Lee Valley Dog Training School

My dog Buddy came to us with a lot of behavioural issues and unfortunately, the subject of rehoming him became a regular conversation in our home. The issues we have faced with Buddy over the past 2 years, have been really challenging and frustrating and even upsetting at times. We couldnt have any visitors in our home due to his uncontrollable excitement levels or even go for a simple walk along with many other normal activities you would do with a dog. After having 4 dog trainers who were unable to help us and just when we were about to give up on our boy, we were lucky enough to find the amazing @wintrainingk9 at Lee Valley Dog Training School. We were full of constant stress, sadness and sleepless nights because we really didnt want to give Buddy away until Winston assured us that he would help. It has been 2 months and we have a completely different dog!! Buddy has calmed down so much and his behaviour around our home has improved in ways we never thought would be possible. Winston has taught us how to train Buddy ourselves and it has brought out the most amazing, happy, playful and loving dog who loves people and socialising and who we cant imagine living without. We still have a little more work to do but the mountains we have overcome have been absolutely incredible and its all thanks to Winston! I cannot recommend his services enough and he is an absolute pleasure to work with. I have recommended these guys to all of my friends with dogs who need training services Thank you for everything!
Apr 21st, 2023

These are the BEST training school. Our lab cross had been driving us crazy during his "teenager" years and we now have learnt the best tools to work with his lab and rottie sides. Not only is he a lot calmer, but he's gone and pass his Bronze award. Can't wait to continue our training with the team
Apr 30th, 2023

I contacted lea valley initially regarding issues I was having with food aggression, lead pulling and an anxious newfoundland that is scared of everything, Winston must have been a dog in a previous life its the only explanation Ive got with how in tune he is with dogs, their behaviours and how they learn.. it baffling and mesmerising. He is completely at ease with the largest of dogs.. and is unphased by barking and nervous dogs.. he makes you genuinely feel like your crazy dog is not a lost cause.. and speaking from experience when u fee like your at your wits end.. thats your time to contact Winston and Charmaine..they have a completely non judgemental approach even when some of your actions create the negative behaviour you so desperately want to train your dog out of.. tiny our Newfoundland will be boarding with Charmaine and Winston for intense training whilst we go on holiday.. honestly I had crying nights and anxiety through the roof thinking no kennel will be able to handle my ditzy annoying newfoundland and I felt it would be even worse to put our nervous dog into onethey moved mountains even when they said they couldnt have her.. they found a way and il be forever grateful for that, our family holiday would have been full of anxiety.. if anyone can help us its them. I know this is a long post and Im in no way connected to Winston Charmaine or lea valley dog school Im just a fed up dog mum that happened to stumble across the right trainers whilst desperately hunting on google il be writing another after tinys stayed with them to let anyone reading this first review how she got on fingers crossed for holidays as a family tiny included on the beach living the dream
May 1st, 2023

Thank you so much to Winston our dog trainer at Lee Valley Dog Training School he is the absolute best of the best when it comes to dog training, it took him 2 hours(I know this is all it took) to teach us how to deal with Brandys guarding issues, we set more boundaries and seriously it changed our lifes. Brandy is so much more relaxed, and no more on guard mode at all times and we can again have our post delivered, and accept any deliveries or the rubbish collected without him reacting and being in a constant state of stress from always guarding and being triggered, or even wanting to jump up at people in the park to say hallo. We have our puppy back and he is just such a joy and so chilled
Apr 26th, 2023

Love taking our puppy to classes at Lee Valley Dog Training School. All the trainers are very professional, personable and ever so helpful. Our pup passed her Puppy Foundation Assessment with their help. We will continue to take our pup and can't wait for agility classes to begin. Thank you so much for all your help.
Apr 25th, 2023