Testimonials

Separation Anxiety

  • “When we first adopted Nero it soon became clear that he really struggled with alone time, and the all the online advice to 'let him bark it out' didn't sit right with me as it seemed unkind, however I felt quite lost as to where to start. Working with Alyssa gave us a structured and progressive way to build up Nero's tolerance without exacerbating the problem. Not only did we make great progress with Alyssa, but we also have a great understanding of how to build on this by ourselves. Thank you!”

    Sian E. and Nero

  • “Separation anxiety is no joke and what I love about Alyssa is that she cares so much about the well-being of the pup to make him FEEL safe & better while being alone!! The training steps we took were intentional and we celebrate each baby win, which felt great!!”

    Liza P. and Luca

  • “Alyssa is one of the most passionate, caring, patient, and devoted dog trainers I have had the pleasure of working with. She has helped transform my very anxious dog who couldn’t be left alone for more than 5 seconds into a dog who can be left alone for more than 30 minutes without any anxiety displaying behaviors. I didn’t think I could see the day where my dog would feel comfortable being alone but her training works. I highly recommend her for dogs with separation anxiety. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and Alyssa will help you get there.”

    Stephanie O. and Angel

  • “Alyssa could not have been more supportive throughout our time together. Our staffy Stanley would cry instantly when we left the room but with Alyssa's help, after a few weeks together, he is up to 10 minutes of relaxed, comfortable alone time. This time will only go up and up with the continued support and guidance from Alyssa. Her compassionate nature and gentle approach to training meant I never felt like I was pushing Stanley past his limit and everything was done with his best interest at heart. Could not recommend her enough! Thank you!!”

    Kate B. and Stanley

  • “After 2 years and trying different methods and trainers and seeing no progress I was almost hopeless. Alyssa was my last resort and I thought ‘okay, if that doesn’t work I’m giving up’. I was positively surprised how much progress we made in just 4 weeks! Alyssa was always ready to help, the support is really really good! Everything was clear and if I had questions, Alyssa would give me an answer in just a few minutes when I wrote to her. I loved working with her and can only recommend Alyssa!”

    Melisa K. and Marley

  • “After 3 years of struggling with separation anxiety issues, Alyssa came in as a godsent. Before our training, Obi could not stay alone for even a few seconds, constantly barking and crying. With Alyssa's scientifically-backed insights and compassionate approach, in just a month Obi was able to relax and become desensitized to my departure and hour-long absence. Alyssa immediately identified the behavior issues that Obi was experiencing and took the time to educate me on how they manifest and how to alleviate them. Alyssa is nothing short of a remarkable trainer and the results are transformative. There aren't enough words to express my gratitude.”

    Simoni P. and Obi

  • "Alyssa has been such a great help during the separation anxiety process. Before working with her, I was trying to do it on my own and was unsuccessful. With Alyssa's guidance and tools, not only have I seen positive progress in Frankie's reactions to my leaving, but I have also seen an increase in time in which he is comfortable being left alone. Alyssa is kind, caring, compassionate and very supportive. Separation anxiety can be a long, frustrating process to try and overcome. Working with Alyssa really feels like you have someone in your corner. It was a huge help not only to have her guidance, but to have someone who acknowledged the struggles, validated your feelings, and was not only there for your pup, but there for you too. If your dog is suffering from SA, I would highly recommend working with Alyssa."

    Katie B. and Frankie

  • "After months of struggling to train our dog Bear to get used to being alone without much success, we turned to Alyssa for help in overcoming his separation anxiety and we cannot thank her enough! Within a few weeks of working with her, we've managed to get up to 10 minutes where Bear is completely unbothered by our departure. The training has been structured, easy to follow and the daily missions don't much time and effort at all. We would definitely recommend Alyssa to other struggling pawrents!"

    Chelsea S. and Bear

  • "I can only stress all what the others wrote here. This is the most effective training I tried. It is spooky how well desensitizing works, without being hard or strict with your dogs. It is amazing that such a soft training technique shows these kind of results. I could not leave my dogs alone in the office for more than 60 seconds without them howling. They learned to open the door of my apartment and greeted me on the boardwalk one time. With some prep I can leave them now 90 minutes. I know we were very lucky with this progress, but we also did not get these results without this training. I definitely know, who I call if I need any science and empathy based dog advice."

