Bongo Review

Bella and I have been having 1-1 Gundog Training lessons for over a year now and we cannot recommend Steve highly enough.

We have had lessons on Obedience, Retrieves (both memory and blinds) working with both dummies and real game, Directional control and Water Work.

We are now looking forward to our first season Picking Up and also entering some Gundog Working Tests too.

The beginners Gundog Training was great fun and also well-planned so that there is gradual and successful skill development for both the dogs and their handlers. Fynn and I really enjoyed our mornings in Steves’s class - as well as having a good time with knowledgeable, cheery, and friendly people, we’ve both learned a lot. It is so good to have training geared towards the instincts already there in Fynn’s breeding. It makes for a happy dog and therefore a very happy owner - what could be more worthwhile? I’d highly recommend these classes for the inquisitive handler as they provide a great insight and a excellent level of fun! we can’t wait for more upcoming classes!

Had a great session with Steve yesterday with our 21 month old Cockapoo. He’s friendly, knowledgeable and worked out his issues methodically and with kindness. One happy dog and super happy owners. Thank you

For the last 6 years my Border Collie has completely called the shots. This includes me being totally unable to stop her snarling and snapping her teeth at every other dog she sees. Consequently, I have to walk at times and places where the likelihood of her seeing other dogs is minimal.
By the end of my first session with Steve she was able to sit face to face and walk along side several different dogs and not pay them the slightest attention! I was absolutely speechless and couldn't believe what I was seeing. I left absolutely elated and couldn't wait to get home to walk her in the hope we bumped into some other dogs!! Cannot wait for the next session!

On my first visit with my little cross breed nervous dog who is very reactive to other dogs on lead. Steve immediately made me feel at ease and gave me some easy to implement techniques which instantly changed my dogs behaviour. I know I need as much training as my companion and Steve was professional and knowledgeable in his approach, direct and easy to understand. I am confident to go and build on my first steps and look forward to our next session.

Steve is fantastic. I thoroughly enjoy going to Steve’s training sessions because he is knowledgeable, friendly and supportive. He is always willing to help and I feel like I have achieved every lesson. I have taken both my previous and my current dogs to training sessions with Steve and I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else. You’re awesome Steve!

Quite simply, amazing! In less than 1 hour Steve had my 1 year old cocker spaniel who has always been a puller on the lead and "rules the roost", walking to heel on loose lead, sitting and staying put. I know that it is up to me to now work on those basic skills but to see such an immediate response in my dog compared to the last year of trying various methods leaves me in no doubt that I will certainly be using Breckland Dog Training again to master the basics my beloved girl has so desperately needed. Thankyou Steve!

After trying numerous techniques, collars and harnesses I still could not managed to train my two 3 year old mastiff, lab mix bitches to walk to heel. After just one class both dogs have significantly improved and now walk lose lead next to me. We still have a long road ahead but at least I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel and I will be continuing to take them to classes to work on improving both dogs obidence.

Had me on the edge of my seat wanting to learn more let alone the dog.
I cannot recommend Steve enough. Last night was out first ever 121 dog training session and I cannot believe what happened in that hour I was totally amazed.
Chocolate cockers are the worst to train he said within 5 minutes he had my dog under control and behaving like I have never seen before.
I'm hoping after a few more sessions I will feel more relaxed at wanting to train my dog and take him out instead of me getting angry and my dog running away.
I would recommend Steve to anybody that wants to learn along with their dog.

I can't recommend Steve enough! My lovely, but challenging cocker spaniel has been coming to class for some time.
Having owned spaniels for over 30 years this dog is the one who nearly broke my love for the breed.
After a couple of 121 classes, in addition to the group lessons we have finally found what works for him. He is now a different dog!
After a couple of hours with Steve I now have a dog that doesn't jump up at people, mouth, sits, but most importantly walks nicely on a lead, all with love and respect.
Steve has a genuine love of dogs and training
If you are not sure just come to one of the classes and see him work with people, and of course the dogs.

Just completed our first 121 session with Steve!

Wow!! I can't believe after one session how much better our 8 month old lab is!

Instead of dreading going out for a walk because he's going to pull me the whole way or have to have him on a halti just to be able to walk him, I actually can't wait to take him out for a walk tonight!!
I'm so excited for more training sessions now to watch how my dog is going to grow into a well trained and behaved dog!

Thank you so much Steve for your help and I look forward to the next lesson!!!

Anyone looking for someone to help with training a dog I can't recommend him enough! I just wish I found Steve when my cocker spaniel was a puppy!

