Client Feedback; Please scroll down the page to view a selection of our clients' comments

Dog: Dorje
Breed: Tibetan Terrier
Owner: David & Becky

To Ross, we are very grateful and very touched that he takes the personal and professional time to have helped us. David is used to teaching and training people all over the world, and knows a great teacher, mentor, trainer when he sees and experiences one. Ross is a skilled, gifted, congruent and inspirational teacher. We value his help, and hope to be able to count on him (Ross takes care of Dorje when we take time off), and we hope to consider Ross now as a friend. He is a genuine guy, much liked and recommended by us for anyone seeking professional, tailored, personal advice and support.

Read about Dorje here

Dog: Sonny
Breed: Yorkshire Terrier
Owner: Dawn Humphries

If you ever think you can't change your dog..you are wrong!

Honestly....I can't believe I didn't contact Ross before! Since his visit instructing us what we needed to do, Sonny is changing already. If I hadn't seen Sonny in my own back garden with two other dogs ........... I would never have believed it could have happened!  I have to say that day will stay with me for life, the relief and excitement of MY dog mixing with two other dogs in my garden.....it was amazing! Not to mention by the end of it Ross and Judy were able to stroke Sonny without him taking a bite! It just leaves me to say, I'm just sorry I didn't contact Ross as soon as Sonny's unacceptable behaviour started, thinking you can fix it yourself by watching dog programs just doesn't replace hands on, one to one advice.

Read about Sonny here

Dog: Nala
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Owner: Dymphna D'Costa

Dear Ross

Nala and I cannot thank you enough for your help. I got Nala when she was four and a half months old, full of life and lovely. It then transpired that she was demonstrating  signs of fear aggression to other dogs. I was recommended to contact you. After a number of telephone conversations you came to visit us bring your three lovely dogs Vhko, Bh-li and Utz. You and your three dogs helped Nala gain a huge amount of confidence with other animals. You also gave me invaluable advice on how a few house rules would help Nala feel much more confident and happy around the family and our home. Since then Nala is much more confident with other dogs and looks forward to our daily walks where she can be allowed to play off the lead and I have trained her under your guidance to always come back to me when required. Nala is also much better behaved around the home, however as she is still a puppy we have a little more to go but I know that if I need your advice or support you are always happy to help. Thank you Ross

Dymphna and Nala

Dog: Ella
Breed:German Short-haired Pointer
Owner: Arie Chapman

Dear Ross,

I am writing to say a huge thank you for all of the help that you gave me with Ella, the training is still going and I am entering my first field trial in a month!! Without Ross taking me back to basics and giving me the confidence to keep going with Ella I would hate to think of the kind of dog that she would be now.

So thank you again, and I hope if you are ever over towards Henley, you will call me so that I can buy you a drink.

Arie Chapman

Dog: Teddy
Breed: Rottwelier
Owner: Julie Forward

Hello Ross

Just checking through old folders on e-mail and saw this one from you. Just HAD to send you a message and let you know how worthwhile the whole process was.

Teddy is the most amazing pet, and the fact that he got another chance is all down to you. He is so loyal, obedient (never thought I would say that), absolutely devoted to his owners and such a pleasure to be with. Laurie who used to be so scared of him is totally committed to him. Teddy trusts and obeys him implicitly. Steph still spoils him rotten but Teddy actually looks to me for affirmation before carrying out commands from her if I am nearby. Liam can now 'play rough' again with him without Teddy overstepping the mark.

He is truly a wonderful family friend. One in a million.

Thank you Ross

Best regards

Julie Forward + Teddy

Dog: Fraser
Breed: Collie Crossbreed
Owner: Linda Mellowes

Dear Ross

Many thanks for forwarding the report on Fraser received this morning. I had already printed off the e-mail version so we have introduced his new lifestyle over the weekend.

Fraser is responding very well to his training so far and is actually taking notice of John now. I have continued our training when we go for our walks and he is responding well to the sit, Down and Stay commands. I cant believe how much he has calmed down already and has literally stopped following me around all the time. Great!!

Will keep a record of how things progress and will let you know.

Yours Sincerely

Linda Mellowes.

Dog: Cerys
Breed: Border Collie
Owner: Mrs Blan

Dear Ross,

Many thanks for your help with Cerys, With your advice she really is a different dog. Everyone who knew her remarks on how well she is getting on and she is learning to control her aggression.

Thank you once again.

Yours Sincerely

Marie Blan.

