Recommended Dog Trainer ~ Joe the Dog Listener

If your dog...

Pulls on the lead
Jumps up
Is afraid of noises
Is aggressive
Chews and destroys
Fussy eating
Barks continuously
Refuses to return on request
Barks whilst travelling in the car
Destroys your house and belongings
OR you have rescued a dog
OR you have a new puppy

That just needs obedience training then.. I can help you

ANY BREED
ANY AGE
ANY DOG OR PUPPY

I WILL SHOW YOU A KIND AND NATURAL WAY THAT DOES NOT USE PAINFUL GADGETS, CHOKE CHAINS ETC ON YOUR DOG.

Happy Dogs, Happy Owners

Hi Joe,

Clare here, you came to help my husband and I with our dog Breeze. The first few days were very trying, especially when re-uniting but she is now doing so well. When we re-enter the house it is a matter of seconds before she calms and has no interest in us and we are able to call her over on our terms. She no longer follows us around the house and we have seen her nervous energy drop considerably. It is almost becoming a joy walking her on the lead. She still pulls occasionally but there is definitely a huge change in her. We are going to try and take her on a long walk in a week or so on a long lead and hopefully the recall will still work!

Just wanted to let you know how we were getting on. I am with my parents in Greece at the moment and they have a dog and a puppy and I have been using the Dog Training techniques on them and it is amazing how well they are getting on.

Thanks for all your help.

Clare, Jason and Breeze.
Chingford. E.4.

Hi Joe The Dog Man,

Just a note to say thanks so much for your help with our Labradoodle Conor. (the dog that was once known as devil dog to name a few!).

Although it takes a lot of time and patience I think we are finally cracking it. Conor is no longer acting as the alpha male and is finally resigning to the fact that he can put all his stress and worries away as we have now taken over this role for him. Rome was not built in a day and all your advice and teachings are continually being put into practice on a daily basis I believe he is starting to understand were his role is in our family pack.

Visitors to the house have all commented on the fact that the atmosphere in our house is so much calmer and when Conor is introduced to the room he is not going to be the centre of everyone’s attention. And will just look at them and lie on the floor, whereas before as you know he would jump up and pull their clothes for ever and a day never wanting to give up.

As you say Dog training will continue for as long as it takes and I feel that the progress so far has made me and my family happy dog owners, not the miserable ones we were turning into snapping and losing our tempers because (devil dog) Conor was ruining our lives.

Conor is a loving and fun dog and yes sometimes he does have relapses, but we now stay calm ( unlike before )and start from the beginning which reinforces the work you have shown us to become Alpha’s in our pack.

We know that if we have any concerns about the Dog training you have given us or feel we just are not getting it right , you are only a call or email away. And your calls to see how we are getting on give great support and positivity.

Now I am a proud dog owner, glad to have this hairy friend as a walking companion. Not the devil dog who would stop at nothing to empty the contents of old ladies handbags if they stopped me for a chat or try to take crisps from a child in a passing pushchair.

As you say the Dog training and advice you have taught us will be ongoing with such a strong minded boy, but we cannot help but smile when we think of how unhappy and frustrated we were just a few weeks ago until you Joe changed our way of thinking and interacting with our dog.

If you are reading this and thinking, Is this training worth the money? Can this man really help us and our dog? Then the answer is yes. Trust me all those weeks of dog training classes seemed like a waste of time now Joe has been to our home and seen Conor in his own environment with us. Dog training on mass with other dogs is nothing compared to 1:1 Dog training specific to your needs.

Well done Joe and Thanks

Therese, Labradoodle owner
Pitsea
Essex

Dear Joe,
Kim and I would like to say a big thank you for your help with Ronni the Rotti. We had tried dog trainers and dog clubs without success, we then came across your web site and contacted you.
The result is we now know exactly what we should be doing.
Following your instructions we have now established the ideal relationship with Ronni.

John Paveley
Canvey Island Essex

Hello Joe,
Just thought I would drop you a line to say how pleased I am with the dog training you gave me and hopefully this will help anyone else who is looking for dog training like I was and having difficulty deciding.

You said you was having a new web site built and I thought you might find this letter useful if you have a “Happy Clients Page” on it. As you know my dog was barking every time I left my home, and the neighbours started to complain. I then got a letter from the council and I knew then I had to do something about it.

I consulted several “Dog Trainers” and “Dog Behaviourist” for advise and then I spoke to you and you really seemed to know why my dog was barking and more important what I could do about it. None of the dog trainers are cheap, including you, but I can honestly say it was really good value for my money.

