Reviews & Testimonials For Catharina Jeffery
Back to Trainer27th September 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Has absolutely changed our dog! We weren’t enjoying Max at all. He was destructive and was extremely pull on the lead. From the first session Cat explained everything SO clearly to us. Gave us the exact homework to do until her next visit. On Cats return for the next visit Max is a changed dog. We are really clear on what we need to do and Cat's skills have been next level. We have referred to many friends. We now enjoy our dog!
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Thanks so much for your review Shelby, Max (18 month old Golden Retriever x Lab/Border Collie) is a real genuine boy, who didn't have his direction yet, and as soon as you gave that to him through the training he has flourished! Great to see a huge improvement in his digging and chewing in the back yard, as it is always hard not knowing what will be ruined when you come home from work, and awesome to see you out and enjoying your walks again! Thanks for referring me and Bark Busters to your friends, it is appreciated so much!
Thanks so much for your review Shelby, Max (18 month old Golden Retriever x Lab/Border Collie) is a real genuine boy, who didn't have his direction yet, and as soon as you gave that to him through the training he has flourished! Great to see a huge improvement in his digging and chewing in the back yard, as it is always hard not knowing what will be ruined when you come home from work, and awesome to see you out and enjoying your walks again! Thanks for referring me and Bark Busters to your friends, it is appreciated so much!
28th January 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Worth every penny! I was super happy with our first session with Cat! I won't lie I was super nervous but also super excited as all I wanted was to do right by my fur baby and be the best leader I can be for her. Not only was Cat super clear and easy to work with but she was very understanding and not condescending at all. Our main goals were to better Mazakeens recall and get rid of her reactivity however after our first session I was surprised to see such a difference in her all round behavior, she is much more relaxed and is eager listen and learn. I would 100% recommend Cat and her services to anyone who is having difficulties with their training. Can't wait for our next session and to see the progress we will continue to make!
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Thanks so much for leaving a review Aqua! It was lovely to work with you and Mazakeen and see how well she responded and focused on you while we worked on her on lead dog reactivity as well as her barking issues. I look forward to seeing her progress at our next lesson :) Well done!!
Thanks so much for leaving a review Aqua! It was lovely to work with you and Mazakeen and see how well she responded and focused on you while we worked on her on lead dog reactivity as well as her barking issues. I look forward to seeing her progress at our next lesson :) Well done!!
26th February 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
We have just had our first session with Cat and can already see a huge difference in our little pooch. She was very uneasy with our newborn and highly stressed about the situation, snapping and growling as our bub is starting to crawl. She’s more relaxed and following our commands clearly now that we know how to speak her language :) thanks very much Cat we are very grateful for the changes already seen and look forward to learning more!
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It was great to work with you and Vada (4 year old Pomeranian cross Chihuahua). Even though she is a anxious dog it was wonderful to see her respond to you both as you gave her the leadership and guidance through the training. I love that she has taken to her crate so well and she now uses that as her safe space. I look forward to seeing her progress at our next session (although it is great to see her improvements already over text) and then start to work on her dog reactivity/fear and lead training. Thanks for leaving a review, and well done on putting this great training system in place for Vada :)
It was great to work with you and Vada (4 year old Pomeranian cross Chihuahua). Even though she is a anxious dog it was wonderful to see her respond to you both as you gave her the leadership and guidance through the training. I love that she has taken to her crate so well and she now uses that as her safe space. I look forward to seeing her progress at our next session (although it is great to see her improvements already over text) and then start to work on her dog reactivity/fear and lead training. Thanks for leaving a review, and well done on putting this great training system in place for Vada :)
30th March 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Cat has a very professional yet personable approach. She took the time to teach us how to teach Maple by using very simple but very effective techniques . We have seen a huge improvement in Maple’s recall and walking on the lead after only the initial lesson. She seems to be a more relaxed pup. We’re looking forward to our next meeting so we can take the next step. Thanks Cat.
