Jo Hinds

We asked Jo to help us with out with puppy who is a little fearful of separation and people. We have seen great results: he is rings a bell when he needs to go to the toilet, his recall is improving, sits on a mat and waits when the doorbell is rung. She is very patient and friendly. Would definitely recommend Jo. More...

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We found Jo to be very knowledgeable and caring with our dog Alfie, full of great ideas and tips. Alfie had a bit of a problem with possessiveness, growling and snapping when trying to get something off him and also chasing the cat! We learned a lot from Jo and now he is a much more pleasant dog to be around, no growling or snapping and getting on much better with the cat. Great work Jo! More...

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Jo is without a doubt the best, most current, most knowledgable trainer and behaviourist I have ever worked with. When we first got our lovely Spanish rescue dog, Panhandle, I was given very poor advice by another 'behaviourist'. Everything they told me to do made her worse! She was becoming more and more stressed, barked at people in the street, lunged at dogs and I was getting injured (accidentally) by her on a daily basis. I did everything I was advised to do and nothing helped. By the time I had my first visit from Jo, I was exhausted, sore, in tears and ready to give Pan up (*sob!!)

From the very first behaviourist session with Jo, Panhandle showed signs of improvement. Jo is so kind, never judgemental and explains everything so clearly. NOT all behaviourist are the same!! The people I used before, I now know, are extremely out of date and out of touch in their (always reward based, but not scientific or even logical) methods.

Whilst it takes work, time and money, having clear, kind methods that work so well make it all so worth it. Jo really excels in her work with rescue dogs and with so many now being shipped in from Europe, I strongly recommend Jo above anyone as your go-to. I have such a happy dog now, we are so much more bonded, I adore her and only very rarely get an injury!! Mostly my fault these days for forgetting she's still learning, silly me!

If anyone wants to message or ask me anything about my experience with the first trainers and how Jo was so different then pleas feel free! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I worked with Jo to help train my Labrador puppy and I thought she was amazing! So professional and knows everything about dog behaviour, I never expected to learn so much! We done 4 sessions, spread out over 3 months, and the difference in my dog is just brilliant, everyone says to me you have such a good puppy but I know it's all thanks to Jo's training techniques. I don't know what I would of done if I hadn't worked with her. Thanks so much More...

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Jo worked with Mia my Westie over four years ago on a puppy course. She was amazingly knowledgeable, passionate and considerate. I would highly recommend her sessions to anyone, I still follow her four years on to continue learning and ensure the best for Mia. Thank you Jo! More...

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Jo came to our rescue with Ned, our 5-year-old Brittany Spaniel. Since having three children in 3 years, Ned started to bark very loudly at door knocking/outside noises, pull on lead etc. Jo came to see us twice and I can't recommend her enough. She was very understanding of the situation and came up with realistic solutions for us and for him, taking into account our lifestyle and his breed.

During the first session we took notes but these were then followed up by an email from Jo the next day. She showed us practical ways of reducing the barking as well as taking us out for a walk around the block to help us with his pulling. From the moment she left we made changes to his meal times/the positioning of his bed etc and we felt an immediate shift of energy in the house.

Jo is very well read and up to date in the science behind dog Behavioural methods and is brilliant at making you see the dogs point of view and why he may have been behaving in a certain way.

By the second session we put into practice all the advice we had been given, still a little way to go but Jo was very honest and said we were doing all the right things now and there was no need to see her again. And if continued with the training it would only be a matter of time until we could irradicate the old annoying habits. Happy household and a very happy Ned. Thanks Jo! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Jo worked with our puppy Milo. I was keen to have some one to one training and found the format of regular visits over a few months really beneficial to give us time to practice training and also to deal with new issues that arose as Milo got older. I would highly recommend Jo - She is a lovely lady who is very knowledgeable, loves dogs and works to help your dog fit in with your lives but also gives loads of information to help you better understand your dog. Our family has really benefited from our sessions with Jo and we have a lovely happy and good-natured puppy! More...

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Jo has worked with me and my little rescue terrier on recall and her wariness around other dogs. The one to one tuition tailored to the individual needs of Connie has proved invaluable and we are both much more confident now! Jo worked with us in our usual walking locations enabling us to tackle any problems as they occurred. I recommend Jo to anyone needing help with their dog. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

We rescued a 4month old mastiff cross from Battersea who had very little training. Jo gave me the confidence to train
her well and I looked forward to the training sessions . After every training session I felt more confident and I now have a happy 6 month old dog
and would highly recommend Jo. Thank you Jo ! Debbie More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I recently completed the Puppy course with my 6 month old Cavachon Louis. Jo's knowledge of behaviour and body language was oustanding an she equipped me with the skills to train my puppy successfully in all areas. My dog absolutely loved her and thoroughly enjoyed every session. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to others. More...

