Reviews & Testimonials For Alex Fraser
Back to Trainer10th November 2021 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety
Having been a dog owner for many years I believed I had a pretty good understanding of how to bring up my dog. After 3 hours with Alex I realised I still had a lot to learn. Alex demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of dog behaviour and how to manage it both to improve the confidence of my dog and his happiness. I experienced immediate and very positive changes in my dogs behaviour as I altered the way that I treated him.
Trainer note from Alex
Really enjoyed todays session, and I was delighted with how well they all did today. I’ve been helping people with their dogs for eight years now, and I’m learn a little more every time a work with a dog. I meet first time dog owners and an experienced dog owners, and regardless of their experience, they can all learn something new. Can’t wait to catch up with them all in a few weeks.
Really enjoyed todays session, and I was delighted with how well they all did today. I’ve been helping people with their dogs for eight years now, and I’m learn a little more every time a work with a dog. I meet first time dog owners and an experienced dog owners, and regardless of their experience, they can all learn something new. Can’t wait to catch up with them all in a few weeks.
30th November 2021 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Separation anxiety
With a Baby on the way we sort Alex out to help with our over excited one and a half year old Beagle Spaniel Cross (Lockdown Puppy). Archie was a little wary of him at first but quickly took to Alex no problem. We were taken through a number of training drills to help with Archies 'Door manners' and shown how to effectively correct bad behaviour without having to raise our voice. We thought Archie was a major Lead puller but it turns out with a longer lead and a little bit of technique he barely pulls at all. I've watched countless YouTube videos on how to stop pulling but they don't explain why they are doing what they do, this is where having a 1 to 1 session really helps as Alex is able to explain why what he is doing actually works, then if you know why it works its easier for you to tell if you are doing it wrong when the teacher isn't there. Alex also highlighted a number of general changes to our behaviour to become better passive leaders to Archie. Again stuff that you just wouldn't think to do or stuff that I haven't seen come up in dog training TV shows or YouTube videos. We've had just the one session but have seen big improvements already, Thank you Alex
26th December 2021 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Hyperactivity, Pulling
It’s been almost 2 weeks since the training and just one visit has made a difference. There’s no more lead pulling, Lennie is more calm with continued training and noticed he is less aggressive towards strangers. Alex has been amazing and given some really good advice. I would recommend Bark Busters.
Trainer note from Alex
Really enjoyed meeting Lennie, and I was delighted with how well he did on the first session. Looking forward to catching up with them all in the New Year
Really enjoyed meeting Lennie, and I was delighted with how well he did on the first session. Looking forward to catching up with them all in the New Year
26th March 2025 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Pulling
Rosie made positive progress on the day
Trainer note from Alex
Rosie is a lovely dog, but she used to get extremely excited when people entered her home and she used to pull her owner all over the place when she went for a walk. By the end of the initial session, she was listening much better to her owner and her heel work had massively improved. Can’t wait to catch up with them both soon.
Rosie is a lovely dog, but she used to get extremely excited when people entered her home and she used to pull her owner all over the place when she went for a walk. By the end of the initial session, she was listening much better to her owner and her heel work had massively improved. Can’t wait to catch up with them both soon.
4th March 2025 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Pulling, Other
Alex was great, very knowledgeable and put me & Storm at ease with his techniques. I was nervous walking Storm in case another dog was about but since changing his harness (as advised by Alex) and some other things, he’s been great to walk on lead which is what I wanted to achieve.
1st February 2025 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Alex visited to help us with our anxious rescue dog Frida. He took us through a number of practical training activities that we could do with her to help with her separation anxiety, issues with people knocking on the door and entering the flat, and pulling on the lead. We’ve already seen an improvement in most areas after a week of practicing and feel positive about how things will continue to improve.
Trainer note from Alex
Frida is a lovely dog who already listened to her owners more than a lot of dogs I meet. But she is very nervous of strangers entering her home and hates being left home alone. In order to improve these behavioural issues, its important that we change the dynamic between Frida and her parents so that she becomes aware they are going to keep her safe in all situations and that she doesn’t need to worry when she is home alone. She did really well during the session and I’m looking forward to catching up with them all in a few weeks.
Frida is a lovely dog who already listened to her owners more than a lot of dogs I meet. But she is very nervous of strangers entering her home and hates being left home alone. In order to improve these behavioural issues, its important that we change the dynamic between Frida and her parents so that she becomes aware they are going to keep her safe in all situations and that she doesn’t need to worry when she is home alone. She did really well during the session and I’m looking forward to catching up with them all in a few weeks.
8th November 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Pulling, Puppy management
We are really grateful for Alex’s insight and training for our dog who was being reactive on walks with other dogs. Alex began the training in our home, and then it progressed to being outside in the park, and we were also able to include our other dog in the training for Alex to gauge how they interacted together. In our session we learnt so much, from nutrition to training tips, and insights into why he was reacting in a certain way, and we finished the training feeling empowered to put our learnings to use. We’ve also found the post-session materials shared very helpful to refer to as well. Would highly recommend Alex, thank you.
15th October 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety
Alex was excellent. Put me and Skippy at ease. Showed me harness work I'd not done before. More importantly Skippy took to it.
8th October 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Chewing, Puppy management, Other
Great session, myself and my wife felt we got plenty of help and direction from Alex.
Well demonstrated and put across so was easy to replicate.
Trainer note from Alex
My job is definitely training people not their dog. The methods I teach are simple but effective. The hardest part of training any dog of any age is definitely being consistent. We also need good body language, we need to keep calm, and we need to ensure the basics are in place - right food and right amount, the right amount of sleep, mental stimulation and understanding the importance of being aloof. Looking forward to catching up with them all in a few weeks.
My job is definitely training people not their dog. The methods I teach are simple but effective. The hardest part of training any dog of any age is definitely being consistent. We also need good body language, we need to keep calm, and we need to ensure the basics are in place - right food and right amount, the right amount of sleep, mental stimulation and understanding the importance of being aloof. Looking forward to catching up with them all in a few weeks.
26th May 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Pulling
Mavis responded well in training. Alex showed me how to keep her under control when she sees another dog or cat as she starts to pull and tries to get to them barking and whining. Mavis is 4years old and I have only had her 5weeks and don't know how she was trained before so sticking to the programme plan I received off Alex hopefully we will see some changes.
Trainer note from Alex
Great session with Mavis and her Mum and she did really well. In order to get our dogs listening to us better when in a walk, it’s important that we get them listening to us around the home when they are less adrenalised. After the initial session there will always be some quick wins, but some behaviours can take longer to improve.
Great session with Mavis and her Mum and she did really well. In order to get our dogs listening to us better when in a walk, it’s important that we get them listening to us around the home when they are less adrenalised. After the initial session there will always be some quick wins, but some behaviours can take longer to improve.
10th April 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall, Toileting
Our first lesson with Alex was great, Stanley was already much more relaxed when walking outside by the end of the session. Inside exercises were also successful. Looking forward to doing more work with Alex on aggression towards other dogs. Alex sent very useful training material and notes for us to have a look at.
2nd January 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Jumping up
Alex came to our house to help with our Cavapom Bruce. Alex was friendly, calm and easy to talk to. He gave us some very good advice and techniques to work on with Bruce which have helped. Bruce is a lot calmer and listens more to instructions. 100% recommend Alex.
Trainer note from Alex
Another owner trained and another dog behaving and listening better to their owner. This is such a rewarding job and every job is different, but the results are always the same which is why I Iove what I do!
Another owner trained and another dog behaving and listening better to their owner. This is such a rewarding job and every job is different, but the results are always the same which is why I Iove what I do!