Just Be More Dog

Ian was so so helpful when we were training my puppy, he helped us stop her possessiveness and aggression when it came to the oven gloves, taught us the five key training principles, and gave us so many hints and tips for our girl.

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Thanks, you picked it all up so quickly

I am so thrilled with the care and attention Ian gives to our dog Kaiyo. Kaiyo is straight out the door each week for his walk with Ian and friends, and we love the video updates we get. Ian also was incredibly helpful with some Behavioral issues we had early on, all of which have now been resolved. Highly recommend. More...

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Thanks so much, Kaiyo is such a top boy

Ian and Amy understand dogs well and treat them as individuals. The facilities are spacious so the dogs can have enjoy supervised play and use up lots of energy.

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Ah thanks, Juno is a joy to have

Ian and the team have gone out of their way to assess and provide training /supervised play time for me and my dog. Transport and confidence have been big issues, and they have addressed both with success. There's also been good communication and feedback provided on sessions when I haven't accompanied my dog. More...

We had a wonderful experience working with Ian for training our puppy, Milton. The abundance of conflicting information on dog training methods had left us feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. However, Ian was able to cut through the noise and provide us with clear guidance on the key five commands to focus on.

During those initial days of having a puppy, establishing a sleeping routine was particularly challenging for us. Ian's support and expertise proved invaluable in helping us establish a solid routine and set Milton on the right track. We cannot thank Ian enough for his guidance during this crucial period.

As we continued our training journey with Milton, we also utilised Ian's site to teach him how to interact with other dogs of various sizes. This aspect greatly improved Milton's socialisation skills, and we attribute it to Ian's effective guidance.

Overall, we are extremely grateful for Ian's support and would highly recommend him to anyone facing similar challenges with their puppy. His ability to eliminate training noise, provide clear direction, and offer ongoing support is truly commendable. More...

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you are both really doing a great job with your first pup

Albie, my Australian Labradoodle absolutely loves it! Ian and Amy offer a fantastic pickup/drop off service. He loves seeing all his friends and comes back very happy and tired! I would thoroughly recommend them.

Ian and Amy have been great to work with and Lola is always excited to see them!

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you know how much we love Lola!!

I’m using Just Be More Dog for their playtime/training and Wilf (young black Labrador) loves it! Lots of play & romping in a big, safe area out in Hertfordshire countryside with his new friends and convenient & friendly pickup/drop off. He comes back very happy and tired! I’m able to get other stuff done in the meantime. They’re great people who clearly love & understand dogs and I’m vvv happy to put him in their care. More...

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Thanks Eva

Ian and Amy are incredible with the dogs! They focus on mental stimulation aswell as physical exercise for the pooches. They were very communicative during my dogs play and train morning and I had lots of messages and videos showing how much fun they had . Amazing offering over and above just walking the dogs. Very happy customer! More...

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Thank you, much appreciated

Been working with the guys from Just be more Dog with my 10 month old Staffy who is terrified of going out. Honestly couldn't be more happy with the progress they have already made with him in such a short period of time! Highly recommend!

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Thanks Donna, he is doing really well

I would not hesitate to recommend Ian and Amy! I am amazed to see the change in my dog after only a week of training. Ian and Amy have a tremendous amount of knowledge and you can really tell how passionate they are in their job and how much they want to help you!
I am very pleased to have met them, highly recommend!! More...

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Thanks Tiff

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with just be more dog, I would highly recommend. The training we have is working wonders and understanding our puppies behaviour is actually priceless! As a new puppy mum, it's really helped us bond! Thanks Ian! More...

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Thank you

Absolutely fantastic working with Ian on training our Cavapoo pup. From basic commands to silly questions about his behaviour, Ian was always available to help and we saw significant improvement with our pup.

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Thanks

I was looking for a person who could help me with my two dogs as my boy has been getting more dog Reactive. I found Ian & Amy and despite people telling me my dogs are to old at 10 to retrain Ian & Amy have done exactly that with patience and understanding they've taught him & me how to read the signs and how to calm him which means im now a lot more confident taking him out and knowing how to react if he does get Reactive. Thankfully he is getting less Reactive and our walks are far more enjoyable. Ian has also helped with his sister who is also 10yrs old as she was very nervous and would often when scared attack her brother now she is getting more confident and is a lot happier .I would definitely recommend these guys they understand and really care about how your dog is feeling . More...

