Mindful Dog

What can I recommend about Mindful Dogs?... firstly I’d say MDs are interested in really helping owners with challenging dog behaviours & not just dealing with the fun stuff/little fluffy dogs. Finding a dog trainer/walker willing to take on ‘your problem’ can be tough. Whilst the on line channels can be super helpful, there’s nothing like getting out there, seeing it for real and learning from experience. We have 2 ‘big dogs’ Dog 1. Spaniel/Beagle cross - can be over boisterous / needs to learn to play nicely & respect boundaries & Dog 2. Dobermann (rescue) can be fearful/reactive and overwhelmed by new situations. Paul and Danny have worked with both dogs separately Dog 1 in group work and Dog 2 on a 121. My goal is to get them both off lead safely, running free & having fun. I can honesty say that I feel this is possible now, after my session earlier today at Eastham Woods. Finally would say, taking in a rescue dog can be so overwhelming, Paul is very generous with his time when picking up and dropping off, the advice given has been a Godsend. Feel very lucky to have Mindful Dogs team on the Bromborough patch, they genuinely want to rehabilitate dogs and are interested in the dogs wellbeing....should be commended & recommend percent- don’t think twice, just pick up the phone. You won’t be sorry! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

We met Paul, Bella and Winnie back in Feb 20 in Storeton Woods to meet a potential 2nd dog for adoption, which we thought would be the best thing for our lovely but extremely anxious Chocolate Lab Evie who went through trauma from an aggressive dog some months before, instead the next hour and a half consisted of Paul giving his own time and professional advice to us and Evie. We got a great feeling from Paul from the start, I loved how he was with Evie and loved his teaching principles, his calm and confident energy tells you everything about his experience. After lock down measures relaxed a little we booked Evie in for the social rehab program, the weeks running up to her program Paul started our training and kept in touch via Zoom to check on our leadership progress as we soon came to understand that our leadership training is just as important as Evie’s training. Evie commenced her rehab week, we noticed small changes straight away in terms of confidence and obedience, she built a bond with Paul, Bella and Winnie instantly, and the particular friendship she built with Winnie really helped her progress and enjoy the experience. Paul kept in touch throughout each day with progress videos, and we met numerous times for walks to learn from his leadership with Evie. The progress we’ve seen from Evie is amazing, she had lots of very proud moments like casually walking past a big dog she would have in the past been s**t scared of and run a mile away from, she’s become more confident off lead and so much better on lead with virtually no pulling now! All in all we feel Paul has gone above and beyond with the support he’s provided us and this support has continued beyond the program we have paid for, nothing is too much for him. Evie has come on leaps and bounds and we are therefore going to be continuing with weekly pack walks with Mindful Dog, we know we will all benefit so much from keeping in touch with the team, plus she gets to keep in touch with some of her new Bezzy’s. Thanks again Paul and the Mindful Dog team. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

We first heard of Mindful Dog through a close family friend who had seen a massive difference in their dog from the work he put in. We figured it would be worth giving it a go. Pepper, our small but highly strung pooch would either improve through Paul's advice, skills and training or Paul would be handing her back after an hour saying there was no hope. A week social rehab for Pepper has been incredible. Her temprement has massively improved, she's calmer in the house, isn't phased by cars, and is more willing to be social with other dogs - this is down to the hard work and commitment Paul and his team has given us, and Pepper. We never thought we would see the day where we would be walking her off lead and she wouldn't claw at our legs to be carried - it's happened and again all down to Paul. We would recommend Mindful Dog over and over again. We are really please and are looking forward to building our confidence as dog owners through Paul's guidance. 100% fantastic, patient and thankful for his continuous support! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Paul 'got it' immediately with both my dogs and me and immediately got to work on making the path ahead understandable and clear. My thanks.

Reviewed on Facebook

Paul had my dog Buddy for a week What an Amazing transformation I am absolutely over the moon to be able to walk with him off lead now he interacts with other dogs so much calmer and not aggressive Amazing

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