Dog Trainer & Behaviourist

North West England

Looking for a dog trainer in the north west that can transform your relationship with your dog ?

As a qualified dog trainer, I visit clients in the North West of England including Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester to provide dog training and behaviour modification for dogs with problems.

I teach bad dogs to be good dogs. More importantly, I teach stressed-out owners to be calm, yet assertive handlers and to build a great relationship with their dog. If you're reading this, it's likely your dog isn’t quite the dog you hoped for. You're dog may have dog on dog aggression, leash reactivity, pulling on the leash, separate anxiety and other unwanted behaviours which are challenging and stressful for you and you're dog.

The good news is I can help, but I need your help too. Dogs struggle without clear guidance from their owners. They thrive with structure and discipline, and they love to follow a calm, firm leader. I take a behavioural approach when working with dogs, focusing on their primal drives and instincts to help them (and you) communicate better. A dog wants to be a dog, and I will show you both how.

My training system will build a strong foundation for permanent change.Check out my reviews on Google my Business or on my website. If you are local, I offer training for life. I'm available for any ongoing support you may need, and my follow up sessions are free of charge.

With one of the highest rehabilitation success rates in the UK, I not only get the best results for your dog but I am able to break down the process so that the owner is able to maintain the progress long term.

My dog training will focus on changing the way you think around your dog and teach you how to communicate more effectively with your dog. I excel in resolving dog on dog aggression, leash reactivity, pulling, separation anxiety and other challenging and stressful behaviours. I am here to help you. Just call me as this will not cost you a penny!

My goal

The goal of my company is to have 100% percent satisfaction from my clients. I have and want to maintain a reputation as someone that gives more than what you pay for and I want to be known as someone that treats people with nothing but respect.

After Our Time Together

I would also like to say thank you. Thank you for trusting me with something so important to you and your family. Thank you for giving me the privilege and opportunity to improve your life, your dog’s life, and making your lives together what it should be. It is a responsibility that I do not take lightly. You could have chosen anyone, and you chose me. For that I am your dog trainer for the life of your dog until they cross the rainbow bridge as long as you want me in your life.

Please understand that a dog is not trained in 2 weeks. A dog is not trained in 3, 4, or 5 weeks. It takes time and consistency.

With that being said we can do amazing things in just two sessions but it is just the beginning. The foundation is laid and it is strong. We added wanted behaviours and eliminated unwanted behaviours. Most importantly the dog learned how to learn and your dog is now a clean slate ready and willing to please you if you allow it.

Moving Forward What I now need from you is this:

For best results your dog needs both mental and physical stimulation on a daily basis.

The following four steps will help you continue progress:

1) Identify and eliminate the bad habits inside the home that most likely created the behavioural issues. 2) Replace the bad habits with good habits. 3) Structure, rules, and boundaries followed consistently. 4) Positive interaction with you through play and formal obedience.

The first three take no time out of your day to implement. You are doing something any way, just do the right things now. You’re always training whether you know it or not. The dog knows it.

Number 4 takes very little time. Couple of minutes a couple of times a day goes a long way.

Real results equal 10% trainer 90% owner. It is up to me to provide you with the education, information, and opportunity.

Keep it simple.

There must be consequences for doing right and there must be consequences for doing wrong.

Reward good behaviour whether you ask for it or not.

Correct unwanted behaviour quickly. If you do not correct unwanted behaviour you are rewarding it.

Obedience:

Continue to master and work on the basics.

Come, sit, down, place, out and leave it. Practice on leash, off leash, with food, without food, with toys, without Toys, with rewards, without rewards, with tools, without tools

Practice in the Intermittent phase as long as needed when using tools

Continue to work on adding duration of commands, continue to work on Adding distance to commands, continue on adding distractions to training

Practice everywhere, strive to achieve advanced obedience which is simply Mastery of the basics under all conditions

Structured Walk:

Strive for daily structured walks No smelling, peeing or pooping unless given release command, dog must be At your side or slightly behind, change speeds, normal speed, fast pace, very Slow, at least until walk is mastered

Free Walk:

Long line and dog can move about freely, practice recall and all other basic Commands on the free walk, implement play on the free walk, mix it up, Free walk, structured walk, obedience and play is a tremendous training Session

New Behaviours:

Teach your dog something new, even if you think it’s useless. Utilize Food luring and marking to do so. Take your time and you’ll see you both Grow as a team

BE A LEADER NOT A DICTATOR, BE FIRM BUT NOT ANGRY, BE FAIR AND CONSISTENT

A TOOL WILL NEVER BRING OUT THE BEST IN A DOG BUT A TOOL CAN BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR TRAINING, AND THE WORST

I don’t need perfection in the positions, I need perfection in the attitude

Most of all enjoy the process and the time that you have together. It goes fast and they are not with us long enough.