Dog: Penny
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier
Owner: Mr & Mrs Garner

The total 'Life change' and life changing advice that Ross gave us with regard to Penny and her aggressive displays towards us was invaluable. Seeing us/Penny at home and being able to point out many aspects of our behaviour that needed to be changed which he may not have seen at the centre means I would always recommend a home visit.

Thanks very much

Mr & Mrs D J Garner.

Dog: Leo
Breed: Boxer
Owner: Christine Brannan

Hi Ross
How are the training courses going? Leo is great! His training was so valuable and we have noticed so many improvements. When you have a moment I would be grateful if you could forward me the details of the dog food (meat) distributor you once mentioned to me. I meant to follow it through and didn't.

Many thanks.

Regards to Judy.

Christine (Brannan)
PS. Delighted to receive the Train your Dog in 21 Days! Really chuffed! What a fine, well behaved boxer I must have!!!

Dog: Alfie
Breed: Doberman
Owner: Mr & Mrs Walters

The problems as explained resolved more with the owners than with the dog. By following Ross' advice over a period of months, Alfie's severe aggression has been significantly reduced to virtually nil.

We and the dog coexist much better since our consultation

Frank Walters

Dog: Misty
Breed: English Springer Spaniel
Owner: Mr & Mrs Knapp

We were at the stage of thinking of rehoming Misty, but after seeing Ross and implementing all his instructions the change was remarkable.

Misty now returns immediately on command and has calmed down very significantly in the house, but is still quite hyper which is her breed anyway.

Please thank Ross as without his help we would not now have Misty and be enjoying having a happy obedient dog.

C. Knapp

Dog: Finn
Breed: West highland White
Owner: Ruth Dunn

I went to see Ross when I was feeling quite desperate about Finn's behaviour and whether I would be able to keep him. I was amazed at the difference in his behaviour after a two hour session. I also discovered that the root of the problem was something quite different to what I had thought. I learnt a lot from the training course and I wish I had seen Ross earlier. I always recommend his services to anybody having problems with their dog.

Ruth Dunn

Dog: Dillon
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
Owner: Denise Spicer

A year on, our dog is so very much better. The difference is remarkable and this advice almost certainly saved his life.

D Spicer

Dog: Fly
Breed: Border Collie
Owner: Gavin Chapman

Whilst we followed Ross's instruction to the letter, the effect on her aggression to visitors was dramatic. As the symptoms disappeared, we relaxed the regime the symptoms reappeared in a milder form. We are very pleased with the service and the advice given. We know that provided we do as instructed we can stay on top of the problem.

Many Thanks

G. Chapman

Dog: Ami
Breed: Akita
Owner: Michael Clifton

After our consultation with Ross we were delighted with the improvement in Ami straight away. Following the course with Ross and Judy, Ami has continued to improve. We are extremely pleased with the results so far. Our thanks to both of them.

Mike

Dog: Ben
Breed: Border Collie Cross
Owner: Annika Adams

I can't believe that I learnt so much in my two hour consultation with Ross, having owned dogs most of my life, I had no idea I was a part of the problem (which was a little hard to digest) but lately when we have met Joggers, Ben has been on and off the lead and has ignored them - previously even on the lead, Ben would try to get the runner. Ben has become a lovely natured dog, very loving and happy, but still has a small streak of naughtiness which I think will always be there - and is part of his charm.

Best Wishes

Annika

Dog: Zac
Breed: Border Collie
Owner: Mr & Mrs Brosnan

Personal contact with Ross was extremely useful. Occasional, almost trivial comments that he made relating to our dogs individual personality/problems proved invaluable. This was true both in the consultations (particularly the home visit) and the training classes.

Support and encouragement was fantastic. This really helped us through the difficult times. Thanks!

Zac's barking and nipping at people appears to have gone completely. He can still be a little over reactive to some dogs, but this is far better. His recall is now 100% - no more of that bizarre behaviour of running to the corners of the fields. Zac gets better and better each day. Thank Ross for helping us so much to give him another chance. We now have a gorgeous family companion with whom we could do so much that previously we could not. Ross' advice certainly saved the life of this previously abused rescue dog.

Dearest Ross,

Thank you for all of your help - not just your advice, but your unfailing support and encouragement.

Thought you might like to know it has all been worth it. Zac is doing brilliantly. His recall is excellent, he even looks round at us sometimes, and no running to the edges of the field. Its a Pleasure to take him for a walk - OFF LEAD!!

Judi & Steve

Dog: Sabre
Breed: GSD Crossbreed
Owner: Marion Foster

Sabre was put to sleep on June 21st at the age of nearly sixteen! Thank you for making his last few years happier. We are looking for another dog or two and if I need help with them I will be straight back to you.

