Calm, Ethical Support for Real-Life Behaviour Challenges
Dog Training Reviews & Testimonials – Sensible Dogs, Somerset, Bristol and Dorset
See what clients have to say about their experiences with in-home dog training in Somerset. These testimonials from dog owners highlight success stories with reactive, anxious, and aggressive dogs, showing how professional dog behaviour support can improve safety, confidence, and the bond between owner and dog.
Every story demonstrates the impact of personalised, ethical, and real-world dog training techniques.
"Thanks to Sensible Dogs’ reactive dog training in 2025, our Cocker Spaniel no longer panics when meeting new dogs. The day training was fantastic as Lynsey worked with my dog first, then trained me. Very easy to follow at home."– Emma, Yeovil
"I was nervous about using an e-collar, but Sensible Dogs guided me through every step in 2025. My dog responds calmly to recall now, even in challenging outdoor situations. Highly recommended for dogs with strong prey drive."– Sophie, Bristol
"Sensible Dogs’ approach to aggressive dog behaviour in 2025 gave us the confidence to safely manage our dog in real-life situations. The results have been amazing in only one session!."– David, Curry Rivel
"Our Labrador had a strong prey drive and would constantly chase wildlife. The e-collar sessions with Sensible Dogs in 2025 were calm, ethical, and very effective. I now have the confidence to control him off-lead safely."– Rachel, Taunton
"Sensible Dogs’ prey drive programme in 2025 helped us manage our Terrier’s chasing instincts. The e-collar was introduced responsibly, and we learned how to apply it safely. Our walks are now much calmer."– Laura, Bridgwater
"The personalised approach to aggressive dog training in Somerset in 2025 really worked for our dog. The sessions were hands-on, ethical, and gave us the skills to maintain progress at home."– Tom, Yeovil
"Our young Rottweiler showed signs of aggression around visitors. The in-home Behavioural sessions in 2025 taught us practical strategies for safety and control, and he’s now calmer and happier at home."– Claire, Taunton
"We were worried our Staffy’s aggressive behaviour could lead to injuries. Sensible Dogs provided structured sessions in 2025 and taught us safe handling techniques. The improvement has been remarkable, and we feel equipped to manage him confidently."– Sarah, Langport
"After just a 2-hour behavioural assessment with Sensible Dogs in 2025, I noticed immediate improvements in my Jack Russell’s reactivity. The strategies were practical and easy to apply at home, and our walks are already calmer."– Fay Bristol
"I was skeptical, but after one 2-hour session in 2025, my dog’s growling around visitors reduced noticeably. Sensible Dogs provides clear, practical guidance that really works."– Anne Minehead
"We worked with multiple dog trainers, but none of them helped our boy Jax. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing — Lynsey, with her well-trained stooge dogs, walked Jax past other dogs with no reaction. She explained why Jax was being aggressive and showed me exactly how to handle him in these situations. All sorted in just 2 hours. Amazing!"– Rachel, Somerset
"Our Border Collie was extremely anxious around other dogs. The 2025 behaviourist-led sessions gave us practical tools to help him cope. Sensible Dogs’ guidance was professional, clear, and kind."– Alex, Curry Rivel
"Before working with Sensible Dogs in 2025, our reactive Jack Russell would bark and lunge at every passerby. The in-home dog training sessions in Somerset taught us how to manage triggers and safely build confidence. Now walks are calmer, and we both feel much more relaxed."– Mark Bristol
"Our little Terrier, Toby, was terrified of other dogs. Multiple trainers had failed. In just 2 hours, Lynsey showed me techniques using her well-trained dogs and gave us confidence to safely walk Toby past others. The improvement was immediate!"– Sam Somerset
"Our Labrador, Scout, barked and lunged at every stranger. Lynsey’s 2-hour behavioural session explained why Scout was acting this way and showed practical handling strategies. By the end of the session, Scout was calmer and I could manage him with confidence. Amazing results!"– Phil, Bridgwater
"With three dogs, recall was always stressful. Lynsey’s structured 2-hour session in 2025 helped me manage all of them simultaneously, even around distractions. The difference was immediate, and walks are now much calmer."– Tom, Dorset
"Our Terrier, Toby, would chase anything that moved. Lynsey’s recall training in 2025 gave us clear strategies and confidence. After just one session, Toby returned on cue in real-world situations, which I never thought possible."– Fiona, Taunton
"Scout used to ignore every recall command. After Lynsey’s 2-hour in-home training in 2025, I can finally trust him off-lead. The techniques were practical, safe, and the improvement was immediate."– Jane & David, Bridgwater
We have a terrier that would see a hare or scent a deer, and be off, taking his brother with him!. They`d run for an hour or more before returning, or getting lost and we`d get a call from some stranger who`d picked them up.
