Ziggy   7 month boarder collie

'We were having great trouble with Ziggy, our boisterous and intelligent puppy Border Collie, while trying to walk him on the lead as he pulled ferociously.  I began to dread walk time so decided to enlist the help of Sue of Dogs in Line.  It quickly became obvious that she has a great understanding of dogs and their behaviour.   After just a few short lessons, not only did Sue help with the pulling, but more importantly she taught us how to let Ziggy know that we were the boss, not him.    Now we have a very obedient and aptly submissive dog.  He is a pleasure to have around and this is in no small way attributable to Sue.  Thank you very much Sue - we really appreciate your help with Ziggy.  
 Regards Helen, Hurstpierpoint

Well want can I say. Having spent the last 12 months with another well known internet dog trainer and getting no where at all, I decided to try Sue (dogs in line). As I was so desperate to sort out my two dogs behaviour out. I couldn't walk them together so two hours a day was taken up walking them separate! After two sessions with Sue I'm was able too walk them together so dog walking is good now and not a nightmare ,also there was other issues jumping up following me around the house and letting one of them off the lead and never seeing him again, but now life is so much easier. We got a way to go on the letting them run around together but with Sue methods and daily training that she left with us will get there in the end .

Thank you very much .

Tracy Lenny & Ozzy (Eastbourne)

Lenny & Ozzie   2 & 3 Years Boxers

Charlie  9 weeks Labrador

Cheryl and I would like to thank you for your help and advice.  As complete novices when it comes to raising a Labrador puppy, your support and guidance was very much needed.  Some of the tips you gave us have made an incredible difference and some will influence Charlie’s behaviour as he matures into a much heavier adult!  One example being the lead training which will prevent Charlie from taking my daughters for a walk instead of the other way round!  Thanks again and if we need further help in the future we’ll definitely be in touch. Steve, Cheryl & family .

'Ozzy is our first dog and when he came into our family we frankly had no idea about how to handle him.  Invariably we were doing all the wrong things!  Sue very quickly taught us the right and wrong things to do and the results were fantastic.  We have a very calm, friendly well behaved puppy and he has a wealth of tricks already!  We would have no hesitation in recommending Dogs in Line to anyone.'

Bill and Family Hurstpierpoint

Maisie   4 yrs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks again for all your help with Maisie. Although we still have a way to go, we feel like we are making real progress and she is becoming a much nicer dog to have around. You never know, people may even start visiting again soon!   As she didn't sit still for long enough to take a photo the other day,         I found this really cute one (with her looking very guilty as she got on the old sofa before we moved it out and she knows she's not allowed on the furniture!).
Thanks again
Lisa and Andy
 

 

Alfie  9 Weeks Terrier X

Thanks for all your help with Alfie. Owning a dog was a new experience for us so, having adopted an adorable twelve week old terrier cross puppy, we were keen to learn as much as possible before we made too many mistakes. We found Sue's 'Getting to know your Puppy' sessions invaluable, she covered every aspect of owning a puppy and gave really good advice. Sue immediately put us at ease and reassured us that Alfie's behaviour was typical of a young puppy. Sue has a fantastic knowledge and understanding of dogs and was able to show our 14 year old daughter how to get Alfie to sit, lie down and roll over, she has really enjoyed training him and has been amazed by how quickly he has picked up these tricks. Sue came back a couple of weeks later and walked Alfie with us, again giving lots of good advice. Under her guidance we were able to let Alfie off the lead for the first time. something which we wouldn't have had the confidence to do on our own at such a young age. Sue was wonderful with Alfie and it meant a lot to us when she told us that we were doing a good job. We have continued to try and put into practice Sue's advice and are all gaining in confidence. We can't thank you enough Sue, with your help we now feel a lot more relaxed with Alfie and are really enjoying owning a dog.                          Regards  Susanna, Graham and Shannon (Snell)

hi sue Just wanted to say thank you for all your help with lily she is like totally different dog, and friends and there children want to come around now as lily wont knock them over with excitement and maybe we can get a new sofa now she's doesn't get on it, I think she is always going to be a very hypo puppy but we now have control over it and she knows when she's done wrong ,peeing in the house has total stopped now fingers crossed and she's doing well  on the tracking lead many thanks

Nathan & Louise West Sussex Hassock

Lily  10 Months Staffordshire Bull Terrier

I would like to say how please we are with Rupert, We was so close to getting him re-homed as his behaviour was out of control. I could not walk him as he would always pull couldn't let him of the lead as he would run off and bark at everyone and every think! even coming home from work was a stress to us to find even more chewed up items and scratch walls! With your first visit which was free I could see that the problem was with us more than him as soon as you put him on the lead he walked like an angel, didn't jump up or even bark at passes buy. I could not believe it, I felt so ashamed. Over the next 5 week you work with me and my family which, we finally found the bond with him which we never had before. Now I can walk him on a LOOSE lead, let him, off leave him alone and his bark has reduced allot. We cant thank you enough I so happy and so is Rupert that he did not end up in a dogs home. Thank you again.

