I have many years of experience successfully training dogs for clients, but I believe that staying up to date with the latest, science-backed training methods is essential for any professional dog trainer. I'm a Fully Qualified and Accredited EPPI Trainer and I'm currently preparing for my Level 3 Dog Trainers assessment with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT), having recently completed all the necessary courses for qualification.
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24 customer reviews
Steve
We've been lucky to have Gino walking our dog (Basil) for over five years now, and we couldn't be happier with the care and expertise he brings.
Not only is Basil always excited to see him, but over time we've seen real improvements in his behaviour—his recall is so much better, and he’s generally calmer and more balanced when meeting other dogs.
Gino is approachable, professional, and super flexible when it comes to scheduling, which makes a big difference in our busy lives.
It's such a relief knowing our dog is in safe, skilled, and genuinely caring hands. Highly recommend!
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Sarah
Gino is wonderful! My two terriers have been so well cared for and I feel very reassured that they are safe and having a great time with him while I’m at work. Easy and flexible dog care, great communication too, highly recommended. More...
Liz
Dog Walking
Gino walks our Cockerpoo and is amazing. We have seen a significant change in Roxy since Gino has been walking her. She always used to pull on her lead but since Gino has been walking her she is much better and walks more by my side now.
Gino is so friendly and has a wealth of knowledge about dogs.
Communication is always so easy with Gino, we highly recommend him and we know Roxy would too!
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Reply from GX Dog Services
Hi Liz First of all thank you for your kind words and for taking the time out of your busy day to write it. What can I say about Roxy...Roxy is a MASSIVE hit in our house, my wife, myself, our dogs and our extended client dog family all love Roxy. She gets on so well with everyone and even though she is unsure to start with, you can literally see the optimistic approach she has. Roxy WANTS to trust you and other dogs and is prepared to reach out and let it happen. This shows such resilience and acts as a reminder to us humans as well, a reminder that even though trust isn't without risk, the benefits of trust and friendship outweigh the risk factors and so we should be optimistic about new interactions and put our best foot forward. I'm always trying to help owners shape dogs to have an optimistic view on the world in general and you've already done that with Roxy and in doing so have created a balanced, happy dog. She's a pleasure.
Jennifer Mant
Gino is very reliable,kind and considerate. My dog loves him and can wait for his daily walk with him .
Reply from GX Dog Services
Hi Jenny Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. Much appreciated!
Jael
Dog Walking
Gino was amazing with our boy, Ernie. Always super professional but you can tell that he truly cares about all of the dogs he walks. His experience in dog handling and passion for his work helped us feel reassured that Ernie was in good hands. We’ve now moved out of the area, otherwise we would still be sending Ernie off on his adventures with Gino now! More...
Reply from GX Dog Services
Hi Jael Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I'll miss the little furry fella, he was quite the character!
Julie S
Dog Training
Gino came to do one to one puppy training. He was excellent and so knowledgeable on puppy behaviour. Gino was on always on hand for advice and tips which was invaluable to us. Thank you Gino for your help.
Reply from GX Dog Services
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure meeting you and I wish you very best for the future. You know where I am if you need me. Best G
Roy Potter
Gino is fantastic with our two challenging terriers, he appears to be a dog whisperer. Great work Gino
Reply from GX Dog Services
Thanks for taking the time to write me a review. It was really lovely meeting you all! Best Gino
NIELS IVERSEN
Gino has walked our dog three days a week during the last six months; he is totally reliable; we like him and our dog loves him; we give Gino our very best recommendation More...
Becky
Dog Walking
We have noticed a huge change in both of our dogs since having Gino walking them 3 times a week. We own two very large Rottweilers, and one who appears to have some behavioural issues due to being rather timid and scared of some every day objects and noises. With guidance and support from Gino we have been able to overcome some of these things with a bit of homework and it has made walks a lot easier because of this. Would recommend Gino to anyone for both dog walking services and training/behavioural guidance too. More...
Stanley Stewart
Gino is a helpful and totally reliable dog person who is very professional in his approach. Our dog is always delighted to see him and we have ever trust he will take care of our dog. Would highly recommend him!
Reply from GX Dog Services
I look forward to seeing you all each and every time. Thank you for trusting me with the care of your beautiful dog.
Kate Hodges
Dog Walking
Gino is a delight to work with and my elderly, small dog Biscuit really likes going on his walks. He is reliable and always very responsive to messages I send him. He loves dogs and I am very happy to have found him. More...