We`ve had and trained Terriers before, but this one`s hunting instinct is very strong, tho he is otherwise obedient and eager to please. I had tried a cheaper e-collar on him myself without success.
In four sessions, Lynsey had trained me and him, and the weeks since, we have put up Hares and Deer, and I have been able to stop him running, and both he and his brother have come back to me on command. Very relieved and happy, we can have great walks without worry. I would advise anyone to get Lynsey`s help before buying or using a e-collar themselves.
Julian Spicer
2024
Very Pleasant Lady. Very good with the dogs. We started the session with a very hyper 2 year old Mastiff. Now he walks lovely on his lead. He has a few off days, especially when his foes the cats run right across his path, but soon calms down rather quickly afterwards.
Thankyou so much.
Davin Elena
2024
Lynsey was absolutely fantastic with my reactive Shepherd mix. We had a fantastic 3 hour session with Lynsey, Elisha and Chester the 2yr old Retriever as a stooge. I finally have the tools to feel confident to handle triggers.
Thankyou.
Lucy King 2024
Lynsey came out to help a few months ago, with our 1yr old Labrador who was very reactive towards people and other dogs. She introduced us to a new lead and showed us how to keep him calm, and he is like a new dog!. He`s gone from nearly pulling us off our feet to get to other dogs, to not pulling at all.
Absolute game changer!.
Craig Strode
2024
I reached out to Sensible Dogs with regards to my Max (GSD) to gain recall, lead walking and dog reactivity. A little bit about my Max – Max is a friendly loving (Big) boy, that can be in trouble when he thinks every dog/human is pleased to greet him. And can lead to some difficult encounters. After contacting Lynsey on a very informative website and completing a very detailed and, with afterthought a very important questioner about my requirements, experience with the breed and, expectations. I decided to enrol on a package of 1 to 1 training at my home location. I had fantastic sessions that built both mine and, Max’s confidence and relationship. I can't thank Lynsey enough for her patience, professionalism and understanding of my boy. Being responsible for a breed with a chequered history I needed help and I now can move forward with the knowledge and confidence to be in public with my Max after Lynsey’s intervention. I know I have a great dog, but after Lynsey’s training it made life so much better for him and others around him.
Not to patronise her. This Lady knows her job to the pinnacle of perfection. Patience and persistence to the highest degree. I cannot recommend her high enough. Life with Max is so much more pleasurable after Lynsey touch, and I wish her health wealth and happiness. A true professional.
Dave 2022
Highly Reccomend Lynsey! Myself and my partner found her session very friendly and we went home with a lot more knowledge than what we came with! We are progressing more and more everyday with Pippa and cant thank Lynsey and of course all of her little helpers enough !
Codie Anne Costello
2021
What can I say. Lynsey is just AMAZING!
We took our 1 year old Labrador to see her about his recall problem and after just 2 hours, we already feel more confident with him. Lynsey not only helped Henry, but trained us in what he is thinking and how we can help him. We can't thank you enough Lynsey and we'll definitely be recommending your 5* service!
Kate Carew
August 2020
Training with Lynsey has not only supported me to train my dog, she has also transformed the way I understand the relationship between dogs and humans. She is gentle and insightful, and is attuned to the unique needs of each dog. Lynsey sees the potential in dogs and owners and seems to have an incredibly deep understanding the experiences and social needs of the dogs she works with- both individually and in group training. I would not hesitate to recommend Lynsey. I think she is a brilliant trainer and wonderful human all around!
Amander Young
2021
Totally recommend these guys, very quickly showed me how to read my dogs and pick up on the signs to avoid the reactive behaviour on leads.
Hannah Sabel
Sept 2020
Highly recommend Lynsey!! We adopted a 2 year old sprocker who had no manners or recall. He now has perfect recall & has come so far with the rest of his training! She leaves tips on how to do things aswell & is always happy to help if needed! She has such a calm demeanour & Oz gets on so well with her, as do other dogs! xx
Amy Tipper
2021
We had a training session for our 5 year old frenchie cross american with lynsey today, we have learnt so much in such a short space but already we feel more confident with walks and training. A very friendly but honest session helping us find new ways to reward and train whilst still having fun. Thank you Lynsey for all of your help we very much appreciate all your hard work.
Sophie Holloway
August 2020
Exceeded our expectations in every way. ..expertise beyond question as others have said...but we'd like to add how friendly , informal, non-judgemental and enjoyable for dog and owner we found our session. Highly recommended by us both for anyone who has doubts about trying this type of service. Many thanks Lynsey
Kevin Dusting
We had a brilliant session with Lynsey and her dogs helping our 3 year old Lab learn to socialise happily after showing aggression to some dogs in the past. It has really helped to restore our confidence in him and feel more relaxed about meeting other dogs on walks, and allowing him to meet and greet again. Lynsey was very insightful and genuinely loves dogs, hoping to be back for another session soon! Would highly recommend.
