" We have been taking Shadow & Willow to Lampeter and District Dog Training Centre since it began, the puppies were then 4 months old. They have come on in leaps and bounds with Sue's expert training skills and endless patience.
it's great to see our dogs socialising with the other dogs and their owners and it's great fun for us as well. We as owners feel confident that when we take Shadow & Willow out they are well behaved and come back when called especially important in sheep country.
The Centre has been a godsend for us and we would highly recommend it to anyone, whether you just want basic training or up to show standard, or for anyone with a problem dog. Give it a go, your dog can only get better and you can have a great time training it."
Roger and Yvonne Burston. Shadow & Willow. (Border Collies) Llanybydder.
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" It was a good day for me and my Brittany dog Kevin when we saw an advertisement for Lampeter and District Dog Training.
Kevin is a first class working dog and when working flat out in the winter he is excellent - but it's when our season closes in March that he becomes a canine moron. After contacting Sue we arrived at our first class with a disruptive, disobedient dog who by then was even showing signs of aggression. Sue's calm approach to our problems, the superb environment that she has at the Centre and her ability to see immediately what the problems were, and more importantly how to overcome them, soon had Kevin and I quietly working in harmony.
When back at home Kev and I practised what we had learnt and after several more visits my moron had become a well mannered, obedient companion who was a pleasure to be with.
Well done Sue and many thanks for all your help, we'll be back for another session or two shortly."
Dianne and Kevin. (Brittany) Parc-y-Rhos.
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"I started the puppy training classes with a young Jack Russell who was extremely excitable and noisey. Taking her for a walk was more like flying a kite in a high wind, than enjoying time together. My 6yr old daughter could not take her lead, as Jasmine would trip her up, run after other dogs, and generally be too out of control to be trusted. After completing the basic course, Jasmine is a different animal, on or off the lead, she will walk to heel, halt and sit, come when called, sit and wait, or stay, and although she hates to lay down unless on a cushion, is keen to try, and loves the whole experience of the training group. It has also taught my daughter and myself how to behave with a dog, and get the most out of the relationship. Jasmine really enjoys the socialising, and the group is the main chance she has to mix with other dogs. We will be coming back for more lessons as soon as the Easter holidays are over. Many thanks Sue for a great group."
Paula Smith. Jasmine. (Jack Russell) Penuwch.
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"Great fun but with a serious purpose - and it works!"
Richard and Finn. (Labrador) Lampeter.
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"Now we have found the Centre, we shall keep coming as it's so worthwhile and effective"
Monica and Freya. (Crossbreed) Lampeter.
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"Oscar, our 8 month old Springer Spaniel was beginning to get the better of us, pulling on the lead and generally misbehaving! After seeing the advert we picked up the phone and spoke to Sue who put us into the Saturday class. I quickly learnt that I was working against Oscar and making life difficult for the both of us. Sue took the lead on our second session and within 2 minutes he was a different dog, the pulling stopped and he responded to Sue's calm, firm commands. The class is friendly and the dogs have a chance to mix in a safe controlled environment. Sue gave us the confidence to be able to work with Oscar, and not only do we see the results in the class, we carry on implementing what we have learnt, at home.
I recommend giving Sue a call and turning up for these training sessions - your dog will be happier and so will you!"
Tracy and Roy with Oscar. (Springer Spaniel) Ciliau Aeron.
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" I have a six month old Border Collie, who was a little shy, nervous and lacked confidence. Since joining the Puppy Socialising Class, under Sue's guidance he has become a very happy, sociable chap who is always willing to join in with his friends.
I thoroughly recommend this class for anyone with a young Puppy, as it sets them up very well for the next stage of their education."
Annie Baker and Kai. (Border Collie) Ffarmers.
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"I've been going to Dog Training for the last 5 months, with my Rottweiler Lucky and Mitzi the Westie. Sue's advice with two completely different breeds is great, particularly as Mitzi has the attention span of a goldfish! I would recommend the Centre to anyone who wants to socialize or train their Dog." .
Donna with Lucky. (Rottweiler) and Mitzi. (WHWT) Llanbydder.
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"Penny our much loved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy, came to us with a dreadful fear of other Dogs and turned out to be a poor car traveller. After joining Sue's Puppy Socialising Classes, we were guided gently to overcome both these problems and thanks to Sue's understanding we now have a much happier little Dog. We hope to go on to the Obedience Classes as Penny is now confident enough to mix happily with other Dogs of all sizes."
