I am fortunate that Winnie, my 20 month Border Collie and I found Four Paws K9 Training when she was 10 weeks old. I considered another centre which didn't impress me, so I cam along for the introductory talk at Four Paws. I liked what I heard and saw and the fact that everyone seemed to be having fun.

Winnie was a typical puppy, extremely active and bright with boundless enthusiasm, and I knew I had a real challenge on my hands to calm her behaviour and make her "socially acceptable".

We signed up for puppy classes and have missed very few classes since starting. Owner and puppy learn so much at training and I look forward to Saturday mornings as much as Winnie does. Seeing your dog grow and develop through the companionship and socialisation with other dogs and watching them learning to follow commands and become obedience, is very rewarding.

The trainers at Four Paws K9 Training really care and have a wealth of knowledge and experience. They are always available to answer questions and to give advice on any specific problems or concerns that may arise.

Today, Winnie is an intelligent, loyal and loving dog who has moved through the differet levels to be in Intermediate class and was chosen to train with the Demo Team last year. She is obedient, well-behaved around the house and loves people. She still has some minor problems reacting towards some dogs, but I realise everything doesn't happen at once and persistence is necessary.

Winnie and I are working on her problems with the continous support from all the trainers at Four Paws K9 Training.

J Murphy