Ms Foster

Dog: Dolly
Breed: Hungarian Puli
Owner: Lisa Alabaksh

We didn't follow all of the advice as it did not suit our household entirely. However, things have improved amazingly and we are no longer considering having to re-home our dog.

Lisa & Denise

Dog: Chester
Breed: Dachshund
Owner: Caroline McKernan

Ross and Judy - what can I say? Thank you both so much for everything you have done for my family over the past eight weeks.

I did not find the training classes easy, but the light hearted and fun environment that you create whilst teaching made me feel much calmer. By week two of the course, I was convinced that you would ask me to leave. By week eight, I had a different dog. He is now fun to take out to the park rather than an embarrassment. I will miss those freezing cold saturday mornings in the park with you both.

I keep telling all my friends that they must come to see you for help with their dogs. Thank you once again.

Caroline

Dog: Sam
Breed: Greyhound
Owner: Mr & Mrs Caslake

Dear Ross,

Whilst we still have along way to go with Sam, our lives already are completely changed, due to your intervention, so thank you.

Sincerely

J Caslake.

Dog: Charlie
Breed: American Cocker Spaniel
Owner: Mrs Newland

Ross & Judy make a fab team - I did not think that training a dog could be so much fun. The eight week course was hard work with many highs and lows, Ross and Judy kept us all going and achieved amazing results in such a short time. My learning curve was very steep - Charlie's probably less so. Thank you for making me at ease.

THANK YOU!

Dog: Teea
Breed: Golden Retriever
Owner: Val Pratt

I have had dogs for thirty years, but have learnt more about them in eight weeks than I ever knew before. It is now up to me to continue to have this beautiful, obedient companion. It would be nice in a year to have a refresher course, just to see if us humans have forgot our training:

Thank you Ross and Judy, it's been well worth the time (and money) spent.

Dog: Kai
Breed: Malinois
Owner: Shelia Stonely

Dear Ross,

Well here is my application for another dog training course with you for the new addition! I am really pleased to have been able to join another course with both you and Judy. Kai and I learned so much from your training methods and the course strengthened the very positive rapport that I have with Kai. My new dog, Jinx has a very different temperament to Kai, which I had to opt for under the circumstances (two like Kai would be a little too much!)

I look forward to the next eight weeks

Regards

Yours Sincerely,

Sheila

Dog: Porsche
Breed: Border Collie
Owner: Mrs Hiils

Dear Ross,

Here is my e-mail address and contact number if you have any clients that are looking for a dog walker in my area. Thank you so much once more for allowing me to come out with you and Sue this morning for the training session.

I was gob smacked at how you handled Porsche to get him out of his silly behaviour in a matter of minutes - looks like I will have to eat that hat! It was a treat to watch you work.

Please keep in touch - any aggressive dogs I meet, I shall direct your way - smartish!

All the best

Sam (Dog Walker)

Dog: Jai
Breed: Lakeland Terrier
Owner: Mr & Mrs Davis
Jai seems a lot calmer and not so neurotic, so fingers crossed. Looks like we are indebted to you. Cannot thank you enough.

Regards,

Janet

Dog: Max
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Owner: Mr & Mrs Dixon

Dear Robyn,

You suggested that we take Max to Canine Behaviourist, Colin Tennant and Associates. We made an appointment and took Max along and had a two hour consultation with Ross McCarthy. Within two days we were sent a comprehensive behaviour profile for Max and a training programme. We have been following this closely and Max is now so much calmer and the tail chasing has virtually ceased. We also get on-line telephone support from Ross whenever we need it.

We would have no hesitation in recommending Ross McCarthy & Colin Tennant to anyone with a dog behaviour problem.

Yours Sincerely

Mike & Barbara

Dog: Shadow
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Owner: Irene Davies

Dear Ross,

Just to say thank you for the help you gave me with Shadow. I am pleased to say that he is so very much better - happier and calmer. All the love and patience worked in the end. I still muzzle him when I take him out, but he is no where near as aggressive and agitated as he was when you saw him.

He plays happily with my other dog and is now fine with my family members including my brother (although my brother still has that scar on his head!) Unfortunately, I do not have many other men come to the house, so I am not sure what he would be like with those now. I hope all of your dogs are well and I would like to thank all of those people who helped in your training class.

