Testimonials
Miles has been a life saver with our out of control german shepherd puppy, Rosie. We were struggling with all types of walks as she was reactive to other dogs and sometimes people. Through training we have built on engagement and communication, Miles explains his techniques well and is so knowledgeable! After just a couple of sessions, Rosie was like a completely different dog and is no longer reactive. We now enjoying off lead walks and play. I can’t recommend Miles enough for dog training after using other trainers in the past with no success!!
Jessica
I have been struggling with a reactive dog for the last couple of years and have tried different trainers, behaviourists and medications with no luck. Every time we stepped outside the house and encountered any dog/person/car/bike was a nightmare and was stressful for both me and the dog.
Miles was recommended to me by my dog walker, and it was really my last resort as I thought this would be the status quo with my little doggy. I’m so glad I took the opportunity to train with Miles as the transformation in my dog’s behaviour has been unbelievable. Miles approach centres around play and teaching lasting behaviours in a heightened state of arousal/excitement so that when in translates into real life, the day to day issues are easier to manage. He explains in simple, clear instructions which leaves little margin of error when carrying out the training at home without his supervision. He also provides consistent support and easily contactable throughout the programme with any issues that arose. He is kind, friendly and approachable and tailors your training to your dogs specific needs rather than a “one size fits all” fix and keeps you and your dog motivated.
Just wanted to say a big thank you as the change has been phenomenal and now I can take my dog places stress free with little hassle!
Kristine
10/10 – Outstanding Trainer!
I was concerned that my dog’s reactivity was aggression, but Demetae quickly put my mind at ease. He took the time to explain everything thoroughly, reassured me, and guided me to truly understand my dog’s behaviour. Demetae’s knowledge, professionalism, patience, and genuine care for both dogs and their owners truly stand out.
Thanks to his help, I’m now able to bring my dog into dog-friendly shops and cafes, and I’m even booking holidays with him. I’m beyond thankful!
Kaiden
Would highly recommend Miles. My Labrador had the basics but became dog reactive following a dog attack. Miles helped both Finch and I sort the root cause of the reactivity leaving us both more confident. I can now walk in high dog traffic areas without Finch even bothering to look at other dogs!
Sophie
Cannot recommend him enough. I needed to learn how to handle my dog & understand how his lil brain works.
I’ve come away after doing 6 sessions absolutely amazed. I can now walk past dogs in a good heel command without him lunging past dogs (and not feeling like a lunatic) all in 6weeks worth.
So knowledgable and absolutely worth every penny. I’ve had advice on what to do in the past by other trainers and none of them compares to the work we’ve done in just 6 sessions.
Highly recommend 👏
Chantelle
We started working with Miles at Demetae Dog Training when our dog Luna was incredibly reactive, with our walks had becoming stressful and unpredictable. From the very first couple of sessions, we noticed huge changes in her behaviour. With consistent training and guidance from Miles, there has been such a transformation. We can now walk her through busy towns, bring her into restaurants, and enjoy our local coastpatth without any reactivity at all.
Miles didn’t just help Luna — he helped us too. He taught us how to manage our own reactions, build confidence, and strengthen the bond between us and our dog. His approach is compassionate, clear, and incredibly effective. We’re so grateful for the support and knowledge he’s given us. Highly recommended!
Bethany
Miles is awesome! He has taught me to teach my dog how to go from a reactive and scared girl, who barked at EVERYTHING she saw and feared everyone, into a confident, more independent and fun-loving little lady who loves being out and about now, showing no fear!
Miles uses play to teach dogs that the world is fun and not scary. He has been our 4th or 5th trainer (including some ‘well known’ trainers) and he has, by far, been the only one who has managed to teach me how to approach my girls reactivity and fear in a fun, non-oppressive manner.
It absolutely gives me joy to see her now enjoying her life the way she should be and I am so grateful to Miles for his patience, clear instructions and being available for advice when needed. My girl can live her life now thanks to you. From myself and Raven, we are both very grateful.
