Rocco disliked people coming close and I couldn't talk to other dog walkers or friends without him…read moregrowling, barking and lunging. He didn't like to be touched either. I put a muzzle on him because I was worried he may be a bite risk if people got too close. He was a puller and was increasingly difficult to walk him during normal times. I had a trainer previously but they did not take the time to get to know or understand Rocco and went to confront him head on in the first meeting and then took Rocco walking through a busy high street immediately. I then searched for reactive and aggressive dog trainers in London and came across Off Leash K9 and I cannot fault the experience and understanding of Andrea from the very first session. Andrea is non judgemental. His aim in the first session was to build rapport and try to identify the problem. As soon as Andrea met Rocco we were walking straight towards him and Andrea was very quick to identify the reactivity being fear based and guarding. He asked me to circle him a few times from a distance with each circle reducing until I was able to stand next to him quite close and this was probably the closest I had stood next to anyone for a while! Andrea's calming demeanour even with the barking and lunging, the expert knowledge and understanding of dogs behaviour and the teaching for human owners on how to handle their own dogs is out of this world. From the very first session I felt at ease and educated. Andrea told me that Rocco was guarding me hence the lunging and barking at people he didn't know coming near, in addition he was quick to identify the dog equipment I was using was not helping the situation and as soon as we switched from harness to slip lead and how to actually use them properly I felt immediately able to handle him much better. He also taught me how to be continually engaged with Rocco more and how to teach him new tricks through the use of food and objects he liked. Andrea also introduced Rocco to a very well behaved and chilled dog which helped relax him and give him confidence. He walked and interacted very well off leash with the other dog which goes to show again that Andrea knows his stuff and really understands the dogs needs. Rocco had not been off leash for a few months as his behaviour seemed to have changed as he transitioned into his teenage phase so I was quite nervous. Towards the end of our 8 week session Rocco was able to have his muzzle off in the park running around, being much happier and fulfilled and you can see the difference in him. No one outside my immediate family has ever been able to touch or play with Rocco and whilst I was always scared he could potentially bite Andrea who is not phased by the prospect of being bitten Rocco allowed him to hold his paw, stroke his head, have his hand near and in his mouth which I was absolutely amazed by! Rocco even listened to just Andrea on a new command towards the end of our last few sessions as they clearly had built a fantastic bond. Fast forward a week later Rocco was great at it with me and my sister commanding him. Practicing what you are taught by Andrea is really important as you cannot expect your dog to have the behaviour without the practice. You can tell Andrea is passionate about his profession and is highly experienced with dealing with dog behaviour. This is evident through his attitude and determination to help not only the dog but you as an owner. He will also explain the reasons why you should or shouldn't do something which is really insightful and some trainers may not give you this. Andrea is very quick to respond to any questions or concerns you have outside of your lessons. I highly recommend anyone in North London or wider boroughs who has any dog behaviour issues to please ask for Andrea through OffLeash K9. You will be walking away from each session with something new and a much better understanding and handling of your own dog. Andrea is a huge asset to this company and I would recommend other dog trainers to learn from him! He is the ultimate dog whisperer!

From the owner: Voted one of the Top 10 Dog Trainers in the World! We offer the following dog training: puppy,…read morebasic obedience, advanced obedience, two week board and train (our most popular), dog aggression, socialisation, in house training and bespoke training. Does your dog struggle with behavioural issues? Contact us, we can help. Check out our YouTube page (Off Leash K9 Training) to watch our amazing before/after videos. We are based in London, but service all of the UK. We train all ages, breeds and sizes. Our goal is simple: to create an unbreakable bond between you and your canine. We are confident we can help you develop an off leash lifestyle for your dog. We do not offer group classes because it's not personalized and group settings reduce the dogs ability to quickly learn obedience. Your dog will receive our trainers undivided attention minus the distraction of other owners or dogs. One-on-one attention is a contributing factor in how we accomplish so much in just a few short weeks.

Fantastic training for both my Bedlington Terrier Poppy & myself, a first time dog owner. We have…read moreboth learnt so much during the 5 weeks. Jemma's calm, positive, knowledgeable & fun sessions were just what we needed. I feel so much more confident now, inside & outside the house and especially when we are walking around the park. Jemma was always happy to discuss any of my concerns and the training was always tailored to Poppy's needs. The weekly reports were extremely helpful to refeyback to. I can most definitely recommend Jemma as a puppy/dog trainer. Many thanks Jemma. Christine & Poppy.