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It was lovely to meet you and Maple (9 month old Golden Retriever) and help you with her pulling and recall. It is always great to see dogs start to relax and focus on their owner, showing they want to please. Looking forward to addressing her dog reactivity and over excitement on lead in our next lesson, I know she will do well!
It was lovely to meet you and Maple (9 month old Golden Retriever) and help you with her pulling and recall. It is always great to see dogs start to relax and focus on their owner, showing they want to please. Looking forward to addressing her dog reactivity and over excitement on lead in our next lesson, I know she will do well!
7th October 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling, Recall
Early days but have noticed immediate change in the dog. You have to put in the work but the methods obviously work really well. Our rescue dog is 8 years old so you can teach an old dog new tricks.
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Thanks for your review Liz, and good to hear that Murphey (8yo Staffy x Labrador) is responding well. Older dogs can have more engrained habits, but they can be changed through consistence and good canine communication. Looking forward to see him at your next lesson.
Thanks for your review Liz, and good to hear that Murphey (8yo Staffy x Labrador) is responding well. Older dogs can have more engrained habits, but they can be changed through consistence and good canine communication. Looking forward to see him at your next lesson.
5th October 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Separation anxiety
Thanks so much to Catharina for starting Jendal off with such a simple approach by using canine language! It’s only been 3 days and we can already see a massive difference in his behaviour by setting simple boundaries. The training is so easy to incorporate into our daily activities.
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Thanks so much for leaving a review, I am pleased to hear that Jendal is doing well, and that it is helping you to settle him in at home and improve his separation anxiety. Looking forward to seeing his progress at your next lesson :)
Thanks so much for leaving a review, I am pleased to hear that Jendal is doing well, and that it is helping you to settle him in at home and improve his separation anxiety. Looking forward to seeing his progress at your next lesson :)
29th September 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Jumping up, Puppy management, Separation anxiety, Other
Catharina was absolutely fantastic! I noticed an immediate change with my pup, he is now starting to build great habits with the simple plan she has provided. She was happy to work around our schedule which was a massive help. Always happy to answer any questions you have even after the training. It has been a great experience so far!
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Thank you for leaving a review Soraya, it was great to see Scrim (5 month old Staffy x Mastiff) change from a jumping, mouthing full on pup, to focused and calm just in his first lesson. And continuing to see those changes stick for the long term is where the real achievement is made! Looking forward to our next lesson and building on the training for you. Well done guys!!
Thank you for leaving a review Soraya, it was great to see Scrim (5 month old Staffy x Mastiff) change from a jumping, mouthing full on pup, to focused and calm just in his first lesson. And continuing to see those changes stick for the long term is where the real achievement is made! Looking forward to our next lesson and building on the training for you. Well done guys!!
9th September 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
We are 4 days after the initial training session and it feels like we have a new dog already. Luna is responding really well to the techniques introduced by Cat and we look forward to demonstrating her progress at the next training session.
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Thanks so much for leaving a review Jonathan, it was a pleasure to help you with Luna, she is a good dog but I could definitely see where she was testing you. It was great to see her respond for you, and I look forward to seeing your progress at your next lesson!
Thanks so much for leaving a review Jonathan, it was a pleasure to help you with Luna, she is a good dog but I could definitely see where she was testing you. It was great to see her respond for you, and I look forward to seeing your progress at your next lesson!
9th September 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Amazing day and amazing trainer, explained everything so clearly and showed me lots of techniques that worked straight away. Cannot wait for my next lesson
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Thanks for leaving a review Sam! I loved working with you and Tyga and Bruce (Westi x Maltese and Jack Russell). Seeing their barking going from reacting to every little sound to them being calm and relaxed even with those distractions was wonderful to see. I know you will enjoy the calmer walks and I look forward to building on your training in your next lesson :)
Thanks for leaving a review Sam! I loved working with you and Tyga and Bruce (Westi x Maltese and Jack Russell). Seeing their barking going from reacting to every little sound to them being calm and relaxed even with those distractions was wonderful to see. I know you will enjoy the calmer walks and I look forward to building on your training in your next lesson :)
1st September 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Cat was amazing with Benji and already after 1 lesson he has learnt so much. I too have gained knowledge to help Benji to be his best self.
