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Iana
Sighthounds, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg Sighthounds, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg

Iana

We adopted an ex-racing greyhound Iana, she's an amazing dog with the sweetest temperament but used to freeze constantly when walking - sometimes at dangerous times like when crossing the road. There were times we had to carry her home, not an easy feat, she weighs nearly 30kgs! Linnea taught us how to take charge and walk Iana well on a lead. She also gave us strategies for dealing with her freezes and prey drive. Our walks went from being a total nightmare to fun overnight. We later progressed to long-line and recall training and now even walk and play with her off-lead when in a safe environment. My morning walks with Iana have become the highlight of my day, I'm so grateful.

- Mia

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Daisy

Daisy

Since we got our rescue Doberman cross, Daisy, as a young puppy she has struggled reactivity towards people. After trying other training classes and behaviourists, we got in touch with Linnea soon after her anxiety also began to be directed towards other dogs. Without any judgement of ourselves or our much-loved dog, Linnea identified the fear and stress at the root of Daisy’s behaviour, and, from our very first consultation, has helped us to build a training framework that has really built Daisy’s confidence and ours as owners. With lots of hard work, her weekly classes, originally so stressful and tough for us, have become an absolute joy as Daisy learns to relax around the other dogs and owners, and the socialisations with the rest of the weekday walking “pack” have given us a chance to work on her stress around other dogs that I don’t think we could ever have had without Linnea’s amazing support. Daisy actually played with another dog for the first time in over a year and a half at our last one – it’s just wonderful getting to see her relax and grow into being the happy, playful dog that we know she is! Daisy has always been a very loving dog with her family, but the training ideas and videos which Linnea provides have helped us to mentally stimulate and fulfil her while building a bond and a trust with our girl that is just so lovely! The ongoing and consistent support provided by Walk and Train has been truly amazing, we can’t thank Linnea enough for the change it has made to our lives!

-Anna

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Malcolm
Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg

Malcolm

Just thought we'd let you know Mal is doing well socially - slowly making more friends in the park. We have been able to make play dates with one dog and Mal is now able to either play with or ignore dogs, when they are next to him - not all of them of course, but the progress is super visible.

We have so much to thank Linnea for. Just got back from the beach, where Malcolm was so happy and good with other dogs approaching him he got set free for a while. The only criticism of his behaviour would be he was rude to other dogs, ignoring their attempts at playing with him!

We just want to say BIG THANK YOU for your help and notes, this has given us the knowledge and tools to improve his and our lives.

- Paulina

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Munro
Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg

Munro

Gregor and Linnea are the dog whisperers! Munro is a 1 (and a bit) year old Border Terrier with a lot of energy and endless character. Munro is part of the day trip pack and heads out with Gregor for full day adventure walks a couple of times a week. Every time he comes back the most content and tired little guy. He gets to explore new places, spend time with other dogs (he especially likes being part of team terrier) and also tire out his little legs. It is great for us being at work all day as well, as we know he is being looked after and having the best time!

We also take advantage of training opportunities with Gregor and Linnea! Munro had become a little bit reactive and frustrated while on the lead, barking at other dogs (trying to let everyone know he was top dog) and generally not being great with impulse control. After an initial one to one session we were armed with new techniques and strategies, mostly to do with us rather than the dog. It has been a few months of implementing this and going along to Sunday group classes and he (and we) have come on leaps and bounds. There is always room for improvement and one of the most important things I have learned is that it is a process and a journey! It has been a great learning experience for both us and Munro, and Linnea and Gregor are always there to answer questions or help with anything we need.

I honestly, couldn't recommend Walk & Train enough. Not only has being part of the pack been great for Munro in terms of his socialisation, fitness and overall happiness, I really appreciate all the help, support and guidance we get from Gregor and Linnea helping Munro be the happiest wee guy he can be!

- Yasemin

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Elsie
Herding Dogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg Herding Dogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg

Elsie

Walk and Train Edinburgh have been nothing short of life savers. When we first contacted them for advice, we were having difficulty even on the shortest, simplest of walks with our 1 year old rescue dog. After the first consultation with Linnea, we already felt better. Instead of dreading going for a walk, we were given tools and advice that we could use to help calm and focus the dog (and us) when out and about and build trust between us all.

