Optimum Canine Private Dog Training School
Have you just brought home a new puppy? Having difficulties with your older dog? Or just given a rescue dog a loving new home?
Do you need help with teaching new behaviours? Improving old ones? Increasing duration, distance or distractions?
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28 customer reviews
Steve Brent
Highly recommend! Was recommended by a friend myself and now I've found myself doing the same to all my family and friends
Daniel Garvey
I'm ashamed to say I was lazy and didn't train my dog even when Jason came to visit. After a few failed visits Jason said it was best that I looked for a new trainer. This was the kick up the arse I needed and within a few days of doing what Jason had told me to do I noticed a change in my dog. I've told everyone he is a genius. Thank you More...
Clare
Simply amazing. Thank you Jason. The change in our fox red Harper (previously known as hyper Harper!) over 3 weeks has been outstanding- fully recommend Optimum Canine. Happy dog, happy owners.
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Thank you for your kind review. Harper is a very lucky girl to have such a great home and dedicated owners.
David Parsons
I have a 6 month old GSD that was completely unbearable when people visited us. Last month he bite a family friend and left me distraught and angry that my best friend could of done this.
Jason is exactly what everyone has said in there reviews, a genius. He setup safety measurements that we had to stick to whilst we was doing the behavioural training.
It has only been a month and my best friend has stopped showing signs of aggression towards visitors. I cannot say thank you enough.
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Daisy Murphy
Amazing! Can not recommend enough, especially if you have a dog that sees other dogs more fun than you.
Debbie Mcdonald
Thank you Jason. I had no clue my dog Jack was reacting due to being scared, I just thought he was being dominating.
I did as Jason advised and we have made great progress in only a few weeks, can not wait for our next appointment.
Liv
Dog Training
Our 9 month old Labrador puppy Obi was enrolled on Jason’s Behaviour Modification course for 6 weeks, yet the difference in him in the first hour was so noticeable! His favourite thing was stealing person belongings, keys, phone, TV remote and running off with them leaving us to wrestle them off him. He would go mad at the doorbell and run out the door, couldn’t get his lead or harness on him without two people wrestling him still, barking at the slightest noise outside and just generally wouldn’t do as he was told. 6 weeks on we have had so many compliments on how much calmer and tame Obi seems, we get his harness and lead on first time (most of the time😂) and he doesn’t even bother stealing anything anymore. Doesn’t jump up at people as he knows he’s not meant to. We know he’s still a baby and he will calm naturally as he gets older but we are so glad we met Jason and are grateful for the help and guidance he has given us. Would recommend to anyone! ❤️ More...
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Thank you Liv 😁
Charlotte
AMAZING!
We have a lab pup and was struggling with a few things here and there such as puppy biting and getting going when out walking, I was a little sceptical of getting anyone in because I wasn’t sure how they’d be with my boy, one session with Jason and a few days of keeping up with his advice and I can already see a massive change in my boy.
Jason was so easy to talk to about our concerns and didn’t make us feel on edge or judged because we don’t have the ‘perfect puppy’ he genuinely seemed to enjoy the time spent with our pup! Couldn’t recommend his services more!
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Thank you Charlotte
Sarah Murphy
Jason is incredible and very professional. My dog Dexter has stopped pulling in only 5 days and he listens to me again.
Highly recommended
Darren Collins
Jason is a genius - who would of thought just taking my dogs food bowl away would solve a recall issue and pulling on the lead. He walks to heel now of his own choice, even around the house. Thank you so much Optimum Canine you have changed my world. More...
Susan
Highly recommended to all my family and friends. Video calling sessions are brilliant, and cheap.
Michelle Burgess
What a wonderful and informative trainer.
The video link training session was brilliant and already my 10 week old puppy is sitting, laying down and coming when called.
We only had the session yesterday 😁
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Julie Lambert
Jason is fantastic. Definitely recommend for all your problems.
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Cheers Julie
Anna Mowbray
My little devil dog is now an angel thanks to Jason.
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Thank you
Sammy Brown
If you want a happy dog that interacts with you and actually looks happy choose Jason. Highly recommended to all my family and friends. Sorted Harvey's behaviour problems out and now we are starting obedience training. More...
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Thank you, see you next week... 👍
Paul Hadden
Cheers Jay mate, blinding trainer.
My boy is like a different dog now.
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Cheers Paul 👍
Hayley Simmons
Highly recommended. Only uses positive training. Thank you for your help x
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Thank you 👍
Rachel Kirby
In one session Jason managed to get my dog to stop barking. Brilliant trainer and very informative, highly recommended.
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Thank you for your kind review
Angela Cooper
Jason is simply amazing. I have had so many problems with my Cocker Spaniel chasing my horses. Jason literally came to my school did half hour of the session training with my pup and then we went out in the fields to let him out with the horses. He tried once to chase them and that was it. More...
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Thank you Angela for your kind review. Was a pleasure to work with Oscar, he was a very quick learner.
Ashley Lockyer
I can't believe the patience Jason has. Our cockapoo was too energetic but Jason some how managed to turn him around. Highly recommended
Jamie Carter
Very professional. Records sessions, takes photos for you to show to your friends. My pup was not interested in us when we was out, she now doesn't take her eyes off of us. You've been brilliant and I'm glad we can work with you on other training aspects More...