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Thank you so much for leaving a review! Benji (15 week old Border Collie) did a amazing job at showing how much a young puppy can learn in a very short (1 and a half hours) time. Stopping mouthing, jumping and play biting, recall, learning to stay on command with distractions, door control, some lead training and stopping reactive chasing to the broom and blower all in one day! Not to mention how well he did with learning not to hassle Harley (older dog) so they can both enjoy their time together :) Awesome job Benji!! Look forward to seeing his progress continuing your training at your next lesson.
Thank you so much for leaving a review! Benji (15 week old Border Collie) did a amazing job at showing how much a young puppy can learn in a very short (1 and a half hours) time. Stopping mouthing, jumping and play biting, recall, learning to stay on command with distractions, door control, some lead training and stopping reactive chasing to the broom and blower all in one day! Not to mention how well he did with learning not to hassle Harley (older dog) so they can both enjoy their time together :) Awesome job Benji!! Look forward to seeing his progress continuing your training at your next lesson.
1st September 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
After just the initial training, Mydi is a complete new puppy thanks to Cat's expert advice & training tips, looking forward to more of Cat's advice so I can have the perfect "gentleman" fur friend that I need him to be. Thanks Cat, appreciate you taking us on. We highly recommend Cat, she knows her stuff!!
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Thanks so much Chris, I am so happy you decided to work with me and Bark Busters to training Mydi (19 week old Toy Poodle x Maltese x Shih Tzue), I know you said at the start of your lesson you just wanted him to be a "gentleman" and I think we have him well on his way!! It was great to see him respond to the training techniques I showed you to use so you could stop his jumping and play biting, getting good recall and lead training, addressing his toilet training and importantly his separation anxiety so he can be a happier and calmer boy when he needs to be on his own. I am looking forward to our next lesson :)
Thanks so much Chris, I am so happy you decided to work with me and Bark Busters to training Mydi (19 week old Toy Poodle x Maltese x Shih Tzue), I know you said at the start of your lesson you just wanted him to be a "gentleman" and I think we have him well on his way!! It was great to see him respond to the training techniques I showed you to use so you could stop his jumping and play biting, getting good recall and lead training, addressing his toilet training and importantly his separation anxiety so he can be a happier and calmer boy when he needs to be on his own. I am looking forward to our next lesson :)
1st September 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
I am absolutely blown away with the progress made in just the first session with Cat. After seeing other reviews and you tube videos from dog trainers having such success in just one session and I honestly thought my dog was too far gone for any trainer to make such progress. With an extremely reactive, nervous and aggressive (to visitors) rescue dog we had Cat in our house teaching us how to work with our dog without the dog even bothering about the fact that Cat was in the room. We have made more progress in our first session with Cat than we did with 6 sessions with another trainer.
We can't wait to do our homework daily and for our next session. Thank you Cat, you are amazing!!
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Thank you for your review Lyn, it means so much to me that I can help you and Skyla (10 month old Staffy x Mastiff). You and your family did an amazing thing in taking her on as a rescue and not giving up on her with her significant behavioural issues and searching until you found they right help for her. Many owners find having a dog that is aggressive to strangers daunting and feel there is no hope. But with Bark Busters proven training methods and using gentle training techniques, Skyla is proof that even some of the most reactive dogs can change (and quickly too!) I look forward to continuing your support and seeing Skyla settle and become more comfortable in herself and relaxed in knowing her humans have got this!!
Thank you for your review Lyn, it means so much to me that I can help you and Skyla (10 month old Staffy x Mastiff). You and your family did an amazing thing in taking her on as a rescue and not giving up on her with her significant behavioural issues and searching until you found they right help for her. Many owners find having a dog that is aggressive to strangers daunting and feel there is no hope. But with Bark Busters proven training methods and using gentle training techniques, Skyla is proof that even some of the most reactive dogs can change (and quickly too!) I look forward to continuing your support and seeing Skyla settle and become more comfortable in herself and relaxed in knowing her humans have got this!!