I like to think we are the kind of dog parents who intuitively understand our Chow and can…read morecommunicate and train her with natural cadence. None of this would even be possible if Jemma hadn't helped shaped our routines and techniques with her, and basically, given us all the tools. She is great with us and the Dog -Yayoi loves learning new things from her and of course those cocktail sausages .... We can't recommend you more. 5*****'s Thank you so much Jemma, you have been great - Working around our ridiculous schedules, replying to our post session texts, and just being super supportive. We hope Yayoi can hang with Luna soon. Xxx Tara and Martina and of course, Yayoi the Chow

Sue was absolutely brilliant, she has helped me gain my confidence back and help with my Malinois…read moreand Gsd, Sue came to my house and observed my and their behaviour, and advised me on how to improve my dogs behaviour when people come in, especially how I was to them! Sue also advised me on my Malinois separation anxiety and building boundaries for myself and him, absolutely fabulous way of explaining everything and such understanding! It has only been a couple of days since Sue was here, but there's a big difference already, I actually got to go out of the house without a dog sitter for nearly 2 hours! Five stars really is not enough, would most definitely recommend! Thank you Sue from myself, Nyxie and Erebus

I want to give you some feedback from our session with Sue yesterday.......wow, just wow. Sue was…read morejust outstanding. She showed us just how good our dog is and what we can achieve with her. She was professional throughout and we had absolute trust in her. She showed us massive improvements immediately and helped us realise what mistakes we were making, thankyou so much x jacci smith

Fantastic does not even start as to where Jo has helped with our new puppy. Jo's approach in…read moreregards to making you see it from a totally different perspective helped massively. Not only that, the advice via E-mail after a session was brilliant and having someone to get advice from with urgent matters really helps when stuck with a certain behavior. Will certainly be recommending Jo to friends / family and other dog owners in the future. Jo's training should be mandatory for all new dog and puppy owners!!

Jo was recommended by my vet for one to one training sessions with my Cockapoo puppy, Mitzi…read more Jo is very kind, gentle, positive, supportive, encouraging, calm and has a good sense of fun and humour. She was able to demonstrate techniques to start the journey of training and I was able to experience positive results immediately. She is able to correct you without making you feel a failure or inadequate and stupid and at all times my dog felt comfortable and was responsive (if albeit exuberant in some of her attempts. At the end of each session Jo e-mails what was covered during that time adding further advice or tips and giving you links to things she may feel will help you or indeed supplying you with links to things you may have asked or discussed. I would highly recommend her services. She seems passionate about her work and animals and is a credit to the training profession. I will certainly be using her again if I feel I need more help/improvement and knowing I can contact her in the future via e-mail for any help, support or advice is a great comfort.

A little over a month ago we adopted a new dog; Geno - a very stubborn, single-minded English bull…read moreterrier with three years of getting his own way... Having never worked with a dog trainer before we had no idea what to expect. First up, Matt is a magnet for dogs - as soon as he walked in our door, Geno sat up straight and followed him around to the moment he left. We started simple and, over the course of four sessions, went from holding Geno's attention to getting him to lie down and roll over. Matt showed us how to be consistent in our training methods and ways to combine different exercises. Matt's greatest quality as a trainer is his experience - he's worked with countless dogs both in the States and now in London. No matter what questions you have about your dog, whether its their behaviour in the home or outside of it, Matt has excellent advice to offer. He's not one dimensional in his approach and appreciates that different dogs have different characters. Matt has given us a brilliant foundation to build upon. Training a dog takes time and patience but, having followed Matt's expert guidance, we already have a calmer, more attentive dog and a series of positive tools to take his training further. Thank you Doggit!

From the owner: Expert In-Home Dog Training…read more Bespoke positive reinforcement based training for basic obedience or common behavioural issues (excessive barking, resource guarding, unwanted chewing, etc.) Doggit travels to your home, where you and your dog are most comfortable. We find this to be the environment most conducive to effective learning. Call now for your FREE consultation and find out how to Unlock Your Dog's Potential!

Alan sadly passed away last year. The club is still running and is now based at Nailour Hall,…read moreBlundell Street, Islington N7 Tel: 07946 792230

Absolutely brilliant!! Looked after Pepper my four month old jack russell puppy. She had a…read morefantastic time and they sent me lots of photos during the day so I could see what she was up to and that she was having a great time Can't recommend them highly enough!!

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We contacted Heath about a puppy before we got one, and he answered our questions…read more We signed up our puppy when we got one, and the puppy and we enjoyed it. We would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to train their dog. John & Anne

From the owner: Modern, positive dog training offering classes and home visits. HPDT brings many years of…read moreexperience in dealing with a variety of issues such as: Raising A New Puppy, General Obedience, Toilet Training, Barking, Chewing, Pulling On The Lead, Not Coming Back, Jumping Up. Please see our website for a full list of services and prices.

When we got our first dog we had no idea how to train her Canine Kids was recommended to us by our…read morevet. Although we were rather apprehensive about how our puppy would behave we were immediately put at ease by Karen and the small , friendly group. Having completed the Puppy 1 and 2 courses and learned so much together, we are now progressing to the Agility class which we all thoroughly enjoy. The benefits of early puppy training are immense as our dog has become very response and a pleasure to own and train. I have no hesitation in recommending the classes to any dog owner.