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Azz arrived yesterday and didn't disappoint . His knowledge is amazing and helpful . They way he explains his knowledge was easy to take in . He knew straight away my dogs rule the house . Great advice and a plan in place which within 10min of him im leaving we were seeing changes. Doyle is a big dominant boy and Margo butter wouldn't melt but definitely the boss . Controll at front door and lead improvement straight away . Highly recommended Azz to anyone we got a long way to go but i know following the advice it will work and our lives will improve . Money well spent and and good price for excellent knowledge.

Honestly what an incredible experience. I opened the door and my dog stayed in her bed ! What the hell! I was only even seen 3 days ago!
Luna is happier an this makes me happy! Thanks so much!

Gave lots of useful information - would have helped if it was followed up by a 17/11/2024written summary as it was a lot to take on board at one sitting

We are absolutely overjoyed and cannot thank Azz enough for the training that he provided. He gives you real in-depth knowledge of how a dog’s brain works, and what encourages the wrong behaviour. It really makes you think about your behaviour towards your dog and how your interpretation of situations is completely different to what your dog is thinking. For example, what we thought was Tasha showing us affection was actually her manipulating us into doing exactly what she wanted, when she wanted, allowing her to maintain her dominance in the household. We are sure that a lot of people will relate to this!! It can be only small things but after listening to Azz it all makes perfect sense and getting it right makes a huge difference to your dog’s behaviour.
To be honest we could listen to Azz for hours, the knowledge that he has is so interesting and informative. He is a true professional and his delivery is outstanding. Listening to Azz gives you so much encouragement and enthusiasm to want to get things right. It has certainly made us think and do things differently.
When Azz arrived, Tasha barked nonstop and was in a very nervous state. Azz worked Tasha out straight away and took control of her immediately. It took a while for Tasha to settle as we have very few visitors to the house but Azz new exactly how to deal with it and it was a real comfort to see how Tasha settled and learned that she could trust Azz.
What your dog requires is leadership and be able to respect and fully trust you. Although we thought we were doing the right things, after listening to Azz and going through things that we currently do, it was quite clear that we need to improve our leadership skills.
We also needed to change a few things regarding boundaries around the house. Azz demonstrated with Tasha what was required, and Tasha was quick to learn, which was very satisfying. However, it’s not an instant fix and Azz stressed the importance of repetition training to engrain it into your dog.
We also went outside and did some training which again was brilliant. We encountered two dogs whilst out, one calm and one very boisterous which was great for the training. Azz demonstrated exactly how to deal with various situations and train Tasha to overcome her nervousness and being reactive. Azz then passed the lead to us so that we could follow what he had just showed us. Tasha was like a different dog, which again, gave us so much encouragement that Tasha could be a much calmer and happier dog once she knows that we are in charge, and she doesn’t have to worry.
We would say that without question Azz provides you with all the knowledge that you require and can demonstrate everything that you need to see but things will only change with repetition and lots of it, so it does require commitment and dedication, or things just won’t improve.
We cannot thank Azz enough and would strongly recommend that if you are encountering problems with your dog, you book a session with him. To be honest its worth booking a session just to get a good understanding of how your dog thinks and what you could improve on to become the best owner that you can be. You will be amazed by the knowledge that he has. Another comfort is that Azz is happy for you to contact him with any queries or concerns that you have.
Thanks again Azz.
All the very best
Andy & Jane

Azz teaches you in depth, how dogs process information..and it's not what you think!
Don't be impatient! You have to work at this..some things improve instantly, others might need a little time, but if you implement what Azz says consistently and show the dog that you are in control, you will have a calmer, less reactive dog that looks to you for guidance..and the results work quickly!
Can't thank Azz enough for his support..this man needs a medal!..just read all the positive reviews (like I did) and watch his videos!
No need to keep using treats. With our Cocker he got her walking to heel in seconds!..Quick to respond to questions if you need extra help.
Thank you so much Azz 😊

