Testimonials
Lynne Davies would like to thank the people who have contributed to this page and everyone else who has given feedback in the past. Comments, positive and negative, enable Lynne Davies Dog Training to continually improve their services ensuring they maintain their position as the best dog training school around.
Misty came to us in January 07, she is a Boxer with a great personality and a mind of her own. A wonderful dog indoors but get her outside she changes completely, she used to be up for trouble with other dogs and even growling and whining at people too. I dreaded taking her out, in fact, I wouldn't go out without my husband because I couldn't hold or control her.
I first heard of Lynne from a friend, I arranged a home visit, and to cut a long story short, Misty and I have come on in leaps and bounds since that day, with good sound and sensible advice.
We now train off lead in a group class surrounded by other dogs. My confidence has grown and Misty is a changed dog. Thanks to Lynne's expertise I really am enjoying being Misty's owner and she also has confidence in me.
JAN AND MISTY (BOXER)
When we introduced Breeze to our household, Scooby became more aggressive towards other dogs in close proximity to his new sister. We needed help. Initially we contacted Lynne to come and have a home visit which really opened our eyes about canine behaviour and managing dogs in our home. We learnt more in an hour with Lynne than all the time we had spent researching dog training and behaviour of Ridgebacks! It was worth every penny and we thoroughly recommend this to anyone, experienced or not. We now have two very happy, obedient Ridgebacks who are a pleasure to us both. We attend regular training classes, keeping our dogs focused and well behaved as well as trying new activities such as agility, new commands and socialising with other dogs. Now, it's a nice feeling when people stop us in the street and comment on how well behaved our dogs are.
CHRIS & CHARLOTTE WITH SCOOBY & BREEZE (RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS)
When we arrived home from the course Bliss came through the door and it was 3 hours later when she moved for the first time! As you predicted, she was shattered! Previous training we have undertaken - whether with Bliss or our previous dogs - by comparison with your course has addressed only part of the dog's needs. We came away shattered too, but also delighted with what you have helped us achieve.
The standard of training we expected to be high, but it exceeded our expectations. With dogs (and perhaps more relevantly - people) at different standards with different needs you somehow dealt with all of us and the talks were great.
I am just home from my training class and I feel so disappointed I could of walked out. The difference between the residential course last week and where I have been tonight just cannot be described.
SHEILA & ANDREW WITH BLISS THE ROTTWEILLER
Chips came to us from the Blue Cross as a 4 year old stray. He was deemed a "special case" due to his odd behaviour with other dogs. Once home, it quickly became clear that not only were other dogs a big problem, but also anything else with 4 legs - walking in our local fields with sheep and cattle was a real problem as Chips would fixate and freeze, even from quite a distance. Within days we realised we needed help: we contacted Lynne, who did an assessment in our home and then a follow up at the training centre to witness his behaviour with other dogs.
From there we enrolled onto weekly classes and slowly but surely, Chips' behaviour has been transformed. Chips is now obedient in class whilst surrounded by other dogs. He is happy to walk through sheep and cattle without fuss.
We are hugely indebted to Lynne for her inspiration and giving us the confidence and expert knowledge to work with Chips; also to our trainers Lorraine and Linda for their help and patience.
NATALIE & JONATHAN WITH CHIPS (JACK RUSSELL X)
Alfie was a typical 'happy go lucky' Staffie until five years ago he developed a serious noise phobia as a result of fireworks being let off near him. On 
walks any noise, a car's central locking, a child bouncing a ball or distant shooting caused him to bolt home or lie on his back. In the house opening a can of drink or the toaster popping would set him off. Despite referrals to two behaviourists and several courses of 'doggy prozac' his fear became so bad that he was living in a constant state of anxiety and near panic. We had been advised to rehome him somewhere quiet or consider euthanasia.
We contacted Lynne and following an initial home visit we made some simple changes and started attending weekly classes at the training ground. Alfie now trains weekly, and despite the distant gunfire provided by a nearby gun club, he completes his exercises with confidence, off lead! Lynne's gentle but firm approach using fun and rewards to create a positive experience, along with the support and patience of her team have got Alfie back to enjoying his daily walks across the fields. At home he is calm and relaxed and no longer worried by everyday household noises.
Whilst we are not expecting to be able to train Alfie as a gun dog any time soon, it is great to see him back to his old self and enjoying life again.
ALLISON'S ALFIE (STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER)
Our dog Kosci, the Polish Tatra Mountain Sheepdog, had attitude problems that were becoming worse. He took us for walks, barked at anything and everything and would lunge at and bark in the faces of members of the public. We knew he was guarding us, however 52 kilos of aggressive dog was pretty scary to people walking along the country lanes in Switzerland.
Lynne flew out to visit us and spent a couple of days showing us how to take control and how our relationship with our dog influenced his behaviour. She also showed us techniques to enable us to control him on the lead without having to use physical force, a battle that we could not win. 24 hours later, and Kosci is a new dog. He no longer jumps up at anyone. He doesn't growl, bark, or lunge at people any more. Walking him is also a pleasure as he now walks on a loose lead beside us. We remain truly amazed that the change has been so dramatic.
Lynne Davies had an appreciative audience here in Villars during the training and we expect her back in the very near future to help set up the V.L.D.P.D.C (The Villars Lynne Davies Problem Dog Club).
YVETTE'S KOSCI (POLISH TATRA MOUNTAIN SHEEPDOG)
Maisie is a five year old Boerboel (South African Mastiff). At the age of two she started showing signs of aggression towards other dogs which gradually got worse. She would lunge, growl and snarl making it increasingly difficult to control her. I had tried lots of things however had had no success.
After contacting Lynne I visited her training centre for an Intensive Training Session and to be honest did not have high expectations as the bad behaviour had gone on for so long. Lynne was very easy to talk to and helped me put in place a new training regime.
I know it is hard to believe however I have not had any problems since that time. I can only say give it a try, you'll love it. Walking my dog is now a pleasure rather than a chore.
KEVIN'S MAISIE (BOERBOEL)