Reply from GX Dog Services
Thank you for writing this review, it's very kind of you! Biscuit is a fantastic character and is always such a pleasure to spend time with. Best Gino
Hannah
Gino was a pleasure to work with and we will definitely be going back to him if we ever need more guidance. Gino is a passionate dog trainer full of knowledge and provided us with all the right tips and tools that managed to get our strong minded Wvimeraner ( who didn’t listen at all to his owners ) to walk much better at heal , become calmer in the house and focus so much more on us owners ! Gino taught us the importance of being consistent and we have started getting the results we dreamed off ! Nothing was ever too much for Gino and he was always there to help us out if we needed more support . Highly recommend . More...
Reply from GX Dog Services
Hi Hannah Firstly I really appreciate you taking the time to write me a review, it's very much appreciated. Working with you and Barney was a pleasure, right from the start I could tell how much you wanted to get Barney (and yourself) on track and was prepared to do the hard work it takes to get there. Remember that's why you're getting results, it's your hard work. Keep at it, stay consistent and persistent and most of all, enjoy your journey with him, there's no greater privilege than living with these wonderful animals. Best Gino
Debby and daniel
Gino was a pleasure to work with. His knowledge and insight into dogs and their behaviour has been invaluable to us in training our whippet.
We didn’t know where to start but we are well on our way to having a very well trained dog which I know we wouldn’t have managed to achieve without Gino.
Gino has always exceeded our expectations at times when we have really needed help and advice which has been fairly regularly! Nothing has been too much trouble for Gino and he has always got back to us as soon as he was able. Gino is super passionate about everything dogs and would I honestly recommend his services to anyone . Always polite, always friendly! And sometimes funny !!!
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Reply from GX Dog Services
Thank you so much Debby and Daniel! I thoroughly enjoyed our sessions and positively looked forward to them! I'm so glad that you feel that you have taken something meaningful from our sessions. Stay persistent and consistent! Best Gino
Alan Wright
Dog Walking
Gino was fantastic walking with our lively springer spaniel whilst my wife was unable to walk him after having knee surgery. He is a very experienced and professional dog walker/trainer and we would not hesitate in recommending him to walk your furry friends. Thank you Gino for all your help. More...
Reply from GX Dog Services
Hi Alan Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. Young Jeff is a cracking young boy and a great example of the breed. I wish you, Gill and Jeff the very best for the future. Many thanks Gino
Lilian Doejaaren
Pet Sitting
Our Boxer dog Harry had his first time stay with a dog sitter and I couldn’t be happier with Gino and his wife Lydia.
Gino really took his time to introduce Harry to his own lovely dogs, and was keen to know what Harry is accustomed to at home.
It also really helps that Gino is a fantastic dog trainer. Harry had a great time as we could see through the photos and videos that Gino sent us whilst we were away. Highly recommend this dog sitter!
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Reply from GX Dog Services
Hi Lilian Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I love all dogs but it was particularly easy to fall in love with Harry. What a sweet boy he is. He was the perfect doggie house guest and we all thoroughly enjoyed having him to stay.
Natalie
Dog Walking
I hired Gino for three sessions with my golden retriever Miley. In that time, Miley learnt how to walk to heel and her recall improved dramatically. She learnt several new commands and is now an absolute pleasure to have off the lead as she listens to me! She literally did what she wanted when off the lead previously. You do need to be consistent with the training Gino provides and never give up on your pooches development. Gino himself is articulate and explains everything in great detail, he is very friendly and a pleasure to be around. He asserts authority with your dog and has amazing skills as a dog behaviourist. He spends a great deal of time with you during sessions and in between. He’s only ever a phone call or WhatsApp away if you want to ask him something. You can tell he’s very passionate in what he does and it shows with the results he provides. Gino has changed my dog’s behaviour drastically and I can’t recommend him enough. More...
Reply from GX Dog Services
Natalie, it's so lovely to hear this! But I need to be clear, you and you alone have got the results, not me. You did everything that was necessary to get to where you are. Well done and stay persistent and consistent! Miley is a wonderful dog and has humans that really care...the perfect mix. Enjoy your journey together, it's likely to be one of the best of your life.
Matthew Skey
Dog Walking
I’m really happy with the service Gino provides. He is professional, friendly and the dogs love going for walks.
Since gaining another dog Gino has given me advice on how to integrate her to the pack and everything he’s suggested has worked.
It’s been a pleasure having Gino take care of my dog family.