Betty with Penny. (CKCS) Felinfach.
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I bought Mishka, my German Shepherd Dog as a Puppy last year. Determined to find a good Trainer, I trawled through a marathon of adverts and business cards all claiming to be Dog Listeners/Whisperers etc. I finally discovered The Lampeter and District Dog Training Centre through recommendations. Those of us living in rural Wales do, with certain breeds have problems with socialising with other Dogs and the dreaded Sheep chasing. Mishka has attended the Centre for the last nine months, starting off with the Puppy class - which she loved! She is now well socialised,extremely obedient and a real pleasure to own.
At the age of about 5 months Mishka became fascinated with Sheep - which we are surrounded by. Sue visited our Farm on a one to one Consultation, followed up by a few sessions at the Centre with her own Sheep. I can now walk her through fields with livestock knowing she is totally under control.
Incidentally, both Dogs and Owners also have a lot of fun!
Julia Coviello with Mishka. (GSD) Silian.
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"We have been taking our Labradoodle, Missy, first, to the Puppy socialisation Class and now to the first level of training. We are most impressed with the classes, and especially pleased with the manner in which Sue works with us, the Dogs and Owners. She is very articulate in her instructions, and very kind and patient with us too. Missy is developing very well, thanks to the instruction, and we look forward to continuing our work with Sue."
Gwenda and Michael Lansdon with Missy. (Labradoodle) Ysbyty Ystwyth.
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"I took Roxy and Pebble, my two rescue Terriers to Sue's socialising class when they were a year old. They spent the first lesson yapping at everyone and pulling like trains! now they are members of the advanced group and have great fun doing send a-ways and working off the lead, my two are now calm and polite and much more fun to live with. Sue is a great teacher, tailoring her methods to suit each Dog and I am amazed at what we have achieved. Personally I get a lot out of the classes, the other members are really friendly and supportive and I am finding understanding my Dogs and building our relationship and communication very satisfying."
Ali Kaye with Roxy and Pebble. (Jack Russell X) Parc-y-Rhos.
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"We joined a socialising group with our two young Labradors (Maisie now 12 months and Bunter 9 months) and recently moved on to an obedience training class. The difference the training has made to the dogs (and us!) is wonderful, they are both much calmer and we feel very much that we now control the dogs instead of them controlling us. Direction from Sue is straightforward and easy to put into practise, she is great with the dogs and is patient and encouraging with us!! The group is supportive of each other and a pleasure to be part of. We all (me, my husband, Maisie and Bunter) enjoy the sessions and have learnt so much. Thank you."
Mags and Simon Borns with Maisie and Bunter. (Labradors) Cellan.
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"Boris the Westie and Ollie the Bassett Hound have been bringing their Owners Katrina and Lynne to Dog Training Classes since Feb 08. They started in the Puppy Socialising Class and have recently moved up to Adult Classes! They enjoy the camaraderie and fun that they have every Sunday morning, particularly meeting their new found friends. Boris enjoys practising his sit and stays and is a lot more responsive. Ollie's concentration is poor but he is slowly getting the hang of it! The classes have been invaluable to the Dogs and us. Sue has a wealth of knowledge and obviously enjoys what she does, this comes through during the training sessions. We hope to continue our classes for many months to come and would recommend the Centre to anyone who would like to get the best from their Dog.
Katrina with Boris (WHWT) and Lynne with Ollie (Bassett Hound) Llwynygroes . .
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"We started taking Merlin our German Shepherd to puppy socialising classes when he was 5 months old. It did him the power of good to mix with other dogs and taught him to be friendly and tolerant. We moved on to the training class which Merlin needed. He was becoming a bit of a handful by 7 months and we needed Sue's guidance on being firm and authoritive with him, but in the right way. He is coming on slowly but he is gradually turning into a lovely dog. The class itself is fun and we really enjoyed meeting everyone who came. Thank you Sue."
Martin and Paula Clewlow with Merlin. (GSD) Lampeter.
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"I Work for an Animal Rescue Charity and am used to the behavioural problems of many of the dogs that come to us for rehoming. I recently adopted a year old Irish Wolfhound who suffers from seperation anxiety and is also very ill disiplined. With Sue's excellent classes and advice I am gradually getting to grips with his problems and discovering a loving dog who is keen to please.
At work I recommend Lampeter andd District Dog Training to anyone adopting a difficult or disturbed dog from the Sanctuary."
