Hi I'm Katie, and I run Katie Brill - Positive Dog Training. I specialise in the following areas of training:
- Resolving separation anxiety in dogs
- Resolving unwanted behaviours in adult dogs
- Puppy training
- Helping treat Cynophobia (fear of dogs in children and adults)
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28 customer reviews
Rosanna Kenny
Dog Training
Katie was brilliant with our new puppy & stet first session he’s doing very well!
Ro Reed
Katie knows the dog world better than most people. She is a very hands on trainer and SalliPets Dog Rescue is very grateful for her expertise.
Reviewed on Facebook
Anna couch
Dog Training
Very useful information will try to follow advise, thank you Katie
Angela Robertshaw
Katie takes good care of our cats when we are away, we always feel they are in good hands!
Conor
Katie is fantastic with our dog, he loves going to spend time with her and play with her dogs.
We know our dog is in safe hands with Katie and that she treats him like her own.
We would highly recommend Katie's services
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Tammy Aspinall
I have only been using Katie a few weeks but she is amazing and Pickles who doesn’t like change seems to be taking it in her strides. Thank you Katie
Victoria
Katie looks after my two dogs regularly. We had an initial home visit from Katie which was great. They love going for a walk with her, they get very excited when she appears to take them out. Katie has been able to help at short notice as well which is very helpful for me. More...
Sarah Bennett
Just had 1 consultation so far but Katie seems very good and getting our lab to listen which has been great. Looking forward to the next sessions
Ilkay arif
Dog Training
Had a response asking when was good to call, i replied and 4 days later still waiting…. Wont be using
Reply from Katie Brill - Positive Dog Training - Separation Anxiety Specialist
Initial contact was made 24/2 (yesterday). Due to family illness there was a delay speaking today (25/2).
Graham
Dog Training
Only had 1 session so far, but our puppy is doing so much better and we're on our way to having a lovely big dog.
Got 4 more sessions booked and can't wait
Barry Nicholson
Dog Training
Superb trainer giving simple and easy advise to follow .
Jo
Our dog loves her days with Katie. She is professional, reliable, calm and flexible. Also, Katie was great helping our dog get more confident with water.
Sara Lee
Dog Training
Great start she has given us a few new commands that are working well. Starting a 4 week course with Katie soon
Olga Finnigan
Dog Training
Katie is very good at what she does. Our 4 month old Bernese puppy learnt 2 more new commands during the 1 session.
Katie is very knowledgeable and patient with her furry clients.
We are looking forward to our next training session.
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Madeleine Hounsfield
Dog Training
Katie is very good when it comes to training Dennis, especially when handling distractions (like cats) constantly pestering us. She is very professional and gives great guidance and advice, making the sessions very easy. More...
Sophie Bevan
Katie loves our dog like her own. I always know she is in safe hands with Katie. I would highly recommend Katie
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Andy Edmonds
Made initial contact 10th April, reply received 11th and on 13th April appointment made for 17th April. This she cancelled by email the night before. Appointment rearranged on 18th April for 20th. This she cancelled on the morning of the appointment, again by email. Rearranged for the third time for 23rd April and this she cancelled with 4 hours notice; again by email. So two weeks after making first contact, appointment has been rearranged three times by the business owner and then cancelled with increasingly shorter notice! More...
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Jamie
Dog Walking
She and her team have been very professional, helpful and supportive of Bonnie and my situation. They have never refused any extra time and work that I have requested and always take good care of my girl making sure she gets properly walked and has a lot of fun with a small group if other dogs too. Very impressed with their sevices especially Chloe who looks after Bonnie personally. More...
Emma
Dog Walking
Our dogwalker graham is fantastic and katie very organised and helpful
Chris
Dog Walking
Very helpful and has found us an amazing dog walker for a reasonable price.
Keerthy
Dog Walking
Top Top Service. we recently took help and service from Katie. very clear and professional service. Debbie, looking after out Oscar is just brilliant.
that extra thought and care. it goes a long way.
Totally recommend them.
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Stephen
Dog Walking
Yes, Katie and Graham were great with our dog (Roger), he had a great time and was well looked after.
Communication with Katie and Graham was very easy and responsive.
Many thanks and I would strongly recommend.
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Lesley Marshall
Katie was efficient and carried out our instructions for looking after our two elderly cats. She has a pleasant and friendly personality.
Thank you Katie
Michael Turrell
Katie has a wonderful understanding of animal behaviour and is a joy to work with. Outstanding.
As Email
Dog Walking
Katie and her colleagues are experienced and excellent service.
Andy Salkeld
My working hours vary quite a bit and sometimes at very short notice. So I have to rely on Katie and her excellent team of dogwalkers to look after my dogs needs on random occasions. Katie always accomodates my demands and my dog adores her team. A big thumbs up from me TYVM. More...
Jim
Dog Training
Tried to make a couple of appointments, but unfortunately, we had to find another Trainer.
Michael
Dog Training
I would like a dog training/day walker for my puppies
What do you love most about your job?
I love everything about dogs, and so feel that I have the perfect job.
I enjoy building a bond with the dogs that come to stay with me, and seeing and positive result of training sessions I hold with owners.
What inspired you to start your own business?
After working at Battersea Dogs Home, I understood the need for canine training in many households. By helping owners with training, I am helping to avoid these problems escalating.
Why should our clients choose you?
I am very experienced with all breeds through working at Battersea and independently.
I am qualified in Pet Psychology and Canine First Aid
Any dog I deal with is treated the same way I would my own dog.
121 Training
In our sessions together, you can learn to teach your dog how to sit, stay, leave and drop on command. In addition to that, your dog can learn to curb bad behaviours such as stealing, chewing and barking unnecessarily.
Walking your dog can become a more pleasant experience as they learn to walk nicely beside you, reducing the need for tugging on the lead. It's this, along with learning to come to you when called that can make your walks a more enjoyable experience.
Separation anxiety
Does this sound familiar? Your dog’s separation anxiety is having a huge impact on your life. Your dog is stressed whenever you leave the home which leads it to bark, toilet or chew. You're feeling guilty whenever you go out, and rushing home so that your dog is not alone too long. It's just so frustrating to feel like you have lost your freedom and may have even had thoughts of regret in getting a dog.
Your dog is not doing this on purpose! Separation anxiety is in a fact a form of phobia that presents itself in some dogs, and is not due to anything they you have done as an owner. This phobia results in your dogs experiencing a panic attack when left on its own. This is why through every step of our training together, I am there to make sure your dog can cope and feels safe and secure.
Care breaks
Pop ins in your home
Resolving Fear of Dogs
I offer a programme to help both children and adult overcome their fear of dogs
Puppy Training
Getting a new puppy is an exciting experience, but you need to ensure your bundle of fun becomes well behaved and sociable. I offer a variety of puppy training packages, which are great fun, and help you to build a rewarding relationship with your new puppy.
Working with Neurodiverse children and their dogs
School Dog Assessments
