Testimonial – Gundog Training a Rescue Springer Spaniel

I first contacted Damian after getting my 18 month old rescue Springer Spaniel Charlie.

To begin with Charlie really was a wild child, and I would describe him as a loose cannon. He had known no boundaries, had spent a lot of time left on his own, and had also been mistreated.

I contacted Damian and we a had a long chat on the phone while I listed many of Charlie’s faults, Damian then organised an assessment visit for myself and Charlie.

I met Damian at his his training ground and initially he watched me with Charlie and witnessed Charlie doing his usual ‘pull like a train’ when walking on the lead. Damian asked me if he could take him for a minute, and within 12 steps at the most he had Charlie walking to heal on the lead it’s no pulling whatsoever!! To say I was amazed was an understatement, I never thought it would be possible!!
After his initial assessment Damian gave me a few tips and pointers and said it was completely up to me whether or not I continue with further lessons… after what I’d witnessed and also achieved that day I told Damian that I would like to continue training with him.
Another lesson was booked and homework was given.

I have now had three lessons with Damian and Charlie is coming on in leaps and bounds, from that wild child I got two months ago Charlie is now calmer and I feel there is a real bond starting to form between us. We have now progressed to sit, wait, and recall off the lead… again something I never thought would happen!!

Lessons with Damian are always structured but also fun and enjoyable. I always leave feeling happy and proud of what me and Charlie have achieved and look forward to our next lesson. I can’t recommend this guy highly enough, he is amazing at what he does and you can se he has a real passion for it too!!

Fantastic guy!!

Posted: June 24, 2018