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thanks Kim, they are really lovely siblings

As a young married couple, we'd had dogs for 30 years however because it's over years since our last dog died, we signed up with Just Be More Dog for a refresher and help with puppy training.
Realising the limitations of our age, it's of paramount importance to us to have a well-behaved, well-trained dog that we can enjoy and control without worry in our senior years.
Ian's philosophy and approach to training dogs as well as their owners is modern, scientific, practical and logical, he clearly is a behavior specialist with vast experience. Ian explains the psychology behind his methods which supplements the knowledge we already have from owning several large dogs.

Our twelve-week-old puppy has responded positively from the "get-go" and it's up to us to follow through. Our St Berdoodle enjoys the training sessions which stretch him physically and mentally. We believe this is the pathway to owning a happy, well-behaved, well-trained dog. More...

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Thanks Victor, I can see you are both really committed and he is so happy

Ian was a great help for us to understand our puppy and how best to keep her entertained. He provided guidance on both physical and mental activities for her which have worked really well!

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thank you

Ian at Just Be More Dog has been absolutely brilliant and in a few short weeks has taught us to better understand our dog and how to respond to her anxiety induced behaviours. After one session, we saw a dramatic improvement and this has continued with Ian's support and guidance. We would not hesitate to recommend Ian and wish we had found him sooner! More...

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thank you Nikki

Ian is amazing and he knows very well what needs to be done, very helpful and always in touch and following up post each session. I have got my grumpy Maltese dog when he was 6 months old and barks at every thing and every one, I had no hope to teach him anything, but with help of Ian, he has changed and improved massively. Thank you for all the passion you put into work and thanks for being always on the other side of the line! More...

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Its really my pleasure

I would be lost without Ian! He has helped us so much with our Cockapoo, Benji, who can be nervous around big dogs.

Ian is extremely reliable, and is always so quick to reply to my messages. It is clear he sincerely cares a lot about helping others, and has a true love for animals.

Ian is the only behaviourist I would go to! I cannot recommend him enough.

Thank you for everything Ian! More...

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Thank you

Ian at Just Be More Dog has been an absolute diamond. He has helped us so much with my dog non stop barking in the car, he has been working with myself and Custard for a few weeks and already a massive improvement. Ian is on hand anytime via WhatsApp if you have any questions, things are going right, he has so much knowledge and understanding of dogs. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. More...

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Love Custard, he is all Lab!

I'm a first time dog owner and even though I felt like I'd read everything out there, when we actually picked our 9 week old puppy Ronnie it was all a bit overwhelming so I looked into getting some 1-2-1 training and advice. From the first conversation, Ian has been kind and understanding, and clearly loves dogs. I booked the 3 session puppy course, although its much more than that as Ian has welcomed my (many) questions along the way whenever Ive not been sure on something. The socialisation session with other dogs in particular was amazing. With Ians support I am a million miles forward with my confidence, and I also have a really happy puppy. We will definitely be continuing sessions with Ian and I 100% recommend him if you're in the same situation as I was! More...

10/10 - Ian provided some great insights and practical ways to reduce some of my dogs unwanted behaviours (he is a super energetic Vizsla). In addition to the f2f sessions and detailed report (which we still refer to!), Ian has been proactive in following up on whatsapp to see how thing are going.

I would highly recommend Ian to anyone looking for support with their dog / puppy More...

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thank you, he is a lovely lively boy

We think Ian is excellent. His enthusiasm and love of dogs is an inspiration, he’s working with us with our Sighthound to help me gain confidence and to enjoy my walks with my dog. The ideas he has suggested are easy to implement, really make a difference and Ian’s easy-going manner is so helpful.

He is kind and very patient and really gives you proper time as he genuinely wants you and your dog to enjoy each other as much as you can.
We will be working with Ian on an ongoing basis and thoroughly recommend him! More...

10/10 training, really easy going & great tips!

I cannot recommend Ian highly enough. He is so knowledgeable and helped me understand my dog's language! He gave me the reassurance I needed and he is so easy to talk to. He absolutely loves dogs, you can see when he is talking about their behavior. More...