We had difficulty with our dog reacting to other dogs in the neighbourhood/in the park and also people she did not know, coming into the house or trying to talk with us in the street.

We joined these fantastic ‘reactive dog’ training classes and noticed a massive improvement in the dog but I think even more importantly, there was a difference in us. Walk and Train Edinburgh give you direct, non-nonsense advice, trying to explain how the dog is feeling and how you can work with them to provide a calm and confident environment.

Our dog has settled down a lot, she now knows how to deal with previously stressful situations and we know that we can all work together to make further improvements. This result has only come about through the caring ad clear advice that we have received from Linnea and Gregor. They are always on hand to offer advice, even though we now live too far away to attend the classes, and I would suggest anyone that is struggling with their dogs behaviour, should speak to these guys over anyone else. I honestly don’t know what we would have done without them!

-Maree

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Flo
Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg

Flo

Our little Flo came into our lives at roughly 4-5months having been rescued from fairly dire upbringings in Romania.

We were super excited to bring Flo into our lives and believed it would enhance our lives; going for big long walks and having additional company and love around the home. Unfortunately we terribly underestimated just how much 'baggage' can come with having a rescue dog who we didn't truly know much about, and having had no dogs together previously, the task felt even bigger.

Flo proved very difficult in the first month. Continually putting it down to her being in new surroundings we tried to persevere. Flo seemed unpredictable and her behaviour somewhat chaotic and unexplainable to myself and partner.

I spent many testing days with Flo, crying inconsolably at her behaviour and what seemed nothing but aggressive; biting at me, barking, completely defiant and intense constantly.

At times I wanted to shut away from her and frankly felt that we had made a terrible mistake and that Flo just didn't 'like' us.

We sought the help of walk and train after the stress was really becoming too much for our relationship to handle. Gregor arrived for a 1-1 consultation and within the first half hour I felt this lightbulb switch turn on and suddenly everything made sense. No judgement on us at how badly behaved Flo seemed, no lecturing on everything that we were or weren't doing. A straightforward, simply to follow, positive approach that has totally altered how we view Flo and dog behaviour in general. After 2 sessions ( and ALOT of work, patience and perseverance!) we commenced walking groups with Flo.

I was incredibly apprehensive about this and worried how other dog owners would view us and Flo; fearing I'd be seen as an incompetent owner! But the complete opposite is found. Everyone is super supportive and understanding and respectful of each others dogs who all, to greater or lesser degrees require work and carry issues.

Flo has been attending walking groups for months now and has managed to move up to a more advanced group!

I never thought it possible way back at the start that Flo would ever be able to be around another dog and behave appropriately given her constant intense lunging and barking at every dog in sight when we first got her to now being in a walking group where a long line is an option and she can even socialise and play with family dogs!

I'm blown away by the dedication that Linnea and Gregor have for the work they do. Their passion and love for dogs shines in everything they do and offer, and the support they have given and continue to give us to provide the most positive life for Flo is second to none.

I absolutely love our dog, we both do...and I love walking her and being around her and I hands down believe that is absolutely thanks to walk and train, their support, simple approach, positivity, encouragement and knowledge.

To say that walk and train has transformed our lives and Flo's may sound strange to those without animals or who were blessed with 'perfect' dogs....but it's true!

- Cally

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Brodie
Gundogs, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg Gundogs, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg

Brodie

Brodie is a fox red Labrador, from a long line of working gun dogs. He was 'an accident' in that he and his 11 litter mates were not planned, his mother being 8 years old when they were born, by emergency ceasarian. After checking they were all ok, she rejected them. The sire of the litter was still involved, teaching them all the wild things daddy dogs do.

He was very cute, lively and interested, we were advised

'He is the cleverest of the bunch, you will have trouble!'

We have had dogs for 30 years, we knew what we were doing, there would be no trouble. HAH!

After working with a couple of trainers, i sent Linnéa a begging letter in June 2017, Brodie was nearly 7 months old.

