Spent time with Catriona today and her dogs and cats. Amazing how much I gained from my first visit. Already put the methods into practice once home with our rescue dog and two cats. It will be peaceful at home tonight.
Debbie Hoal, July 2017
After just one session with Cat, teaching US how to communicate effectively with our 8-month-old boisterous large puppies, the change in their behaviour was and still is unbelievable. They are so much calmer and responsive to us now. We cannot thank Cat enough.
June Hale, July 2017
I had a really productive session with Cat for my young Leonberger, Shiva. I reached out to her to help me get a handle on some adolescent behaviours. Since Shiva’s season she had become leash reactive, dragging when she walked and extremely dog focused. Cat had her walking to heel in literally 10 minutes! And the dog focus and leash reactivity has been significantly reduced. We have gone from lunging and barking to just looking. All from 1 session. I can’t thank Cat enough.
Delia Lewis, from BBC2s Ten Puppies & Us, November 2017
Just fab!! I can’t recommend this lady enough. I was at a low point with trying to train my new puppy, but she came in and assessed the puppy, alongside my family, and was able to teach us all how to manage and become calm and assertive towards our pup. We have made a lot of progress and this is all thanks to Cat.
Angela, Feb 2018
Would like to say a huge thank you to Cat for helping us with Gnasher our Tibetan Terrier. He was a very confused dog which would lead to aggression. I had completely lost my confidence which of course did not help at all. Cat showed me how to be in control again and be the leader of the pack. Gnasher is a new dog in the house and outside. He is back off the lead and enjoying himself which is how it should be. This would NEVER have happened without Cats help. She saved Gnasher and our family. Thank you.
Catherine, Summer 2018
Cat did a brilliant job showing me how to ‘talk dog’ and show my little cockapoo Mya just who was the boss! I would highly recommend Take the Lead, especially if your forever pet is your first puppy. At 9 months old Mya seems to be getting more stubborn (like her Mum), so I may need you again Cat, but if so, I won’t hesitate to call you again.
Melanie, Oct 2019
Absolutely amazing dog whisperer. My Shepherd X Siberian Husky Ty, is aged 4 and a rescue. I’ve had him for 8 months now and have broken my little finger 4 times whilst walking him, because of his pulling. Last night, after 20 mins with Cat, he was walking down the road like a lamb. Amazing lady. I am in awe of her.
Shirley, Sep 2019
Cat has helped myself and my husband with our puppy Lupin immeasurably. We were new puppy owners, and she was really good at calming our doubts and guiding us toward ‘taking the lead’ with him! Lupin was an ideal student, but we definitely had a way to go! Thanks to Cat we both feel confident in our ongoing training and relationship with Lupin and he is growing into a well behaved and balanced dog. I’m still not convinced that Cat doesn’t possess some sort of witchcraft on the dogs, but if so I’d join her coven any day!
Siobhan, Nov 2018
If you need some training for you and your dog, then this is the lady to help you. My border collie has pulled me to the fields for over five years and I have tried various leads and a harness. After a session with the fantastic Catriona my dog now walks with me all the way to the fields and back. It is fantastic. …. we had just resigned ourselves to her being excitable for her walk and to play with her friends, and an energetic breed so this is wonderful. My only regret – that I didn’t meet Catriona a few years ago!
Jacquie Banham, Oct 2016
I can recommend Cat. She really understands dogs and works effectively with them and their owners. We have a nervous rescue dog with behavioural issues. We have had just 4 sessions with Cat so far and we make really clear progress each time. Thank you so much.
Theresa Brown, February 2017
Cat has been walking my dog for over a year now and she is absolutely fantastic! Could not recommend her enough! So trustworthy and reliable!
Always able to give advice if needed. Very supportive. Best dog walker and trainer I have met.. 🙂
Natalie
We only had three sessions with Cat to set us on track with our new puppy. The whole family were engaged and learnt methods to teach our doubledoodle what we expected behaviour wise. Pix was putty in Cats hands, and wasn’t jumping on her within minutes. We all worked with the strategies she gave us. We now have a confident 1 year old. We would never hesitate to get ongoing advice/training from Cat if we needed it again.
Emma Harrison, 2021
Cat is a remarkable trainer and person who genuinely cares about your dog and her customers. Cat went over and beyond in helping us with a very difficult situation. I couldn’t recommend Cat highly enough.
Nathalie Brazil, 2021
We were recommended to use Cat by Nextdoor app, and after reading the comments and reviews, I made contact for training 1-2-1 for my new addition to family.
