John is fantastic with children
‘John was fantastic with my nine-year-old daughter. She’s so much more confident with our puppy Stanley, and now understands why it’s important to follow our house rules (and give Stanley lots of cuddles!). What’s more, Stanley’s behaviour has improved in leaps and bounds in just 24 hours.’
Read MoreTruly astounding improvements
‘Ted’s confidence has grown and he is no longer scared of every new human or loud sound. We’re both still learning but his improvements have been truly astounding. Ted is now a very happy boy!’
Read MoreThe best investment we could have made
John came to our house in Mornington to train our 8 & 9 year old Staffies We were convinced that they were beyond help & we would be stuck with dogs that pull on leads, were aggressive towards other dogs, barked at people walking past… the list goes on. Within the time spent with our […]
Read MoreAn absolute marvel
‘We are so grateful for John’s expertise. Our home is now calm and peaceful – we can even leave doors open! Our puppies are quickly adapting to the new rules. John is an absolute marvel.’
Read MoreJohn revolutionised our lives
‘It’s hard to put into words how amazing John is. He really did revolutionise our lives. And now we are very happy to have a relaxed dog that walks without barking at others.’
Read MoreWish we had found you earlier
‘Our 20-month-old yellow Lab Teddy became aggressive towards other dogs, barking furiously and acting like he would attack them. We tried eight sessions with another dog trainer but saw no improvement whatsoever. But John solved the issue in just one session! We wish we had found you earlier!’
Read MoreBehaves perfectly with other dogs
‘A very big thank you for all you have done for us. Over the Christmas break we were at the beach with Ari and Ines – and they both behaved perfectly with other dogs. We are continually amazed with the dramatic changes in both of them.’
Read MoreLearnt a great deal
‘My sincerest thanks for your time with Milly and me today. I learnt a great deal and look forward to Milly behaving herself!’
Read MoreYour expertise was invaluable
‘Thank you so much for teaching us to be better masters! As I suspected, the root problem didn’t lie with our Border Collies Sidney and Harry – they lay with our behaviours as owners. Your time and expertise were invaluable.’
Read MoreThe future looks bright
‘My heart had been heavy since Reuben’s ‘bite situation’. But John has empowered me with the confidence and knowledge to manage his behaviour on an ongoing basis. The future looks bright as I start my new relationship with Rueben. We are going to be a neat team as we strut our stuff!’
Read MoreLola has completely transformed
‘Our 15-week-old American Staffordshire Lola used to be a little terror. She would pull so hard on her lead that she choked herself – and refused to let go of socks, shoes and whatever else she could find. And when we tried to play with her, she would bite the entire time. But since John’s […]
Read MoreA life-changing two hours
‘The two hours we had with John were the most enlightening and educational we’ve ever had. They were absolutely life-changing. We are so happy to feel in control of our house and lives. And now we can really enjoy our pets.’
Read MoreJohn has the magic touch
‘John Harkin pretty much trained me as well as my dog Meg. He made the process fun and gave me the confidence to build a strong relationship with her. So many people have remarked on how obedient and socialised she now is! I tell all my friends about John’s magic touch every chance I get.’
Read MoreCooper is a whole new dog
‘After our 90 minute consultation with John, Cooper became a whole new dog. He no longer ‘sooks’, he walks well on lead – and best of all, he no longer wakes us up at 3am!’
Read MoreJohn is fabulous
‘Our new puppy Ted was excellent on his walk this morning! John is a fabulous character and we can’t thank him enough.’
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