We Found Azz’s Website After Searching For The Right Therapist For Our Very Nervous And Anxious Rescue Lab, Lily.
We Have Kept Labradors For 25 Years, But Had Never Dealt With The Situation That We Faced With Our New Girl. After Finding The B2B Website, We Instantly Knew That Azz Was The Key To Getting Our Heads In The Right Place To Help And Understand Lily's Issues.
Before Meeting Azz, We Were Unable To Walk Lily Through The Village (Road Walks), As Her Anxiety Would Result In Total Fear And Panic. Cars, People And Even Just The Slightest Noise Of General Outdoor Life Would Just Totally Scare Her. We Had To Bundle Her Into The Car 3 Times A Day To Find A Quiet Spot To Walk Her. Even That Was A Totally Panicked Situation For Her.
The Session With Azz Was Mainly A Very In Depth Education Of What, Why And How Lily’s Mind, As A Dog, Works. That Is The Key. She IS A Dog! She Is Not Human. Her Needs Are Very Different To Ours. I Could Go On, But The One Thing You Need To Know In This Review Is That Azz Knows His Stuff. Since His Visit, We Have Taken All The Pointers On Board. From That Day We Have Been Able To Walk Lily Anywhere We Like, With Her Being Totally Focussed On Us And Not Everything Going On Around Her. She No Longer Pulls On Any Lead That We Use (Short or Extended), And She Walks By Our Side, More Relaxed As The Days Pass. Azz Has Changed Lily’s Life In One 6 Hour Session. We Are 100% Focussed On Making Lily The Happy Dog That She/We Want Her To Be. She Had Been Through A Lot Before Coming To Us, But Now It’s Just Onwards And Upwards.. We Have Also Gained So Much From The B2B Education. Once You Know, You Never Forget. It All Makes Sense. Azz Has The Knowledge And The Love Required To Make Sure Your Dog Is A Happy Dog. He Is Always Available To Chat/Message Following The Session, But There Have Been No Issues Since To Require This Yet. We Are Confident That Lily Will Continue To Improve And, Very Soon We Know That She WILL Leave Her Past And Very Scary Previous Life Behind Her. Thanks Azz. You Have Changed Our Mindset In Such A Way, That Having Dogs In Our Lives Is So Much More Appreciated And A Beautiful Thing. We Are So Lucky To Have Found Lily, Then You.. As The Outcome, That Once Was A Dream, Is Now Reality. Life Has Changed For The Better.
Our Session With Azz Was On 12th October 2023.. And 10 Days Later, We Never Believed That We Would Be Here, With A Confident Dog And More Relaxed Dog Owners, But Here We Are.. And We Are So Thankful.
Do Not Hesitate To Contact Azz. I Mean Every Word Of This Review. From My Heart. Words Are Just Not Enough!

Azz provided excellent information and practical guidelines which will enable me to work with my dog through his issues.
He is thorough and it's so reassuring that I can contact him should I need further guidance.

We called Azz after reading lots of brilliant reviews but previously having a negative experience with another ‘dog trainer’, we were put off for a long time.

So glad we reached out to Azz for help with our asbo French Bulldog who now has a clear plan of action in place as well as us as his owners. So much more understanding after a very informative and successful session with Arnie.

Looking forward to the future and being able to enjoy situations with Arnie again rather than dread them.

Thank you Azz, would definitely recommend.

Really good at helping us with lucky who was really anxious. Even the first day while he was here we noticed a difference. Would highly recommend he knows what he doing where as other trainers just want to throw food at dogs. Day two it’s all working nicely.

Absolutely brilliant. Do not hesitate to book Azz for your canine behavioral problems. Immediately my 2 bull breads have made a massive improvement. I can actually enjoy my walks with them now! Azz will give you very achievable practical techniques and a simple yet thorough understanding of your dogs brain and why what your doing works or not! My only regret is not doing this sooner! Worth every penny. Thank you Azz.

Azz was very informative and could tell me straight away what the problem was with my dog. He gave me lots of pointers and advice that I have put into practice already.
My dog has made an improvement even after 1 day and doesn’t jump up and bark when I leave to go out the front door anymore. He spent the night downstairs in his bed and didn’t get me up at 3am barking although he did mess in the floor but I’m hoping this will stop once he gets used to being on his own at night.
Would 100% recommend and thank you again.