Thanks again, Yours Sincerely

Irene

Dog: Sean
Breed: Boxer
Owner: Mrs Grimes

Hello Ross,

Thank you for the call - Sean was absolutely perfect this morning when I took him for his walk, I've actually thrown away his stretchy lead, it is in the wheelie bin! I am so pleased I can't believe it, thank you so much, I will phone and speak to you next week. Thank you.

Nicole

Dog: Molly
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Owner: Mr Lumsden

Dear Mr Mccarthy,

Thank you so very much for your considered report. The changes in Molly are remarkable. When sent an invoice for payment, it is unheard of for me to send a personal letter of thanks. After the unprovoked attacks on me and my wife by our own dog, we thought that we had entered a cul-de-sac and had no where to go. Your advice was exceptional and our dog is transformed.

A wholehearted thank you from myself and my wife.

C. Lumsden ESQ

Dog: Quito
Breed: Labrador Golden Retriever Crossbreed
Owner: Mrs Perera

Mr McCarthy,

Sorry I have been unable to get in touch with you, but I have been working so hard with Quito. I am so grateful to you, there are lots of improvements, he is a happy dog and I am a happy person taking him around. I look forward to a training course with you. Please take up my offer of calling in for coffee to see my amazing dog!

Maria Perera.

Dog: Lola
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Owner: Mr & Mrs Gates

Dear Ross,

Thank you for your report on Lola, our GSD. We have been following your advice on our walks and she has reacted very well - she looks forward to meeting people and there's no more barking. I now take her round busy streets on her head collar and although she huffed and puffed at first, I ignored her and it worked, now she walks calmly behind me.My daughter came to visit and Lola didn't bark at her, my daughter was very impressed. Lola has taken all of the changes well and wants to please. Thank you for all your help and advice, I feel like I have let Lola down. She is doing so well, I do not think I will have to come and see you again - unless I hear from the Police again. Thank you again for your time and patience.

Yours Sincerely

June & Jim

Dog: Oonagh
Breed: Border Collie
Owner: Mrs Barson

The problem I had with my dog chasing cars, completely resolved in two weeks. Excellent!! I now feel that my dog is under control and we are both much happier. This has been a turnaround beyond expectation. Thank you so much.

L. R Barson

Dog: Lottie
Breed: Sussex Spaniel
Owner: Mr & Mrs Padfield

We found that the aftercare advice just as important as the initial consultation, without it we feel that we would not be in the position that we are today. We have been extremely pleased with the help and advice that we have received and would be sure that we would not have been able to cope with Lottie even though we have always had dogs.

SD Padfeild

Dog: Ollie
Breed: Golden Retriever
Owner: Mr & Mrs Fielding

When my husband and I visited Ross, we were on the verge of re-homing our dog because we were having such disturbed nights due to our dogs appalling behaviour. This was very upsetting because we both adore our seven year old retriever. After the two hour session, we were very impressed with the advice given and followed the instructions to the letter.

From that night on, our dog has slept in the kitchen every night.

Ross also gave me some brief advice on dealing with Ollie's fear of fireworks and thunder. Although he still shows anxiety, this year was much better. I was also more relaxed.

Thank you for helping us to and allowing us to keep our lovely retriever.

J. Fielding

Dog: Polly
Breed: Labrador
Owner: Mrs Wylie

The problem was fear of gun shots and bird scarers. I followed the advice and the problem improved greatly. I was told that it would come back again and it did. I again followed the advice and the problem was again improved.

I was very impressed with the help I was given and I am very grateful.

J. Wylie

Dog: Benson
Breed: Springer Spaniel
Owner: Mrs Munro

Hi Ross

Just received your report today - so thanks for that. I will read through it and no doubt be in touch for the training classes etc, once you're back from your marathon trip!!

Benson is making great progress with the recall & food training - it's made a huge difference already - so I'm really pleased. Almost like using a remote control on him!

Just really wanted to ask, should I put Benson the lead if a larger dog approaches? Or will this make things worse for him - as he's restricted??

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Dog: Charlie
Breed: Pomeranian / Terrier Crossbreed
Owner: Mr Pearson

By the way, your advice has led to a lovely much more people and dog friendly Charlie, who responds to commands well: thanks for this, if i haven't already said so.

You do a remarkable job, one has to be quite motivated to undertake it, i am guessing. It would be interesting to hear why someone goes into this line of work, considering all the effort that goes into a consultation, before during and after that is.

Best Regards

Daren

Dog: Tadie
Breed: Patterdale Terrier
Owner: Ms Power

Hi Ross, Just a quick update, Tadie is so much better it has surpassed my expectations. I am really pleased.. I must admit since we have been to you she has not really barked aggressively at all, the odd bark, but nothing like before. It is amazing how many people speak to me now Tadie is not barking as much. I am well impressed. Thanks again I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

Regards

Hayley and Tadie Power - very happy!