Thank you once again for taken the time to read my website.

All behaviour issues and all ages welcome!

What can be achieved in just two sessions?

Find out how I can help your dog

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Dog Harmony

4.5

Based on 136 reviews

08:03 07 Nov 21

07:39 30 Sep 21

We first saw Peter back in December 2020 when he helped us with Luna our 3 year old Cavapoo's barking in the house and garden. We are making good progress with this, so invited Peter back today to help us with her pulling on lead. Within 10 minutes Peter had got Luna walking beside him and 10 minutes later she was doing the same for me. Lots of invaluable hints and tips all about dog behaviour and respect. Peter also brought one of his dogs along to give Luna extra practice as she struggles meeting some dogs. The first walk on my own this afternoon was so much better and has given me a spring in my step that I can do this. Thank You Peter.

15:20 28 Sep 21

Peter has been amazing with Bailey and Blue! Training two puppies was never going to be easy, but Peter didn’t balk at the challenge. He showed us how to train them both to follow basic commands both separately and as a team.He helped us identify their individual motivations and was really flexible with working on the different things that came up between sessions.The training was fun for everyone and we involved the whole family which was brilliant for consistency outside of sessions too.I thoroughly recommend Dog Harmony (and have done to anyone who I know who is looking at getting a puppy)

07:12 21 Sep 21

Peter is a brilliant dog trainer and importantly he also trains the owners! Peter came out to help us with our spaniel who barked at everything outside the house that moved. Peter came with a fund of practical advice, backed up by common sense. He has sorted out Maria (and me!) I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

11:41 26 Aug 21

I spent a long time researching a good dog trainer and Peter always came up as the best. I have not been disappointed with my Golden Retrievers puppy Orla and Indi (5years). I attend on a Saturday and Tuesday with my girls and I am delighted with their progress in just 5 weeks.Peter is so knowledgeable and we have learnt so much.I practice everything with them in between classes and the results are amazing. People stop me to say how well behaved they are and I am really proud of their progress.If you are looking for a good training school I would highly recommend Peter.

18:32 12 Jul 21

We took in a boisterous, excitable 15 month old standard poodle, after 2 weeks training we brought home a much calmer dog that was a pleasure to take out. He walks to heal, his recall is OK, he no longer jumps up, now he greets other dogs respectfully. We have not yet let him off his lunge rein but he is improving every day as we follow the advice given to enable us to carry on the good work put in by the team. Thanks Peter

11:11 08 Jul 21

As first-time dog owners we were nervous and had no idea where to start and who to trust with our Fifi. Peter made us feel relaxed and very comfortable with his approach, infectious enthusiasm, clearly with his love of dogs and knowledge of dogs inside out.Our pup is taking obedience, agility and trick classes and Peter has worked wonders in a very short space of time with her positive and supportive approach. He has helped us understand our pup's needs and how to enrich her life with fun training in our everyday routine.She is now a much happier, better behaved dog who loves her training! And it is not just the dog, we are also learning how to be better dog owners. I would highly recommend Peter and Dog Harmony team to anyone who owns a dog and needs help with anything at all.

19:40 14 Jun 21

It's been precisely 3 months, and I'm satisfied entirely. Things have been great since he's taken charge of my kennel!Things have changed a lot, my dogs won't snarl they have entirely left barking for good too. Stopped fighting amongst themselves and are calmer than ever now!

12:00 14 Jun 21

Wow, what a difference in our dog's behaviour after one session with Peter, on Saturday. Peter understood the issues we are having with our dog and, more importantly, showed us how to correct our dog's very bad behaviour whilst out walking him.He has proved to us that our dog can be trained to walk calmly and not to react to everything he comes across. We know we have a lot of work to do with our dog but we are now more confident in our handling of our dog and, in turn, have a happier, calmer dog.

18:53 06 Jun 21

Awesome Service By Peter Hargreaves. He really know what he is doing and my dog really need his treatment. After take his care my pet getting better.

