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Airds Farm, Crosssmichael, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

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We are able to offer the prospective client one to one training either as a visit or as a residential training course at our farm B&B. Alternatively we can offer your dog a residential stay with us for two, three, four or six weeks depending on your requirements. Courses and sessions can be tailored to your individual needs.

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25 July 2018

Amazing results - cannot believe the difference after spending time with Mick. Instead of dreading our walks it is now a sheer pleasure and to see Barney enjoy himself so much is such a joy. Highly recommend that you seek Mick for behaviour problems with your pet . Elaine of Balcary More...

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25 July 2018

Mick sorted my dog (and us) and 9 months down the line she still has Micks training at her core and is a happy wee dog �

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25 July 2018

Mick patiently taught my husband and Bella the B to work together. She's still mad but at least she's mad and comes home when called. ...more than I can say for the husband LoL More...

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25 July 2018

Was struggling with fear aggression with my 2 year old cocker Teddy. I had tried many avenues with no progress made. Contacted Mick after seeing his name come up several times on the spaniel page on Facebook. Two trips to him and I now have a much calmer, relaxed and well behaved dog. Mick works heel work, home behaviour and if these two areas are successfully executed (yes you'll have homework to do) then your dog will be better behaved outside. Teddy now walks to heel (barely ever pulls), and now doesn't growl at dogs. In fact today was the first day I've had to put him on a lead in over a month.

If you aren't prepared to put in the work with your pup then Mick isn't for you. He will tell you when you aren't pulling your weight (and he can tell). His methods are effective and work instantaneously - so it's your own fault if you don't follow through as he really does know his stuff!
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25 July 2018

After our second visit today, I have just been out with Spud to try some follow up training... I have a magician dog... He was perfect at recall and I threw a stick to hunt for reward. .. The stick however was non-retrievable so Spud improvised by bringing me an empty cake box � All went well until last 5 minutes when he took off after a scent in the woods... Once he returned he walked home well... Thank you for all the tips to train me as well as Spud � He's not bad for 7-months and pleased I got the training now while he is young enough to mound into a cracking dog... More...

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25 July 2018

Our rescue Border Collie Cooper was 2 years old when we brought him home. Within days it became clear he had serious issues. He settled in well with us and we adored him but the minute anyone else entered our home he became aggressive. When out walking, he reacted to to other dogs and people and always seemed terrified. The only time he seemed to enjoy his walks was when we went to wide open spaces where no one else was around and even then we could never trust him off lead. We learnt to live with it and never took any chances with him but visitors stopped coming to our house and we could never go on holiday without him. In desperation we started looking for residential training and came across Mick at working canines. We discussed Coopers issues and Mick seemed confident that he could help. He even suggested we book him in while we took a holiday. Admittedly we were sceptical but at least we'd be able to enjoy a holiday knowing he was in safe hands. We booked him in with Mick for 2 weeks but when we returned from holiday he asked us leave Cooper there for an extra 2 weeks. We were happy to do this as he was making progress with him.
We got a different dog back at the end of his training. We can now walk out our front door for walks without him reacting, he even gets off the lead when we get to the beach and he shows no interest in other people or dogs. He's definitely happier and I can now have visitors without all the stress. His recall is great when off lead. I'm not saying he's perfect as I must admit when on lead he tends to take me for a walk and still pulls a lot but we're working on that.
We can't thank Mick enough for all that he's done and it's literally changed our lives. We've booked Cooper in for boarding this year again while we get another holiday. The Kennels are in such a beautiful spot that I feel Cooper is getting a wee holiday too.
Sharon Meade - Wemyss Bay
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25 July 2018

Our 2 year old working cocker was mental. Pulling in the lead, barking at people, barking in the house and just generally being an all round pain. Since our stay with Mick and Mandy this has all stopped, she has a new routine and our house is a happier place with my stress levels back within the levels of an average human! She is back to her normal weight and is happier for it. She now knows her place in the house, no more excessive treats or ruling the roost for her. The cottage is great too and Mick and Mandy were fantastic hosts. Thank you for having us and for all of your help. Danny, Lucy and the new and improved Emily! X More...

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25 July 2018

What can i say, well mick is 100 %brilliant dog/human trainer . Do what Mick advises and do the home work Mick gives, my pup is 10 months and with Mick as trainer he is now stock trained walks to heel and his recall is brilliant, beep collar worked brilliantly with stock training as he could of easily been dead dog with trying to round up sheep so the Beep- e collar has totally helped and my pup will not end up being a dead dog. Totally 100% recommend. Feel like part of the family, cup of coffee and chat about training make you feel more relaxed, Thank you Mick and lovely Mandy. X x x More...

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25 July 2018

Just back today from a 3 days training with Mick. I have a lurcher so wondered if it was just the way she was. Well was I shown the errors of my ways. And it was mainly my errors not the dogs. She pulled, chased sheep (main reason that made me visit Mick) and had no recall. While everything hasn't been miraculously fixed in 3 days I have been shown HOW to fix it and there's already been a marked improvement in her behaviour. I'm back home with tools I need and have ordered my e-collar. Being shown how useful these collars can be when used properly in the right hands has opened my eyes. With Lola it was choice of try the collar or risk a bullet from a farmer - so so glad I have made that choice with Mick's tuition.
Thanks so much!
Fiona and Lola
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25 July 2018

Visited Mick with our 4 year old weimaraner with the aim to help with recall and walking on the lead. I can honestly say that following his training plan has immensely helped with these problems and also enabled us to have a much happier well behaved dog in the home, I cant believe we ve come so far without use of food treats but with good praise and following guidelines. Still more work to do keeping up the training but now I know where I ve went wrong I m seeing improvements all the time. Thank You Mick More...

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30 May 2018

What can I say, well Mick is the best trainer not only does he train dogs he trains humans . Put in the work and stick to what Mick says and it's totally worth it. My pup is stock trained ,walks to heel and recall is great. Beep collar worked brilliant in stock training . Feel like part o the family with Mick and lovely Mandy. 100%recommend. More...

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30 May 2018

All reports are very good

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30 May 2018

Great dog trainer, really recommend if your dog pulls on the lead or doesn't come when called. Looking forward to going back for further training with sheep. Thanks Mick.

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30 June 2017

Ok

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16 July 2016

Very friendly and helpful on are motor biking holiday big thanks to Mick and Mandy

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10 March 2016

the best b & b on earth. so friendly, such a lovely location, absolute perfection

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3 December 2010

great hospitality

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