Dog: Tia
Breed: Bull Terrier
Owner: Mr & Mrs Llewellyn

As a final note, both Amber and I would like to thank you and Phil for your help and effort in helping to turn Tia in to the wonderful dog that we have now. She has come on so much in the short time that she spent in your lessons, it is really hard to believe that the dog we initially brought to you could be the same dog that we have now. We would also happily recommend your services to anybody needing help with their dog. Your methods were easy to implement and very effective.

Many Thanks,

Paul.

Dog: Molly
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Owner: Sarah Wadd

Molly is like a different dog by the way, you didn't by any chance swap her for a well behaved red spaniel with big whiskers when my back was turned did you?

Best wishes.

Sarah Wadd

Dog: George
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Owner: Janne Maheson

We met ten dogs today and he had positive interactions with ALL of them. I am back to thinking you are a miracle worker!!
We just need to keep it up now!

Thanks again, be in touch soon,

Janne and George

Dog: Louie
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Owner: Tracy Hall

Hi Ross,

Long time no see so I thought I’d sent you a few lines to say hi and bring you up to speed. Well what a year, full of good and bad. I think you would be pleased with what we have achieved with Louie but there is still a lot more to do .This summer Lou has been in a dog display team for agility and flyball which he loves. His behaviour is brilliant at these events because he knows he is working. I think Lou’s has found his niche in life which is Search and Rescue, it’s something he seems to excel at and he really makes me proud. Lou certainly seems born to work and it does take some steam out of him.

We’ve had a very successful summer, we’ve spent most of it in beer gardens with Louie which was my goal when we first came to see you. Of course that’s not enough now, I want to get him so that I can take him to Marlow next summer and splash about with the other dogs, I know, I can see a long winter of work a head of me. We’ve had lots of positives this year but Louie can still be a prize git. Labs especially black ones can still be a target for him so walks are still a reconnaissance mission. Recently we have started to let him off the lead to say hello to other specially chosen dogs which on the whole seem to work.

Thanks for all your help; it has certainly been a learning curve having a Shepherd and not one I would want to repeat. That said Lou is a fantastic companion and a loving member of our family, one we wouldn’t want to be without.

Take care and all the best,

From Tracy x

Dog: Kit Kat
Breed: Labrador
Owner: Tina Townshend

Dear Ross and Team,
I want to give you a big hug ,because we have a totally new dog. We started with your advice as soon as we got home, and its amazing how quickly it works. By the Thursday I took down the stair gate to the stairs and kit kat has not been up stairs at all! She sits at the lounge door and waits to be asked in, its wonderful! The savaging is taking a bit longer she wont touch anything that is on the top of surface while im there, but she still emptied the bin all over the floor! The winging has reduced but she does still try and she is starting to be a pleasure to have. When i open the front door to people she will not run out of it which is really good. She has also lost a bit of weight and is enjoying her new food routines. We are walking her twice a day at the moment so that has improved, am trying 3 times .

We would still be interested in your training session on a tuesday evening so please don't forget to put us on list. Thank you very much for your advice I've recommended you all my friends with dogs.

KitKat is a changed dog since we came to you! I have the knowledge now to control her. She is a pleasure to have.

Thank you very much

Yours, a very happy dog owner
Tina Townshend x

Dog: Ruby
Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Owner: Julia Tabor


Hi Ross,

Many thanks for sending your report so quickly, I had it today and it was tremendously helpful, as was your visit yesterday. I have started to implement your good advice already and hope I am doing it right! If we get stuck I know I can ring, so thank you very much. Regarding the toilet training, I gave Ruby  her last meal of the day at 4pm yesterday and I was delighted that there was no poor overnight!

Best Regards

Julia Tabor

Dog: Tess
Breed: English Springer Spaniel
Owner: Mr & Mrs Richards

Hi Ross

Just a proper update on Tess;  tummy problem and diarrea seems to be sorted, all the poos are firm!!  I never thought I'd be so elated over the consistency of dog s.....t!!!!

The car;  Len's new car - Madam has been in and out of the car  this morning and left in several car parks while Len did his Christmas shopping and Tess seems to be Ok, no major upset, maybe we should have put her in the cage straightaway!

The lead; again much success - she still pulls a bit, but she is getting the hang of walking to heel, in the fields will sit and recall to whistle,  change direction to the whistle ( important part of gundog training) will find and return with dummy,and will walk to heel without the lead!