    Celina L., Ahsoka and Banthi

Reactive Dogs Class

  • “I'm so pleased with Jinn's progress with the training, I found the classes simple and enjoyable whilst also being extremely helpful. Jinn's behaviour, around other dogs especially, has improved incredibly, she's more responsive to us, it's so much easier to avoid stressful situations, and so much easier to control her when stressful situations can't be avoided. In a matter of weeks she and we have become a lot more confident and walks have become even more enjoyable with her. We also feel that Alyssa created such a safe space for the dogs to learn and it has been such a joy to see Jinn and all the dogs blossom. We also really like that Alyssa added real life situations into the classes such as brining her partner and her dog as well as walks around Hibaldstow so we could really put what we learnt into practice. We searched for years for the right trainer and we are so glad we did. We have nothing but positive feedback for these sessions and would highly recommened to anyone with a reactive dog.”

    Emily C. and Jinn

  • “Alfie and I have always benefited from our sessions with Alyssa and the reactivity course has been no different. Some of the skills taught during the course are ones Alyssa has shown me before, however I have learned how to use these skills in certain situations to help Alfie deal with his emotions. The new skills and games have been a game changer for us. Working together, Alfie and I are enjoying much less stressful walks, and we even managed a reaction free holiday at a busy resort full of lots of people and other dogs. The sessions are in a secure, quiet field promoting calm, and towards the end of the course we took for dogs out around the village to practice our new skills. I would recommend this course to anyone struggling with a reactive dog, and would recommend Alyssa to anyone looking for a dog trainer in Brigg.”

    Eleanor H. and Alfie

  • “I have really enjoyed this course and found it very helpful. It has helped me to recognise the signs my dog is going to react. Rather than punishing my dog for bad behaviour I am rewarding him for good behaviour and I feel like our relationship has improved as a result. I now feel much more confident walking my dog and am no longer scared if I see another dog in the distance. His reactivity has definitely improved. Most of the time he now looks at me when he sees another dog rather than lunging at them. Thank you Alyssa.”

    Emily S. and Monty

  • “Alyssa truly is a master of her art in reading a dog’s body language and passing this information on to students on her courses for reactive dogs. She provided me with the tools and management solutions to enable me to help my crazy, over-stimulated Springer Spaniel Deezel with his issues of reactivity and emotions. I would highly recommend Alyssa and Better Nature Dog Training for any training needs and specifically if reactivity is an issue. Deezel and I can't thank you enough.”

    Alan G. and Deezel

  • “I now feel much more confident in handling Jet’s behaviour. Thanks to the training I feel equipped with lots of tools to keep Jet much calmer when he is faced with triggers. A very organised, well structured course and well worth the money!”

    Paula C. and Jet

Private Training

  • “Alyssa has a gentle approach to managing dog behaviour that is especially useful for anxious or nervous dogs. She has taught us to observe Lu’s signals and manage situations which were difficult for her. You couldn’t really call this training, it is more a way of learning to be with your dog and enabling them to feel comfortable and confident in their environment. Would recommend especially for ‘highly-strung’ dogs.”

    Karen T. and Luna

  • “Alyssa is so calm, patient and understanding, everything she does is at my Freya’s pace, she has helped me and my reactive pup Freya so much, from a scared little pup who reacted constantly she’s making such big improvements she is also helping me build my confidence too! I was at a loss and sick with worry and thought we’d never get her through her reactivity, just going outside was a nightmare, until Alyssa came into our lives! She's honestly an angel and Freya absolutely adores her.”

    Bethany F. and Freya

  • “Alyssa has helped us so much with our reactive dog Pippin. He's naturally an anxious boy, but an attack by an off lead dog whilst still a puppy, and Covid lockdowns made things significantly worse, to the point where he was snapping and snarling at things that scared him, even at a distance. In just a few sessions, Alyssa identified ways in which to help Pippin with his fears, with easy, practical and force free methods. She has also helped me build my own confidence, and become an advocate for Pippin's needs. Her help and support has allowed us to make Pippin's world a much bigger place! We know how to deal with stressful situations, when it's best to just get out of an environment and how to reassure and support him through his fears. I can't thank her enough for what she's done for us!”

    Teri A. and Pippin

  • “Alyssa is so knowledgeable, patient and passionate. We had a consultation and training session regarding my dog’s fearfulness and lack of confidence. She informed us of the science of why the games she taught us worked to build confidence, she taught us the games, and reassured us that we were doing everything we could with our rescue boy to give him the best life ever! 1000% reccommend Better Nature Dog Training!”

    Hannah S. and Giles

  • “Alyssa is kind, courteous and so gentle with our dog. We initially visited for adolescent classes where she gave clear instructions and followed up via email with the instructions from the class. We then visited her again as our dog decided she wanted to bark at all children. With her guidance we now have our dog able to sit in the same room as a child, without her we don't know what we would have done. Thank you Alyssa!”

    Lucy, Adam, and Aira