If You Are Living With
- A dog who lunges at people or other dogs on walks
- A dog who has not learned to walk steadily on a lead or come back to you at the end of a walk
- A dog who is fearful of strangers, children, cars, noises, vet visits or being touched
- A large, powerful dog who feels too strong or unpredictable to walk safely
- A dog who finds it difficult to relax and play or spend time alone
- A dog who is finding difficulty adjusting to a new baby
- A dog displaying aggressive behaviour that puts visitors or other pets at risk
- A dog from a shelter or rescue environment who is terrified of many things
- A puppy who bites, chews, is anxious or struggles to settle
- An adolescent dog who struggles to focus outdoors or who has become clumsy around other dogs
- A dog who struggles with neighbourhood dogs,
You're not alone and you're not a bad dog owner -
you just need expert guidance dog training and we can help you.
We' re Also Here for Life's Big Transitions
- Adding a new puppy to your home
- Preparing your dog for a new baby
- Introducing a new dog to your household
- Moving house or emigrating with your dog
- Supporting older dogs or those recovering from surgery
- Exploring enrichment like scentwork and search games
Who are we ?
Trusted by Vets, Lawyers, and Dog Owners Across the UK John McGuigan is a globally respected trainer, speaker, and behaviour consultant based in Glasgow. His work has been trusted in courtrooms, rescue shelters, dog sport arenas and family homes alike.
Skilled in negotiation and conflict resolution, Helen Hutcheson is calm, methodical and a problem solver. Her work takes a Whole Dog/Whole Family approach. She is the Dog Behaviour Consultant engaged by two large Scottish Dog Welfare organisations.
What We Offer
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1 - to- 1 training sessions in your home and local area
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Remote guidance and Start Plans for clients outside Glasgow
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Step-by—step, practical, reward-based training
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Ongoing support — we won't leave you on your own
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17+ years' experience with large, powerful, and rescue dogs
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Expert Witness services for dog aggression and bite cases - with a successful track record.
Why Choose Us?
We don't blame. We help.
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Extensive Experience
Years of practical, hands-on work with dogs of all breeds and temperaments.
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Positive Methods
We use kind, science-backed, reward-based techniques. No fear, no pain.
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Compassionate Approach
We understand the stress and worry problem behaviors cause.
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Understanding Behavior
We look at the 'why' behind the behavior to find effective solutions.
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Focus on Lasting Skills
We teach you and your dog skills for long-term success and happiness.
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Expertise in Complex Cases
Specializing in aggression, reactivity, and anxiety-related issues.
Who We Help
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First—time puppy owners
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Families unsure how to manage difficult behavior
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Guardians of strong or reactive breeds
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Rescue dog adopters who feel overwhelmed
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People who 've been told their dog is "too far gone"
Ready to Take the First Step?
It all starts with a simple, no-pressure conversation. We'll listen to your concerns and help you plan a way forward.
What Our Client Are Saying
Our wee one year old Staffie was becoming reactive with other dogs and we wanted to make sure we were doing the right thing for her. Helen called us back and right away I knew we had someone with great knowledge and experience. Before our session she sent us lots of information and preparation tasks. During our session we started outside as she demonstrated and explained techniques, then observed and guided us. We then moved indoors and she spent a long time demonstrating and guiding us to communicate more effectively with Mabel. It was clear right away that the methodology was kind, intuitive and very effective. Helen’s empathy extended to us and our pup, giving us the confidence to build a lovely relationship. Helen has continued to stay in touch, sending information and asking how we are doing. I would highly recommend the Glasgow Dog Trainers as professional, humane and empathetic people. There were no harsh words, no painful tools and lots of understanding.
Louise Brown
I rehomed a tricky reactive adolescent dog last year. I worked really hard with him to discover and meet his needs. There was a big change in him, but he remained very reactive to dogs (in an excited frustrated way). Thanks to John’s help over a few in person sessions, we have both made lots of progress. He is also much less barky! All done in a positive way. I often felt I had one dog in the house and another when I left the house. I’m pleased to say this is no longer the case. Thanks John and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you.
Lindsay Fox
My 1yo black Labrador is reactive towards new people, dogs and certain sounds. It was getting to the point where I would find walking with her stressful and it was taking the enjoyment out of having a dog. We have had several sessions with John now and I’m able to see the results of his advice and our training. The most useful aspect of training has been learning how to recognise my dogs body language and intervene before she gets to a certain level of stressed out. We travel from Perthshire to Glasgow and back for each session so it’s a 2+ hour round trip which is absolutely worth it for the level of education I feel I gain from John.
Emily S.
I've learned more from John in one workshop than I have from months of reading books. His calm approach and science-backed methods make training enjoyable and effective.
David K.
John's guidance helped me completely transform my relationship with my dog. He explains everything clearly and supports you every step of the way.
Elena S.
Whether you're a beginner or a professional, John offers insights that are valuable to everyone. He truly elevates the world of dog training.
Ravi P.
Get in touch
- Please include your phone number and as much detail of the issues you are having with your dog, including how long the problem has been going on for and any particular stress points for your dog that you have identified. Please provide your dog’s age, sex, breed and how long you have owned your dog. We try to respond to all enquiries initially within 48 hrs but is sometimes slightly longer due to the volume of enquiries we receive.
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Direct Mail:
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Contact Number:
07790 608 841