At the time, our main problem was how easily he became over excited, therefore, difficult to manage. Being around other dogs could be a nightmare. Pulling, barking, jumping up and generally being a nuisance to all around. If he was loose, he would jump up on strangers.

On her first visit, Linnéa assessed the problem ......us! Our interactions with Brodie were a huge part of the difficulty we were having. So, our training began with a carefully worked out plan prepared by Linnéa. Progress was slow, one step forward, two back. The situation became 'critical' when our grandson arrived. Brodie veered between curiosity, 'jealousy' and seeing the baby as a toy (he is very destructive with his toys).

Linnéa was asked back and we began again (or so it felt.)

In April 2018, he at last got a place with Gregor and began his walks, twice a week. With this input and the training plan, progress was faster.

As a result, we are seeing just what he is capable of. We are in a place with him we did not imagine we could reach.

He is, as are we, a work in progress but now life with Brodie is a joy.

Thank you Linnéa and Gregor for this wonderful gift.

- Linda & Philip

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Keeva
Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg

Keeva

After 20 months of following the CARE protocol we’d made a lot of steady progress with Keeva, our reactive adopted staffordshire bull terrier. She hadn’t been properly socialised as a puppy and came to us with a number of issues. We dealt with these through training, and I became a training geek in the process, doing a number of courses with the IMDT. Our greatest challenge, however, was addressing her fear aggression towards other dogs. She would lunge, rear up on her hind legs and pull to try to get to the dog to scare it away. This was not only embarrassing but scary but we realised how frightened she was and as owners just wanted her to be happy.

In the early stages, a behaviourist told us we would always have to muzzle her and walk her on a lead outside. We didn’t want a lifetime of control & management but actually wanted to tackle it. Luckily I’d the time and motivation to do it.

In the summer of 2017, I’d reached a point in training, where Keeva was comfortable and interested in meeting calm, well-mannered dogs. However, she still reacted to excitable, nervous and/or unpredictable ones. I realised I needed help with this, as I couldn’t find anyone who was willing to work with us.

It took me a while to find a suitable trainer – who really understands the breed and the issues unsocialised staffies face – and who would help us work on changing her emotional response to excitable, anxious and unpredictable dogs. After Gregor visited us and assessed Keeva, in our home and on one of her walks, we were accepted to join the Group Walks. Gregor later emailed me a report and some really helpful notes, which I still refer to. With each group walk, we could see Keeva growing in confidence and so did we as owners.

I practised the techniques we were taught on all our walks, and as my confidence grew I began venturing further afield and walking in different places. Instead of walking in quiet areas at times when there weren’t many dog walkers about, we ventured into ones where there were lots of off-lead dogs, using a long line (like we used on the group walks).

In each new location, we worked at proofing our training. We practised focus work, general commands, played recall games, hide and seek in the woods, and scent work. Empty childrens playparks were great for agility practise too. Our walks were becoming fun. The point soon came when I felt confident enough to start letting her off lead. I’d do some parallel walking with an unsuspecting dog owner first and when I was comfortable, with the body language of both dogs, I’d let her off.

I was so pleased with her progress that I entered Keeva’s story in a competition run by Reactive Dogs (UK) a facebook group I’m a member of. Members voted for their favourite and guess what…. Keeva won! She is their Reactive Dog of the Year 2018.

I couldn’t have achieved this without Linnea and Gregor’s help. They helped me in the final stages of Keeva’s training when others wouldn’t and we’re incredibly grateful .

I am so proud of Keeva and what she’s achieved. I now have her on a variable programme to phase out treats for ignoring reactive/fear aggressive dogs and returning to me. She is a really happy dog now and that’s all we ever wanted for her.

The person who said “the best thing for that dog is a bullet” all those months ago, should hang their head in shame.

- Lorna

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Patch
Herding Dogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg Herding Dogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg

Patch

Patch is a first line working stock Bearded Border Collie Cross. We originally contacted Walk and Train whilst dealing with some over excitement issues when seeing and dealing with other dogs. He would also shut down when outside and seem overwhelmed. We had tried a few other trainers and groups including staged reactive dog classes all of which never had any effect and increased stress of Patch and us.

