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Thanks for all the good guidance and helpful tips. Doing the basics, keeping it simple and all with kindness, pays dividends

Jean & Jeff and Daisy

Golden Retriever Having owned dogs for over 40 years and attended many other dog training courses what makes these courses stand out is the limited numbers, training by reward, good assistance on hand to help, a structured course with individual attention and advice from Pauline available when needed and a programme of tasks which keep the dogs attentive and calm whilst they and we the owners learn. I know that Tessa enjoys every session and being a slightly nervous young lady it has helped her to gain confidence and keep her brain working, thanks to Pauline for helping us each week. Agility is next on the list!!

Linda & Tessa

Pauline's courses are always very clear. She covers a lot of ground but in manageable stages. It is clear that she has an enormous amount of experience and has helped me tremendously with all sorts of behavioural issues with my dogs. Having two puppies at once has been a challenge for us but Pauline's advice has been invaluable. Her one to one sessions at our home have helped address specific problems which could not be resolved in class.

Felicity & Bisto and Cocoa

Chocolate Labradors Hi my name is Dobby I am two years old and although I say it myself I am a pretty well mannered guy.

I first met Pauline at my house when I was a round 10 weeks old. She was able to tell my folks what toys to buy for me to stop me becoming bored and getting into mischief. She also helped them to teach me how to start behaving well. My folks said it was the best thing they ever did for me joining Pauline's Dog Training School and would recommend it to anyone.

I have to tell you Pauline that he really is the most well behaved dog I have ever owned and it is down to your expertise and knowledge. We all enjoyed the courses.
Thank you so very much

Pauline & Dobby

Black Labrador Thank you for helping me understand my dog! Before our 1-2-1 sessions and training courses, I really was despairing. We had tried training courses before, but without success. Yourself and the other teachers have not only helped me improve Alfie's behaviour, but enabled me to relax safe in the knowledge that I'm now teaching him the right things! Alfie was jumping up, barking at everyone who walked outside the house, and chasing the cat - to name a few problems! Thanks to your tips, props and general advice on feeding, toys and training tools, Alfie is now much more relaxed at home - and actually understands the word 'off' - a miracle! It's great to be able to enjoy our walks without him pulling on the lead, or running off and never coming back. Likewise, it's great to sit with him quietly at my feet, with us both being able to relax, rather than the erratic behaviour he was displaying before. The change and improvement in Alfie's behaviour in a few short weeks is amazing- it's made our relationship and our house, much happier. A lot of friends have commented on the 'new improved' Alfie, so I'm telling everyone how fabulous you all are.

Thank you to you and all at Pauline Whittaker Dog Training School.

Lucy Vlam & Alfie

Standard Schnauzer We found details of Pauline through the internet and have been delighted with the progress so far with the puppy training. Pauline makes it a fun experience. Duke has learnt some great basic techniques that will make both his and our life more enjoyable.

Thanks for your help!

Neil Spicer & Duke


Chocolate Labrador (Puppy Courses) We have thoroughly enjoyed doing all of Pauline's training. She is knowledgeable, helpful, clear and patient in all her communications, both with adults and dogs.

The ideas are easy to follow, even for humans, and the fact that we have a happy well trained dog is testimony to her work.

We would recommend her to anyone.

Gillian & Evie

West Highland Terrier Jake is an insecure five-year-old Border Collie. He has been rescued twice and had a suspected difficult start in life.

Jake and I found each other last year, and although he was loving and friendly to me he was less so with others. He nipped my lodgers' heels, reacted badly to other dogs when he was on the lead, went for the post and tried to attack bigger and smaller dogs.

With Pauline's help Jake has improved in leaps and bounds. Although still 'in training' he's all but stopped the bad behaviour, and is like a different dog. Pauline's helped me understand his problems, and taught me how to deal with them. I feel more confident handling him and know I can call for more help if and when I need it. But the best thing is Jake and I have both had loads fun learning. Pauline's as great at handling people as she is dogs!

