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Our curated list of the best professionals in the Stonehouse area.
With the Royal William Yard and its waterfront, trainers in Stonehouse are experts at teaching dogs to be well-behaved in trendy, busy social settings with lots of people and other dogs.
Blowiscombe Farm, Milton Combe, Yelverton PL20 6HR
Nick helped us with our reactive rescue collie Lyra. Both the initial consultation and subsequent group sessions helped understand causes and solutions; Lyra is now able to join an agility training with other excited dogs. thank you!
Nick has just undertaken a session with our 4 year old rescue Frenchie, Daphne. We were concerned she was aggressive with strangers coming to the house. Nick clearly identified the cause of the behaviour was anxiety and walked us through some scenarios and ways to manage it in a way that makes sense to Daphne and to us as owners. I was then able to understand what we need to do to address these problem behaviours. We had an intensive session using our house, hoover, garden and street. Nick asked us relevant questions to work out what was going on and patiently went through scenarios with us. It was good to see Daphne’s confidence develop as the session progressed. Nick has a calm demeanour and is an excellent listener. He was great to work with as he trains you and your dog together. He has made excellent suggestions which will be practical to implement. He is also up for follow-up questions. I would wholeheartedly recommend him for anyone who is unsure what to do with a problematic behaviour they are inadvertently reinforcing.
Had a home visit from Nick. Struggling with barking and reactive, I didn't look forward to going on walks or having the dogs in the van. Bit nervous at first about Nick coming to the house, due to how reactive my dogs are. Nick suggested to meet outside. As expected Otto reacted straight away. Nick watched, gave me a few instructions. Shocked with the changes straight away. Explained his behaviour and why he was reacting. Nick has relaxed manor. Clearly see he cares about the dogs. Information Nick has is incredibly informative. I've changed vets, one of my dogs has been very poorly every year, total change. Took his advice on what I was feeding them, happy dogs. I feel calm, it great in control and happy dogs. Otto goes to training class on Saturday morning the improvement is impressive. Russell will be going next for the training sessions. Thank you Nick, you have restored calm in my home and back out on walks.
A +++++ Wow, what an amazing experience it was having an initial consultation and follow up session with Nick. So knowledgeable, explained everything clearly, particularly why we were performing each action and, the desired outcome. Guided through each step and, with respect, talked through errors in communication between myself and my boy. A lovely person , made the training session a pleasure rather than a chore and he re-assessed my boy as we went to make adaptations to training if required. I learned an awful lot, new techniques, got rid of those nasty old school ways and, was delighted to do so as after one session? A much happier dog, much more responsive and, looking to me for his next command! That’s just one session! Very, very impressed and highly recommend not just to owners who need help but trainers also as Nick is a brilliant trainer’s Mentor should you feel you’d like to update your skills . Excellent!
8 Leatside, Roborough, Plymouth PL6 7BA
Alison has been brilliant at helping us train our dog Cleo. Cleo was very reactive to other dogs, Alison has provided us with a range of techniques to help us. We have seen a massive difference in Cleo already which has made her walks more enjoyable. The in person training sessions were so helpful and Alison has always got back to me with any questions or difficulties we've had. I would highly recommend to anyone who needs some help with training their dog. We have learnt so much.
We took our pup to Alison’s training classes and couldn’t be happier with the experience! Alison is fantastic—so engaging with both the owners and the puppies. Her classes were informative, fun, and incredibly supportive. She provided us with a wealth of tips and techniques to continue training at home, and the results have been amazing. Not only has our puppy learned a range of new commands, but she’s also grown so much in confidence. You can really tell that Alison genuinely cares about each puppy’s well-being, which makes such a difference. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring trainer!
Really informative and inclusive class. Variety of lessons and a lot of training material given. Fun and lovely trainer and classes, my pup had a great time meeting everyone.
If you’re looking for a dog walking service, look no further than Pawsonal. Alison is amazing. My mum nervously engaged Alison when she was unable to walk her little dachshund Walter anymore. Mum didn’t know what to expect. Walter is a nervous little dog who never leaves mum’s side and has never walked off lead!! Alison has been so patient with Walter (& very supportive of mum). Short walks to start, gradually introducing him to the van and other dogs. WOW, now Walter can’t wait for his weekly walks. Out to Alison he goes, in the van and group walking off lead, it’s so lovely to see. He comes back tired out and satisfied. Thank you Alison for such an amazing service Highly recommended *****
Alison is fantastic, my Luffy (Loofy) Is a very bouncy, hyper jackrussle cross pug. He has grown alot and loves his walks so much when I am at home he looks at the door waiting for Alison to arrive.
11 Cumberland St, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4DX
My dog’s groomer cancelled our last two appointments, which caused her coat to grow out way too much. Since the cancellations were last-minute, it was nearly impossible to find a new place with availability — especially during the summer. When her fur started to mat and I still couldn’t get an appointment, I tried to trim it myself… and it was a disaster!!! In a panic, I found Just 4 Dogs online and gave them a call. Despite being very busy, she listened to our situation with understanding and managed to fit us in the very next day. She took such great care of my dog. The way she handled everything so quickly and gave such a lovely haircut made us incredibly happy. Just 4 Dogs is now our new go-to place!! Thank you Viola!!!
Came out of Devonport looking like she came out of Harrods, super job on my little Maltipoo.