As we were planning to move from the countryside to a new Metropolis in Canada we enlisted their help. Due to being so busy we struggled to get a date to start. They referred me to another great trainer for a session. Eventually we managed to begin both private sessions and group sessions with Linnea and Gregor. Patch came on massively very quickly as there was a complete understanding of his nature and the confidence to control it. We focused on calmness out walking instead of just playing fetch all the time. Continued and improved on structured walks.

However it was also about building an understanding relationship between us and Patch. He is a high strung dog however with the help of Walk and Train we can now walk off leash with Patch around other dogs without the worry of losing him to distractions. He plays better with other dogs and leads a happier life in a busier city now.

Linnea also has some fantastic videos online for hints and tips.

- Lewis

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Milo
Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg

Milo

To say Milo was the puppy we expected to get is an understatement. All the reading and preparation ahead of getting him just couldn't have prepared us for taking on a highly excited-reactive dog in our lives. I contacted W&T after feeling at a loss after a few months trying to work on Milo ourselves and finding our daily walks near impossible- Linnea was so prompt in arranging to meet amongst their already busy schedule of clients. I felt as ease from our first consultation and knew I had chosen the right people to help.

Our pup has come such a long way in terms of his control and ability to make the right choices now when he is faced with another dog. I often look back and consider what we would have done without Linnea and Gregor's help, I am so grateful for the advice and guidance they offered.

I can't say that Milo is now a perfect non-reactive dog, and he may never be, however he has improved a huge amount and that is thanks to Linnea and Gregor and the work they put into understanding him, and helping me work with him during 1-2-1 training, group classes and weekly walks.

A weight is lifted knowing that Gregor is taking care of Milo twice a week during his walks and providing a safe outlet for Milo to explore, interact with other dogs and ultimately continuing to help in training Milo.

I would not hesitate to recommend W&T for any level of training that your dog may need.

- Sarah

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Otto
Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg

Otto

I have no doubt that Linnea and Gregor saved my dog Otto from rehoming or worse...He is the best companion now and I can credit his turnaround from a dog who constantly pushed people and boundaries, to a dog who has a greater respect for us and manners!

I contacted walk and train, after suddenly having to look after Otto’s sister when her owner became unwell. She added the fuel to her already boisterous brother’s behaviour. After spending several hours observing, guiding and training both me and the dogs, we agreed that rehoming Lottie, would give both dogs a better chance at succeeding. I felt such a failure but I now realise how wrong I was.

This was a big turning point for Otto. I was then able to have him walked every day by Gregor and his walks are incredible; over the hills, through forests and around and in lakes! Otto was taught respect, boundaries, pack order and I was guided to see Otto’s true spirit and that he wasn’t a problem dog. Walk and Train offer the full package: training for you (yes the owners are the biggest problems for dogs) training for the dogs which is nothing short of ‘dog whispering’, guidance notes to be able to read and re-read and of course the incredible walks. Otto is a credit to their dedication and patience and I am most certainly a better owner with a greater understanding of who my best buddy is and what he needs.

- Nickie

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Ruby
Sighthounds, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg Sighthounds, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg

Ruby

When I first met Linnea and Gregor I had already been to several dog trainers. Ruby was always well behaved in training classes and could easily manage all of the ‘tricks’ but was becoming increasingly reactive towards other dogs on our walks. She had been in a few fights at that time and would bark and lunge towards any dog. Walking her, especially with two kids in tow, was incredibly stressful. We were all worried that she’d really injure another dog.

Over the past year Walk and Train have supported me to build a relationship with my dog. I’ve learnt how to keep her calm in situations and to look to me for guidance. We’ve had one to one sessions in the park, group classes with other reactive dogs and play sessions with their own walking pack. Throughout it all Linnea and Gregor’s knowledgeable and gentle approach has taught me so much about how to manage her behaviour and keep us both calm. It’s not a quick fix and she’s definitely not the perfect dog but I’m pretty proud of how far we’ve both come. Thank you both.

