Southend Dog Training Ltd Reviews

Absolutely fantastic. Highly professional, attentive, incredibly knowledgeable. Aaron was also very generous and considerate. We expected a lot, but came away with even more.

Brilliant and highly recommend this service. A well tailored session covering everything we needed to know. Thank you Aaron onwards and upwards 👌

Sophie was very understanding about where I was with my dog. I really enjoyed talking with her and got some really good feedback on how I could improve with my dog specifically while still maintaining his playful and upbeat character. Southend is the best dog training facility I’ve ever come across!

Sophie was fantastic!! Our hour long session was packed with really valuable and realistic techniques. She gave us a very thorough plan for our dog and we were extremely surprised by how much we go out of the session. Highly highly recommend!!

I booked a call because my anxious rescue dog was starting to find nights difficult, wasn’t settling and was having accidents. Sophie was brilliant. She listened patiently as I explained my dog’s history and challenges, making notes and asking me questions. Sophie made practical suggestions around crate training and her follow-up notes helped me to implement the steps we had discussed. My dog is already more settled at night, which is a huge win. Sophie’s advice will make a big difference to all of us; I feel I now have an effective method to support my dog through any future periods of anxiety. Thanks, Sophie!

Sophie offered good practical advice to help me raise my 18 month old Dogue De Bordeaux. I have had zoom consultations before and also went for a session in person. She is very observant and has given me a lot of tips to help raise my dog. I speak to her as much for myself as I do for the Dog just to ensure I am providing him with what he needs. She remembers small details and is very realistic about what I should aim for and achieve. I wish that I had started using Southend Dog Training the moment I got my dog because I’m sure he would be brilliantly trained. Unfortunately, I listened to a trainer who was very uncomplimentary about Southend Dog Training but in truth her efforts were a joke. I have never brought up a problem, which they have never been able to solve. Very grateful for the attention to detail and the advice she gives.

I’ve always had good advice and help from Sophie at Southend dog training and still do

I booked a one to one session with Adam at Southend Dog Training after spending lots of time and money trying other trainers for help with my reactive cockerpoo x border collie. Adam was friendly and welcoming and listened to my issues I have. The session was really informative and Adam taught me how to manage situations, changed the lead I was using and showed me how to be more confident. I’ve gone from being nervous about seeing other dogs and avoiding them to being able to see another dog and walk right past. It’s completely changed my walks and given me the enjoyment back. After the one to one I did a pack walk which was so well organised and helped me put into practice everything I’d learnt in real situations. Such a good idea to run these walks. I can’t recommend Adam and the team at SDT enough!!! Thanks for your help, Andrea & Jasper!

Sophie changes my mindset and I believe this is the most important for a dog owner! I strongly recommend SDT , even if you decide to go through their online training program (like me). Our zoom session helped me a lot and she gave me many useful advices! She is there whenever you need her! I am very grateful for our courses 🙏🏻 Many thanks!

Booked a session with Aaron for my 4 year old Rottie, it was a great experience with a knowledgeable trainer, the team were welcoming and helpful. I've been given several drills to take away and work on with Jeff who already had a good baseline of obedience. If you want to take your relationship with your dog to another level then I would strongly recommend Southend Dog Training.

Had a 1:1 session with Aaron, he was so patient, calm and attentive. Aaron listened to every query and concern and was able to explain very clearly the reasoning behind the training. He was absolutely excellent and i would 100% recommend him! The session took place in a quiet enclosure, and he brought his extremely well trained large Alsation, as this was one of my dog's perceived triggers. The place was easy to get to with very clear instructions sent in advance.

I’ve followed Southend dog training for ages. When we took on Maijor in April, who just needed some tweaking on how to behave on the lead and around dogs etc, there was no other company I would have gone with. I love their ethos and commitment to owners who want to do right by their dog. Sophie was fantastic. Maijor’s slip collar arrives today and now we can get to work with him. Thank you so much :-)

We had a home visit with Aaron for our feisty terrier who was running rings around us and becoming reactive to strangers coming in the house. In 3 hours Aaron analysed the problem, clearly showed and explained to us how to correct and improve behaviour and overall hugely reassured us. We now feel more confident than ever in continuing to train our dog and have already seen vast improvements. Overall, Aaron did an incredible job and would highly recommend!

Arrived on the dot for my appointment I was greeted by chap called Steve we had a little chat and he offered me coffee, Most important part of the visit 😂,,,,Then my trainer for the session Sophie came out and introduced herself, I got my boy Blaze out we then went off to our own little fenced off section, Sophie was nothing but professional and informative though out the session to which i believe myself and Blaze have come away with knowledge and confidence to get past the reactive challenge we faced,,,,,,, I would also like to add Blaze was a rescue and when my wife contacted Southend Dog Training worried and anxious due to his reactivity they offered me a reduced rate because he was a rescue which for me showed this place cared ( obviously you do need to provide evidence of this like adoption paperwork to be expected ) Also if you wondering why after the lovely review I did not put 5 stars I am sure Southend dog training would agree that there is always room for improvement and to give 5 stars would suggest they have peaked I believe from my experience they can only get better 😁

I wanted to take a moment to thank Southend Dog Training for the incredible support I received from the team from my first contact with them. I first came across you through social media, and their videos alone convinced me to make the journey—eight hours from Snowdonia, North Wales with stops, because I just knew it would be worth it. And it truly was. From the moment of booking, Gemma was an absolute star, putting my mind at ease straight away. Then Aaron was simply fantastic—he quickly understood my challenges, assessed the situation, and within minutes we had a solution. By the time we left, Uhtred and I were a team again, pulling in the same direction, with confidence and under control! The very next day I expected everything to be forgotten and to return to our usual battle of wills, but no both Uhtred and I remembered what Aaron had taught us. We had a wonderful, stress-free walk in public, attracting many admiring glances and comments (Uhtred, not me, you understand!). Their expertise and kindness have made all the difference to us, and I couldn't be more grateful.

We trained yesterday with Sophie. Our miniature schnauzer was becoming timid, very wary of other dogs when they came near, to the point she would either run away or stand her ground and be prepared to fight. We were worried she would eventually be hurt. On meeting Sophie she took her time watching her behaviours before commencing with the training. Sophie quickly gained her trust and the training was very successful to the point where dogs were introduced to the area where we were and there was no reaction, she simply ignored the other dog. We will of course build on the examples and training given. Could not recommend Sophie highly enough. A great day for us all.

Wonderful experience with the very knowledgeable and helpful Sophie. Helped me and my nervous rescue French mastiff get on the right track. Equally good experience with Gemma in the office when booking and Ben the camera man is great at putting you at ease. Can’t recommend the team enough 👏🐾👏

Only watched you on social media but I'd always recommend you I always ask Adam for advice his a lovely person❤️

Took my boy for a session with Sophie last week and I came away with lots of reassurance and confidence that we can move forward with at home. We tried various collars and focused on the loose lead walking both alone and in the presence of another dog and Sophie coached me through each stage to help my boy to stay calmer close to another dog rather than get frustrated by not being allowed to get as close as he wants! I found it so useful just to chat to Sophie (and Ben!) about anything I was concerned about as she is very knowledgeable and experienced and I will be updating her with our progress. Thank you for a positive session. Dexter had a good sleep that evening!