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Thank you, really great to meet you all

Ian Is a great dog and owner behaviourist! He demonstrated a great understanding of our issues and delivered sound advice on how to improve our situation. Much happier relationship for both myself and my dog. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend More...

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thank you Mary

I highly recommend Ian because he was very reliable and always on the end of the phone if we needed him. He had a good understanding with our complicated dog, who gave us good ideas and guidance. Couldn’t fault his professionalism and his calm approach around dogs.
Truly grateful for his help ! More...

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Thanks Jenny, we are getting there with him

Ian both understands and loves dogs. He want the best for your dog and explains things in a logical manner. He is also great to deal with. I could not recommend him more.

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Thank you

Ian and Amy have been beyond amazing with my two little ladies. One of them was extremely anxious and borderline aggressive when stressed. We used to have to avoid all other dogs and it was just too stressful having people over to the house and we’re at a total loss!
However with their help they’re now totally different dogs! Happy off the lead in the dog fields playing with other dogs and unbothered by new people coming into the house now too.
They’re like totally different dogs and it really is all because of their help! Could not recommend them highly enough! More...

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Thank you Niamh

Ian's friendly, patient and professional service is what every first-time and 'after a long time' puppy parent needs! He tailored his coaching to what was required for my little pup and was only too happy to answer any queries along the way- and outside the actual sessions. His passion for what he does is clearly at the core of his practice which is what makes the training so effective! More...

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Thank you, Kezi is so cute!

Ian is amazing. He totally connects with my dog Kobe. He really helped me to get to truly understand my dog and communicate with him. He is always available for follow up calls. Great guy. Highly recommend ! More...

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Thanks Searle

Ian and Amy have been amazing to work with. My 5 month Springer Spaniel was petrified of any dogs, now you wouldn't recognise her! She approaches dogs with confidence! The therapy session's were a game changer for my Springer. I highly recommend. More...

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Maggie has done so well, and thank you

Really nice, helpful and consistent training and has improved recall significantly

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Thanks Owen, Ron is a good boy

Ian has been a God send. It’s all very well reading up on the matter of dog training (& there are literally hundreds of different views) but seeing how to put it into practice with timing and being given confidence to do so by Ian has been great. He’ll help you focus on any problems you need to solve and tailor them to your dog and situation with the appropriate approach (which will vary), learning to train without force and adapting to what you yourself are capable of or what will help your “style” e.g. clickers or not. He is is very helpful with advice between sessions as well. Ian is very friendly, clearly understands dog behaviour, loves dogs and gives you the tools to help work with your dog in the best way. He’s also helpfully flexible in terms of where and when to meet. 100% recommend him! More...

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Thank you Eva

Ian has been wonderful training our dog peppa. She is a mixed breed rescue from
Greece and ian really took to get to know her before offering suggestions/ advice. The time and love he showed peppa really meant a lot to us. Her main problem is recall and ian has give us so much patience and understanding and for the first time ever we feel like we’re getting somewhere.
Thank you so much ian, we would absolutely recommend him to others More...

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Thank you

Ian has been so helpful with my dog Fergus. He was so generous with his time and knowledge and has really helped me to feel more confident. I’ve already seen big changes in my dogs behaviour. Would really recommend !! More...

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Thank you Emma

We reached out to Ian after numerous stressful walks with our 1 and a half year old dog. Out of nowhere, our friendly bouncy boy had suddenly become aggressive towards other dogs on the lead, walks were becoming unbearable, and we were resulting to only going out very early or late to avoid other dogs. We knew this couldn’t continue so we reached out to Ian.

He was brilliant and calm with a wealth of knowledge, he worked with not only our dog but also with us, explaining how our behaviour can affect these situations and helped us to build back the confidence we had lost. No question was too big and he even gave advice on other areas such as jumping and barking.

Ian checked in over a few months so see progress giving advice online and during private sessions which helped build our confidence. We have booked Be More Dog for a refresher session as well !

Thank you Ian and Be More Dog for the help and we highly recommend. More...

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Thank you Conor

Working with Ian who's been very helpful and supportive with Marley my rescue dog from Spain. Ian has also given me a lot more confidence to help Marley. I know we've got this with Marley. Thank you. More...

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He is a good boy, we are getting there! Thank you