“We have been through the Reactivity Programme with our rescue dog. We have been really happy with the process and over the course of a couple of months, we’ve learned how to read our dog’s body language to understand when he needs more space before he is overwhelmed by nearby dogs. His reactivity now isn’t anywhere near as bad as it was when we started.

Viv is a natural with dogs and cares about their welfare, using methods which get results but not just quick fixes. She worked at our dogs pace so he wasn’t rushed into situations he couldn’t handle. He has now had opportunities to socialise with calm dogs and we can see his confidence growing. We’d recommend Viv to anyone with reactive dogs!”

Catherine Docherty - 5 Star Review *****

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“I’ve taken 3 different dogs to Viv over the years and she has been amazing with them all. She is a fabulous advocate for the dog, no matter what they are like and truly understands their behaviour. I’ve learned so much and so have my dogs. I wholeheartedly recommend Viv to anyone looking for support with their dog”

Donna Girling - 5 Star Review *****

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“We were keen to get things right with our rescue dog Rupert and were lucky to find Viv. Her knowledge is incredible and her kind and gentle approach with dogs (and people) meant so much. Our dog is thriving and we are learning so much”

Alexandra Smith - 5 Star Review *****

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“From the moment we spoke to Viv we instantly felt heard, safe, well looked after and knew we could trust Viv with our Cocker Spaniel puppies. We have had online consultations, in-home sessions and out and about sessions with Viv. The knowledge she has is invaluable”

Megan Ward - 5 Star Review *****

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“Viv is amazing! Patient, calm and kind. Our boisterous 3 year old Labrador is extremely strong and would drag me up the road. Since working with Viv he is now much better and training is fun. Viv also picked up on the fact there was something amiss with his gait prompting veterinary support. I certainly recommend Viv and her methods - she understands dogs so well”

M Cooper - 5 Star Review *****

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“Viv is kind, calm, patient and extremely knowledgeable about all things dog related. I have a nervous dog, but the sessions I have had with Viv have made me much calmer and more understanding of his needs. I was constantly saying no to him, but now I am reading him better and finding a better way. It’s much more fun. It has turned everything around for me and my dog. I would give many more stars if there were more to give”

Jean Wagner - 5 Star Review *****

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“We came to Viv in a last attempt to help our reactive dog Molly. Viv has been amazing. Molly has regained her confidence and improved immensely!”

Rachael Viall - 5 Star Review *****

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“Viv has been excellent with the training of our puppy. Sessions have proved to be invaluable and Viv has helped us to understand so much about our Labrador and made us feel very comfortable and confident”

Philip Prior - 5 Star Review *****

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“We have finished a 6 session course with Viv for our dog Teddy. Viv was amazing. She taught us so much and Teddy is 100% better behaved. We can’t thank Viv enough and thoroughly recommend her”.

Richard & Lynda Lawrence - 5 Star Review *****

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“I enjoyed our sessions on the Reactivity Programme immensely and our German Shepherd Alfie has come on leaps and bounds! Thank you for all you have done to help Alfie - I won’t forget it and will recommend you without hesitation.”

John & Alfie

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“Viv is absolutely amazing. So kind, skilled and knowledgable about dogs. She was brilliant with our Golden Retriever and we now have a very happy, confident, well behaved dog. I highly recommend Viv”

Judy Ryan - 5 Star Review *****

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“Viv is an amazing dog trainer. Our Doberman has come on so well in a short time. Viv offers really great advice and understands dog behaviour. Highly recommend”

Zoe G - 5 Star Review *****

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“Viv is simply fantastic! We have worked on a 1-1 basis with our puppy. We have had dogs before and made many mistakes resulting in trying to unpick bad behaviours down the line. Viv totally understands things from the dog’s perspective and she implements up to date behavioural techniques in everything she does. The icing on the cake is that she is a genuinely lovely person and Tess is her latest super fan!”

Louise Blake - 5 Star Review *****

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“Viv was absolutely brilliant! She put myself and my dog at ease straight away. She really listened to everything I was telling her about my dog’s past experiences and you could tell she genuinely cared. 100% recommend Viv as a first class dog trainer”

Jane Brown - 5 Star Review *****

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“Cannot recommend Viv highly enough. Her calm nature and gentle approach is what makes her special. My dog absolutely adores her, although she make not adore the 70kg of Saint Bernard when he sits on her feet (his sign of affection!). Viv explains things well and thoroughly meaning things ‘click’ giving the best outcome for my dog as well as me. We both love our sessions and are thankful to have found Viv to help us”

Charlene Angel-Trueman - 5 Star Review *****

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“I bought a German Shepherd at 6 months old who missed out on early learning and was scared of everything and anything, including people! After meeting Viv and having 1-1 sessions, my dog is now completely different - more confident, happier, playful and loves going for walks. She loves going to training and wouldn’t be the dog she is today if it wasn’t for Viv”

Vicky Tigue - 5 Star Review *****

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“Viv has helped me and my Miniature Dachshund George to gain more confidence. He was very reactive to other dogs, bicycles, motorbikes and runners. Now he is much calmer and happier. Definitely recommend Viv”

Susan Hargreaves - 5 Star Review *****

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“Definitely recommend Viv. She has worked wonders with our Belgian Shepherd Suki, who didn’t have a good start in life. Our rescue pup was late in getting socialised but Viv has helped us through this. We will continue with our training but she has come on leaps and bounds and that is all with the help of Viv. If I could give more stars I would.If you need any help with your 4 legged friend then Walkies Dog Behaviour and Training is the place to go”

Sharon McCrory - 5 Star Review *****

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“Viv is outstanding. Extremely supportive, knowledgeable and her training resources and techniques are excellent. She is an outstanding behaviourist and trainer. I have learned so much. It was absolutely worth the investment and I cannot give high enough praise for the way Viv approaches her work. We are so grateful to have been introduced to her by the rescue we adopted our dogs from”

Susan Williams - 5 Star Review *****

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“Viv is so helpful, patient and knowledgeable. We have learnt some great skills to use with our dog (Staffy). Definitely beneficial. Highly recommend!”

Becky Moore - 5 Star Review *****

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“We decided to get a Cocker Spaniel puppy to join our family, although we already had 2 other dogs, who were much older. Viv was recommended to me and before our puppy’s arrival, we arranged a consultation which gave us advice about introducing the new puppy. We attended sessions with Viv and her knowledge and support through those early months have been invaluable. I can thoroughly recommend Viv”

Vanessa Pearce - 5 Star Review *****

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“Viv was highly recommended to me. As a first time dog owner her advice and guidance has been invaluable. I only wish I’d found her earlier. I had started a puppy course online somewhere else but I needed in person support for teaching recall and helping my dog to settle calmly. The success has been incredible. I can’t thank Viv enough or recommend her highly enough!”

Holly Henwood - 5 Star Review *****

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“The difference these sessions have made for my puppy is amazing. I had been struggling with a very timid Border Collie and didn’t really know where to start. I have found sessions very professional and helpful. Highly recommended!”

K Emery - 5 Star Review *****

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“Booking 1-1 sessions with Viv was the best decision I could have made. Viv was amazing and by focussing on my dog’s feelings, rather than solely her behaviour, she taught me to help Maggie relax and become less fearful of other dogs.”

Louise Booyens, 5 Star Review *****

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