Danni Mckensie
Fantastic! Thank you, our family home is not so hectic anymore. Can not recommend Jason enough.
Jackson Meadows
AMAZING!!! Jason is a miracle worker with his easy step program. The support you get is second to none and his Low Income Scheme you get a premium package at a fraction of the cost.
I’ve had multiple trainers, all in and around the area, none of them could help me. Don’t waste your money, call Jason. RING HIM AND GET ON HIS WAITING LIST, he does have cancellations and you might be one of the lucky ones. You can tell a true master of trade because they are almost always booked up.
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Jessica Abbott
Thank you so much for all your help. I highly recommend calling Optimum Canine ASAP. A friend of mine passed his number over as he is highly sort after and you can’t find him online, (he works off recommendations only).
He was fully booked but I was put onto his waiting list and luckily enough he had a cancellation.
His knowledge on how a dog thinks and behaves is brilliant, he visits you weekly ( I loved this as I felt I wasn’t left to it like most trainers) and not only is he a positive technique trainer he has a training method that works and as far as I know (my previous trainers) no one else does. It’s truly amazing.
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Thank you Jessica. You did brilliantly and thank you for recommending me to Laura.
Elizabeth
Jason at Optimum Canine is the BEST and you can tell with how well in demand he is. You won't find a website or Facebook page as he works solely on recommendations, I was lucky enough to get an appointment with him.
I'll help people out (jason.optimum.canine@gmail.com)
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Denise
Dog Training
I cannot recommend Jason highly enough. He has turned around the behaviour of our 2 dogs beyond recognition. Jason's calm patience has turned them into model dogs, who are a pleasure to have around! We cannot thank him enough and would not hesitate to recommend his services More...
Jo Spalding
Dog Training
We haven't finished yet but already my little dog is showing good signs
As soon as j walks in the door my dog knows what's coming and can't Wait to get to work and after the training session my dog is so tired that he spends the day snoring
Would recommend highly
A polite and well mannered professional with up most respect for your home and most of all your dog.
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Nick Davidson
I would like to thank Jason from Optimum Canine. I was almost ready to give up after I had previously tried 2 other trainers.
My Pug and Bulldog were toileting in the house, aggressive towards other dogs, disobedient. Jason is more than just a trainer, my dogs never use to show any interest in me or my commands. Now they follow me around like they actually want to be with me and they listen to my commands first time. Little tip for people looking, cheaper does not work, cost me a lot more in the end.
THANK YOU JASON
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What do you love most about your job?
The most rewarding aspect of my job is watching relationships blossom between clients and their canine companions. To help aid and be apart of that is very special to me.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I started off like any regular dog owner, I had problems with my own dogs that I had and resolved them to build a better relationship with them. I want to help new dog owners and owners that are struggling build an unbreakable bond with their dogs.
Why should our clients choose you?
My credentials and experience speak for themselves and every trainer should have them BUT I have one thing that most trainers are lacking - PASSION.
To be a dog trainer you can't just like dogs, you need to be passionate about helping people, you need to be passionate about dog behaviour, you need to be passionate about all the geeky science behind emotions & behaviour.
The above is all me - lol
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I can provide online or remote services - please contact for more information.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Trainers will be frequently tested for covid-19.
Any trainers that test positive will be sent into isolation.
Private 0 to 6 Months Old Lessons Tuition Lessons
*Private tuition lessons in the comfort of your own home*
*Learn how to teach your canine companion new behaviours such as sit, down, come & more*
*Learn how to improve reliability & latency under distractions*
*Learn how to resolve any unwanted behaviours*
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*FREE clicker can be supplied*
*FREE audio dog training book*
*FREE puppy online starter course on how to setup for success*
*FREE e-book written by myself on how to effectively socialise your puppy & supply mental stimulation*
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Private Adolescent to Adult Dog Tuition Lessons
*Private tuition lessons in the comfort of your own home*
*Learn how to teach your canine companion new behaviours such as sit, down, come & more*
*Learn how to improve reliability & latency under distractions*
*Learn how to resolve any unwanted behaviours*
And More!
*FREE clicker can be supplied*
*FREE audio dog training book*
*FREE e-book written by myself on how to effectively socialise your puppy & supply mental stimulation - its not different for adolescent or adult dogs*
AND MORE!
Initial Private Temperament Tuition Consultation
*A 2hr consult with Jason Smith, an aggression specialist that has been trained and educated by none other than Mike Shikashio CDBC & former president of the IAABC, & Dr.Ian Dunbar the founder of the APDT and president of the APDT*
*Detailed case history of the student's behaviour will be taken*
*Routine foundation exercises & any other exercises needed will be demonstrated and taught at the consult* *A bespoke training plan will be designed to get you on your way before enrolling into your dog's first term* *Also lots of FREEBIES*
Private Temperament Tuition Lessons
Optimum Canine Private Dog Training School - This service is for clients and students that have already had an initial consultation with the specialist and is now ready to start their lessons. All lessons are between 1hr & 30mins long but can sometimes finish earlier or later, so please allow for extra time.