- Clare

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Betty & Poppy
Gundogs, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg Gundogs, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg

Betty & Poppy

I met Linnea at a time when my puppies, two cocker spaniels, were certainly taking over the house and with it was disappearing my sanity and also the rest of our family’s!!

I have worked with other trainers, but Linnea’s calm approach was a revelation to me, I never felt useless or overwhelmed during our lesson, I know that it is possible and I feel i can do it, more importantly the feeling does not go away when the trainer does!!

I just love it, our normal reaction is to be very vocal to misbehaving doggies, (!!) but it definitely works better this way. I now see the way our dogs are waiting for feedback & guidance if I go silent, they just look up to us and wait for us to say the word, it is a very bonding experience.

We are also using Linnea & Gregor’s walking service twice weekly which are fantastic, very happy doggies, very good social life for them! I also know that when I have a question about my dogs (regarding food, behavioural or other), I ask freely, I will get a clear answer and it helps me to behave the right way and make the right choices for my dogs.

- Lydie

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Eric
Gundogs, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg Gundogs, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg

Eric

Linnea and Gregor have helped us so much over the past 2 years I don't even know where to start in beginning to thank them. Our dog Eric, is a rescue from the charity Wild at Heart Foundation. He is a pointer/spaniel cross. Eric came to us when he was around 3 months old.

I had actually emailed Walk and Train back when we were at the stage of planning to get a dog as my husband and I were really keen to get off to the best possible start with regards to training and we knew that we would need some guidance. At this stage we were not even clients of Linnea's and she kindly responded with some thoughts and advice. We knew that Walk and Train were the place to go once Eric arrived. We have since had one to one sessions, attended group classes and Eric is also walked every week by Gregor and has boarded with Gregor and Linnea when we have been on holiday.

Linnea and Gregor go way above and beyond any expectations that we may of had of a dog training and walking service. Their passion and willingness to help and support is immeasurable. It is obvious to us that they deeply care about the dogs in their care and genuinely want people to succeed.

Linnea has a way of teaching which has resulted in us learning so much about Eric and understanding his personality and his needs. We have been given a lot of practical advice to help us deal with various behavioural issues we have had along the way but we have also had an education on dog behaviour and understanding the influence that our own behaviours have on Eric. As a result I think our bond with Eric is so much stronger and deeper and this is thanks to Linnea.

We also massively owe our thanks to Gregor for all the hard work and dedication he puts in to Eric's development when out on the walks. I can't stress how grateful we are for this. Because of Gregor's expertise, Eric has the opportunity to socialise with other dogs and have time off leash in a controlled environment. These are areas that we are personally still working on during our own walks. We trust Gregor and Linnea wholeheartedly and it is such a relief to know that Eric is safe and happy when in their care.

We would highly recommend Walk and Train and feel very lucky to have their on going guidance and support.

- Emma

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Stella
Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg Terriers & Bulldogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg

Stella

No words can describe how thankful I am for all the advise, training and continuing support my dog Stella and I received from Linnea and Gregor. Stella is a rescue Staffordshire Bullterrier and gets a bit grumpy and very selective around some dogs.

I remember calling Linnea and Gregor 2 years ago with tears in my eyes, as I desperately needed help with Stella. She’s the kindest creature you can imagine with so much love to humans, but she reacts to some dogs. I was very anxious when walking her as she was reacting to almost every dog we passed and didn’t have a clue how to manage her worrying behaviour. Thankfully I was lucky to book one on one session with WnT and after just a few hours spent with Gregor, I started to understand how to read Stella’s body language and how to take control in stressful situations. Since then we’ve been attending group classes, with a small break.... Every class is a new challenge that helps to build Stella’s, and my own confidence and our relationship. Thank you so much guys!!

- Anna

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Luath
Gundogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg Gundogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg

Luath

This is quite an emotional story to write, now that I am thinking about it!