10:11 03 Jun 21

Had the best experience with Peter !!Looked forward to every session and much more to learn from him. I can’t thank Peter enough for his immense experience, responsiveness and thorough feedback on all our video sessions. Great service with genuine care!

11:15 09 May 21

We had our initial assessment at Dog Harmony a couple of weeks ago. My four-month-old German Shephard had been acting weird and it had become a rather tedious chore to walk him every day. He had been sniffing and pulling a lot lately. Thankfully, Peter was able to point out the problem in the first session and to my amaze, the shepherd was acting a lot more calmly after that. Peter walked me through the problem which has now made the walks easier. He has really good knowledge regarding animals and their problems. Can’t wait for the sessions to continue so my dog can get back to being a sweet little boy.

22:29 03 May 21

I’ve recently got Peter to train my German Shepherd with its aggression! Han’s been with me for about 2 years, but for the last 3 months, he would snarl at anyone for no apparent reason! I was agitated, and after firing two dog trainers, we came by them. Surprisingly, it’s been a week and Han’s showed a lot of progress, and his aggression has subsided extensively.

21:38 01 May 21

Wont lie here but Peter was my last choice and I regret that he wasn’t my first. He’s a real gem in the world of dog training. Ben is my life, so you’re harsh with him you’re harsh with me. And I’m very honest on this, had my previous dog trainer handled by the Animal Rights Team! But with Peter, it was very different, second day he had Ben out of leash and by the fourth day I’d see him wagging his tail at the entrance when it was Peter’s time to come! And that’s something you only see when someone’s compassionate!

20:08 06 Apr 21

As first-time dog owners we were nervous and had no idea where to start and who to trust with our Fifi. Peter made us feel relaxed and very comfortable with her approach, infectious enthusiasm, clearly with her love of dogs and knowledge of dogs inside out.Our pup is taking obedience, agility and trick classes and Peter has worked wonders in a very short space of time with his positive and supportive approach. He has helped us understand our pup's needs and how to enrich her life with fun training in our everyday routine.She is now a much happier, better behaved dog who loves her training! And it is not just the dog, we are also learning how to be better dog owners. I would highly recommend Peter and Dog Harmony to anyone who owns a dog and needs help with anything at all.

17:58 31 Mar 21

Peter trained our German Shepherd Dog a couple of weeks ago with incredible results. We were completely unable to control her and at our wits end. Not only did he work with her, he taught us how to manage her and handle her more effectively. Since we worked with Peter our walks have gone from stressful and completely unenjoyable to the highlight of our day. He is an incredible trainer of both people and dogs. He communicated with us throughout the entire process and answered any and all questions we could think of. Our entire family is so thankful for him and we couldn’t recommend him more strongly!

12:22 29 Mar 21

We cannot recommend Peter of Dog Harmony highly enough; he has been inspirational! He came to us in December 2020 after we had experienced unpredictable dog to dog aggression problems with a 3-year-old white German Shepherd/Retriever male we had taken as a 're-home' in August 2019.Peter's approach is always positive, firm and yet kind - he is able to deal sympathetically and realistically with dogs and owners alike without ever being negative.Every dog/owner situation is different, and Peter has the experience and ability to point to the best way forward. Never a quick fix, but if you are prepared to take his advice and show determination and perseverance things can be resolved.We have learned a huge amount; our other dog has benefitted enormously, and things are now coming together-before too long we will have two perfectly behaved dogs! It takes time and we could not have done it without Peter's help! Thanks Peter, it is reassuring to know that you are never more than a phone call or email away."

01:24 20 Mar 21

Peter regularly helps me and my dogs and is a fabulous trainer. The thing I like the most about Peter’s approach is his emotion centred approach to training dogs. It not only gets fantastic training results, but also makes for very happy dogs and owners on the back of it. I would not hesitate in recommending Peter.

