Dog Aggression

Victoria James Dog Training


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I was at my wits end and beginning to think re-homing was our only option. Then we found Vicky. She showed us how to deal with Oscar’s aggression by explaining the reasons behind his behaviour. Vicky was so friendly and helpful we keep in touch and she still takes care of Oscar when we go away.
Mrs Wright, Coventry
My puppy was a nightmare. We had no previous experience with dogs and got off completely on the wrong foot. Wilfy soon picked up bad habits and we had no idea how to deal with them. Vicky taught us how to interact properly with Wilfy. Now we have a well behaved, happy and playful puppy.
Mrs Jones, Rugby
After giving birth to my second child I was really struggling to cope with our young Rotti. I contacted Vicky for advice. She was so kind and helpful, I didn’t feel at all judged when I made the decision to give him up. She did some training with him and then found him a lovely new home where he is much happier and well behaved. It was a huge weight off my shoulders and I am so grateful to her.
Mrs Parvell, Birmingham
My Husky, Sam, was suffering with severe separation anxiety, resulting in destructive behaviour. Vicky gave us good practical advise and helpful tips. We are now seeing a steady improvement and light at the end of the tunnel. Most importantly, Sam is a much happier dog. 
Becky Morris, Rugby
We were struggling with our new labrador puppy Harley and were nervous about letting him off the lead. Vicky took us for a walk in some safe fields and gave us the confidence to let him off the lead, allowing him to meet and play with lots of other dogs. She gave us some tips and rules to follow in order to get him to follow us and come when called, which was a huge relief! Harley had a wonderful time and now enjoys regular off-lead runs with no problems at all. 
Laura & Andy. Warwick
Vicky has trained several dogs for me and she is outstanding. I have had Labs, Retrievers and a Newfoundland... all different, all with different training needs. I am constantly complimented on how well behaved my dogs are. Their recall is perfect and they have lovely manners, all down to Vicky! I have also recommended her to friends. Every dog, without fail, has been transformed and my friends have all been thrilled. I don’t normally write reviews etc., but I really want to recommend Vicky because there is nothing more sad than poorly trained dogs who give their owners no joy. 
Alex Fraser, Leamington
Friendly, professional training that works! In only two hours, Hugo was walking off the lead, responding positively to recall and leaving things he shouldn't be chewing on command. Great owner training, too. I would recommend Victoria to all dog owners. Well worth the fee. 
 Tsai Tenn
We cant thank Victoria enough. We have followed her instructions for a cpl weeks now and wow it has worked like a charm. Ruby is getting in the car on her own now, shes getting over her fear of cars now aswell, and her recall is amazing. Thanks so much xxx 
Jono Cull
Had a brilliant session on Monday with Victoria with Maisy and Bolt. Have learnt so much already and Bolt's behaviour is starting to improve already. Stopped jumping up, listens more to commands and walks much better on the lead 
Donna Clegg
Victoria was amazing with our young Patterdale Nell gave us lots of good advice and was very generous with her time. Nell is now walking to heel beautifully and recall is improving all the time. So impressed with her training techniques
Alison Pollard Howlett

Victoria is amazing. The behaviour of our dog has improved immensely thanks to Victoria's advice. She really went the extra mile to help us. We can't recommend her highly enough. 
Ash Howlett

Cannot praise Victoria enough she is brilliant and very kind. Victoria came into our house and within the first hour of the 21/2 hours that she was with us we had a different dog. Max had become a bit of a wild child but now with Victoria's help he and us have mellowed out. Victoria demonstrated to us a few very simple but very effective guidelines and what a difference in only 24 hours. Thank you so much Victoria and the best thing is you are always at the end of the phone or email if ever we need help in the future. I would and will recommend Victoria to everyone. 
Alison Reeves
If Carlsberg made dog trainers!! 
One visit and we feel so much more positive! Would highly recommend.
Angela Sanderson
Victoria was brilliant with our 8 month old Norfolk Terrier, Tilly, who would not walk to heel and pulled and jumped at anything or anyone that passed us in the street. She taught us how to control this behaviour and how to recall correctly. We were amazed at the change in Tilly after one day and it is now a pleasure to take her for a walk. It is also good to know that we can ask her advice at anytime I would definitely recommend Victoria for one to one training. 
Jackie Smith, Rugby
Vicky is an incredible dog trainer. I had tried other trainers before I luckily found her. Her reassuring, caring attitude helped me with my 2 family dogs fighting. After one visit the difference in my dogs has been amazing. Lots of things have been put into place to allow my dogs to live together happily. Vicky stayed all morning about 3 1/2 hours not what I'd previously encountered where a previous trainers alarm went off after an hour! Also at a fraction of the price of some dog trainers I cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you Vicky for your continued support every time I need it! 
Gail Adams
I contacted Victoria to help with one of our rescue dogs for a new owner . Even though Victoria was suffering from Flu , she visited a few days after our phone conversation . Cannot thank you enough Victoria , our rescue dogs mean so much to us on Snoopy Rescue UK and you have given our new owner the tools to help settle her new dog into her family of 2 other dogs. A happy ending , Happy owner and happy Rescue and more importantly happy dog. 
Doreen Porter
An amazing dog trainer who managed to turn around my unruly rescue sheprador into an amazing family dog. Victoria is friendly and really helps you to understand dog behaviour and works with you to address any problems. She goes above and beyond of what is expected of a dog trainer and I throughly recommend her to anyone. 
Julie Bublaitis
I called Victoria to help me with my beagle Todd. Todd loved to bark and Victoria has shown me training techniques that suit me. I am so grateful for her help and feel more confident in my approach to his training. I would recommend Victoria to anyone. Thank you so much Victoria.
 Amie Smith
Victoria was brilliant, lots of helpful advice and Austin thought she was great! Thanks so much.
Claire Gosling
Really great service and sorted me out with the problem we was having with our rehomed Labradoodle...would recommend her to anyone who is having a issue with their dog 10/10 from me and Poppy
Liam Dillane
Best Dog Behaviourist in West Midlands!

