Glasgow Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant

I booked six 1:1 sessions with John and then joined his course. I had already stopped attending a dog training group due to the use of aversive methods and this is when I found John. His online programme goes into just enough psychological research to be helpful, without bogging you down with literature (though he gives you the citations if you want them). At the risk of doing him out of business, the concept is simple: be kind. Your dog sees you as family, not as an alpha, not as someone s/he wants to dominate, but a friend or parent. We as humans respond better to rewards - I'll do something for a bar of chocolate more happily than I will to avoid getting smacked. Though the outcome might be the same, you'll have a happier and more willing learner with the former, and a better relationship with your dog. He teaches you to teach your dog. He promotes peace and kindness to you and your dog. But also the science backs up that's what works. I've read other research since John, and the respected trainers around the world agree because it's what the science says. Winner all round. I'd have no hesitation in using him again, or recommending him to others - in fact I already have.

I only recently started the on-line training course with Glasgow Dog Training and Behaviour Consultant and I'm so glad I did. I have found that Johns teachings are well researched, current and most important of all to me, stays away from using force of any kind. Last year I paid thousands of dollars for an accredited course, here in Australia, and quickly found the techniques and beliefs were not aligned with my values in life, relying on training that was heavy handed, harsh and outdated, to say the least. I have noticed a real change in my own and my dogs behaviour to be calmer and that brings more fun. My younger dog in particular has shown such a willingness to learn and engage with me that I hadn't had before with the other training. I highly recommend this online course to all my friends now and to others in general conversation. It's such great value too!

We were recommended Glasgow Dog Trainer and Behaviour on Facebook, we were put in touch with Helen who was absolutely wonderful, she put us at ease right away and helped us to understand our hounds better. I was brought up with dogs and had hounds for years but Helen made me understand these amazing dogs so much better. Jerry our boy had reactivity with other dogs and since the sessions with Helen he's like a different dog but we're different too, much more relaxed and loose lead walking and only using the muzzle occasionally when we can't give him his space. I highly recommend Helen and John.

Such a fabulous course. The subscription gives access to all the lessons to watch as many times as I want and need. I keep seeing new things. The support is amazing too with additional online meetings. I’ve had rescue hounds for ten years and worked with trainers but this way of learning really helps me as I can do it at my own pace and revisit things. My confidence is growing and my relationship with my reactive and anxious hound is changing in some really wonderful ways. Highly recommend!

I am a monthly on-line member of Glasgow Dog Trainer. I was seeking help for a reactive 3 year old male German Shepherd Dog. He was mouthy/bitey and had zero recall. Since I've started the course, his recall is now exceptional both inside and outside the house. His reactivity towards other dogs has reduced dramatically, he can now be calm in their presence. He now listens well and enjoys our reward based time together training and playing. He is a completely different dog now and everything we achieved together was through using Glasgow's Training methods of Positive Reinforcement only. Our success is 100% due to this course!