12:26 11 Feb 21

We contacted Peter when our 3-year-old German Shepherd dog, Betsey started to wreck the house when left alone after the Christmas period after I had been at home for three weeks with him. The damage he did was terrible, trying to get out of doors and windows. We decided to crate him when we were out, but then the poor dog got so stressed, we came home to pools of blood on the floor from his paws and mouth where he had tried (and succeeded) to rip the crate apart. Luckily, my husband could take Betsey with him each day in his van and we tried to make sure one of us was always at home, which was making us both as stressed as Betsey!We arranged a meeting with Peter who gave us both the advice and information to help poor Betsey and now after just six weeks, what a changed dog. We did follow Peter’s advice to the ‘T’ to make sure Betsey got the best chance to get over his separation anxiety. Thank you, Peter, for all your advice and information, we can now leave Betsey when we want to go out at weekends and from next week, we are going to start leaving him during the day again, for one day each week, building up to the five working days, going back to family and professional dog walkers coming in each lunchtime to walk him.We cannot believe the change in Betsey, a much happier dog altogether, happy in his own company and not getting stressed every time we leave the room or try to leave the house. We would both recommend Peter to anyone with ‘dog behaviour problems. He is a gentleman, and you can see how much he loves dogs and wants to be able to help them. Thank you, Peter!"

16:06 23 Oct 20

Peter was our last hope to help us with our whippet who has a high prey drive. We could not walk him safely as he reacted to anything that moved and was a danger to himself and others. Peter took Riley for a residential stay, supposedly for 2 weeks but it only took 1 week for him to transform Riley into a calm, happy dog who is a joy to walk. Thank you so much Peter, your input has enabled us to keep our gorgeous boy without worrying every time we take him out of the door.

19:46 27 Sep 20

I would 100% recommend peter to anyone who has a problem dog like we did, we contacted peter as we couldn’t control our dog buddy (Rottweiler) he was aggressive towards other dogs, people and bikes he would lunge himself at people on the street and even try to chase small children (he seen children as a game) it come to a stage were we couldn’t walk him in the day time as it was too stressful for us we had to start doing night time walking with him as it was less risk, we eventually come to a stage were we felt we couldn’t cope any longer with buddy but didn’t want to get rid of him as we knew he would most probably be put to sleep!so we contacted peter and explained our situation it didn’t seem to be too much of a trouble for him and we arranged our first training session, when we met up we had a good talk about what we were expecting from the training and peter told us how to achieve it we didn’t want anything amazing as we knew buddy would never be able to be off the lead all we wanted was for him to walk along and to ignore other people & dogs, peter brought his two little dogs who were really well behaved, we introduced buddy to one of them and peter had control of buddy every time he went to attack peter corrected him and within 10 minutes buddy was facing his two dogs and not reacting! We couldn’t believe it! We continued on to a park were there was other people & dogs peter talked us threw every situation when ever we felt tense he soon relaxed us and told us how to handle buddy he taught us how to do a structured walk and its the best thing we ever learnt, after 2 hours buddy was walking around still with peters two dogs who were off the lead he was walking past people/dogs/bikes and even children and there was no reaction we couldn’t believe it he actually changed our dog completely in 2 hours!He showed us the tools and methods we needed to walk our dog and as long as we continue to do as he told/showed us buddy will continue to improve, we actually have the confidence to take him to a park and walk him around we dont have any worry’s any more! I don’t know why we didn’t do the training sooner!!We now attend peters pack walks once a month were there is loads of other dogs who have similar problems to what buddy had its amazing to just go an refresh on some training skills and for buddy to be with all other dogs (even for us to talk to other owners and to realise we are not the only people who went threw this behaviour with our dog) there is no judgement at all which is amazing as people usually see a Rottweiler and cross the street but on these walks everyone is in the same situation just wanting help with there dogs and peter really does help!Thank you so much peter you have literally changed ours and buddy’s life for the better!!

10:11 20 Aug 20

I have a French bulldog which has started bullying and nipping me. It got that bad I was thinking of rehoming him. I googled dog trainer and after speaking to several trainers I really liked Peters approach to resolving the problem. Within two weeks Alfie was a different dog. I could bring people into my house with out any fear about them being bitten. If you have problems with your dog I would recommend giving Peter a call to discuss the problem

19:30 18 Mar 20

We were at the point of almost giving up our puppy 3 nights ago and decided to take her to Peter as suggested by a friend. Our puppy is the most hyper aggressive puppy ever and she bites! She's a puppy so she chews but mostly bites! Today is her second day at Dog harmony and she is the best puppy ever!!!! Can't thank you enough!!! 2 peaceful nights!! Best decision ever. Peace at home!!

19:19 17 Mar 20

Took my dog Pat here for train and boarding. Peter, definitely did a good job with Pat. He already knew your basic commands but was lacking focus and discipline. Peter definitely sharpened his skills and now Pat definitely does a lot with his commands. I will definitely recommend this place.

