We asked Graeme to come and help us with our rescue dog Margot. She was a long stay dog at the RSPCA centre and had a few problems which made walking very difficult. Margot is a cross breed bull mastiff – a strong 32kg dog who pulls on lead and barks and lunges at other dogs and the occasional runner! We have to muzzle her because when we try to hold her back she tries to bite us. Apart from these walking issues Margot is a wonderful family dog.
We knew her aggression outside the house must have been caused by fear but we had no idea what to do! Walking Margot for me was exhausting. It hurt my back and I was always in total fear of meeting someone else with a dog – not just because Margot pulled but the sheer embarrassment too and how it would effect other people’s dogs.
We were apprehensive at first. We didn’t think anything could be done to help Margot and had resigned ourselves to a life of avoiding other dogs and difficult walks! BUT…. when Graeme arrived it was amazing – he had Margot walking properly in literally 5 minutes and was able to walk past a few other dogs at a distance without Margot going nuts!! It has literally been a few days and we have a different dog. Graeme has shown us how to take better control of Margot on a walk. She no longer has a harness, instead Graeme recommended a new collar which works a treat. Margot walks to heel – when we stop, she stops. She doesn’t pull any more at all! It is just incredible!
Today my husband and I walked past a dog which normally would have triggered Margot to bark – but she walked past it no problem! I’m hoping in time, if Margot continues to show she can manage her fears, we will be able to get rid of that muzzle! We can’t thank Graeme enough for his help! What a difference it has made! Walking is now pleasurable and Margot is a much happier dog! We absolutely adore her and are so pleased we called Graeme for his help. His knowledge of dog psychology is brilliant. His methods are so simple and easy to follow, but knowledge aside, he’s a lovely chap, easy to talk to, and great fun too – I couldn’t recommend him enough! – Thank you Graeme!!!