Highly, highly recommended!
Stacy
I was struggling with my whippet Piggy being reactive to other dogs
Living near the beach where there are always lots of dogs was making life difficult
From the first session with Miles I felt happier and more confident with my handling situations
I can now have her off lead in lots of places around other dogs and minimal sessions with Miles has improved lots of her behaviour beyond recognition
Miles is an expert in his field of dog training and is very patient and easy going
I would highly recommend using him.
Michele
I can't thank Myles at Demetae Dog Training enough for the transformation he's made in my dogs life and mine. Before we started working together walks were Incredibly stressful, my dog was reactive to every other dog, it got to the point I wasn't enjoying our time together, fast forward a few weeks and the change is amazing, not only am I happier but so is my dog. This has been truly life changing, we can now walk confidently in busy places. Thank you so very much Demetae Dog Training.
Linda
Miles has helped immensely with our dog Rico. Previously we struggled with his reactivity and aggression toward people, but with no tools to address it effectively. Miles has shown us how to address theses behaviours and engage in training through play, the training has resulted in us having much more trust in our handsome lad and also a much more positive outlook of the world from ricos perspective, seeing now that the reactivity is genuinely behind us is absolutely incredible. Thankyou so much!
Jord
We took our human/dog reactive teenage collie/lab/staffy, Basil, to Miles to address his issues. During the first session, Miles assessed Basil, he managed to safely put him into situations where Basil would potentially fail - this was really useful for us because it clarified everything we’d been concerned about and Miles then instantly knew what we needed to work on and how to approach it with Basil in an encouraging and safe environment. Miles showed us how to manage Basil’s difficulties by tailoring his teachings in a completely unique way to suit Basil and his 'working line' breed.
Before our sessions with Miles, it was becoming clear that we were unable to take Basil for a walk down the street - even country lanes were proving difficult because Basil was getting more and more reactive if someone passed us (with or without a dog). He would start lunging and barking - sometimes in over excitement and play, but sometimes he was scared, anxious and frustrated. We didn't know how to read which was which and how to best handle such behaviours without stressing him further (even though we've both had dogs our whole lives). Basil had been bitten by off lead, 'friendly' dogs in the past when he was a puppy/adolescent - which was the real catalyst for his reactivity. He's always been a bundle of energy and we've learnt (through Miles) that he greets dogs a bit rudely - which didn't help his situation and would often get him further into trouble.
Having worked with Miles over 6 sessions, we can confidently say that we can now seek out more dog populated places, we have been given knowledge on how to manage Basil and uncomfortable/difficult situations that may be thrown at us - even meeting dogs head on. With time, effort and consistency, the tools Miles has shown us will continue to pay off and we feel Basil's extreme reactivity days are already heading into the past. Basil is now much more confident in himself, (which we learnt, was one of the root causes of his reactivity - being under confident), he's so much more fulfilled with focused play sessions which let him blow off steam in a way that really feeds his working line breed. Basil now has 2 proud owners that no longer avoid situations that would previously have scared us off. Working with Miles has been a game changer for us and Basil because we genuinely felt we were totally lost before we started working together, fearful when going out with Basil - which thankfully, is no longer the case. Miles taught us that, with a dog like Basil, play, engagement and enrichment games are so important to build the trust between us. We felt we were exercising Basil enough prior to Miles' sessions - long walks and hikes (away from anyone because his reactivity got so bad), but it turned out Basil wasn’t satisfied at all even though we’d be walking for hours. Play has been a massive aspect of this whole training and I can’t believe how well it works to not only tire him out but also to teach obedience and connection to us as his owners. We couldn’t even think of taking Basil to a cafe or busy space before working with Miles, but just a few weeks ago, after our 5th session, we sat outside a busy cafe in Cornwall with dogs and people around and he was as good as gold - this is testament to Miles. I would recommend Miles to anyone who needs help with their reactive dog (or any other issue for that matter!) he has changed our lives and we are forever grateful. Thank you Miles x
Owain Jenkins
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