Frances Madell
November 2019
Lynsey is breath of fresh air and aided me and Dennis to work together and for him to feel more comfortable when out walking meeting other dogs, while on and off the lead and for me not to be anxious.
Karen Allison 2019
Thank you for a fantastic 1 to 1 session on recall for my 5 year old Springer Spaniel and myself. Lindsay took time to listen to my concerns, assess my boys recall and then gave some great advice with time, to practice that advice. I left with confidence that I have better understanding of how to achieve better recall. I look forward to the Scent workshop
Jane Wood
Great class and very understanding of each dogs needs. Thank you! Bhalu had a great time! See you at silver.
Rebecca Langdon
Thank you so much for your help with our rescue beagle. We have taken on everything that you adviced and he is now sleeping out of his crate and stopped barking at night. We are well on the way to walking off lead. All this from only two sessions and great advice, you really know your stuff. Would 100% recommend you.
Craig Hudson
Oct 2017
We contacted Sensible Dogs for help to socialise our rescue greyhound as he became anxious meeting other breeds of dogs especially ones that ran up to him.With Lynsey's expertise our greyhound has met dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments and he has been learning his manners and how to enjoy other dogs company as well as improving his obedience. We would thoroughly recommend Sensible Dogs to other dog owners for their time, patience and understanding and skills in training dogs.
Alistair and Tracy with greyhound Henry 2019
Service really friendly and supportive. Helped us pass our bronze and for me a 1st time dog owner it's been a great experience
Johathan Leslie 2018
I Took my rescue dog for his bronze award with lynsey with no intention of him passing and just wanting some socialisation for him, but due to Lynsey's patience and vast knowledge of dogs, we passed! I'm also new to working with my dogs myself and out of the many phone calls I made to gain knowledge, lynsey was the only one to reply, proving she is in this work for all the right reasons, her love of dogs!! Her experience, knowledge and natural way with dogs has been invaluable!
Rebecca Hanlon
Januay 2018
Lynsey and her service are both fantastic. She has worked wonders with our mischievous beagle. For me her genuine love for the animals and their wellbeing is the most important and outstanding quality. Lynsey has always gone the extra mile and offered any advice when we have needed it. Couldn't recommend highly enough. Thank you!
James Vicary-Ward
November 2017
Bella is our second Bull Terrier. Bella has a number of issues, she is a reactive dog especially with certain breeds, she can be differcult around food and she is quite an anxious dog in stressful situations.
With Lynsey`s help, guidance and all round dog intution we have been able to manage Bella with a number of techniques and training regimes, Bella is now more relaxed and calm and with Lynsey`s help we have been empowered to be able to help Bella and make her happy and relaxed when out and about.
We are committed to continue to work with Lynsey to help develope Bella futher. Working with Lynsey has taught us that it is nerver too late to teach a Bull Terrier new tricks.
We would highly recommend Lynsey to anyone, especially to anyone struggling with a dog that may have some issues, this process has taught us that with the right person by your side you can make a difference to a dog`s life and that empowerment is all thanks to Lynsey..
Peter Creber 2019
We passed our Gold Assessment and we could never have done it without the help of Lynsey!! We've done all three awards through Sensible Dogs. We previously started the bronze course elsewhere and were told that our dog either wasn't ready or would always be too distracted to pass. But we could tell that Sensible Dogs was different. They came up with so many suggestions for keeping Loki occupied during the sessions and facilitated our practice for the Gold fully alongside a busy bronze class, giving us separate space to practice and plenty of advice. It is clear that they can tailor their approach to the dog they see in front of them. We have really enjoyed ourselves progressing through the courses and would definitely recommend Sensible Dogs!
Heather and Loki Beastall 2018
We are really pleased with the help given with Molly our Staffie, as she was fearful of other dogs. Lynsey has given us the confidence to have Molly off lead and has given us good strategies when conflict occurs. Molly is now off lead with her puppy friend Billy and learning to be a happy social dog!
Sophie Weaver
Sept 2017
A massive thank you to you both for the brilliant puppy training course ,we've learnt so much and Archie and myself has loved attending every week . We look forward to the next course
Katherine Bainbridge
Lynsey has such amazing skills. My beautiful Romanian shepherd has come on leaps and bounds since the 1-2-1 and recall training. I now feel confident to allow him off the lead, boosted my belief in myself too.. thank you so very much.
