Our whole training experience with Jo was brilliant. Her sense of humour made it fun to do and we thought of it as training for ourselves not just for “Alfie” our 4 month Labradoodle!! Her refreshing approach to training was a bit of an eye opener for us. She explained the psychological aspects of dog behaviour we had never even considered. The body language of dogs was extremely interesting. She always was at hand by phone,text which was very supportive. The modern positive methods proved very successful and our old fashioned ideas we had were soon put to bed. We would definitely recommend Jo to anyone who wishes the training without question. The days spent out in the local park proved successful and was essential in our opinion which added some variety. Jo always gave more than we expected especially with regard to time taken to explain or demonstrate a point. All in all it was a great experience which we could not have coped without. Thank you Jo.

Andy and Tina Foyston

Jo is without a doubt the best, most current, most knowledgable trainer and behaviourist I have ever worked with. When we first got our lovely Spanish rescue dog, Panhandle, I was given very poor advice by another ‘behaviourist’. Everything they told me to do made her worse! She was becoming more and more stressed, barked at people in the street, lunged at dogs and I was getting injured (accidentally) by her on a daily basis. I did everything I was advised to do and nothing helped. By the time I had my first visit from Jo, I was exhausted, sore, in tears and ready to give Pan up (*sob!!)

From the very first behaviourist session with Jo, Panhandle showed signs of improvement. Jo is so kind, never judgemental and explains everything so clearly. NOT all behaviourist are the same!! The people I used before, I now know, are extremely out of date and out of touch in their (always reward based, but not scientific or even logical) methods. 

If anyone wants to message or ask me anything about my experience with the first trainers and how Jo was so different then please feel free!

Cassie Collings

I cannot recommend Jo Hinds highly enough despite lockdown Jo was a lifeline via zoom. Our Romanian rescue had some behavioural issues we were struggling with which I am happy to say having worked with Jo via zoom and put in place her advice/training have turned our once fearful, anxious dog into a happy, well balanced, well behaved dog. Having read numerous training books nothing compared to the knowledge/advice Jo gave who totally understands the needs of rescues and trained me along with the dog in how to approach training for which I am truly grateful. Thanks Jo.

Vicky Ford