Gemma Fisher, Dog Training & Behaviour Specialist Reviews 

Gemma is super knowledgeable and clearly passionate about border collies. She explains things in an easy to understand way. The program provides a solid foundation and builds from there. I've had so many lightbuld moments and learned so many new techniques to help give my border collie (and me) confidence when out and about - thanks Gemma!

The 5 day challenge allowed me to see glimpses of where Gemma’s training could take me! The unleashed program enabled us to build on those foundations,and to begin to layer levels of teaching.The homework and theory each week. The trainging videos let you play lessons back as often as you want,everything is on playback,so you can watch things at you own pace,

This training has changed my relationship with my dog Moss. We're just closer and having more fun generally. His recall is also beginning to improve along with other things I didn't know I needed like generally being more polite, waiting by the back door and being calmer getting out of the car. Gemma knows her stuff

We went on the focus around distraction course with Gemma , we loved it , Gemma has an amazing talent on picking up on things with my collie I didn’t even think about , even just the simple things of a lead making a noise! I would highly recommend Gemma especially if you have collie who you struggling with! Thank you Gemma!

Gemma is a great teacher and has amazing insight into dog behaviour. Really enjoyed this class. Armed with plenty of homework and looking forward to next time.

I can not recommend Gemma enough! It would have been an impossible to ask my collie to drop a toy just a few weeks ago, and in a short amount time I have seen my collie has a lot better self control around toys, which is his biggest struggle and he has made improvements in letting go of his toys.

I do think Gemma has some secret magic around border collies🤪 As she has the ability to make impossible possible! Gemma has taught us the skills that no one else does before and has a great understanding of border collies which has helped make sense of a lot of my dog’s behaviours.

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the workshop today and looking forward to continue training with the lovely Gemma!

Gemma has a great way of explaining things. Giving clear explanations as to why we should do it that way, helping us to understand the benefits. You can tell Gemma adores her own dogs, and they, in turn, love and respect her. They are so well-behaved, a real credit to Gemma. Gemma has a passion for helping others to build up the same rapport with their own dogs. Overall it was a very helpful and enjoyable workshop. I'm really looking forward to the next one. Thanks Gemma.

I was struggling as a first time dog parent of a lively young dog. Gemma’s initial assessment of our struggles was spot on and the tailored learning that is following is hugely helpful. Gemma has a thorough understanding of both dogs and people, she is so positive and encouraging, and also very well organised. It’s an absolute pleasure working with her and I am learning so much, the bond and understanding between me and my dog is deepening, which is fantastic, I don’t want the training to end!

Gemma always gives me the confidence to work with my dog at a successful level. She helps me understand how she thinks and how to communicate with her.
All our sessions are such fun and encourage me to have a great time with my lovely best friend, my dog.

Another fantastic workshop with Gemma today. Each part of the session was tailored towards the individual dog. I always learn something useful at one of Gemmas workshops

Helpful and practical and it worked ! All about my dog- what she needed and her personality , rather than a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

Training with Gemma has been brilliant. The training classes were easy to follow and the tasks were varied in difficulty based on how your dog was progressing. The online training videos were also very useful in the time before and between classes. Gemma's classes set up great behaviours in my dog that I can continue to build on today.

We started working with Gemma at the beginning of 2023; we were having reactive problems with our Border Collie. Gemma has been amazing, over the last three months working with Gemma we have started to understand our dog and are able to read his cues, so we can tell when he is feeling anxious and not happy with the situation. We are learning so much, there is no magic wand, but Gemma provides real insight that is simply explained, practical help, honest feedback and lots of tools, and always provides encouragement when you need it most.
She has been so accommodating of our needs and flexed her program so the whole family can get involved.
We are still working with Gemma to make us the best owners we can be and have a happy, calm and resilient dog.
I would highly recommend Gemma Fisher

Gemma is great with people and dogs alike. She always has a solution my dog related problems and she makes the training simple and fun.

Gemma knows and loves dogs!
We are so very thankful for all her patience, good advice and guidance with our very excitable spaniel. We have joined the academy where we have access to so much great information. We very much look forward to continuing our journey with Gemma. We would highly recommend her.

We went to Gemma after two bad experiences, 12 years ago, with my assistance dog in training. Gemma’s ability to assess how each dog learns and adjust her teaching to not only take this into account but us, as owners, flabbergasted us. My assistance dog passed her exams with flying colours and with compliments about Gemma’s training help from the assistance dog charity. My dog has been the most wonderful assistant all these years and has recently retired, although she is still living with and loved by us, of course. Naturally we returned with the new pup to take advantage of the skills of the best trainer in the west!

Super day, really helpful for my dog.

Gemma very much focuses on the dog ( and owner) infront of her rather than follow a set training plan. Training, even in a group feels tailor made.
Gemma has a skill of focusing on the positive in the dog which builds confidence.
She has extensive knowledge in dog behaviour and is really able to unpick what dogs are trying to communicate.
She is creative in her training and encourages purposeful practice rather than hours of training which can lead to disengagement of the dog and owner.
Above everything Gemma is kind which shines through in her training and is clear when all of her dog students see her.

Gemma is a fantastic trainer.She has an instinctive way with dogs and is also very patient with their owners! I can’t recommend her highly enough. The dogs and their owners all adore her.