Very good groom service for my excitable Labrador. Will definitely come again, and highly recommend
I’m absolutely delighted with the work done by this wonderful groomer. We quickly connected, and she managed to handle a challenging dog with care and patience. The grooming salon is beautiful, clean, and modern. The groomer herself is incredibly kind, polite, and friendly. It really seemed like she was able to understand and work with the complex personality of the dog we brought in. Highly recommended! 👍🏼
Ivanhoe Rd, St Budeaux, Plymouth PL5 1PG
I attend Cassie's agility classes with my collie Hero. I wouldn't choose any other trainer to go to. It is so clear how passionate Cassie is in the work that she does. She I brilliant with all the dogs and goes out of her way to adapt things for each individual dogs way of learning. Classes are really enjoyable and it is clear that Hero enjoys them too.
As a vet who has a lot of interest in dog training I really really struggled to find a dog trainer whose methods align with what I know is evidence based dog training and what I feel is right. Over the course of 2 years and struggling with our dog’s training we kissed one too many ‘frogs’ of dog trainers who either didn’t listen, used out of date methods or were just downright mean to us and our precious poodle… until we met Cassie. I don’t want to make her head too big but she’s brilliant: kind, fair, and firm while getting the most out of every dog she trains. We’ve been doing agility with Cassie for almost a year now and our poodle Carmen has come on leaps and bounds. She loves the classes, adores Cassie even more and it’s had such a wonderful impact on our relationship. We’re looking forward to eventually, hopefully, being good enough to compete in agility but with Cassie’s training I know we’re in good hands. Being a member of the agility team GB she knows what she’s doing. Hopefully she can walk out her front door now I’ve made her head so big 😂 But genuinely, from agility training to puppy training and general understanding of canine psychology there aren’t many dog trainers as good as her 🐩
My working cocker and I have attended training classes with Cassie since my pup was 4.5 months old (she is now 2 years old). We started with Cassie's puppy skills course, followed by her adolescent life skills course, then her agility foundations course, and now we attend weekly agility training. All of Cassie's training uses positive reinforcement techniques - no lead jerks, sssshhing, harsh punishment, etc. It's important to remember her training is as much (if not more) about training YOU than training your dog. She's a fair, clear but no-nonsense trainer. She will always listen to your concerns and give you suitable ways to help your dog understand what you're asking of them. Most importantly, my dog LOVES Cassie - always so happy to see her (and I think the feeling is mutual!). Cassie invests in your pooch and has a drive to see your dog be happy, challenged, and able to think about - and do - the right thing. As new dog owners, we value Cassie's expertise, support, and friendship. I highly recommend Thinking Dog for general training classes and definitely for her agility training.
The best trainer we have ever been to ! So positive and not only do I enjoy doing it my crazy spaniel loves going. We current go every Saturday morning and honestly the dog knows never seen so much excitement plus so loves Cassie ! The first trainer we have been to and seen REAL RESULTS. Honestly couldn’t recommend enough.
I train with Cassie for agility and have done so for about a year. She is amazing!!! She has the most incredible intuition when it comes to dogs. She sees things and picks up on things that most others would miss. She is a very thorough agility trainer, erring on the side of 'steady but safe' rather than rushing you and your dog's exposure to different elements of a course just for the sake of it. She is a straight talking lady so prepare to hear the truth on your training styles and your dog's behaviour. It comes from a place of professionalism and a vested interest in the animals well being, so I have nothing but love for Cassie. I plan on sticking with her for as long as she'll have me! :)
Grassmere Way, Pillmere, Saltash PL12 6XW
Justine is to be highly recommended. After one visit with our young dog Toffee we followed her suggestions and had a positive result immediately. Justine helped us to be more confident and relaxed with Toffee's overexcitement.
Contacted Justine prior to getting our pup Ernie (miniature dachshund) for a pre-puppy consultation. The information and techniques she provided us with was invaluable. It really helped us to prepare in advance for his arrival and allowed us to implement the training techniques from day 1. A few weeks after Ernie’s arrival Justine came out for a recall training session. It really gave us the confidence we needed to be able to let him off lead safely. Ernie is coming up a year old now and we still use the techniques Justine taught us. Five star service and would highly recommend.
Justine was fantastic helping us get to grips with having a puppy in our family. She gave us a lot of really good advice to help Buddy on his puppy learning journey and consequently he has grown into a really well behaved loving family dog. I would recommend anyone with a puppy or even a fully grown dog to use puppy parenting as it has helped our family to develop a great relationship with Buddy! Thanks Justine, keep up the good work.
I have a few issues with my dog 11 months old.through sudden ill health he has been passed around with not much training.on the lead and putting harness on is a nightmare.afew tips in 1 day has made this easy.chase and nip was another ,mainly children on the run.we have to build up eye contact and redirect to prevent this.i am working on the training Justine gave me ,I am totally amazed at my dogs response. There was a few other small issues which i have been given the tuition to sort this out.very professional very positive.i am enjoying training my dog to get his behaviour acceptable outdoors .Can't praise puppy parenting enough.
Welcome to your guide to the best dog trainers in Stonehouse. This historic part of Plymouth is a great place for dog owners. Finding a trainer who can help your dog be a polite companion is key. Our list focuses on professionals who use positive, modern, and effective training methods.
Whether you need a puppy class for essential socialisation, one-to-one obedience sessions to improve leash skills, or advanced training, you'll find an expert here. The trainers we list are experienced in handling the needs of dogs in the Stonehouse area.
For more significant behavioural challenges like anxiety or reactivity, we recommend a certified dog behaviourist. These specialists, serving the Stonehouse area, can provide detailed assessments and create a tailored behaviour modification plan to help your dog feel more secure.