Problem Pet Solutions

Claire is amazing! She helped us with our rescue whippet-staffie who was reactive to other dogs and had zero recall. Thanks to Claire, Twiggy is now totally focussed on us when we are out and comes back when we call. Claire took the time to really get to know us and Twiggy, and she tailored all her advice to us. We walked Twiggy together on her initial visit and then had loads of follow up calls which were all super useful. The service Claire offers is incredible value for money and we couldn't recommend her enough. We have tried other trainers in the past but Claire is by far the best!
Apr 18th, 2023

Claire has been a great help in allowing a frightened , reactive dog. Claires approach with both us (I didnt feel we were getting it wrong) and the dog really helped In understanding the specific challenges of a rescued street puppy and their different needs to other dogs. This has Helped us understand the dog better and combine an approach of medication and training to lead a calmer better life that helps all of us. I would highly recommend.
Dec 17th, 2022

My insurance paid for Claire's services at Problem Pet Solutions to help with my dog's behavioural issues and anxieties. She's taught me how to read and listen to what my dog is trying to tell me with her behaviour. My rescue dog is very noise phobic, extremely anxious around traffic, especially loud or large vehicles, and also around visitors to the house, car journeys and the dreaded vets! She can be anxious around people, especially men and can be rather snappy! I've had my doggo for 3.5 years now and I've done a lot of work previously both with animal therapists, and the vet including the holistic vet who prescribes her homeopathy and herbs to help with her anxiety. She's sooo much better than when we first got her over from Bosnia when she was 5 months old; she was terrified of the whole world! We'd reached a plateau however, I knew I had to do more, but also we were coping with where things were. I was nervous about taking her camping, pubs and cafes so knew we needed to work on this but didn't get around to it. But then things got drastically worse after fireworks night 2021. She started to refuse to go out with her dog walker, all her anxieties worsened, and her noise phobia became more extreme. I bit the bullet and enlisted Claire's help. Claire has worked miracles with my hound! There's still work to do, but if we started at a 9/10 anxious dog, she's now a 1 or 2/10. I can walk her without her bolting at a noise, she's fine with most vehicles most of the time, I can take her to the pub and the cafe, and she's calmer and sits when we we have visitors. The changes have been surprisingly rapid. Yes it takes work on my part to follow Claire's expert advice, but consistency is key, and the advice and training is deceptively simple! If you can do what Claire says then your dog will be happier and calmer. Claire's suggestions work with where you're at, and take into account what else is going on in your life. There's no judgement, just helpful suggestions. When I have questions I've emailed and Claire responds quickly. I highly recommend Problem Pet Solutions, with her advice so much time and angst has been saved trying to work out the best way to do things. Thank you Claire!
Sep 25th, 2022

I have worked closely with Claire over a very challenging period. I have found my values clearly reflected in Claire's approach. I have always been made to feel comfortable and accepted when exploring the most suitable options available to my family. Claire has been very understanding and flexible as our circumstances have evolved, and provided me with consistent kindness and support when navigating difficult decisions. I now have a better understanding of how to positively work with my rescue dog towards improved behaviours. It has been a joy to observe my dog's progress and see her potential. Claire has reassured me that I can provide a good home for my rescue (with the right pre-cautionary methods) whilst also opening-up the prospect of safely starting our own family.
Apr 23rd, 2022

Since I discovered Problem Pet Solutions and Claire started working with me and my elderly staffie Rocky, our lives improved massively. The time Rocky and I spend together has become infinitely more rewarding and we have been able to rebuild some of the bond we had before dementia came along. Claire has been a great listener and a huge support and has provided so many really good ideas and suggestions to help with Rocky's new behaviours e.g. games and activities to stimulate Rocky indoors now he can't go for long walks and to keep Rocky's brain active, as well as how to try and reduce his increasing vocalisation and address his new nocturnal sleep patterns. Claire's wide ranging knowledge and skill set means she has also provided guidance and reassurance regarding Rocky's complementary therapies and helped me with some medication questions relating to Rocky's multiple medical conditions (inc IBD, hypothyroidism, spondylosis, arthritis and dementia). Claire is very responsive and always there for me and Rocky in between our scheduled sessions. Through working with Claire and seeing positive results I have gained the confidence to try new things with Rocky such as a campervan holiday -which I would never have imagined us doing and which is a fantastic memory for me to keep forever.
Apr 18th, 2022