A fantastic lesson, lots to work on and I can't wait

Well what can I say......brilliant! I was a bit sceptical about dog trainers as there are a lot out there, who all have their own methods, which don't always suit and are not always effective. We have two welsh border collies and they were pulling our arms out! We had our first 1-2-1 with Steve and it was honestly, brilliant. He had our collies under control within minutes.

Steve trains on how to get the best from our dogs with very straight forward, clear and consistent commands AND IT REALLY WORKS!

He is clearly very knowledgeable, passionate about dogs and training. There's no 'fluffiness' just consistency and praise. I cannot recommend Steve highly enough, he's a great honest trainer.

His wife, Sue, who is also very knowledgeable about feeding dogs and has 'The Naked Dog Food Company' gave us lots of advice and information on feeding.

So Steve, Sue thank you both so much and we will definitely see you again soon.

Steve is absolutely fantastic. Had control of our lab within minutes. The whole first session was outstanding on how well Maisy listened to him and the new techniques Steve has shown us are fantastic. Thank you for the great training, looking forward to the new things we will learn.

Simply amazing! A genuine love for dogs! and had our lab under control within 4 minutes truly amazing to watch!!! Also the techniques that Steve taught us were so simple and effective made dog walking very pleasurable again!! Looking forward to our next session thank you!

Steve has an excellent knowledge and a natural understanding of dogs. His classes have been great for our Springer Spaniel puppy and us. We have also had 1-2-1 training which has been very beneficial and was definitely worth it. He is a fantastic trainer and we highly recommend him to anyone considering attending his classes.

We've just had our first 1-2-1 home session with Steve. Our 10 month old Vizsla is lovely but we haven't done the best job in training her so far! I was immediately impressed with Steve's clear advice and effective demonstrations. I can see where we have been making a myriad of little mistakes with training and how to start rectifying them. Steve takes a positive, praise led, approach rather than a treat based system which I also really liked.
We've now got our home work to do and I'm already looking forward to our next session. I'm full of confidence that with Steve's expert guidance we will soon have a beautifully trained, even lovelier, dog.

Just had Steve out too see our lab x pointer, what a lovely guy! Instantly making a difference to our dogs behaviour and teaching us where we have been going wrong! Couldn't recommend him enough. We look forward too putting what you've taught us into motion, thank you

We have been coming to Steves classes for three weeks now and I have learnt a lot The approach is based on a great relationship with you and your dog - the dog doing what you want because it wants to please you and not because it's scared or wants a treat. Classes are small (no more than 8 dogs & handlers) and Steve is constantly reassuring and encouraging the owners - praising the good and explaining clearly why if something doesn't go right. Prepare for gentle teasing and many laughs! Highly recommended

Millie and I had our first 1-2-1 session with Steve tonight. He worked wonders with Millie (and myself) more than I expected from our first session. We have left with some great exercises for our homework, and lots of important tips to help with our training. Knowledgeable, friendly and clear training. I cant recommend Steve enough. Looking forward to our next session. Millie is exhausted and snoozing which is quite a feat for a 19 week cockerdor from working parents!

We had a 1-2-1 home session with Steve. He helped us with our Chihuahua puppy and Jack Russell. Steve was very knowledgable, honest and friendly and gave us lots of information and tips on training both our dogs. He even gave us information about the right dog food and better leads to use. Our Chihuahua has learnt very quickly from the training and is already so much better with his recall. Our Jack Russell is also progressing well. We would highly recommend this service and are very happy customers. Couldn't have asked for a better trainer. Thank you!

Honestly I can't believe how well my little cocker spaniel Buddy got on here after just a weekend! He's a changed dog, after being told we now know how to get him to walk well on a lead after loads of times of him wearing his pads out, barking at cars and us being walked by him, we now love taking him! He now has so much more respect for us and life is so much better for all of us and more importantly we know how to get the best out of him! Can't thank Steve enough and would not hesitate one bit taking buddy back there! THANK YOU!!!

First session this evening with my young cocker spaniel, Steve really knows his stuff and is very passionate about his training. The difference within 10 mins was amazing to see, definitely going to continue working with him future. Definitely recommend

Maizie seems to have calmed down a lot of late I am pleased to say. Having had her first season may have helped, but your guidance and help with me have no doubt been the main reason for her improvement. She is really quite good on the lead now and sitting well when asked to do so. I am continuing to work on recall!

I would like to thank you very much for your time and help and I do feel I have learnt a lot which I will do my best to put into practice. I will also have no hesitation in recommending you to other dog owners.
I hope your business continues to flourish as you certainly deserve it to"

The introduction of a puppy to the household caused a complete change in behaviour of one of our dogs. We've tried every trick, treat and punishment we could think of and were at our wits end. We contacted Steve off the back of a recommendation. After spending just over an hour with us in our home, we now know what we were doing wrong. We implemented his simple yet effective ideas and saw immediate results after just one hour with him and I'm confident it will continue to get better.

