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Glasgow Dog Trainer Ltd

Polmadie, Glasgow City

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‘15 Certificate of Excellence, 2015

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11 May 2019

John is a world renowned dog trainer with a huge amount of experience, applying love, compassion and understanding to his clients. His genuine passion is a dogs wellbeing and always trains using positive methods, empowerment and improved communication. I've attended one training course so far (attended by behaviourists, owners, vet nurses and dog walkers), and John was an excellent facilitator; teaching in a friendly and relaxed manner whilst covering really in depth and well researched positive methodology that works. Despite having a wide level of learners on the course, he made the content accessible to everyone. The dogs that attended the course with their owners also made significant progress which was amazing to see and analyse. More...

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11 May 2019

Useful and practical training course on reactive dogs.

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25 July 2018

Meicah was reactive to dogs and John changed Meicah and my relationship.
Meicah was great over the past three years. Thank you John for empowering me to deal confidently with her. Her trust in me grew and I managed the environment to ensure positive encounters. More...

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25 July 2018

John and I had our first session with Leia today. It was amazing! The training was more for me - and each bit of it was explained with anecdotes and stories I could relate too and remember! Leia started off barking the house down and by the end allowed John to leave without a peep! I’m looking forward to next week and putting the things I learned today into practise. There is a light at the end of this tunnel and I’m glad I decided it was the time for a professional. Thank you also to the vets for recommending such a down to earth, nice and clearly family and dog oriented guy to help. � I would recommend in a heart beat with still a long road ahead. And yes John I’ve noticed she didn’t bark when I came in - clicked and treated �� More...

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25 July 2018

So far, just two training sessions with John and I can’t praise him enough. His insight into dog psychology is exceptional. What a lovely man who listens, understands, has lots of patience and expertise and is a “natural” with dogs. More...

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25 July 2018

Had 3 sessions with my black lab and and difference in both her and myself is amazing. Next 3 sessions are with my chocolate lab.
Highly recommend John. Well worth the money. I can now enjoy my walks.
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25 July 2018

John is fantastic and extremely knowledgable at what he does. Have learned so much from my sessions with him and my dog has made a lot of big improvements already. If you are considering working with him then it’s the best investment you could make in your dog. More...

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25 July 2018

After getting our puppy, our resident dog became reactive to people, other dogs and the doorbell amongst other things. Noticing that the pup was showing signs of these behaviours we decided to get help to understand how to communicate more effectively with our dogs. John talked us through various techniques and provided analogies and examples to help our understanding. After a few sessions we have seen such a difference in our dogs but only because we worked on our behaviour with John's guidance. Although our sessions have come to an end we will continue to build on the work we have started with our dogs. More...

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25 July 2018

I’ve just finished a couple of 1-2-1 sessions with John and my rescue dog Charlie. Charlie is a gorgeous boy but has recently started to become a little aggressive towards other dogs - working with John has really helped showing me techniques to minimise the aggression and give me some confidence to relax when dogs approach. I really enjoyed the relaxed way that John teaches and the examples he uses really helped me to visualise the dogs (and my behaviours), he is also very clear and patient in his instruction and never made me feel bad when I didn’t pick things up straight away. I have also attended workshops run by John which are also very informative. As a new inexperienced dog owner I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending John. I’ve loads still to learn and I will be continuing my journey with Charlie & John. More...

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25 July 2018

My two JRT pups and I have just completed 3 sessions with John and it has all been to the good. I no longer (at least nearly no longer) have my right arm almost pulled out it's socket. They are coming along meeting other dogs. We had a couple of positive encounters this morning but also 2 that could have been better. John's training has given me the confidence and knowledge to walk the dogs where I know l will encounter other dogs rather than before when I used to walk them at 05:30 and late at night. He is the first dog trainer I have ever met and that's down to a recommendation from Martin, the owner of the pet shop in East Kilbride Village. More...

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25 July 2018

Glasgow is very lucky to have a world class, internationally respected dog trainer in John McGuigan. I’m a dog trainer in Australia, and while visiting Glasgow last week, I was privileged to be allowed to attend a couple of John’s private lessons and learn from one of the best. John uses only scientifically researched methods and never intimidates, scares or hurts dogs or their owners. He gets excellent, fast results. I only wish I had more time to study with him. �� More...

