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What our clients say about Steve Smithson

Dog Obedience Trainer & Behavioural Therapist

Steve Smithson, Dog Obedience Trainer & Behavioural Therapist for Carlisle & North Cumbria, Lancaster & South Cumbria, Preston

22nd April 2008

Steve was excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed the session and we had results within minutes. I would have no hesitation in recommending Steve to other dog owners.

J.M., Preston, Lancashire

  • Barking at people, dogs, animals, birds or where the dog barks for attention or at the slightest noise Barking
  • Pulling on the Lead Pulling
  • Recall or not coming when called Recall

10th April 2008

Very informative, very easy to talk to, very very understanding - very good all round - highly recommended.

D & J B, Lancaster, Lancashire

  • Aggression to a dog or other animal or where the dog is aggressive to the owner or a stranger Aggression
  • Barking at people, dogs, animals, birds or where the dog barks for attention or at the slightest noise Barking
  • Jumping up at visitors or the dog jumps up at people on walks Jumping Up
  • Pulling on the Lead Pulling
  • Recall or not coming when called Recall

9th April 2008

We have two labradors who always pulled when going for a walk. Within three hours Steve had stopped them pulling and jumping up. It is now a pleasure when taking them out. Thank you.

D.J., Preston, Lancashire

  • Destructive chewing that results in destruction of furniture, woodwork etc Chewing
  • Jumping up at visitors or the dog jumps up at people on walks Jumping Up
  • Pulling on the Lead Pulling

2nd April 2008

Excellent and very worthwhile. Feel much more confident that we can correct the problems now.

S.H., Heysham, Lancashire

  • Barking at people, dogs, animals, birds or where the dog barks for attention or at the slightest noise Barking
  • Jumping up at visitors or the dog jumps up at people on walks Jumping Up

20th March 2008

Absolutely wonderful! The change in Daisy within the time Steve was here was truly unbelievable.

G.S., Lancashire

  • Barking at people, dogs, animals, birds or where the dog barks for attention or at the slightest noise Barking
  • Destructive chewing that results in destruction of furniture, woodwork etc Chewing
  • Jumping up at visitors or the dog jumps up at people on walks Jumping Up
  • Pulling on the Lead Pulling
  • Puppy Management Puppy Management

20th March 2008

So helpful with lots of practical strategies to help us. We will continue to practice these and then seek help for the next stages.

R & H W, Kendal, Cumbria

  • Jumping up at visitors or the dog jumps up at people on walks Jumping Up
  • Separation Anxiety Separation Anxiety

19th March 2008

We have seen excellent progress with both dogs. Steve made sure we were happy with the training and understood what we needed to do. The follow up was very good and built on the progress we had made after the first visit.

S.F., Preston

  • Aggression to a dog or other animal or where the dog is aggressive to the owner or a stranger Aggression
  • Pulling on the Lead Pulling
  • Recall or not coming when called Recall

18th March 2008

Six weeks after we rehomed Alfie, a year old collie cross from Manchester Dogs Home, it felt like we'd made a dreadful mistake.

Walks were a miserable chore with his pulling and meeting other dogs an embarrassment. Local training classes proved useless, so in desperation, I contacted Bark Busters and was visited by Steve Smithson.

Following his instructions, Alfie and I have improved beyond belief, and although it's been hard, frustrating work at times and we still have a long way to go, with Steve's encouragement Alfie is now a pleasure to walk and a dog to be proud of.

B.P., Chorley, Lancashire

  • Hide note from Steve Smithson, Bark Busters Trainer
Sometimes turning problems around can be demanding and emotionally draining. This client had the determination to carry on when she felt there was no light at the end of the tunnel.

The end result? A dog that now has a happy, steady life that will not be returning to the dogs home and a client who is enjoying her relationship with her dog.
  • Aggression to a dog or other animal or where the dog is aggressive to the owner or a stranger Aggression
  • Jumping up at visitors or the dog jumps up at people on walks Jumping Up
  • Pulling on the Lead Pulling
  • Recall or not coming when called Recall

1st March 2008

We were really pleased with the service you provided. Steve was really helpful and we now feel we have the tools to manage our dog's behaviour and are able to enjoy her in the family.

R.W., Lancaster, Lancashire

  • Hide note from Steve Smithson, Bark Busters Trainer
This family with a very young child found the behaviour of their Labrador increasing difficult within the home to the point where the dog was being isolated more and more - something they didn't want. We helped to reintegrate the dog into the family which met the original aim of having a family pet!
  • Jumping up at visitors or the dog jumps up at people on walks Jumping Up
  • Pulling on the Lead Pulling
  • Puppy Management Puppy Management

27th February 2008

Absolutely tremendous! What a transformation. The house is a much happier, calmer place. Excellent and a must for anyone. 100% recommendation.

S.C., Preston, Lancashire

  • Jumping up at visitors or the dog jumps up at people on walks Jumping Up
  • Pulling on the Lead Pulling
  • Puppy Management Puppy Management

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