Indoors; different dog!! stays in the kitchen till invited into lounge, lays where we want her to in the lounge, no clawing at the doors, and we left her for 4 hours on Saturday while at dinner with friends and no noise, no mess.

As you can tell we feel so much different about her, I have even started a new insurance policy and am  now sending her Kennel Club papers off to register change of ownership! 

Hopefully things will continue to improve - we are optimistic, although cautiously so,  I think we will still have to keep on top of her as far as discipline is concerned but we should be doing that anyway.  I will let you know how things go over the next couple of weeks.

Thanks so much for your help, I think if we hadn't had your advice Tess would  surely have been back in Somerset by now.

Best wishes

Marilyn

Following our consultation Ross provided telephone and e-mail support and continued to encourage.

We have to say that with out the advice of Ross, Tess would have been returned to her breeder. We now have a very well behaved young dog - she is obedient, affectionate, lovely with kids and is continuing her Gundog training for the October season.

We have no hesitation in suggesting to any friends with problems that they should contact Ross and if (heaven forbid) we have any problems with "Tess" in the future we would be in touch immediately.

I will continue to update Ross on Tess' progress from time to time and may make a social visit one day.

Marilyn

Dear Ross & Judy,

We would like to say "thank you" to you both for the help and advice that you have given to us. Elvis has improved a great deal and is much better behaved dog. I don't think that we will ever make it to Crufts, but if we practice what we have learnt, who knows! You have made the course fun and enjoyable and we now have a dog that is much more manageable, especially when people come to the house, which was my main worry. So if you ever want to call in for a cup of tea you will see how well he behaves!

Thanks again, Peter and Pauline.

Dog: Star
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Owner: Mrs Alston

Dear Ross, I just wanted to say how impressed I was with the start of the training course I attended with Star last night it is definitely different from any others I have encountered and feel that with Stars reaction last night it will be a great help to her and me. I wanted to express my thanks to both you and Judy for all the help you have given me with Star.  She has completely changed for the better and I am elated with the results that have been achieved over such a short period of time. We look forward to next weeks training lesson.

Thanks again,

Donna

Star's behaviour changed almost immediately after I met Ross. She has become a much calmer and relaxed dog. She does not attempt to run away anymore and she is obedient in most requests. She re-calls and walks to heel and behaves well.

When meeting other dogs, we have NO sign of aggression anymore.

Overall, with the consultation and the training course, Star has become a loveable pet which I am so happy about as otherwise we would have had no alternative, but to put her to sleep.

So a great THANK YOU to Ross and Judy - we will be returning for more training!!

Donna & Star

Dog: Chloe
Breed: Terrier Crossbreed
Owner: Ms Pell

Hi Ross, thanks for the report - it will take me a while to read it all!!

We're getting on really well.  The day after I saw you, I took a risk and let her off her lead in a private park away from the road and we played football, chasing balls and every time she came back to the whistle.  So a really good start for us both. 

Basically I'm really pleased at the start so far.  You've given me a real clue about how to engage her and how to be the owner I need to be for a dog like her.  I shall read all the reports you've sent and see you at the first dog training next Tues.....I'm sure I'll have more questions by then!

Many thanks
Anna

Dog: Mutz
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Owner: Ms Alsworth

Hi Ross,

Thanks for these, I will have a read through this evening.

Dare I say Mutz is coming along really well, we have stopped avoiding busy places and she has not been aggressive at all since your visit!

The more we subject her to busy environments the more she seems to accept them, I know we have a long way to go yet but she is very smart and picks things up quickly.

I am feeling much more confident with her after our consultation which was probably half the battle.

I will let you know how she is getting on in a few months.

Thank you for all your help and advice,

Best wishes,

Rhona

Dog: Griffin
Breed: Crossbreed
Owner: Mrs Thompson

Hi Ross,

Just wanted to thank you for your time a few weeks back with Griffin.  You were a great listener and wonderful at analyzing the situation. I really appreciate your help and insight and hopefully with our new puppy, maybe in the fall, we
won't need your help!! 

Thanks again.

Amy Thompson

Dog: Ruby
Breed: Golden Retriever
Owner: Mrs Meyrick

The dog training course was fab - recommended to lots of friends and we now have a dog that all family members can control, even our three year old son, Zac!

Thank you!!

Gayna.

Dog: Corky
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Owner: Mrs Moring

When I initially called and spoke to Ross regarding the concerns I had with Corky's behaviour, I found him to be very knowledgeable and friendly at a time when I had lost confidence in my ability to control the dog.