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Jo was recommended to me by our vet as we had just given a new home to a rescue dog who was so nervous & had no training. Jo accessed us with what we was doing at home & with walking Gracie . With guidance from Jo & a lot of work with Gracie, we have a much more confident dog & I can even let her off her lead in the park. A Big Thank You! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Our dog had a serious problem with recall. Just over a year ago he escaped and ran off into a road and was hit by a car. Fortunately he only suffered a broken front leg, and ended up with it in plaster for a couple of months. After he had recovered we asked Jo to help. She taught us so much about how dogs behave, how they see the world, and how we should interact with them. Gradually and with lots of practice the training techniques that Jo taught us paid off, and our dog's recall is now almost perfect. Walking in the park with him off-lead after so long on the lead is now a real pleasure. Jo also hepled with his training in other areas, for example how to prevent him over-reacting when people visit the house, and how to deal with situations when dogs 'engage' with each other when they
meet on street walks. We are very thankful and recommend Jo for anyone who has problems with their dog. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

We asked Jo to give our puppy Luna training, we booked her in for 4 sessions and the advise she gave us was invaluable, she involved the whole family so we all feel confident taking Luna for walks now, Jo has a fantastic talent with dogs, I would highly recommend her and won't hesitate to ask for more advise in the future �

Reviewed on Facebook

We contacted Jo when we were struggling with our dog's behaviour with other dogs. She gave us some really good advice and helped us to understand our dog a lot better. Things have improved greatly and dog walking is fun again. I would definitely recommend Jo to anyone who has any issues with their dogs! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Jo is a very experienced and knowledgable trainer. The advice she gave us over the 4 puppy sessions was invaluable. She followed up every session with emails, links to additional information and was always happy to provide advice in between.
I would highly recommend Jo and won't hesitate to book future sessions to further Bodhi's training. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Fantastic does not even start as to where Jo has helped with our new puppy. Jo's approach in regards to making you see it from a totally different perspective helped massively. Not only that, the advice via E-mail after a session was brilliant and having someone to get advice from with urgent matters really helps when stuck with a certain behavior. Will certainly be recommending Jo to friends / family and other dog owners in the future. Jo's training should be mandatory for all new dog and puppy owners!! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Jo’s calm, professional and approachable manner really made working with her and our pup easy and fun. We have used all her training tips and they do really work. We have a well adjusted, calm, loving pup. Thanks Jo you’ve really made having a dog a joy! More...

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Jo was excellent value for money and provided us with great service and loads of helpful advice across the four sessions. As new dog owners we didn't know anything about anything and Jo helped us out no end . Would recommend to anyone who has acquired a puppy and could use some guidance. More...

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Our whole training experience with Jo was brilliant. Her sense of humour made it fun to do and we thought of it as training for ourselves not just for "Alfie" our 4 month Labradoodle! ! Her refreshing approach to training was a bit of an eye opener for us. She explained the psychological aspects of dog behaviour we had never even considered. The body language of dogs was extremely interesting. She always was at hand by phone,text which was very supportive. The modern positive methods proved very successful and our old fashioned ideas we had were soon put to bed. We would definitely recommend Jo to anyone who wishes the training without question. The days spent out in the local park proved successful and was essential in our opinion which added some variety. Jo always gave more than we expected especially with regard to time taken to explain or demonstrate a point. All in all it was a great experience which we could not have coped without. Thank you Jo Andy and Tina More...

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I contacted Jo when we were struggling with our dog's behaviour with other dogs. She spent time with us to understand why Bobby was behaving as he was. She gave us some really good advice and he is so much better now and dog walking is fun again. I would definitely recommend her! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Working with Jo helped us a lot to understand how to train our puppy dog and how to avoid common mistakes. Jo was very competent and gave us plenty of useful hints. Having never had a dog before, we found her teaching very helpful. She spent a lot of time with the whole family and dog so that we all could benefit of her sessions. We definitively recommend her to anyone having a new puppy dog. More...

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As a first time dog owners we liked the tips Jo gave about her food (... our rescue dog would not eat without serious encouragement at first). Jo also taught us about her mannerisms and behaviour and how she was getting used to us as her new family. During our last session Jo said she could see a big difference in how our dog was, this is due to her tips and motivation.Jo taught us games to play with her which we still do, which our dog still loves playing. She was always available by text if I had a question, and encouraged me to keep in touch between sessions. More...

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