Reviews of Pet Behaviour Sorted. Mat Ward BSc MVS CCAB. (Dog Trainer) in Edinburgh (East Lothian).

Pet Behaviour Sorted. Mat Ward BSc MVS CCAB

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Dog trainer

5 Stoneypath Cottages, Dunbar EH42 1TG, United Kingdom

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Information of Pet Behaviour Sorted. Mat Ward BSc MVS CCAB, Dog trainer in Edinburgh (East Lothian)

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E. H.

Mat gave a very thorough analysis of our dogs problem . This was useful to support interventions at many levels, biological, emotional, and behavioural aimed at improving his confidence with other dogs. Written report, vet contact included plus video follow up to make sure I’m doing it right! Feeling more confident now that I can work to improve my dogs life.

G. W.

We are so thankful that we consulted Mat Ward regarding our dog's reactivity & barking issues. Our 3-year old Hungarian Vizsla, Ellie, has always been quite a nervous & very vocal dog but she was becoming increasingly anxious & intolerant of unfamiliar dogs coming too close to her & she had started not just to bark but also to sometimes rush at other dogs to tell them to keep away. We spent a morning with Mat in a location where he was able to observe Ellie's behaviour & he gave us a detailed & clear explanation of the underlying reasons for her behaviour & advice on practical steps to resolve her issues. This was followed by a thorough & informative written report detailing his assessment & clearly setting out the behaviour modification programme & training methods recommended. We have found Mat's recommendations to be straightforward to implement & we are delighted to be seeing a marked improvement in her behaviour. She is now 'checking in' with us when she sees another dog or person that she is unsure of & she is noticeably calmer. What is particularly valuable is Mat's ongoing guidance & support provided by his free email or telephone follow-up service. Mat has always responded promptly & in detail to any questions that we have had following the consultation which has been immensely helpful. We feel confident that we are now on the right track with Ellie & it is lovely to see her becoming a more confident & happier dog.

C. B.

Mat came out to our home this week to help us with our Labrador who constantly pulls and is very easily distracted. Having spent the morning with us he showed us may new techniques that we had never event thought of and after just the one session the difference was amazing, there has been a massive change in our dog already and hopefully the positive change will continue onwards. Mat has turned walking our dog from a dreaded experience to a thoroughly enjoyable one, I would highly recommend him.

J. H.

Mat is absolutely wonderful and helped improve my handling skills with my dog who is reactive towards certain uniformed people. It is a work in progress, but Mat helped provide us with the tools we needed to positively move forward and I am so impressed with the improvements my dog and I have made using his help. Thanks again Mat, we appreciate it so much!!

M. M.

We cannot thank Mat enough for his help with our dog. We didn’t know where to start with some of the issues we were having. He’s not like the usual dog people - we have tried various trainers and behaviourists but Mat clearly understands why your dog/animal Is behaving a certain way and knows exactly what to do. Our puppy is very well behaved now and a pleasure! Don’t hesitate! Thanks 🙏

J. A.

I recently visited Mat for a consultation with my rescue lurcher, P, who is fear aggressive towards unfamiliar dogs. Through speaking with my partner and I and observing P's behaviour over a morning, Mat took time to get a thorough understanding of us and our situation. He explained his assessment of P's behaviour very clearly and thoroughly, and really helped us understand what's going on in our dog's mind and body when he reacts to other dogs. This has been a massive help to us as rather than just dealing with P when he reacts to others, we are now able to recognise when situations are becoming too much for him and act to prevent him becoming so stressed that he reacts. Mat has given us a treatment programme, tailored specifically to us, our dog, and our home/outdoor environment, which is very practical for us to work on as part of our daily routine. We're working to solve P's behaviour from it's roots (his fear), not just looking for a short-term way to stop him reacting, hence there's no quick fix solution. But after a few weeks of using the techniques Mat suggested, P is already noticeably more relaxed out and about around other dogs, and so am I! We're communicating better with P, he's more responsive to us when out and about, and he's gradually starting to look to us for direction upon seeing another dog, rather than taking matters into his own paws. After months of P getting more and more reactive to other dogs, I finally see this reversing. I am now confident that we're on the road to a day where P can greet other dogs calmly and confidently, or else just ignore them. It's a good road to finally be on! Although we do not live close-by, Mat has been great at keeping in touch to answer questions and help us deal with any new situations that arise. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mat's services to anyone needing help with their dog's behaviour!

