Geraldine
(Volunteer, Worcester RSPCA) - February 10
"Just wanted to say a big "Thank You" for going to see Sam & the Freear family on Friday. They were so grateful for your help and pleased that, at last, they feel as if they will be able to keep Sam. I've never known them so happy !! They said they'd got further in one day, than in all the time they've had Sam and could now see a future with him.
With sincere thanks & best wishes
Geraldine."
Doreen (Redditch) - June 08
"Thank you for all the help you have given both Tara, my rescued, dog and me.
Tara thoroughly enjoys her training sessions with you each week and her
confidence and socialisation has enabled her to become a well adjusted, calm
and well trained dog after having suffered from an anxiety separation
disorder and fear of other dogs prior to when I first adopted her. Being an
older dog of 4 years of age when I first re-homed her she had many issues
which needed to be addressed. David's calm influence and understanding has
sorted all these issues and made me a confident dog-owner. Tara thoroughly
enjoys all her training sessions and it is now a great joy and a sense of
'relief' to see how well she gets on with all the other dogs. She has
achieved all her 'gongs' Bronze, Silver and Gold thanks to David's continued
support."
Best Wishes,
Doreen and Tara
Chris - Sept 09
"The puppies are Tibetan Terriers one male one
female 18 weeks old yesterday. Their names Daisy and Rudolph. We attended
your classes in 2007 with their mother, Rhoni and it is the best thing we
ever did as she is such a lovely and mainly well behaved dog now and a
terrific mother too. So our thanks to Dave for his patience in his training
classes." Regards
Chris
Karine - June 08
"I just wanted to say a really big thank for everything that you have done for Buster and myself. I know at times he was hard work and it was just not the training of the dog but also training me, we have worked through it together and have finally after trying 4 times got 'Gold'. People are also starting to see a big difference in him compared to when we first had him back in September 2006.
Thanks once again for everything that you have done."
Karine and Buster X
Ann & Pat (Wolverhampton) - May 07
"We recently re-homed a five year old German Shepherd dog. However he was posing to be a problem in areas such as been unsociable with other dogs, bikes, people visiting the house and generally becoming rather a handful and our outside ventures somewhat fraught.
My partner and I put this down to his having been in a house for a number of years and not having contact with the outside world, however our attitude was not helping the situation and things were getting increasingly worse.
Having made contact with Dave and Gail and subsequently Dave’s home visit, the improvement has been amazing after only one week. It is like having a different dog in the house, our friends are amazed at the difference and how positive it has been in such a short time.
We highly recommend Dave to people in a similar situation or to those just wanting to know the correct way to have a socially acceptable dog."
Gill (Birmingham) - October 07
"Thankyou for all your help with Bob, I feel much better with him now,though I know he will never get over his insecurity completely, he was brilliant on holiday, and I'm sure he was trying to put his training into practice! I would like to bring him again to some classes. Or even take him to some kind of agility course. He loves to be doing something. I will keep in touch. Thanks again, you are brilliant with the dogs, (and people!)."
Sheila, Graham and Anna-Louise, Barnt Green - May 08
"Thank you for the help you have given us over the past 6 months regarding the training of 'Tess'. The sessions have helped tremendously and, although she may not have been the model dog in your classes, tess is now very well behaved in the house and is social with other dogs. You have a great wealth of knowledge and experience regarding dog behaviour, which you have shared in an amusing and entertaining manner. People spoke very highly of your classes before we attended and we now understand why. We were delighted that Tess achieved the Silver Award. Once again, a big thank you from us all.."
Teresa and Ben, Blackwell - May 08
"Many thanks for all you have done. It's nice now to take Zara out and not worry about her jumping at everyone."
Jean, Bromsgrove - May 08
"A big thank you for all the Monday night lessons, which have been very enjoyable and made such a big difference to Boyzee."
Hopwood Veterinary Clinic, Hopwood, Nr Birmingham - Jan 08
"We frequently recommend clients to take their pets to Dave Shaw. We notice he has a high success rate in correcting behavioural issues."
Chris H, Tardebigge - Aug 08
Dear Dave,
Re: Emlyn (Lickey Training Class)
I am very sorry that we are unable to complete our training, due to unforseen family circumstances (needing to suddenly provide 24 hour care for an elderly relative). I didn't want you to think I had "given up"!
I have found your classes very useful, providing a different perspective from classes I attended with my older dogs. Emlyn is getting there - he is very good walking on his lead, and is starting to calm down generally.
I will have no hesitation in recommending your classes to other dog owners.
Thank you, Best wishes,
Chris"
Paul & Jayne - Jun 09
".......
And just to let you know you may add our names to the list of those who
revere Dave! Only 48 hours after his visit, we have a different dog. Our
fingers are crossed he is able to do the same for my parents on Saturday
when he visits Jerry.
Kind regards,
Paul & Jayne"
Julie (Dudley) - Oct 09
"Good morning Gail/Dave,
I hope you are both well. Just a quick question, when Hamish came back he looked really healthy and shiny. I know you had just washed him but i wondered what you had fed him and if that had made him look nice. i normally feed him on Royal Canin sensible
Cheers,
Julie"
Roger Jackson (Hollywood) - Oct 09
he thought the (behavioural) visit would be a load of 'twaddle' but was absolutely amazed and thought Dave had worked a miracle!
Rob and Jo (Worcestershire) - Jan 10
Just a quick note to say thanks very much for the home visit. We have made the changes suggested and it seemed to have an instant effect, we thought we would leave it a week to see if the novelty would wear off but in fact things have become even better! Bill is responding well to the changes, his behaviour in the house is much improved, he has given up trying to follow us round, he only comes for fuss when called - and then really appreciates it. He responds to voices command much better and in general is a much easier dog to live with!
Out on the lead the pinch collar has transformed him! He is very calm and collected, very focused, and he is beginning to respond well to the word heal with minimal checking and correction.
His respect for jo has improved and he now adores his 'playtime' instead of having toys round all the time.
Obviously its early days....but wanted to give you some feedback and to say thanks!!!
Best Regards,
Rob & Jo
Linda H (Quinton, Birmingham) - Apr 10
"
Many thanks for the training session it was very helpful. I have already seen lots of benefits and have walked Millie morning and evening since Monday. She is really getting the hang of it or should that be I am getting the hang of it!! My parents came around last night and Mark put Millie on the lead and took her with him to the door and then made her go onto her bed. My parents were amazed at the transformation and where before my father was frightened of Millie he called her over and gave her lots of fuss and then she returned to her bed.
I am already enjoying her so much more and can start to really imagine her coming with us along the canals.
I have given your details to a couple of work colleagues so you may be hearing from them soon!
Thanks again."
Linda