At 68yrs old I was given my 1st dog. Lovely little Lilly - well disciplined and on the whole well behaved. Within 3 months I was at my wits end as had ruined her by spoiling/allowing her to be the household Alpha and she suffered greatly from separation anxiety.

Just one session with Vicky and things changed completely. I was taught I needed to be 'in charge', to be firm and on the whole consistent. Vicky helped hugely to build my confidence. I didn't think it was possible to learn so much and that a dog's behaviour could change so dramatically once mine did!!

I cannot recommend Vicky highly enough. Her manner is very professional.
Her significant degree of skills and experience are evident at first meeting. All of this is underpinned by a good sense of humour a warm, friendly and relaxing manner.
Jennifer Byrne
With Vicky, anything's paw-sible!

Despite being veteran Cocker Spaniel owners, we had some challenges with a rescue Spaniel and needed urgent specialist input. Vicky was outstanding. Her calm approach and practical, effective techniques started to work on our dog within the first 30 minutes. In addition, Vicky's invaluable insights into his behaviour helped us enormously and gave us confidence in working with him. Two sessions on and two weeks later, he's a different dog.
Francesca Peterson
Vicky has been amazing from the moment I contacted her. Her initial contact made me feel so much more relaxed about my dog's behaviour. The actual consultation was so much fun ( not what I was expecting) and she covered everything, staying longer than the two hours arranged to make sure I had understood everything. I've since emailed for an advice top up and got a quick and comprehensive response. Not forgetting the important bit, my dog, Pip is a changed little guy. He was barking at the telly (dogs and horses) and out of the window, guarding his ball, not responding to commands when it suited him and just didnt seem that trustworthy. The evening after Vicky came I sat and watched the Dog Rescuers with him without a sound! It's continued to be a miraculous change since then, I keep giving him commands and being utterly amazed when he immediately complies. He is so much more relaxed and happy, as are we - I'm so grateful to Vicky. The service she offers is friendly, instantly effective and unbelievable value for money.
Tara Jean Jones
Vicky is so warm and friendly and within minutes had got to the root of our dogs behavioural problems. Since our session with vicky he has stopped jumping up, barking at strangers and is responding to recall commands (which was virtually impossible before) we are enormously grateful and I cannot recommend her services highly enough!
Tui Mc L
I had contacted various trainers all who gave me different advice (and suggested they might make a difference after 4-6 costly sessions) but Victoria was the only one who inspired confidence immediately. I have a five month old Clumber Spaniel who was an absolute nightmare around food making family mealtimes a misery. He was also guarding toys and growling at my children. By the end of a two hour session with Victoria I was able to sit and eat on the sofa with food under my puppy's nose with him making no move towards it. Four days later he is not bothering us when we eat and is beginning to drop things he shouldn't have without protest. I can't recommend Victoria enough - rapid results, no nonsense and lifetime email and phone call support - really excellent service.
Annabelle Row
After 1 session Victoria has really made a difference with my beautiful akira after following plenty of advice and commands my puppy hasn't toileted in the house since Vicky left and is responding to her name now and other commands Vicky is lovely friendly lady who i would recomme d to anyone that needs advice as this lady certainly knows dogs and there behaviour thankyou so much Victoria.
Emma Louise
Have had 2 sessions with Vicky so far and she is great. She has helped me to understand that I need to be the pack leader. In a matter of days this started to make a difference in Aggie's behaviour. She is walking to heel for the first time ever and is responding better when off lead. As a first time dog owner Vicky has given me much more confidence. She absolutely understands dogs and their behaviour. Would thoroughly recommend her to anyone that needs a bit of help (or even a lot of help) with their dog.
Katy Bull
Had one session with the lovely Victoria. A very knowledgeable lady who clearly knows her stuff! Have previously seen a dog behaviourist with no joy but now we have hope for success with our boy
Mandy Amadeo
It's roughly 4 years since Victoria came over and helped with our dogs who were pulling terribly on their leads. Since that day they haven't pulled on their leads and are beautifully behaved out on walks. It was like a miracle and we are very grateful.
Jenny Johnson
Thanks a million Vicky....Sweep is great....funny and clever ....you've really given me the confidence to correct and direct her without either of us feeling sad or confused. She's full of a love for life and can live that without being a nuisance whilst sharing it. Know we wouldn't be in the good place we are if I hadn't had your help and support......
Jenny McCarthy
Thank you so much for your help yesterday. I can't believe how much I am looking forward to taking Hugo for a walk now after I was dreading it so much.
You have given us so much more confidence and maybe one day I might even let him off the lead!!
Hayley Crawley
Victoria is fantastic helpe d me out such a lot after just 1 session massive improvement in my doggies we can now enjoy our walks thank u
Laura Jenkins
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