We decided to add a dog to our family and I spent a long time researching dogs which would not stimulate allergies which some of us have and would be a suitable temperament and size for the kids to walk. I had had dogs in my family all of my life so was keen my kids had the same experience. Having spoken to lots of breeders on the phone and spent hours reading up, we welcomed 9 week old Luath (a show cocker spaniel) into our home. She was great and was socialised with lots of people of all ages. When she was 12-13 weeks old she started showing anxiety and became reluctant to interact with new people or dogs.

Puppy classes were really stressful for her, she wanted to hide behind the chairs the whole hour and wouldn't go out for a walk for 2 days after each class. Visits to the vet were difficult and I was told to 'get on top of her behaviour'. Hmmm!! An animal behaviourist was recommended and on meeting Luath for an afternoon, informed me that I needed to do three things - cover over the windows in the living room so she couldn't see out; not let her near other dogs and not let the kids walk her on their own. By the time he left, I was fighting back the tears - our lovely dog so affectionate and loving with us and struggling with her fears which we couldn't really understand was condemned to a life of being unable to interact with anyone else but her close family (and had to stay in rooms she couldn't see out of!!) We tried reactive dog classes - no help.

After a period of feeling quite sad, I decided to have another try for help. I was looking for another dog trainer closer to where we live and with experience of anxiety and reactiveness when I found LInnea and Gregor's website.

The first time Linnea came round, I immediately felt that she understood the issues we had and had a sensible approach to managing them by looking at the emotions behind the behaviour rather than the behaviour itself. Initially, she and Luath had a 'tussle' on either end of the lead but after 2 hours, Luath had learned an automatic sit, dog parkour and was walking beside Linnea and taking treats from her!! It was magical to watch and be part of.

We have had 1:1 sessions at home and in the Meadows as well as play sessions in our garden with some of the daycare dogs. All of these have taught my family and I how to manage Luath in different situations and allowed her to gain confidence.

The Sunday morning social walks have given Luath the chance to gain trust with other dogs - all of whom have their own issues. She has learned that nothing awful is necessarily going to happen with other people and dogs around. She will now walk and play with the others - even giving one larger, boisterous dog a kiss on the ear last week!! She will approach the owners too now and does not have a meltdown if something happens which she was not expecting.

I read Walk & Train reviews before contacting them but did not really believe that our dog would achieve so much that I would ever be writing this!! Luath still has lots to learn - so do we - but she is able to enjoy being a dog now which wouldn't have happened without Linnea and Gregor's support and knowledge.

Oh yes and if anyone says 'Linnea' in the house, Luath runs to the window, tail wagging and looks for Linnea!! Positive conditioned response, I think they call it!

- Alison

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Scooby

Scooby

I contacted Linnea at Walk and Train in April last year when Scooby, our delightful miniature schnauzer (MS) was 15 months old. We were at the end of our tether with Scooby. Although much loved, we were not coping with his behaviour which had escalated gradually over a few months. We could not let him off the lead as he would chase like a rocket after runners, cyclists, and would bark ferociously at other passers by whether on or off the lead. The only people he would not react to were people who were with other dogs. He would also want to play with ALL other dogs so would try to race over to every dog he saw. I approached several recommended and highly rated dog behaviouralists in the area. One in particular said that she was aware of many other MS in Edinburgh with similar issues which she thought is probably down to breeding, and that she would try to help us but she didn’t hold out much hope. With this in mind, I was sceptical of Linnea being able to help us at all.

Linnea spent an afternoon with Scooby and our family at home in April. She chatted to us all and quietly watched Scooby. She ascertained pretty quickly that Scooby is a dog who is by nature a calm animal who is not able to cope with excitement and is unable to calm himself down easily. She also warned us of the risks of letting him approach other dogs freely as different dogs can react in different ways to this, and some may become aggressive. She worked with him immediately demonstrating to us a bed-stay where he can relax in his own safe place. Then she took us out into our garden and local park and showed us how to recognise signs that his excitement was escalating and how to correct this gently before it got out of control with a slip leash. After this single 3-hour session, we all breathed a massive sigh of relief. For the first time in months we had been able to walk down the street with Scooby on lead, without him barking or lunging at all.

