Covering Stroud and all of Gloucestershire, qualified, professional canine behaviourist and dog trainer. I teach you how to unlock your dog's best behaviour through proven, modern positive dog psychology based training that works with your dogs natural instincts, in a language they fully understand.
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Ersan Dirlik
Stephen has made a massive change even in his first visit. He assisted us in the right direction and we feel the change in our daily life.
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Andrew D
Stephen has a very clear philosophy which makes a lot of sense and he is very helpful in equipping dog owners with the right strategies to manage dogs. We look forward to putting his ideas into practice More...
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Ruth Barnett
I can’t praise Stephen enough, my dog Teddy has complexly changed, happy to just chill out, less barking, not jumping all over everyone, he’s happy to just chill, and this is in just 4 weeks. Within a week of putting into practice what Stephen had said to do with Teddy, my dog had become less anxious, sleeping sounder, and barking less, yesterday I took Teddy to our village shop and cafe, and I was amazed, for the first time ever Teddy just stood by me watching everyone coming and going, where as previously he would of been pulling and tugging plus barking to get to those people. I won’t hesitate to use Stephen again if needed with my dog as I now have a very happy dog, all thanks to Stephen. More...
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Marian Smith
Dog Walking
Absolutely brilliant. I needed someone to walk my eighteen month old labrador following my recent surgery. So lucky to have found Stephen, my dog loves his walks, he's much calmer and progressed beyond measure. We've only got to say Stephen and Santi is running to the door to greet him! More...
Reply from Sirius Dog Stars: Positive Dog Training
Ah thank you for the review. Santi is an absolute pleasure to be with and walk, very attentive Lab. He loves his off lead time and always comes to check in. His recall is great 🐾🌟
Roderick Smith
Stephen is an excellent dog behaviourist and walker. He has a quickly established a sound rapport with our Labrador Retriever & Santi clearly looks forward to the time spent with him. He is is reliable, prompt & happy to accommodate our particular requirements. Many thanks More...
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Jana De Brabant
Stephen did a puppy training session with us and was a fountain of knowledge. All his advice is positive and never suggests punishment etc which was very important to us. Within 10 minutes of Stephen being at our home we noticed a difference in Bobbi, she was calm and relaxed, a proof of his methods working! We feel equipped to continue training on our own, especially with the knowledge that Stephen is just a what's app away should we have questions. We highly recommend. More...
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Philip Ellis
I don’t even know where to begin. Go back less than a month ago I had a sprocker spaniel who rules the house, didn’t listen to anyone and just did what he wanted. Through the lessons learnt and then put into practice over a short few weeks it feels like I have a completely new transformed dog. I couldn’t be happier. All through positive training and allow my dog to figure things out for himself. I would highly recommend booking. Quite frankly the best investment into mine & my dogs future I’ve ever made. Couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much for all your support More...
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Dorothy Scarborough
Dog Training
Working with Stephen was fantastic! In our first conversation over the phone he was very helpful and reassuring and after our first sessions his training/ behavioural plan worked wonders! He explained everything very clearly and answered all of our questions. We really can't recommend him enough to anyone who needs help with their dog 🐶 More...
Reply from Sirius Dog Stars: Positive Dog Training
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a great pleasure working with you and your dogs. Thanks for putting the training in place for them and it was great to see them change as a result. Fantastic dog parents 😀🐾
Allan Laurie
I gave a full 5 star rating as my wife and I can’t rate Stephen highly enough, He is 5star plus in the way he has helped us with both of our dogs, especially helping me with walking our Labrador which I never thought would happen.
Reply from Sirius Dog Stars: Positive Dog Training
Thank you Allan for your review, that means a lot to me. It was wonderful working with you and showing the techniques we used to win the dogs minds. It gave me so much pleasure seeing you walking your dog confidently and zero pulling. I loved working with you both and your adorable dogs.
Jackie Laurie
I can’t recommend Stephen highly enough,he has made walking my dog a pleasure and not a nightmare,he makes you understand what’s going on in your dog’s mind and how to deal with it.
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Hege Usborne
Stephen is all the things I hoped for; reliable, friendly with a deep understanding of dogs. But more than that, he is kind and thoughtful too. My dogs love him and I can see he loves them back. His experience in dog training gave me confidence to ask him to walk my dogs despite one of them being reactive. His help and advice is also increasing my own confidence with handling the reactivity. Thank you Stephen! More...
