From aggression to lead pulling, from puppies to rescue dogs, from Chihuahuas to Rottweilers and all crosses in-between, I have experienced all sorts of problem behaviours. Read more about my methods in these testimonials from some of my dog training clients.
UPDATE: Max has been so much better over the last few months since working with Sally, and we've been really enjoying him. It was lovely that this time, rather than being desperate and at the end of our wits, we could sit and talk positively to Sally about where we want to progress to.
The ripple effect is enormous and the more we talk about Tess and her new life the more we find out how other people have struggled and your way seems to be the best - simple, appropriate for an animal and very effective.
My name is Storm, I am a 2 year old white German Shepard. I live with Jane, Sarah and Mark, and I want to tell you about a special dog. Once a month a lady called Sally comes with her German Shepard named Boy.
We left for Cornwall on a hot Saturday. The week went very well, we took her everywhere with us. Into busy streets with lots of people and dogs. Onto the beach and into the sea, she did not like the waves. Long walks in the woods.
Jessie was wonderful until she was 8 months old, obedient and always came back on walks. However, she then decided she was the boss and started to rule us!
Ozzy is 2 years old and he behaved like he owned our house he barked at night every night. Jumping at people that come in the house. Wanting his own way all the time pulling on the lead getting pillows and clothes etc and getting on the sofas.
My Daughter called Sally Barnes because she saw I needed help with a vigorous puppy. It was such a relief to get the expert advice and be shown exactly what to do and when to do it.
After going to work with bruises up my arms and following a recommendation from the puppy class leader, realising something had to be done, we contacted Sally.
Very quickly we felt unable to manage her - she was a talented escapologist with a penchant for leaping over very high fences - not what we wanted at all.
Sally came by for what 3hrs in which she originally met me and Chi alone before my parents arrived. All I can say is UNBELIEVABLE. In the first 10mins I knew I had made a good choice as she relieved my concerns and let me know the truth behind Chi’s issues.
Now, in the past this little terrier would have the attention span of a nat! For example, if he saw children, a bus, people on bicycles this dog would have ran after them and not come back to us when called. We have a very different dog today.
This dog had got to the point where she was likely to have to be destroyed! Fortunately I became aware of Sally, working in my area. Thank goodness! And there began an amazing journey and a total transformation!
My husband and I have two dogs. A Patterdale terrier cross and a Springer Spaniel. Just recently they have began fighting. At first they would only fight when we were around, until one day I came home to a horrific site.
