Dog Training Planet Reviews 10

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  1. Dog Trainer
  2. Training Centre
  3. Training School

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Dog and Puppy training and education. Puppy socialisation. Tailored solutions for dogs and owners. Private lessons. Behaviour modification and consultations in South West London - Wimbledon - Putney areas, and Surrey - Leatherhead - Epsom - Ashtead Kennel Club Accredited Instructor Expertise in: All type of dogs Aggressive cases: Dog to Dog, Dog to People Resource Guarding Separation Disorders Destructive Behaviour Excessive barking


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4.2

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James has been training my Norfolk…

James has been training my Norfolk Terrier puppy almost from the day I collected him. He is an excellent and patient teacher. Charlie is almost 6 months old now and is, I think, doing well. I do realise that James is actually training me and he is excellent and patient with me too. I would recommend James to anyone who would like an expert to train their puppy (or dog) Jacqueline Lee

29 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James was fantastic

James was fantastic! He helped me transform my relationship with my dog through clear, patient training techniques. He not only taught my dog new skills but also helped me understand how to be a better dog owner. James uses positive reinforcement and takes the time to explain the "why" behind each training approach. I feel much more confident as a pet parent and have seen significant improvements in my dog's behavior. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, friendly, and effective dog trainer, I highly recommend James

3 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James is a fantastic trainer

James is a fantastic trainer, explaining how to understand your dog and work together so that you and your dog are a team. Training was enjoyable and I feel much more confident when I am walking with my dog. I highly recommend working with James. Thank you James for your guidance. It has been invaluable.

11 May 2024
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Thank you so much! It was my pleasure to work with you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James is a fantastic puppy trainer

James is a fantastic puppy trainer! All 3 of us thoroughly enjoyed our walks with him. He is warm and friendly but firm - with you and your pup! Which is what’s needed when all you want to do is spoil and cuddle your new puppy. We found the commands practices and supporting videos super helpful. James was careful to emphasise the importance of asserting yourself as the leader of your dog. He clearly loves dogs and is an expert in handling them and their welfare. We appreciated the certificate for Arya at the end - a lovely touch. We are very grateful for all his support and would recommend.

13 May 2024
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Thank you Emma! it was my pleasure to assist

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you need help

I am very grateful to James for teaching me so much about my dog and guiding me through difficult moments. Even if some issues I have with my dog are not curable, it was worthy to try and at the very least my understanding of what was going on with my dog improved. With this review, I simply want to encourage other dog owners to seek for help earlier (I wish I knew that) as it would make a better outcome. Don't wait until the situation is unbearable.

3 April 2024
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Reply from Dog Training Planet

Thank you Robert. That is true - we can't fix everything but we aim to at least improve some quality of life for both dog and his owner.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Grab James if your dog has issues!

I saw James to sort my bouncing and lively 2 years old GSD Otto who I struggled to walk to the extent I was not able to give him enough physical exercises. James started with repairing our relationships and general obedience like recall and waiting for me. This indeed paid off within the next few months. Otto is so happy now to run free and is much better at looking back at me. This was an amazing transformation! James truly is a dog whisperer with excessive knowledge and understanding dogs.

19 March 2024
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Reply from Dog Training Planet

Thank you Tanya. This is very kind. I hope you enjoy your life with Otto as much as he does :)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid!

I had the absolute displeasure of bumping into James while he was “training” on Wimbledon common.
I could see him struggling with the dog on a long line and saw him allowing the dog to hyperfixate so even before I reached him I called ahead to ask if it was safe to pass and after he said yes i kept my dog in tight heel as I attempted to pass.
When I was about 1 meters away he just let go of the long line!! And let this dog slam into my own resulting in injury.
Despite my dog's distress, he showed no remorse or accountability, even laughing at our misfortune.
Bad training aside, to laugh in the face of an owner who’s dog you just enabled to get injured is just disgraceful behaviour
It's appalling that someone who claims to be a professional could handle the situation so poorly. Avoid this trainer at all costs if you value the safety and well-being of your pets. Not sure where he got his “qualifications” if he has any but this incident could have been prevented, the dog was on a long line and mine was under control in heel but James *chose* to let the long line go. I don’t know what dog training qualification recommend that.

15 March 2024
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Reply from Dog Training Planet

Thank you Catherine, I do appreciate your feedback. I do understand your disappointment, however I need to bring some context to this event. Unfortunately, some owners may face unusual behaviours of their own dogs when dogs meet a trigger they never did before. Therefore you can sometimes see an unusual reaction of a dog reacting to something unexpectedly. This is what happened in this case when your dog had a "panic attack" - an intense emotion - caused by being approached by a high energy teenage dog. There was clearly no bite (otherwise we would have discussed in a different environment) from the dog under my care but yes, indeed, he was kind of rude in his fast approach and that was exactly what we started working on on that day. I clearly explained you that the dog under my care is driven by his wish to meet other dogs and is overly energetic. I then asked your permission if I could let him meet your dog once you are closer so he could at least wait at least a little bit. You agreed (your permission is clear on video that was filmed at that moment) and once you were at about 3 metres away, I let my trainee dog out. This moment was filmed entirely and, while he was fast, he came from the side and did not even touch your dog. This was confirmed by 3 witnesses. I appreciated your dog got triggered by this sharp approach but I was only following your expert knowledge of your own dog. Sometimes, new triggers are discovered like in this case. But such events help us to learn more about our own dogs and, once new sensitive areas are discovered, we could then learn how we may help our dogs to feel more confident or to prevent such events in future. I learned my lesson as I do every day working with dogs. I understand that you did not hear my apologies offered as you were at extreme stress. I was later a bit too busy trying to check if your dog was fine (and he coped really well). I tried to explain you what had happened so you could use it for practical experience. I could easily refrain from providing you with my name and the name of my company but I wanted to be honest and helpful for which I was punished.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Puppy training

James has been a great coach for me and my new puppy, guiding me patiently thru some key drills and advising me when I had questions
Highly recommended

24 February 2024
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Reply from Dog Training Planet

Thank you Luca! It was my pleasure to meet you and your puppy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James is an incredibly seasoned…

James is an incredibly seasoned trainer. I reached out to him before our puppy arrived, and once our furry friend was ready to venture out after vaccinations, our training journey began. James consistently employs positive training techniques, which have significantly aided our puppy in establishing a strong command response foundation. Beyond training, he provided invaluable insights into canine health, demonstrating his extensive knowledge. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a beautifully behaved puppy.

10 December 2023
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Reply from Dog Training Planet

Thank you for your kind feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James is an a amazing trainer with a lot of experience

I have an 8 month old Jack Russell and as soon as we would take her out and see other dogs she would bark non stop . Her walks were not enjoyable on the opposite very stressful . We had other issues but this was the biggest one . We met James once and he provided us with such helpful advice . He spend time with us and the dog and gave us exercises that really help us . After a month we met with James, my puppy is getting so much better and her walks are much calmer and enjoyable, we actually let her off the lease and she plays with other dogs now . Thanks to the professional help from James our life and our little ones change . James care about the animal and he has so much knowledge. I would definately recommend him to anyone . He knows what he is doing and what the dog needs. When I message him to ask if we need to book another session he said no as long as all still going well . Thank you so match James for all your help and advise ! We are so grateful to you 🙏 Christina

8 May 2023
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Reply from Dog Training Planet

Thank you Christina, it was my pleasure to help. Hope you enjoy your walks now 😊

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