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Reply from GX Dog Services
Hi Matt Thank you so much. I thoroughly enjoy having your 3 girls as part of my extended dog family and I'm so pleased to have been able to help Poppy in the next chapter of her life.
Case & Sonny
Dog Walking
I have known Gino for around a year now. I was given some of the best advice and tips for possibly the naughtiest puppy ever!
Ginos knowledge on dogs and their behaviour is impeccable. He always went the extra mile with Sonny and would take his time on walks, making sure he really got through to Sonny. Gino was always around for a phonecall or a reply to a text message if I needed advice or was struggling to understand a behaviour that my puppy was showing. Even taking the time to meet with myself and the lady that took my puppy on for residential training, so that Gino could continue the work when he was walking Sonny.
I couldn’t recommend Gino enough and am so grateful for the time he has put into helping Sonny.
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Reply from GX Dog Services
Hi Casey It's been a pleasure working with someone who is so completely dedicated to their dog. Sonny is incredibly lucky to have you as his human. I'll look forward to seeing you both soon.
Liv johnson
Dog Walking
Gino is great with our dogs. They really look forward to their walks and come back exhausted and happy. Gino’s incredibly reliable and accommodating.
Reply from GX Dog Services
Hi Liv Well the feeling's mutual! I always look forward to seeing "the boys" All 3 are such characters, yet all so completely different!!! Thank you for allowing them to be part of my "dog family".
Sally Paler
I can't praise Gino enough for taking such great care of my boys! They adore him and get so excited to see him. Highly recommend!
Reply from GX Dog Services
Hi Sally It's impossible not to love "the boys". I'm lucky to have them as part of my extended family. Thank you for allowing me to enjoy them so often!
Jodie
Gino is extremely knowledgeable in all areas. My dog and I learnt so much that stays with us. My mastiff is a well behaved young dog, even in challenging situations. Gino taught us both commands. As a family we were struggling with boundaries at home and Gino helped us over come this. I felt supported out of our sessions too. The sessions were varied and we always came away having felt like we achieved something. More...
Reply from GX Dog Services
Hi Jodie Thank you for saying such kind things about me but just remember it was you that did all the work. Keep it up! Rambo is a truly fantastic dog with truly committed humans around him, nothing makes me happier!
Tina
Dog Walking
Gino is friendly and reliable and is very knowledgable about dogs
Reply from GX Dog Services
Thank you Tina! It's hard to imagine life without a Jeff in it now! Packing that much character in such a little body is quite a feat!
Mark Bennison
Pet Sitting
Our dogs need a home away from home when we go away and that is exactly what they got with Gino. Gino is very welcoming, carefully looks after the needs of the dogs, and is obviously in tune with how dogs behave. Excellent service.
Reply from GX Dog Services
Thank you so much Mark. I hope they are getting along well. It was so obvious how much you and your daughters love their dogs the moment I met you all.
Lydia Wood
Dog Walking
Superb! My Collie loves Gino and I plan to take advantage of dog walking services on a regular basis.
Reply from GX Dog Services
Hi Lydia Thank you for allowing me to spend so much time with Hitchens.
What do you love most about your job?
I've been asked here "What do you love about your Job?"..My response is "What job?"..I get up each morning and do what I love..that's not a job.
What inspired you to start your own business?
My life long love of dogs inspired me to do what I do and my strong desire to improve the lives of not just humans but the wonderful animal we know as dogs.
Why should our clients choose you?
My clients should choose me because they've checked with my existing or past clients to determine if I've provided a proffesional service. They should choose me if my walking clients are happy, their dogs are happy and safe and if I've got positive results for my training and behavior clients.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I can provide on-line services which include Zoom Talks for personal interaction but also include video's and dog training handouts (provided online) for future guidance and reference.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Any and all general guidelines are adhered to at all times. I work within all UK and European Health&Safety guidelines and legislation, consistently staying up to date with any potential upcoming changes in guidelines and/or legislation and regulation.
Dog Walking
I will walk your dog/s at a prearranged time in a safe and clean environment.
Dog Training/Behaviour
I can train humans to help improve their relationship with their dog/s.
I can help with-
*Lose lead walking
*Recall
*Sit
*Down
*Emergency stop
*Middle
*Settle
*Place
...and much, much more!
I can help you live with your dog in a more harmonious way.
I can give you the tools and confidence, so you and your family can become the best humans for your dog!
New Puppy Help and Advice
I can offer training, help and advice to puppy owners.
Dog sitting
I can take care of your dog/s at your home when you're unable to.
