"I joined the Crazy to Confident training programme after signing up to a free half hour chat with Barbara.

I needed help for my high energy and completely over the top collie cross.

Barbara is very knowledgeable and very dedicated to her clients. Barbara instantly made me feel at ease and was sympathetic to my issues.

 I can highly recommend the Crazy to Confident training programme.

Training is tailored to suit individual needs. The programme is easy to follow, with clear written instructions on each element of training and videos to support this. I am able to work at my own pace and there is a huge amount of support and encouragement from Barbara via direct email, text and messenger.

Weekly group classes via zoom calls to enable interaction with other members in the programme and further support via facebook group where you can share your progress.

A complete training package delivered by a highly experienced and dedicated trainer. " 

 "When I got my first dog, an Australian Terrier puppy, I had some challenges with training. Especially with her reacting to things, she could be a calm puppy one second and an out-of-control, zoned-out dog the next.

Barbara Paterson was able to help me build my confidence with training my dog and more importantly Barb was able to help me to understand Tillie’s reactivity.

Tillie and I have learned some wonderful tools that help us manage the day-to-day obstacles.

For example, Tillie can now watch the tractor clear the snow without excessive barking and running. She can hear my commands and not be completely zoned out at stressful moments.

Guidance from Barbara and the other students is a valuable asset to our training and doggie life-skills ." 

 "Working with Barbara changed my life! I learned what my dogs really need is purposeful quality time with me, rather than unlimited freedom, which actually means leaving them to their own devices.

My dogs are now so much calmer around other dogs, and so I am more relaxed and able to enjoy myself in my own free time together with my dogs" 

 "To all frustrated dog owners out there…. I bumped into barbara last year after being to various classes and dog obedience groups. I was tense and anxious every time my dog went off or i was told I'm not doing it right.

Barbara said WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO WITH YOUR DOG?

With a completely different approach Barbara taught me how to guide my dog. What a pleasure my dog journey has become.

Panda is doing so well thanks to Barbara’s guidance. I now realize that it is me who needed training…the dog will follow.

THANK YOU BARBARA for seeing Pandas potential and guiding me to get the best out of our dog/owner relationship.

If it had not been for YOU Panda might even have been send to dog heaven as a result of my frustration. THANKS THANKS THANKS" 

 "I I understand my dogs much better who used to fight at home. I now feel no longer nervous but confident, because I can read my dogs' body language and I can diffuse any potentially tense situation before it erupts in a fight."