His professional manner continued throughout the appointment and we left feeling as though we understood Corky's little foibles - the advice he gave us improved the dogs behaviour dramatically.

We have since gone on to attend the eight week training course with Ross and Judy and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Ross and Judy have helped give us a happy, positive relationship with Corky, which wasn't hard work, but a lot of fun.

I would be interested in any further training I can do!

Sarah

Dog: Ruby
Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Owner: Mrs Tabor

Ross' visit was a puppy consultation which was extremely valuable and helpful. I was not experiencing any particular problems, but I did have a long list of questions and needed good advice, which I received!

We have since gone on to do the puppy training course at Bourne End which has been fantastic.

I have complete confidence in Ross' ability and expertise with the dog, it is so good to be able to deal with someone who knows their stuff.

Thank you

Julia

Dog: Chloe
Breed: Terrier Crossbreed
Owner: Ms Pell

Ross - I've been very impressed by your knowledge and the ease in which you train us to train our dogs.

Thank you VERY much, and to Judy too!

Regards,

Anna

Dog: Yogi & Taz
Breed: Rottweilers
Owner: Mr & Mrs Holland

We would like to thank you so much for the advice and guidance that we were given by Ross. We were under considerable stress to know what to do, but with Ross' advice and instructions and a lot of hard work, Yogi and Taz are now different dogs; easy to control and manage and a pleasure to own.

We have recommended you to friends and hope that they have the same success. Once again, thank you.

Rob & Jacqui

Dog: Seamus
Breed: Border Collie / Springer Spaniel Crossbreed
Owner: Mrs Harries

Ross was very helpful, as well as helping with Seamus' fear-aggression, he familiarised us with many training methods. He made the whole event non-stressful (we spent much of the time laughing whilst we trained) - it was great fun!

I still need to do a little work with Seamus to get his recall perfect, but Ross explained and demonstrated exactly how to do it.

Ann

Dog: Freddie
Breed: Springer Spaniel
Owner: Mrs Makower

This was money very well spent. In just three sessions, I had my dogs full attention, recall and down at a distance mastered. I was impressed by the patience and understanding of my practitioner, Ross who analysed the reasons for the problem very well and gave such good clear advice.

With my own experience of my Jack Russell Type she has been extremely hard to train and sort out all her issues that she came with, but I finally found the right trainer who was not worried about offending my feelings about why things weren’t working with her and found the right way to get through to her.  It has been extremely hard work but it has finally paid off, so from my own experiences, not as a trainer, but as a handler, I would contact Ross McCarthy and do what he tells me to do, his experience with difficult dogs of all breeds and types is extensive and I cant recommend him enough.  I now have a dog that I do obedience and agility with and she is now great around people and other dogs most of the time!

Dog: Alfie
Breed: Patterdale Terrier
Owner: Mr Vallance

Hi Ross,

Thanks for your time in our consultation it was really informative. I took him to the park afterwards, and boy what a difference.  The first 3 times he went for other dogs, but by the time I left the park we were walking up to other dog owners chatting and Alfie was doing what normal dogs do of having a sniff.  With no aggression!!!  He was still on the lead and I don’t think I will have the confidence to let him off around other dogs, I have seen what he can do!!!

Yesterday Alfie and I were actually out walking with 4 other dogs, he was still on the lead but he was fine.  A little nervous at first with a usual warning off bark, tail up with that sort of stance that says "im really hard"!!  But otherwise that behaviour is getting much better.

Thanks again,

Dog: Rocky
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Owner: Mrs Williams

Since I saw you, I have been walking them separately for the most part. Rocky has stayed on the lead and so far has met a couple of dogs every day out on our walks. Not as many as you had suggested, although I promise we will try for more this week. Great news is that he has let all the other dogs over for a sniff.  He’s still not really sniffing back but he is tolerating them and this morning a Jack Russell puppy bounded all round him and pawed at him and all was OK. Rocky was definitely concerned, he did snap once (no growling) but a quick command and he lay back down again and allowed himself to be investigated. So, I’m feeling a lot more confident about him.

Sasha has been fantastic since the new regime. On Friday last we were out with some other people we walk with and their dogs and the dogs got the scent of a rabbit – all charged off but a quick no from me and a call and she came straight back.  Everyone else took about 20 minutes to retrieve their dogs and calm down and she just sat by me and waited until all the fuss was over.

So, looks like we’ve turned a corner  - many thanks for your help – I’ll be back in touch if I have any more news.