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GERALD MUGFORD
Stephen is the most reliable dog trainer I ever come across. I kept dogs for the past 20 years I can’t compliment enough is such a nice person to the dog love him very much and he has trained him supreme thank you Stephen you’re doing a great job with my dog Matley thank you, Stephen
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GRALD MUGFORD
Dog Walking
Stephen most amazing dog trainer ever I ever come across it’s very good with my dog and I would recommend him to everybody who wish to have their dog well trained thank you Stephen
Reply from Sirius Dog Stars: Positive Dog Training
Thank you for the review, your dog is an absolute pleasure to work with thank you too for hiring me and taking on the training. Stephen
Jane der
Dog Training
Highly recommend Stephen, he has a way with dogs and Milly loves him. He is trained and always on time, much to the delight of Milly :)
Reply from Sirius Dog Stars: Positive Dog Training
Thanks Jane, your dog is adorable and a pleasure to walk.
What do you love most about your job?
Through my training as a professional dog trainer, canine behaviourist and dog walker, with a life long love of dogs, I love to see the change in the dog during a session together, where the dog at it's own pace has that lightbulb moment and corrects itself, all through gentle loving leadership. My dog training uses canine psychology, using modern positive based training methodology, working with each dogs unique character.
For dog walking I enjoy being with your canine companion and giving the best time together, in any weather, any breed of dog, any age. I specialize in solo dog walks, meaning your dog gets all the attention and not lost in a pack.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I changed career through my love of dogs after having a Jack Russel and having our 4 year old English Springer Spaniel. Through training my own dogs and becoming a qualified canine behaviourist and dog trainer, I became really interested in the psychology of how dogs take to learning and training . Through the methodology I use today in training other dogs, it gives me great pride when the dog fully understands what is needed of it, using only positive training methods. I want to share this knowledge with others because I am passionate about dogs and working with each dogs unique character.
Why should our clients choose you?
I am a fully qualified professional dog trainer and canine behaviourist and dog walker, with my own 4 year old English Springer Spaniel.
My training methods work with your dogs unique character, starting in your own home where they are most comfortable before we step outside. I observe your dogs temperament and character and tailor all of my training to your dogs unique psychology and how they will learn the best.
I explain the training methods we will use for you and your canine companion. Simple changes are the key to change things for the best, these are best started in your own home, where you can see your dog understand them and transform.
For pups, I also visit your home, where we run through 5 key stages, these ensure you don't run into behavioural issues later in the dogs life.
I train any breed of dogs, any age, I love dogs and training!
I am fully qualified, insured, friendly, reliable and DBS checked.
Professional Dog Trainer and Canine Behaviourist
Covering Stroud and all of Gloucestershire, setting yourself and your dog up for success with positive canine psychology based training.
All dogs have their own unique character and want to find their place in the family home. My philosophy is for dog training to be truly effective, training should focus as much on the dog’s human family as it does on the dog itself. Ultimately, training your dog is about learning to communicate effectively in order to maximise all the good in the relationship together.
In my training I work with your dogs unique character, using only positive canine psychology based training methods.
We work together in your own home to begin with, where I can assess your own dogs unique temperament and at your dogs pace to prevent overwhelm, always setting your dog up to learn and succeed through positive dog training methodology.
I completely tailor all training to how your dog will succeed and learn the best, you will receive printed hand outs tailored to your particular needs, with clear, concise and easy instructions for you to follow. I'm there for you on your journey together.
* Qualified Canine Behaviourist and Dog Trainer
* Insured
* DBS Checked
* Friendly and Reliable
Dog Walking
FOR DOG WALKING SERVICES: Covering the Stroud area only. I am a professional qualified dog walker with a diploma in Pet Sitting and Dog Walking through the New Skills Academy. I am certified through the Will Atherton Academy as a Professional Dog Walker, and am a fully qualified dog trainer and dog behaviourist through the Dog Trainer Academy. You can rest assured your dog is in safe hands on their walk with me.
*Fully Qualified Professional Dog Walking Service
* Fully Insured
* DBS Checked
* Friendly & Reliable