After only a couple of lessons with Steve our German Shepard is progressing so quickly! From pulling on the lead to now walking nicely to heel, barking in the car to a nice peaceful journey and we now we have started some fun training games for her! Friendly, listens to our needs and gets results. Highly recommend!

I need to clarify just how amazing this is by explaining that since these adorable brothers hit puberty they have been impossible to walk on the lead together even to the point that on our recent trip to Skye Ian would walk with one dog out of sight then I would follow--- the pulling was horrendous!! At home lead walks had to be done separately!!
Just received this video update on the pups at their residential training! I cannot believe what I am seeing!!! I am absolutely over the moon!

We have a springer spaniel who we love dearly but wanted some advice on making the most of his intelligence and nipping some bad habits in the bud. We've had a couple of sessions with Steve who really speaks our language, training us as well as our pup and is clearly so passionate about the dogs he works with. He'd given us great advice on heel work and manners. We went on holiday for the first time recently, leaving our dog with Steve. I was given complete peace of mind when leaving him, Steve was so professional and friendly, I knew he was in good hands! We were asked what we wanted Steve to focus on with training and received regular updates across the week. On picking our pup up, it was clear he had a wonderful week with Steve, working hard and really enjoying every second. Our pup really wants to work and play now and we have been given the tools to keep him engaged and in control, it's only been a day or so but we can see the difference in his attention and willingness to work. Very happy owners and an even happier pooch. Thanks Steve, I wholeheartedly recommend you as a trainer and will be using your services to keep improving! Thanks!

It was lovely to meet you yesterday and was absolutely fabulous on how you corrected Andy’s behaviour so quickly on the spot. I am looking forward to receiving your email regarding our meeting and doing more with regards to both Patch and Andy’s behaviour.
They knew you were the boss at that point and although Patch disappeared into the other room that really surprised me as normally when I get visitors he goes into overdrive and all he seems to do is take his toys to the visitor and pesters them until they play with him so that was nice to see him not do that. Thank you once again and am so looking forward to our next meeting for further training.

Once again thank you for looking after Vera for the past few days.
The training you have given her has reinforced everything I have tried to do under your guidance, we are progressing steadily.
I cannot say how happy I am to have met you; although I have owned dogs for some years and ‘trained’ them with the help of other trainers, your methods and ways of training are second to none.
You are calm, your lessons well thought out and your professionalism shines through in every way.
As a result of your guidance, I feel more confident and this is transmitted to my dog making the training enjoyable rather than a battle of wills. Thank you

I was having trouble with my Dalmatian Mika mainly recall until We had some training with Steve who was brilliant We both learned a lot and I couldn’t be happier with the results!

We struggled with walking our Labrador, she would pull like a train, we got in touch with Steve and with his advice we now have a far less stressed walk with her.

I had a problem with walking my dog on a loose lead. Steve managed to have it sorted within 1 session, and now its a joy to walk my Maisie.

Steve has had my Labrador Retriever for 10 Days to train Bailey I can’t believe the difference in Bailey so much calmer and more responsive and walks a lot better on the lead… I.e no pulling… I can’t thank Steve enough… he has given me really good advice to help with Baileys continued training if I need any more advice or help I know who I will be calling… And if I go on Holiday and I can’t take Bailey with me I know where she will be staying … I would definitely recommend anyone to go with Breckland Dog Training and Steve I really don’t know what else to say… Except THANKS STEVE…

Dear Steve,
Lizzy has just got back from her first walk with Winston.
What a relevation… I watched them walk together and it was wonderful to see.
No need for the halti collar, he was perfect.
It was a joy to see my wife enjoying her dog at long last.
Just an email to thank you for your superb training and help with Winston.
We wish you all the best in the future and will keep in touch as well as spreading the word about your company.
Once again, thank you.

Steve has helped us with our new Cockapoo puppy since he arrived at 8 weeks. He always gives practical, workable advice and always feel inspired when he leaves. Would recommend him to anyone as very friendly ( but honest) and getting results

I cannot thank you enough Steve for the help and support you gave me while making one of the biggest and most difficult decisions of my life. Your obvious love of dogs shone through in all our dealings and I will be forever grateful to you for the kindness and compassion you showed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

Very informative and within a few minutes of arriving at my home trained my Cockerpoo to sit/stay. Not to jump up. All without treats, instead rewarded with praise and fun. Puppy & I given homework. Looking forward to our next lesson.