Becky & Jake

Border Collie
Janet & Lauren with Khalifa & Bailey

Rhodesian Ridgebacks When I bought a giant breed of dog, I was really keen to be in charge for obvious reasons. Pauline helped me to gain control of my Neapolitan Mastiff puppy from an early age, teaching me to be a better trainer and Rocko to be a well behaved dog. She even taught my Polish Housekeeper to keep him in check too! He's not the fastest learning breed, but he is very responsive to praise and food! Pauline taught me this and it managed my expectations of Rocko, so we stuck at it. Less than a year on, he's now a gentle, affectionate dog, who loves praise and rewards and he has a lovely temperament with people and other dogs.

In fact , I was so delighted with our progress, that when the time was right, I didn't hesitate to get a second large breed dog and Margaux is now doing the same training Rocko did and is turning out to be a well behaved little girl. If you want the best from your relationship with your dog, you've got to talk to Pauline!


Alison, Rocko (Neapolitan Mastiff) and Margaux (Dogue De Bordeaux)

I would just like to say a big 'thank you' for everything you have done and are currently still doing for Roxy. We treat our dogs as very much part of the family and to have found someone like you to train our puppy has been a godsend. We did not make our choice of trainer lightly, but after the one to one session you had with Roxy we were both happy we had made the right decision.

Once again, many thanks and we look forward to attending the next course in a few weeks time.

Darren Britnell & Roxy

Pointer We had had our rescue dog, Sammy, for about two years when we were recommended to contact Pauline. We had taken great care to train Sammy with courses each week and we had got him to a stage where he was generally very well behaved and obedient. However, there was one problem we were having difficulty overcoming; Sammy would bark and lunge at dogs when on the lead.

We had previously spoken to a number of people regarding this unacceptable behavior and, although their advice helped, it did not really get to the root of the problem. I was initially sceptical whether speaking to yet another expert would help us but my scepticism was soon swept aside as Pauline proved to have an ability to identify the problem and was able to give us a number of positive steps to reduce Sammy's behavior.

After a series of training sessions Sammy's adverse reaction to other dogs when on the lead is now very much reduced and, just as importantly, if there does appear to be a problem, we now know exactly how to handle the situation so that it does not become a crisis.

We believe that Pauline's advice and training has made Sammy a more laid back and happier dog and has improved our quality of life with him. I would thoroughly recommend talking to Pauline if you have a behavioral problem with your dog although I would just add one proviso; it is important that you are receptive to her advice and are prepared to follow any recommend course of action.

David Goodman & Sammy

Cross-Breed I just wanted to thank you for your time with Scooby. Both Chris and I have followed your advice by the word and have started the path to help Scooby's separation anxiety. Already after a couple days we have noticed an improvement in his behaviour and he just absolutely LOVES T-Touch!!

There was a point about 8 months ago where I thought that we would never walk him on a lead without him pulling, he would never come back and he would never listen to our commands but with your help and advice we have succeeded! We now have a gorgeous, happy Ridgeback who loves learning new things and is more content out and about. Thank you!

Charlotte & Scooby
It was great to meet you today and I must say I was amazed at what you managed to get Ringo and Tara to achieve in such a short time. You really are a great trainer and just with the short amount of time we spent together today and then putting your tips into action this afternoon, it really has given me far more confidence in my ability to handle them. I can't thank you enough.

I'm really looking forward to our next session.

Jennine Loader with Tara & Ringo

German Shepherds Helen and I have been working hard with the dogs using your methods. Maisie (the terrified black one) is not as anxious as she was, and walks "close" really well now. The biggest improvement has been with Bob (the white rescue dog). He walks beautifully and will pass other dogs, or be taken up to them for introductions, without any fuss. You were quite right about him. He never has shown aggression towards them. As a result of your advice about handling him - touching his paws, ears etc - he is now much calmer at the vets. Best of all, he is almost totally reliable on recall. He comes back like a rocket - unless he sees a cat! We are working on that one still. He understands "leave" but seems to think that it applies to everything except cats.

Anyway we just wanted to thank you so much for all the help you gave us. We will recommend you to any of our friends and will be in touch and return for a refresher course if we encounter difficulties in the future.

Bob & Maisie

(1-2-1s and Classes)