From Rupert and the June family   x  

Rupert  3 years English Bull dog

We have a beagle puppy and were keen to ensure that we knew how to train and handle him right from the start. Sue has taught our six year old son how to control Torres when we are out of the room as well as shown us how to train and walk him. We were anxious about recall but Sue has shown us techniques to keep him under control when we are out and this all means that we can enjoy our dog as we had hoped. Sue is kind and patient and listens to what you want to achieve from the sessions with her and I have no hesitation in recommending her services to anyone. Thank you!

Claire, Sussex

Tozzi  12 weeks Beagle

Ozzie  9 Weeks Labradoodle

We had no dog experience and brought a lovely and lively 1 yr old labrador into our lives. Having a dog is a big commitment but you have shown us the skills we need to make sure we are all happy and fulfilled! We are all enjoying each other and learning from what you have told us. You were great! Thank you!

Regards

Sarah Morley

 

 

 

Ben  1 Year Labradore

Meg is a beautifully natured German Shepherd/Labrador cross, but as she will quickly grow to be and strong, we knew that we had to learn how to ensure she would be well-behaved and happy. Luckily we couldn't have chosen anyone better than Sue. As soon as she walked in it was obvious that she had a way with dogs, but just as importantly she had a way of imparting information that made everything seem logical and straightforward and most of all - fun! We learned such a lot about how dogs learn their habits for life, and how to steer them in the right direction and if we continue putting that into practice it's obvious that Meg is going to be a well-loved and well-behaved member of the family.

Thanks Sue!

Bev, Graham and Meg in Hassocks

Meg  12 weeks German Shepherd X

We are very grateful to Sue for her help and advice with Ludo. We had not had a dog for years and were unsure of how to train one. Sue gave us lots of ideas and explained clearly why they would work. Ludo has responded very well and now we have a lovely well behaved puppy.

Thank you Sue

Pam Brighton

 Ludo 12 weeks Lab

Merlin & Oscar   10yrs, 5 months Weimaraner & Slovakian rough haired pointer

     

We have a 10 year old Weimaraner and a 5 month old Slovakian rough haired pointer. I had been training the puppy myself and all was well until at about 4 months he started pushing at all of the boundaries. Sue stepped in and made a dramatic difference from her very first visit, giving me and our 3 children simple but effective methods of dealing with the puppy’s boisterous antics. From that day he completely stopped biting. Sue was wonderful with the children and taught our 5 year old how to maintain her authority with Merlin (who had previously decided that she was below him in the pack). She has also stopped Oscar from pulling on the lead, no mean feat after 10 years of practice. All this in only 4 sessions!
Sue’s knowledge of canine behaviour is second to none and I commend her to anyone with any dog, any age.

Jan Owne & family. Hurstpeirpoint.

Billy 6 months Labrador

Sue really understands dogs, and she helps you to get inside your dog’s mind in a very gentle but clear way.  She gives you the tools and the confidence to tackle your dog’s unwanted behaviours, and to make the most of him so that you can have a calm and loving relationship. I was really impressed.  My dog is now so much easier now. Cheers for everything Sue.
Tessa Brighton

Chudleigh   7 month Labrador

Just to let you know how pleased we are with the vast improvement in "Chudleigh's" behaviour since you helped out with his training. He really was a handful & unruly & it was not very easy to relax when out walking with him, as he had a habit of running off & not coming back, however, following your advice & your walking and training him, he is now a changed dog & we are really enjoying walking with him, he still is quite mischievous, but he is not yet a year old.
Many thanks & kind regards
John & Jill Otter

Dave & Dizzy 6 & 8 month Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

We have two very lively, sweet natured puppies, training 2 young dogs at the same time is not easy! We had Dave first and he picked everything up very quickly but when Dizzy arrived 2 months later both their energy levels went up and getting them to walk together calmly so we all enjoyed our walks was hard work. They were like two naughty children winding each other up constantly. Sue showed us how to change this behaviour calmly and how to use gentle corrections on a slip lead to keep them focussed on walking, rather than scenting and picking up every bit of litter in Brighton. Straight away the tactics worked and within a few days they were walking calmly and happily beside me on relaxed leads. Sue also gave us lots of helpful advice on managing two pups at once and how to enable Dizzy to be more confident around other dogs. Sue was a real find for us and I would always go back to her for advice in the future. She has a real understanding of dogs, their needs and behaviours and gives clear and friendly advice and guidance. I  cannot recommend her highly enough.

 Yve Brighton

Polly  4 Month Mastiff x Lab

I have never owned a dog before and was not sure if I was doing the right thing with Holly now I feel much more confident in walking her, she used to pull so much and jump all over me on walks and in the house. Now thanks to sue I can walk her and let her of the lead and trust her allot more, she still get excited when she see other dogs but I'm am working on that with the advice sue gave me.

Stephanie Ditchling

Onion 14 weeks Boarder Terrier

Just a few words to say a big thank you for all the help you have given us with Onion.  I have learnt that your consultation is not to train the dog – that is our job.  You train us to train him.  We learnt so much during your consultation which helped us iron a few things out in the home and understand more about what puppies are going through with teething and why they do things.  Your reassurance that we were doing things right and gentle and non-judgemental guidance on how we could do things better has really helped us.  What really has amazed me is how well Onion is now walking to heel after just a few days of adopting your technique – really really great.  Thanks so much Sue and in the nicest possible way, I hope we won’t have to call you again! 

Best wishes

Lana and James