You came to my home and watched and listened to what was going on with me and my dog, and advised me how I could correct it in a gentle kind way. You was with me for 4 hours and it was most interesting, hearing from you what and why my dog was doing various things.

The Action plan you sent me was easy to use and simple, yet full of helpful advice!
As a method of correcting of bad dog behaviour, your technique is first class as is the service you provide and I would recommend anyone looking to use a “Dog Listener” in Essex, to use you. I can now leave my dog and he never bothers barking for me.

Very kind regards and thanks

Mary Hills
Chelmsford

Hi Joe
I would just like to thank you for the great work you did with me and my Shih tzus Frankie and Molly. The techniques you showed us really helped us understand and change our dogs behaviour. It was money well spent and I'd like to recommend you to anyone else who needs a kind dog trainer
thank you very much
Mrs Elaine Lawrence

Dear Joe
Just sending you a small e-mail to tell you that we had company this evening and after telling them what to do, we had a lovely evening and Gunner was well behaved, thanks to you. Even the neighbours noticed the difference in Gunner (no barking). Many thanks, from
Mike and Annette. Corringham

To: Joe The Dog Listener,

Good morning Joe,

Thanks so much for coming to see us all on Saturday. We found your advice very helpful and informative.
I know its only less than 48 hrs since your visit, but here is an up-date over the weekend.
On Saturday we put into practice the meal routine, and that has been successful ever since.
Keith tried going out the front door and used the opening/closing of the door routine and that worked too.
We've pulled him off the sofa when we haven't called him to us. In fact couple of times he jumped up next to me, and got off just as I was about to pull him off! He must have known.

When he has barked at the cats coming in we've put him in the kitchen. Sat evening he was in and out three times. The cats went off in the end. How long should he be left each time if he keeps coming out and barking?

The only thing we are having a problem with is "walking" in the garden. We just cannot get his mouth off the chain. We tried four times on Sunday. The weather didn't help. Does he do it because he still thinks he's Alpha? Any suggestions? You made it look so easy!
He still play bites, but we'll continue to work on this. Anyway, thought you would find the above of interest.
Hope to hear back from you soon.

Regards
Debbie-- Elsenham Essex

Hello Joe,

Liz and treacle here, we are both doing ok ,Treacle is doing well with her walk when I take her even with other dog, as far as the food goes well she has learned how to help herself when I go out and she is not eating too well today, I think it might be a bit to warm for her, apart from that she is doing really well, from Liz and Treacle Woof Woof

Liz---Sittingbourne Kent

Hi Joe
Thanks for coming today.

Had to tell you that I've just walked them individually round the garden then round outside and the difference already is incredible. I know it's going to take a while but just had to tell you. They are now lying at my feet and didn't even attempt to jump up on the bed! Feel really positive about this and once again thank you for your time.
Take care.
Lisa-- Grays Essex

Hi Joe

Thanks very much for your follow up call this morning.

Wanted to send an e-mail to you to back up my comments and thank you so much for the help that you have given us.

It was lovely to meet you last week and the advice that you have given us is second to none.

In a week, Baxter is like a different dog, he doesn't jump up at people when they come in the front door and plays only when we want to!! He is the same soft temperament dog just much more well behaved.

The walking is coming along and we have already noticed a difference, we will continue to persevere and I think we will have the perfect dog.

I would not hesitate to recommend you to anybody who has issues with their dog and I have already passed your number to three more people who have known Baxter and are amazed at the difference.

Thank you so much again,

Kelly, Ian, Ewan, Ella and Baxter

Ipswich

Joe,

I just cannot tell you how much we appreciated your help, advice and teaching methods. Whisper is transformed, she stretches out at our feet, relaxes and is relishing being a dog! I cannot claim we have yet changed her car chasing ways but on the lead she is much improved, unless there is a really good scent of something. We have done as you suggested and mainly trained her in the garden.

Many many thanks,
With kind regards,
Clare Dawson
Bures Suffolk

Afternoon Joe,

Just a quick e mail to thank you for sorting out the problem of our two fighting lurcher crosses, Vinnie and Keith.

We've continued with the Alpha training regime you set us, and although it's only 5 weeks since you visited us, we can both see the benefits of it working already-excellent!!

Both dogs are much happier as well, and the stress and worry for us of them fighting has now

disappeared, so we are aiming to keep up the regime, as it works and is easy to follow.

Thanks again for your continued support, and look forward to catching up again soon.

