and so much more. We have all thoroughly enjoyed this journey; Jo has given us so much knowledge to engage Molly and make the training fun and engaging for all of us. Molly has learned many new skills which we will continue to build. We highly recommend Jo as a trainer. Jo thank you so much for being great xx Team Molly

Our little puppy has come on brilliantly with Jo from Progdog, learning so many things that are helping her to become a super little dog. Jo really knows her stuff, understanding and explaining dog behaviour and needs so we understand exactly why we are training each activity. Our puppy is doing so well and we are looking forward to progressing further with Jo.

We cannot thank Rich enough for the incredible transformation he has helped our dog achieve. What was once an unpredictable and reactive dog one we were deeply worried might harm someone is now a calm, well-trained, and sociable companion. Before training, we lived in constant stress. Our dog was so reactive that anyone entering the home became a serious concern. We feared we might have to give him up, and with my sister living with Alzheimer’s, that would have meant losing not just a pet, but her closest companion. Thanks to Rich patient, compassionate, and professional approach, our dog now greets visitors without aggression or fear. He’s become the gentle, reassuring presence my sister needs. We can now focus on caring for my sister, without the extra worry about safety. Rich hasn't just trained a dog he has given our family peace of mind and helped preserve an incredibly important bond. Highly recommended.

Our 4 yr old German Shepherd spent her early life in a very rural area and hardly ever encountered other dogs, so she wasn't well socialised at all. As a result, she tended to be very reactive to other dogs. In addition, she would constantly pull on the lead. This was very restrictive for us and for her. When we moved back to civilisation, something had to change or we would never be able to take her anywhere. We found Vislor on the internet and after scrutinising their blurb and reviews, decided to give them a call. It was a really good decision. All of the trainers looked impressive but we decided on talking to Rich. We were a bit concerned that she might be too old to 'change her ways' but Rich assured us that he would be able to help. Having taken our dog to meet him we subsequently went ahead with the 3 week residential training. Come the day, I had more separation anxiety than she did, but she settled in well - within 3 days, Rich sent us a video of her perfectly calm with his own dogs. Rich kept us informed and sent regular videos of her progress over the 3 weeks. It was like watching a different dog. When we eventually did the handover, it was our turn to receive some training - loose lead walking, passing other dogs, commands etc. It was a revelation. She was calm, walked nicely on a loose lead and did not react at all to the other dogs we passed. It has now been 3 weeks since she came home. We go out for a long walk every day, encountering numerous dogs every time. Whereas before I would have been nervous seeing another dog coming towards us, now I don't worry. Also, having a large, well-behaved dog walking on a loose lead right at my side, I confess to feeling slightly smug when I watch other dogs misbehaving! There have been a couple of occasions where another dog has lunged at her from close range, or dogs off the lead have mobbed her, and she has growled, but she quickly got back on track and within seconds was walking calmly again. Previously, it would have been all out war until the offending dog was out of sight. Having said that, it seems she has a slightly anxious temperament, and probably always will, which makes it all the more remarkable that she shows no reaction to 99% of other dogs (it's actually 100% of well-behaved dogs, but there's always going to be the odd maverick). This is life-changing - for all of us. We can now do so many things that include her that we could not even consider before. I realise this is a long review but I wanted to include some specifics, particularly for owners of slightly older dogs, who may be concerned that their dog is too old to respond to training. For all the above reasons, I cannot recommend Rich highly enough.

Great initial consultation. My dog used to run for England, supersonically charged. After three weeks residential training he now is responsive to recall, a pleasure to walk! Thankyou to Rich for an excellent experience. It was money well spent.

Our journey with Vislor started with a conversation on the phone with Lorraine, I explained the Huge pickle we were in with our 6 year old Dog Chester. Lorraine was so kind and understanding and really did make me feel less alone with the behavioural issues that our dog was showing. Lorraine gave me options of trainers and their Availability for a 3 week residential training program. We chose Rich, I was drawn to his profile. We had an initial zoom meeting with Rich and got Chester all booked in. Fast forward to now, Chester completed his 3 week residential and we have a completely different dog. Chester was riddled with anxiety which has now practically disappeared. Before Chester went to Rich, he was very reactive towards people, growling and snapping through fear, he was scratching walls and doors if we left him, even if we just left the room, barking constantly, barking at people, crying and barked through the night for attention, Was anxiously attached to my partner which meant when he went to work, Chester would pace and bark and cry for him, Resource guarding, pulling on the lead, guarding the house by barking at anybody who came near, didn’t listen to us at all. We really were pulling our hair out but now life is so peaceful with Chester, he seems so much happier now too. He knows we’re in charge and he knows his place within our family. Rich has worked miracles on Chester he really has. We tried many dog trainers in the past before we found Vislor and the training they offered just didn’t change a thing. But Rich is another level of dog trainer. He is an absolute expert. Chester went to Rich on a prescribed calming medication from the vets. Which he had been on for a while, and Rich also managed to get him off the meds. Chester is now calmer than he was when he was on the medication!!! Rich explains things so clearly too, so I was able to continue Chester’s training following Rich’ instructions and it’s changed my life as well as Chester’s. Whilst Chester was away, Rich sent us videos with detailed updates of his progress. Rich is a magician, if you have a dog with behavioural issues, he is the man to see. Thank you so much Rich, for saving Chester like you have, and thank you for being so kind to us throughout this journey. And thank you Lorraine for all you do behind the scenes. You guys really are fab.

Stanley is a character very loving but a generally disobedient, stubborn Beagle. Constantly scavenging, always distracted, lunging and pulling on lead, a nightmare in new places and had poor recall. Met Rich and decided he was the trainer for Stanley. After 3 weeks residential training Stanley is now a pleasure to walk and his recall is perfect. The thorough handover Rich does gives you the tools to continue the training. I was concerned to leave Stanley for 3 weeks but you get updates on progress and I can’t recommend Rich highly enough.

Lovely agility training venue with an experienced and approachable instructor at the helm. The dry dog treat products are value for money too

I've had quite a few subscription boxes and other treats for my dog. Sarah takes into account of your dog's dietary needs, such as sensitive stomach etc and creates a box to suit your dog's needs. Highly recommended

Very knowledgeable and patient trainer, very helpful. Products are excellent, great value for money.