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25 July 2018

Just had my first session with John and I’m absolutely amazed at the results already.

I have a Japanese Spitz who has had trauma with a terrible dog walker. As a result, my dog now fears some people, can be aggressive if a stranger touches him and hates big male dogs, particularly huskies. I find it difficult when I’m on a walk with my dog as due to how unusual a dog he is, people always feel like they have a right to just come up and touch him, which is something he hates (I don’t blame him - we wouldn’t like it if I stranger got in our space without permission!).

John taught be a lot of techniques with Floyd on a training lead. Already 10 minutes into the session, I noticed amazing results in Floyd. It’s partly about changing my behaviour as well and showing Floyd that he can trust me to not let strangers touch him. An hour around a busy park and not one incident of fear/aggression and also no one bothered us! That NEVER happened before. John taught me how to be aware of what is around me on the walk and how to respond myself to strangers.

Thank you so much, John. I cannot wait to keep you updated on Floyd’s progress. I know it is going to be a process and will take a while but it’s totally worth it. Thank you for being so kind and understanding about the troubles Floyd is having.

To anyone thinking about behavioural or training lessons - do it. You cannot put a price on helping your dog and John clearly knows what he is doing. He’s also extremely non-judgemental and is there for you and your dog.
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25 July 2018

John was kind enough to give me a Skype consult (I live in Dorset) regarding an issue I am having with my dog Odie who has started going for my cats when we are all relaxing for the evening. Most particularly my ginger cat, Martin, has been on the receiving end of Odie’s ‘rage’. John has given us a clear and conscience training structure to work to and we are seeing great results in just a few nights of training. Odie has even been nose targeting Martin to get treats! We just need to work on raising our criteria slowly by then introducing cats 2 and 3 gradually! I know if we stick to John’s advice we are going to see a return to peace between canine and feline in our house! I also promise to get decent video to show the technique and the progress!
I find John very, very generous with his time and appreciate his patience with stupid questions! I just wish I lived nearer Glasgow so I could do a few one-to-one sessions with Odie!

I also signed up and watched John’s Dealing With Aggression in Dogs Introduction course. I am obsessed with aggression because Odie is aggressive towards dogs as a consequence I am reasonably well studied on the subject. I still managed to get 5 A4 notebook pages of notes from the course and it gave me lots of ideas and lightbulb moments! I thoroughly recommend it. It is well worth a look if you are interested in aggression or are dealing with a dog like mine day to day. I can’t wait for the next instalment (hurry up John!)!
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25 July 2018

Just finished my 3 sessions with John today and the transformation that we have acheived with Rocky (and myself) is amazing. Rocky used to bark,growl, and lunge at every other dog. Today in his lesson - nothing. Even did some recall training which for me at the start I was thinking we would never get around to doing. Rocky is a much calmer dog on walks now and can meet dogs appropriately the majority of the time. So still a wee bit of work to do, but John has instilled in us the confidence and knowledge to manage the process ourselves. John explains things so clearly with great examples, so you can really start understanding your dog with what their motivation is behind the behaviour and how they are trying to tell you things. I have already recommended John and his team to friends and will continue to do so. Thank you so much! Walking with Rocky is now a relaxing pleasurable experience rather than the anxiety-riddled one it used to be. More...

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25 July 2018

John is a really good presenter, engaging, encouraging and supportive. I feel really privileged to have learned from him, certainly hope to do so again in the future!

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25 July 2018

I contacted John as a very last resort. I actually felt that there was no hope of change and that I was going to have to accept the situation I was in. I’ve tried other dog trainers and even been referred to the vet school for behavioural medication and training and nothing has worked, however, Johns approach has changed everything for me. My dog milo has had issues with anxiety and barking ever since we got him at 9 weeks. He hated being outdoors, and when outside would show signs of anxiety even when no one was around. The entire walk he would be on high alert, never relaxed. He would bark at people, walking and jogging, bikes, prams, and above all other dogs. A dog could be on the other side of a field and if he saw it he would bark uncontrollably, going into a wee zone of his own and not responding to anything. It was so bad that we avoided going anywhere and walked him at 6am and 1130pm to avoid meeting anyone. Today at the park, after only 8 weeks of working with John, the difference in Milo was unbelievable. I can not recommend John and his approach enough. I’ve seen improvements since day one, but today, after happily sniffing out treats in the leaves and long grass, (he was never relaxed enough to do this in the past!), we were able to stand a few hundred yards from the path and four dogs all walked past us. Milo was able to deal with this, he was comfortable and relaxed, and was in control. It was a situation I could only have dreamed of before working with John. We still have work to do but with Johns guidance I feel confident that Milo will improve to the point where dogs no longer cause him any anxiety. More...