Cat uses methods that not only trains the dogs, but teaches owners how to equip themselves with tools to navigate their dogs behaviour. She is very inclusive with her training and always answers emails for any owner that has questions or worries.
Being a first time owner, Cat has made me believe in myself and utilising her services was the best move we made.
I would implore owners that feel they are out of their depth, and just need that positive affirmation, Cat is the trainer for you.
Tracy Wibberley
11th November 2021
Cat has been amazing in helping us as first-time puppy owners. She has given us confidence and an understanding of dog behaviours and our own interactions. She took time to explain her methods and has given extensive feedback, advice and strategies. Cat is friendly, endlessly calm and patient and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you, Cat!
Jo Gale July 2022
I rescued 2 year 2month old Lucky through 2ndChanceDogs in Cyprus on 06/11/2020 and found she was scared of just about everything! She quickly came to trust humans but not other dogs and every time she saw one she would bark, lunge and generally ‘kick off’ even when in the car!
Walks were a nightmare for us both but then Cat came to the rescue and with her help in teaching me her techniques and her taking Lucky on socialising walks, over the last year my anxious/fearful dog has become a happy, relaxed, sociable dog.
After much recall training using Cat’s techniques and suggestions, Lucky was finally let off the lead a couple of months ago and now happily socialises and plays with dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes.
To say Cat has transformed our lives may sound dramatic but it’s true and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Thank you Cat.
Vivian Clarke July 2022
We can’t believe how much has been achieved with our dog Elvis, by using the techniques Cat has taught us. Elvis is calmer and the main issues he had have been remedied, Cat was recommended to us by someone else who was delighted with the results. In turn we have no hesitation in also recommending Cat, amazing results.
Thank you
Les Dench October 2022
Could not recommend Cat more. She is a wealth of knowledge and really changed the way we approach things with our pup now. The training was quick and simple and made a massive difference, and she is just such a lovely person to work with as well. Thank you so much!
Roger Chasteauneuf May 2023
Cat is absolutely amazing! She has offered fantastic strategies in dealing with behavioural issues which I can clearly see beginning to take effect. She is very kind and supportive to myself as well. 100% recommend.
Lucy Brown July 2023
We called Cat to help us with some behaviour issues that we couldnt work out how to deal with for our one year old cocker spaniel.
Cat completely changed the way we thought about our dog, this was a huge help and gave an insight into understanding how to train and how to input it in the household – for everyone including our young children.
With some simple techniques and training our spaniel is now a much better behaved part of our family. Cat was always on hand to offer some support and advice.
We also call upon Cat for last minute dog walking- this has been a massive help!
Rachel Quickenden November 2023
Cat has been marvellous in giving techniques and advice to help settle our cocker spaniel Willow. Working with Cat, Willow is so much calmer, most recently we have been trying the Zen Technique which worked wonders over Christmas with a house full of guests, Willow was able to relax and enjoy the fun without becoming overwhelmed. 100% recommend Cat, she truly is a dog whisperer.
Emma Cook Dec 2023
After a few sessions with Cat, our little rescue pup is a much more confident boy, walking very nicely on a lead rather than constant pulling, able to jump in a car of which he was far too scared to before and just generally a calmer happier dog. Highly recommend – results are amazing!
Geraldine Scanlon, March 2024
Thank you for all your help and support with my Sprocker Spaniel, Dexter. He no longer pulls during walks, which makes the experience so much more enjoyable. In addition, I have noticed a massive difference in Dexter’s behaviour when taking on board Cat’s advice during our sessions.
Natalie Musto, March 2024
Cat has helped us enormously with our 3 year old rescue dog. She has provided us with such useful techniques for managing lead pulling and aggression towards other dogs, and helped us first-time dog owners understand how to engage better with our lovely girl on walks. She’s taught us and our girl Wednesday so much! Would highly recommend!
Adele Harrison June 2024
After really not many sessions at all, my little Bertie is a lot calmer, following my lead on walks, and is friendlier when we meet other people. Cat has given me the tools to keep him calm and he has been much happier since our training. Cat’s methods work well for us and I would highly recommend her services. She is also very lovely and patient, so all round really glad to have had her help. Thank you!
Helena Tsielepis June 2024
Where do I start!
Cat was extremely helpful and a lifeline to me in knowing what to do with my dear little boy, Chai.
Cat was patient, very good at explaining her techniques and coaching me through how to use them!
I would highly recommend using Cat and can only thank her for all her help!
Diana Gabre-Kristos July 2024