It sounds too good to be true, but this is really what happened. We have been working with Linnea since then both in 1-1 lessons and in group lessons. Scooby’s behaviour is not perfect but is vastly improved, and we have a much better understanding of how to be dog owners. We have much more insight into why Scooby behaves as he does and have strategies to deal with this. We can now walk down the street with Scooby on a loose lead without him barking and lunging at passers-by which a few months ago seemed an impossible task. Scooby is much better at being able to stay calm passing other dogs. With Linnea’s help, we are working towards being able to let him off leash. When we get our next dog, I will definitely get help from Linnea in the very early puppy stages to guide socialisation and training. Thank you Linnea – your help has been invaluable and you have enabled us to relax and enjoy our lovely dog again.

- Rachel

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Maisie
Gundogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg Gundogs, Dog Training Linnea Lyckberg

Maisie

We cannot praise Gregor and Linnea enough for the amount of help and advice they have given us and our dog Crazy Maisie.

Although Maisie looks very cute and innocent she can be very nervous and aggressive around other dogs. This reaction was a result of being attacked a few times by other dogs while out on walks.

Maisie’s behaviour was so unpredictable it made walking her something we dreaded rather than enjoyed, which is not ideal for a very hyper Spaniel who needs lots of walks.

After trying lots of different techniques and reading a lot about aggression in nervous dogs, we felt like nothing was working. We would see some small changes, but they would never last.

We first contacted Gregor and Linnea about 8 months ago and have noticed a massive improvement in Maisie’s behaviour already. So much so we have been able to hire a dog walker, who takes Maisie out with other dogs and hasn’t been aggressive with any of them to date.

Gregor and Linnea taught us that Maisie isn’t a bad dog and that it is other owners who do not have control over their dogs when running at Maisie. This was a huge relief to hear.

We had one individual consultation with Gregor, who taught us how to try to keep Maisie calm outside so that instead of being at 100 when she is out, she starts the walk a lot calmer and can now sit and stay outside.

We also attend the Sunday group sessions which are a life line for us. Maisie gets to socialise with other dogs whose owners are in control and her confidence has grown massively. She now very rarely reacts to dogs and is starting to become calmer outdoors (which for a Spaniel is the impossible)

The class is also very good for us, as it not only gives us a chance to catch up with Gregor and Linnea, who are always on hand to help and give us tips, but it also makes us feel like we aren’t the only ones and that other owners face the same challenges as us.

Linnea and Gregor clearly have a passion for what they do and they are amazing at it. So much so, when Maisie wasn’t well, Linnea was on hand to offer advice. They really do love our dogs as much as we do.

We can’t thank them enough for helping us make walks with Maisie something we love doing again.

-Laura

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Bella
Sighthounds, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg Sighthounds, Dog Training, Dog Walking Linnea Lyckberg

Bella

We contacted Linnea and Gregor soon after adopting our lurcher Bella.

When Bella first arrived with us she was wary of new people, easily spooked and could become reactive towards dogs that wouldn't play on her terms. We also struggled to maintain her attention when outside, which sometimes made for stressful walks together.

We needed someone to help us get the best out of Bella and to provide her with exercise and stimulation while we were at work during the week.

It was obvious as soon as we met Gregor that he knew how to put the needs of Bella first and the regular updates on how she was integrating with the rest of the pack gave us confidence that she was in excellent hands. Bella returns tired and content after every walk and is excited to go again every morning! It is great knowing that she is getting to explore and socialise in a safe environment and that she has an outlet for her excess energy.

Having a training session with Linnea gave us a clear plan of action to help Bella. Linnea's knowledge regarding canine behaviour is second to none and her friendly and patient approach made it easy to ask questions and understand how to make better choices for Bella. The notes and youtube videos provided allow us to refer back when we feel we need some more help and Linnea has always been available to answer one off questions when we've needed some extra support.

Most importantly it is clear that Bella thoroughly enjoys spending time with both Linnea and Gregor! Having a regular routine has made a huge difference to her behaviour and our confidence.

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Walk and Train for training and doggy day care, in fact, we'd like to go on some of the walks ourselves!

- Corinne & Peter

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