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25 July 2018

I contacted John after doing a loooooong research online looking for the right trainer with good skills and excellent ethics. We had our first session together where he gave us great advise about many topics like how to communicate with our pup, how to train positively, how to respect her bodily autonomy and boundaries etc. which was extremely useful. After the first session he put us in touch with another trainer (Gillian) from his team due to his busy schedule.

Gillian is just the perfect person to consult. My pup was a resource guarder and also wasn't really getting along with my 4 years old cat. Gillian didn't just gave great tips on these issues specifically but also generally how to better the communication between me and my pup using positive reinforcement so the bond between us will not be compromised in the process of training. Gillian is a lovely, energetic person who is professional and knows so much about the how to communicate with you and your dog. I would recommend her to everyone without the slightest hesitation.
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25 July 2018

I was lucky enough to learn from John at the Animal training symposium in Perth, Australia as part of the IMDT 4 day course. He is so incredibly experienced and knowledgeable. You can tell he really is in it for the dogs!! Teaching trainers/future trainers how to help dogs and owners to live together happily. More...

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25 July 2018

Three sessions working with John helped me reconnect with my boy.... lost our connection due to his illness & pain. Now that’s resolved and we both know how to work in our special team again. Practicing what we learned every day ~ great strides( literally!) by Dougie who is learning to trust he’s now ok. Occasional small blunders with one monumental fail .. by me! ...but learned from it & don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Thanks again John - one very happy mum

Special thanks have go to hotdog sausages �
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25 July 2018

Had our first session yesterday and while it wasn't cheap I can honestly say it was absolutely worth it - total value for money (I say that having spent hundreds of pounds with other trainers with limited success). John is a great teacher, explains things in terms you can really get to grips with and I left the session feeling like I had some real practical points we could work on. Walking my dog somewhere like Rouken Glen is normally a bit of an ordeal as he can be reactive around other dogs but John instills a lovely sense of calm and confidence so as well as being a great training opportunity the walk was actually enjoyable, and I found doing the training in a "real life" situation much more useful than working in a class. Highly recommend. More...

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25 July 2018

Had the pleasure of being trained and instructed by John whilst he was down under in Australia and it was honestly one of the best most enriching learning environments I have ever been exposed to. I was encouraged to ask questions and push myself out my comfort zone. It wasn't just a course where you go to learn, it was the kind of experience that inspires you to do better and be better.

Honestly I'm a bit of a marshmallow and though John's appearance and stern words seemed quite confronting at first, he put every effort in to not only show me but tell me he was personally working on his interpersonal skills for softies like me. That made a HUGE difference! So thank you John, for not only teaching me so much, but also showing me that learning is an ongoing adventure for everyone.

Please come back hahaha
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22 June 2018

John has helped me with my dog who has started to show aggression towards my cats. We did a Skype consult as I live in Dorset (unfortunately not around the corner from Glasgow! ). His advice gave us a straightforward structure to work within and the training is working really fast, I hope to have cat and dog harmony once again very soon! I now have a dog who comes to me when the cats come in the room, instead of lunging at them!I have also done John's online course, Dealing with Aggression in Dogs Introduction, I made so many notes and got lots of new ideas on how to work with my dog. I love that he says that even dogs have off days so if you do have a reaction to another dog, that's just normal! It really made me stop beating myself up about our bad days!John is incredibly knowledgeable with his subject, he constantly seeks to improve his knowledge and skills and has thousands of hours of experience, he is my go to trainer for help with behavioural issues in my dogs and I am completely thankful for his existence! I am also thankful for what he does to spread the message about positive reinforcement training to a wide community and the respectful way he deals with all people. So many folk could learn a great deal from him both personally and professionally. More...

