Mad4Mutts Dog Training - Torquay

Keith W.

Thank you Steve for your kind, effective, patient, consistent training of us to train Molly.

She absolutely loved her Puppy Class sessions, as did we. More importantly her progress has been amazing. At nearly 5 months old she can be relied upon to ‘come’ when called, ‘sit’ nicely when asked and to ‘wait’. She will also ‘fetch’ a ball. Today we let her off the lead on the beach and she absolutely adored it, but she came running back when asked.

With your instruction we’ve learned to direct her boundless enthusiasm into positive behaviour and Molly is developing into a well behaved and happy little dog.

Livvy J.

We had a great two sessions on lead walking with Steve, we have noticed such a difference in such a short space of time. Steve was so friendly, helpful and explained everything very well to us so we understood exactly why we were doing the training and how it helped our cocker spaniel when walking on the lead. We also really enjoyed the sessions, including our dog Ronnie. We would definitely recommend Steve from Mad4Mutts!! Thank you again for all your help!

Jo E.

Words can’t describe how happy I am with the help I’ve received from Steve. My reactive dog is completely transformed after only 2 sessions. Steves understanding of how a dogs brain works is so fascinating. The sessions were interesting informative and easy to understand. Always followed up with a plan sent through email.
It’s so nice to finally be able to go out on a dog walk with a dog who isn’t anxious around other dogs. She just wants to mingle and play. Honestly never thought we’d get there. And actually what Steve has taught me seems so simple! 10/10 I would (and have) recommend Steve with any issues you may have with your dog. He really does know his stuff. Thanks Steve! Hope we see you around. Jo and Rosa 🙂

kirstie S.

Best Dog trainer ever,Steve is amazing,he has managed to get my extremely fearful staffy salem to go on walks again without being fearful of everything,I'm so amazed at the progress he has make,thank you Steve for all the knowledge and confidence you have given me.

sam R.

Steve is so great and nice to work with. I had got to a point with my dog where I just didn't know what to do with him, I didn't want to take him out near any other dogs. So I contacted Steve at Mad 4 Mutts.
From the first chat on the phone to the first email, to meeting our first meeting at our house with him, everything has been great! Talking us through the training tips and exercises, guiding us through the why, we are doing these exercises. We've had two sessions with him and my dog has improved so much already.
I also now have the confidence in knowing what I need to do and how I can help my dog.
The way Steve's training suits each individual dog is brilliant and I can't thank him enough. I would definitely recommended him to everyone. His prices are also so reasonable, which is so thankful in this climate we are in. Thanks again from a very happy dog Mummy.

Julie B.

Contacting Steve was the best decision I made. Mickie and Sunny have their forever home with me and I was struggling to cope with their dog reactivity and reactivity to each other. Having met steve on the first session, I knew this was going to work. Being given the 'tools' to work with Mickie and Sunny had an immediate impact and we are all enjoying the exercises. A long way to go but with Steve's help, I know one day I will be able to walk both dogs together. Steve has such a nice personality, so calm with the dogs that it has an effect on me too, I'm not as tense or anxious either as when I'm on my own I can hear what Steve is saying and can visualise what he's doing with the dogs and put that into practice. Thanks Steve for the journey so far 😊

Leonie Q.

Steve has been working with our 4 year old Great Dane X for the last few weeks and we have seen such a huge improvement in behaviour!
We came to Steve looking for support with reactivity to dogs and barking at anything from the window, people coming to the door etc.
Steve has a really calm, warm approach it has been an absolute pleasure to work with him.
We had instant improvement after the first session! It was us being trained really, how to communicate with our dog more effectively.
Up until training started we were very limited on where we could walk, and I hadn't been able to do so myself, my husband and son were doing this.
2nd session we met at Babbacombe Downs, to put the work we'd been practicing at home, into action.
It was such a positive experience!
3rd session we met at Preston as higher dog traffic.
It is incredible that after those 1st 2 sessions, lot's of practice in between, we could actually walk her and in a calm manner in an open space around other dogs!
At home it is much more relaxed, place and stay works a treat for answering the door, calms the barking if there is a reaction to noise outside.
If you are contemplating whether it is worth contacting Mad4Mutts for help with your dog I would 100% recommend it.
We were giving up hope of ever getting back to a point we could walk around other dogs.
It takes perseverance and dedication to build new routines, but it is most definitely worth it.
Thank you guys for giving us our joy back!

Sharon M.

Steve has been training Murphy since he was 11 months old, he is an absolutely 💯 nutter, crazy cocker. I was unable to walk him as he dragged and pulled, I bought all sorts of leads and harnesses but to nothing worked. Then Steve started training him. Steve has so much patience and compassion to his lead training. 🙌 I have to say that he is simply the best 👌. His hard work has worked miraculously. Murphy adores him. WELL DONE Mad4Mutts!!!