Best wishes

Rob & Helen Simpson

Long melford Suffolk

Hi Joe

Just a short note - we are pleased to report that we are now seeing a gradual change in Kalli. She seems to be a lot calmer all round. She is definitely better when family come into the house, but still over-excitable with new people (even though we tell them what to do, they don't seem to listen) . We are doing our figure of eights and she is much better on the lead. She seems to be a lot more attentive to me - as if waiting for me to tell her what to do next. I have been trying the 'off /on off/on' the lead whilst in our woods and she is responding well to that, coming back to me 99% of the time; really excited to be coming back as well. Wait Stop and Sit is nigh on perfect now. Makes life a lot more stress-free. All we need now is for this to happen 'with distractions' but obviously we will have to be patient.

No more 'tea-towel' eating either. She still steals them, but then brings them back to me without being asked to. So some headway there too.Many thanks.

No doubt we will have more questions later on.

Regards
Sheila & Jenny
Kalli - Newfoundland
Dartford . Kent

PS To prove how much better she is, my son actually took her for a long walk the other day -( this is the son who did not like her - said she was "mad". ) ... and he did it without being asked

Dear Joe,

A BIG thank you for your help with our 10 month old unruly Newfoundland Norman. Within hours of you leaving we had a completely different dog and he is now so well behaved when people come to visit. He still has his odd moments with Amy but this is soon cured with his timeouts. We haven't had a chance to really try him on his lead as we have had builders in for the last few weeks but when they have finished we will be out with him every day for an hour or so. Will keep you informed of his progress in the new year. Couldn't have got this far without your help once again thanks.

Cathy and Dave Vinall

Mundford Suffolk

Hi Joe,

Just wanted to let you know how we've been getting on since your visit - well what can I say I think we have a different dog.

Since you visited we immediately introduced your four basic rules in our daily routine, and in a very short period of time noticed a difference in Jaspers behaviour. Instead of jumping all over our visitors he now waits to be greeted, he is very patient at meal times and our walks are slowly becoming a pleasure. Over the fields and park Jasper is no longer on a lead and now plays with the dogs we used to avoid.

Keith and I can't thank you enough for the knowledge that you gave us and how it has changed our life with Jasper and all our future four legged friends.

Thanks again,
Julie & Keith
Borham Essex

Dear Joe
I am just dropping you a line to keep you informed about Scrumpy's progress. As you are aware we rescued our 3 year old Staffordshire cross from a dogs home, 12 weeks ago. When he arrived, although his behaviour in the house and towards people was excellent, we found that he was particularly aggressive towards other dogs whilst out walking.

Thanks to your advice, you will be pleased to know that over the past few weeks Scrumpy's behaviour has shown a marked improvement, to the point that he will quite happily walk with other dogs. Although occasionally he will fall back to his old ways, we now have the confidence to deal with it, thanks to you.

We would like to thank you again for all the professional advice and encouragement you gave, which has helped us to enjoy family life with our dog.
Many thanks
The Groves Family
Bocking Essex

Hi Joe,

We thought that you might be interested in an update on Jack and Harry following your visit on the 19th March.

Things have definitely improved. We have worked on our relationship with 'the boys' in the house and this has resulted in Harry's behaviour changing quite significantly. He now seems much happier and more relaxed and is much keener to play with Jack (not always a good thing about the house but - 'Hey ho!!'). They also seem more reluctant to leave us for too long when out walking. Harry will even spend some time walking behind us.

We have also worked on 'recall'. They have always returned promptly under normal circumstances but now, with the encouragement of cooked chicken thighs and raw chicken wings, they return very swiftly to the whistle no matter what other distractions there might be. A particular benefit is that when out walking, we now feel much more relaxed and confident.

Thank you again for your assistance. Simple but effective - long may it continue.

Kindest regards,

John & Roz Williams

Colchester

Hi Joe

SUCCESS!
Theo is now a house trained dog, the penny seemed to drop all at once he
now goes and sits by the back door when he wants to go outside the
mouthing and biting has stopped and he is good on the lead in all he is a
much calmer dog thanks to your help I hope you have a good xmas Betty
Betty Duke

Basildon

Hi Joe,

Well what can i say in only these few days there's been a remarkable difference in both dogs they both seem calmer and happier and already rivers seems to be at the bottom of the pack, daisy seems to be following suit but at a slower pace. we had a visitor at home today rivers barked as the lady came in she followed our instructions and that was that it was if she wasn't here.

Thank you so much we have sent the form off singings your praises .

will keep in touch.

many thanks

Deb and Richard Stoneman

Ongar Essex

Professional Dog Trainer, Dog Listener and Dog Behaviourist