J. T.

My cats' relationship broke down completely after one of the returned from a short stay in hospital and returned smelling like a 'stranger' to the other. Mat's reassurance, helpful suggestions, and on-going availability via email during the four months that we worked to get them back together was appreciated. I am happy to say that our story had a happy ending.

A. M.

We found Mat by an online serch following a problem with our normally gorgeous, gentle and well behaved collie dog's unexpected aggression to one particular dog. Oh how I wish we'd found him before. He also advised on our other collies' behaviour who is normally by the far the most difficult due to his short temper, guard dog behaviour and aggression to us occasionally and fairly often to our other dog. Mat visited and took all the time it needed to assess the situation. It was obvious that he knew exactly what he was talking about. What he came up with was in retrospect so obvious but before his visit we just couldn't see it. It was also very individual to our dogs and our environment rather than stock answers about pack behaviour which we have been given previously ( and didn't work ) He came up with an easily doable ongoing programme as a solution and was also very honest about what may be fixable and what might not be and what would be the hardest to achieve. This is already paying dividends. He told us clearly what was absolutely essential as well. At each step he took the time to check if we understood what he was saying and if we had any questions. He was also a real 'people person' and knew exactly how to advise and suggest in a relaxed manner without making us feel very stupid for what we have allowed to happen as previously experienced and what we thought of as responsible dog owners. He produced a detailed and individualised report with a programme to follow, as promised within a couple of days. His follow up is second to none in that he provides ongoing email and phone support if we need it. We have already taken advantage of this and he has replied and advised promptly. This is all included in his initial visit and consultation fee which I regard as very good value for money. There is no doubt in our minds that he is a real expert in his field and I would recommend him to anyone who is having any problems with their dogs.

N. W.

I just wanted to thank you very much for the advice you provided. I can’t believe it took me that long to get in touch in the first place! After years of progressively worsening litter issues, Margaret hasn’t gone out of the litter tray once since we put into place your recommendations. It’s made a phenomenal difference, she seems happier, and our relationship is better for it. I can’t thank you enough. I heartily recommend you!

R. H.

Mat helped us to understand the reasons for our dog's difficult behaviour and since taking his advice we have seen a huge improvement in her - we would thoroughly recommend Mat's services.

G. M.

If you are wondering whether to book Mat. Do it! We have a one year old dog who had absolutely no recall at all. I have always had dogs and never had a recall problem before. I kept telling myself he would grow out of it, but the reality was he was getting worse. He is very 'friendly' and would run over to absolutely every dog the length and breadth of the park to say hello. I had no control, once he decided he was going there was no calling him back. I had tried every treat going, I had lay down on the ground, hid behind trees, ran in the opposite direction, called nicely, called angrily (sorry), kept him on a training lead, watched EVERY video on youtube and tried I thought everything, but I was getting nowhere. I could not get within an arms length of him, he would come close but as soon as I bent down he ducked just out of my reach. I could only get him back on lead if I caught him off guard and managed to sneak up on him. He would run up to every dog whether they were on a lead or not and occasionally ones wearing yellow neck scarfs if I didn't manage to catch him on time. This was leading to so many mumbled apologies to understandably unhappy owners. I was feeling so stressed, I was avoiding the park and just walking him on lead around the streets. This was no fun at all for either of us. Enter Mat. He quickly assessed my recall was beyond saving and just hit the reset button. He showed me an absolutely bullet proof technique to get Bailey back to me. The rest of the family are speechless and I am literally holding my breath as I can't quite believe it. Mat came to the park with us and actually walked me through how to it. Bailey and I have walked in the park every single day for the past 3 weeks and he has recalled from absolutely everything, dogs, food, squirrels, the works. Not once since the walk with Mat have I not been able to recall him! I honestly can't believe it myself. He also showed me another technique for getting him back on the lead and I have never had to sneak up on him since. Bailey is a little dog and it was only a matter of time before he was going to get hurt. I cannot emphasise enough the relief of knowing I am in control. Mat has given us back our walks and I can't thank him enough. Cute Pic of Bailey attached :)

B. P. R.

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