I contacted Sonia as I was keen to crate train my puppy Scout. With my previous dog 15+ years ago I had used a crate for sleeping but I suspected there was more to crate training than that !

Sonia has been a great support in settling Scout into my home. The one-on-one training and the practicalities of implementing it were great. From advising on the placement of the crate in the house, reducing the space available, using a divider in the early stages, when to cover and suggestions for how to manage the crating were invaluable. As was talking through all the other aspects of having a new puppy in the house.

I have been lucky in that nights have not been an problem with Scout. After her first night with me I don't hear from her at all and there have been no accidents either. It would be an understatement to say she has ben less keen on the being in the crate during the day!!

With Sonia's assistance and constant reassurance that we would get there (both Scout and I) she now settles 97% of the time. I figure she is entitled to protest 3% of the time. ! Sonia checked in with me at least once a week and patiently answered all my questions and provided often much needed encouragement to keep at it.

The puppy socialisation sessions were great for Scout - despite being the smallest puppy for the first 3 weeks - with Sonia's expertise in matching the temperaments she socialised really well. It was also another opportunity to discuss how things were going at home.

I am now looking forward to Scout going into Doggie Primary School classes and learning even more about being a well behaved, calm dog and me learning to be a calm responsible owner.

Sonia's property is really well laid out and is such a safe setting for puppies. I have already recommended Sonia to a friend and will have no hesitations in doing so again.