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22 June 2018

Had the pleasure of being trained and instructed by John whilst he was down under in Australia and it was honestly one of the best most enriching learning environments I have ever been exposed to. I was encouraged to ask questions and push myself out my comfort zone. It wasn't just a course where you go to learn, it was the kind of experience that inspires you to do better and be better.Honestly I'm a bit of a marshmallow and though John's appearance and stern words seemed quite confronting at first, he put every effort in to not only show me but tell me he was personally working on his interpersonal skills for softies like me. That made a HUGE difference! So thank you John, for not only teaching me so much, but also showing me that learning is an ongoing adventure for everyone.P.S Please come back hahaha More...

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22 June 2018

I’ve had the pleasure of working with John a few times. He helped me immensely when I was experiencing issues with my French Bulldog puppy, Stanley. He was possessive and became aggressive when I tried to remove items from him that he wasn’t meant to have. John helped me understand how my reactions influenced the behaviours Stanley exhibited. He gave me the understanding that ‘all behaviour is communication’ & made me think more clearly about the behaviours I desired from Stanley. John also helped me when I got my Boston Terrier puppy. I had puppy sessions working on recall, loose lead walking etc. It helped set good habits and helped my confidence in allowing my puppy to explore outdoors in a safe & mannerly way. When I rehomed a rescue Bulldog, they had a few issues getting to know one another so I asked John to come and help. He observed my boys at play, helped me understand how to facilitate appropriately play & gave me strategies to help them settle. What I really liked about John’s approach was he took time to help me understand the background/reason for the strategy he used. He took time to demonstrate the strategies that would work and then allowed me to practise them with his support & advice. Great positive trainer for both dog and human! More...

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22 June 2018

I have worked with John with my re-homed staffy, on and off for around 6 months on an array of things from reactivity to dogs/ traffic, separation anxiety, more controlled play, clicker training among other things and I can honestly say that John's take on dog training is wonderful. I spoke to some other people before I found John who suggested I try some very harsh methods which I was just not going to do. The relief that I had when John met our dog and didn't say he was too difficult to help, and immediately showed us how to begin working with him around other dogs is immeasurable. I feel that I really know my own dog now, and can read him so much better, and he is just a happier more relaxed boy. Kindness is the only way to train a dog. More...

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22 June 2018

I’ve just finished a couple of 1-2-1 sessions with John and my rescue dog Charlie. Charlie is a gorgeous boy but has recently started to become a little aggressive towards other dogs - working with John has really helped showing me techniques to minimise the aggression and give me some confidence to relax when dogs approach. I really enjoyed the relaxed way that John teaches and the examples he uses really helped me to visualise the dogs (and my behaviours), he is also very clear and patient in his instruction and never made me feel bad when I didn’t pick things up straight away. I have also attended workshops run by John which are also very informative. As a new inexperienced dog owner I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending John. I’ve loads still to learn and I will be continuing my journey with Charlie & John. More...

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22 June 2018

I was fortunate enough to attend a presentation by John at the Animal Symposium in Perth Western Australia. His knowledge and insight into dogs and how they learn and how we as their guardians can best communicate with them was exceptional. Thanks John, I have been a dog trainer for decades and learnt a great deal. More...

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22 June 2018

John really is the Yoda of dog training and behaviour . He works so well with you and creates such a relaxed learning environment for owner and dogs. Results are guaranteed with his methods.
You can’t go wrong ! Highly recommended .
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22 June 2018

As a vet in Glasgow, John is the only trainer that I recommend to any of my clients asking for help and he’s achieved some fantastic results. His dedication to improving and progressing his own education as a behaviourist is also truly inspiring. Keep up the good work! More...

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31 May 2018

I have hosted John's seminars twice now in Spain, it has been a joy to work with and learn from him. His people coaching methods pick up where a lot of others left off, he has a manner of teaching that adapts to the individual person making it much easier for them to grasp concepts, his practical skills and knowledge of dog behaviour are equally adept.
I would highly recommend his services.
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26 October 2017

Brilliant videos on modern scientific based training. A great resource for dog owners and professionals alike.

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