Jane

Dog: Jade
Breed: English Springer Spaniel
Owner: Mrs Taylor

Hello Ross,

Thanks for your time yesterday my husband and I found it very helpful, not sure about Jade though! I think she has had her nose put out of joint. I only have to use the word no and she stops whatever she is doing, which is great. She has protested and moped around the house, but I have left her to it. I am gonna stick to the word no for anything I dont want her to do, and it seems to be working....the cat is so happy she brought us a mouse in last night and stuck it on the lounge floor, I think to say thanks....so thanks from Poppy she has a life back. I was going to call but I have lost your number, please could you email it to me or call me with it....many thanks for your time.

Best wishes

Mrs Taylor

Dog: Jester
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Owner: Mrs Baker

Thanks Ross,

I will read through the report and give you a ring. I can't believe the change in Jester - it's amazing. He's had no accidents; he's weeing and pooing outside! The food that you recommended seems to have done the trick - he's not weeing half as much as before.

He was brilliant with my Nephew - Matthew and I were in the garden with Jester all Saturday afternoon/evening. Jester was walking with him lovely and when he wasn't - Matthew was calling Jester all of the time!

I can't tell you how grateful I am.

Speak to you soon.

Jane

Dog: Toby
Breed: West Highland Terrier
Owner: Mrs Brooke

I am delighted to put in writing how successful your training has been in relation to Toby’s aggression.  He is a different dog:  he is much more docile and obedient and I am beginning to feel entirely confident of him around my children and other people’s children.  Since you showed visited all the ‘flash spots’ such as nipping at children’s ankles, chasing after joggers, chasing after scooters and bikes, etc have ceased completely. 

All the best

kate

Hi Ross,

I am pleased to report that Milo does not bark or fight other dogs through the fence anymore (a well placed “no” if he gets to excited works wonders). On Saturday he growled at another dog when he was on the lead, I followed your instructions and he just sat down and looked at me for what he was supposed to do. It was over in moments.

We were also at the Park yesterday having a picnic outside the little triangle when some crazy woman just walked up and put her large male lab in the pen with Milo. Milo did great, he sniffed a bit and acted completely appropriately. He was way more focused on the picnic we were having just outside the fence and luckily there was not a fight or any altercation.

His behavior at home is very very good, but nothing compared to how much better he is while walking. We now actively seek out other dogs to test out our new skills.

Cheers,

Lorie

Dog: Baron
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier
Owner: Mr & Mrs Gore

Hello Ross,

Just a note as requested to let you know how we are moving on. I am most shocked to report that after two hours with you - everything has stopped - no more attacking my feet, no more attacking the hoover and no more chasing the lawnmower - we are much indebted to you.

Thank you most sincerely,

Trefor

Dog: Tally
Breed: Doberman
Owner: Mrs & Mrs Banes

Dear Ross,

We are writing to thank you for making so much difference to our dog, Tally. In the short space of time that you worked with her you changed her from a dog who was becoming increasingly aggressive, to a dog who is a wonderful companion and gentle with everyone she meets. The  strategies you showed us to teach Tally have worked very well  - she is now a pleasure to have in the house and everyone rermarks upon her sweet nature. Best of all , she no longer has to wear a muzzle when she goes to the park, so she can really enjoy going out for a run!

All the family thank you once again for your help - you have given us our dog back.

All best wishes Patricia.

Dog: Layla
Breed: Airedale
Owner: Claire Howard

I need to send you the biggest thank-you for all that you did to help Layla, her muzzle has not left the drawer from the moment that you left here!
 
I followed your advice and it has been more than worth it, Layla has been regularly visiting the pub and there has not been one aggressive episode. Most importantly though her quality of life has improved as I am enjoying taking her on all of her favourite walks, she is a pleasure once again to be around, thank-you!!

Dog: Kai
Breed:Alaskan Malamute
Owner: Jez Rose

"Sincere thanks for a superb course Ross. I had huge reservations about doing dog training classes in a cold and draughty village hall and not really getting much out of it. I stand absolutely corrected - it was an incredibly beneficial time for both myself and Kai and I thoroughly enjoyed every week. The London Dog Behaviour Company has to be the finest canine behaviour company in the UK and I cannot recommend enough the thorough, fun training; excellent knowledgeable tutors and impeccable training materials."

Jez Rose

Dog: Millie
Breed: Mastiff
Owner: Nancy Skoblo

I just wanted to thank you for the valuable advice you gave us when you came a year ago, over the months we have been working with her she has really turned into a lovely, well socialised responsive animal with turn on a sixpence recall to the whistle!

Nancy