Azz helped us with our older settercwho was developing reactive aggression tendencies, possibly due to the introduction of a younger puppy.
He helped us see a number of habits we'd developed towards thevdogs that encouraged leadership tendencies in our older dog. We're now following his recommendations and are slowly seeing signs of improvement.

I had a session with Azz recently to help me work on and solve problems I had with a very reactive young male GSD after struggling with the problem for well over a year.

In just over a week, the reactivity problems are almost entirely gone with some minor (but very effective) changes around the house and when out and about.

I could not recommenced Azz enough.

Azz, has helped me and my 8 year labrador and I am thrilled with the results. Lenny was struggling to jump into the Car and I now understand a lot more why he behaved the way he did ie anxious and reluctant to get into the car even with with treats. Azz has given me the confidence and skills to be able to manage this behaviour not only for the Car issues but also helping Lenny with his issues with shiny floors and getting up & downs steps. I highly recommend Azz and his Behaviourist service, it really has changed and improved Lenny's life and he is happier and a pleasure to get into the car. Thank you so much Azz

What really helped was learning more about how the reactions of the dog are more of how as an owner/family that we are responsible for these with how we have ignored little signs . With a few simple changes that the dog can become more relaxed overall therefore less of a behavioural
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Needed help with our 4 year old Romanian rescue who within 10 weeks went from being obedient and loving everyone to showing aggression towards all visitors in our house and towards all dogs, people and vehicles who we met and passed on a walk. Azz was amazing and helped us understand the way dogs think, act and their behaviour. We needed to change the way we were with him and show him that we and not he was the leader of our household. After only 3 days of implementing Azz's changes we have seen a huge difference in Chester behaviour. I can now walk him without him pulling my arm out of its socket and him lunging at everything that passes. We have had 2 visitors today and with the help and guidance Azz has given us we and our guests were able to enjoy a stress free visit :) I really cannot recommend and thank Azz enough. He spent nearly 5 hours with us and it was worth every penny. Thanks again Azz.

Really helpful and informative. Practical and compassionate approach to training and discipline. Been using Azz’s techniques for a few weeks now and noticing real changes in our reactive and aggressive dog. Really quick to reply to any subsequent questions we have had. Would absolutely recommend!

I recently called Azz for help with my two very-excitable and completely out of control spaniels. I was in desperate need of direction. The household had become miserable, unmanageable and daily walks an anxiety-ridden chore.
Within half an hour of being at my house Azz told me that the problem was blindingly obvious and the rest is history…
Azz’s knowledge and understanding of animals and their behaviour is second to none. He explained everything thoroughly and, whilst hard to hear, explained why my dogs had become disobedient and hard work. He spent 5 hours with us and at no point did I feel rushed or like anything that I asked was stupid.
He gave clear and concise information and guided me in the areas where I needed help. By the end of the visit, I had two completely different dogs. I was gob-smacked…. how!?
In 3 short day, my dogs listen to me; there’s eye contact, they look to me for instruction and do exactly what I ask of them without me having to say a word. 3 days ago I could barely walk them and they dragged me down the street. Yesterday, my neighbour’s 8 year old daughter walked them with me.
In just 3 short days, our life has changed from an out of control nightmare to a loving, respectful and peaceful household.
My dogs respect me as pack leader and in turn receive all the fuss and love that they need.
I can’t thank Azz enough. I was nervous at first but this journey has been a fantastic experience thanks to Azz and long may it continue. Thank you for restoring peace and balance to this home! Me, my 15 month old son and both fur babies are very grateful!

Azz came to help us with our German shepherd who was very protective and very reactive to anyone outside of the family. He has helped me feel much more in control and gave me the confidence to lead the dog not the other way around, our dog is a much happier boy now as are we.
I will continue to put all advice into practice and feel happy knowing I can call on Azz if I need any further guidance.