19:45 16 Mar 20

Peter is amazing - a must for any new dog owner. No matter what you're struggling with, you will be blown away by the results you can get in a single private lesson.

13:32 02 Jan 20

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Dog Harmony

4.5

Based on 136 reviews

08:03 07 Nov 21

07:39 30 Sep 21

15:20 28 Sep 21

07:12 21 Sep 21

11:41 26 Aug 21

18:32 12 Jul 21

11:11 08 Jul 21

19:40 14 Jun 21

12:00 14 Jun 21

Awesome Service By Peter Hargreaves. He really know what he is doing and my dog really need his treatment. After take his care my pet getting better.

18:53 06 Jun 21

10:11 03 Jun 21

11:15 09 May 21

22:29 03 May 21

21:38 01 May 21

20:08 06 Apr 21

17:58 31 Mar 21

12:22 29 Mar 21

01:24 20 Mar 21

12:26 11 Feb 21

16:06 23 Oct 20

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One-to-one Dog Training In Your Home

I train bad dogs to become good dogs and teach stressed out owners to become calm and confident dog handlers.

FEAR & AGGRESSION

Do you own or have you ever met a dog that always seemed scared or overly aggressive towards everyone?

RESOURCE GUARDING

This type of behaviour speaks for itself, it is the act of aggressively protecting objects such as toys or food.

SEPARATION ANXIETY

Separation anxiety is an anxious response, triggered when you become separated from your dog.

DOG TRAINING

My Dog Training Program is based on creating a relationship through a solid foundation and clear communication.

PUPPY TRAINING

It can take years to find out what your puppy needs from you but I can show you in just two sessions.

RESIDENTIAL TRAINING

With this program your dog will stay with Peter and his family including Peter’s two children and three dogs.

Dog BEHAVIOURAL problems I excel at resolving …

Toilet Training

Pulling on the Leash

Nipping and Mouthing

Darting Through Open Doors

Fear on leash

Reactive Dogs

Destructiveness

Excessive Barking

Not Coming When Called

Hyperactivity

Jumping on People

Aggression

Countersurfing

Separation Anxiety

Resource Guarding

If you have any other questions please get in touch

Tel: 07776761289

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DOG TRAINER

North West England

IS THE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR DOG STRESSFUL?

I visit clients in the North West of England including Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester to provide dog training and behaviour modification for dogs with problems.

I teach you how to handle your dog in a calm manner and allow you to take your dog with you whenever you want without worrying about unwanted behaviour.

My proven dog training methods not only empower the dog owner to handle their dog with more confidence but I also provide the tools necessary for your dog to be the best version of itself.

My dog training will focus on changing the way you think around your dog and teach you how to communicate more effectively with your dog.

All Behaviour Issues And Ages Welcome!

ONE 2 ONE TRAINING IN YOUR HOME

I train bad dogs to become good dogs and teach stressed out owners to become calm and confident dog handlers.

What can be achieved in just two sessions?

Find out how I can help you

Dog Trainer & Behaviourist

North West England

Looking for a dog trainer in the north west that can transform your relationship with your dog ?

All behaviour issues and all ages welcome!

What can be achieved in just two sessions?

REVIEWS

One-to-one Dog Training In Your Home

Dog BEHAVIOURAL problems I excel at resolving …

Toilet Training

Pulling on the Leash

Nipping and Mouthing

Darting Through Open Doors

Fear on leash

Reactive Dogs

Destructiveness

Excessive Barking

Not Coming When Called

Hyperactivity

Jumping on People

Aggression

Countersurfing

Separation Anxiety

Resource Guarding

If you have any other questions please get in touch

DOG TRAINER

North West England

IS THE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR DOG STRESSFUL?

ONE 2 ONE TRAINING IN YOUR HOME

What can be achieved in just two sessions?

I EXCEL IN RESOLVING

Toilet Training

Pulling on the Leash

Nipping and Mouthing

Darting Through Open Doors

Fear on leash

Reactive Dogs

Destructiveness

Excessive Barking

Not Coming When Called

Hyperactivity

Jumping on People

Aggression

Separation anxiety

Resource Guarding

Countersurfing

Toilet Training

Pulling on the Leash

Nipping and Mouthing

Darting Through Open Doors

Fear on leash

Reactive Dogs

Destructiveness

Excessive Barking

Not Coming When Called

Hyperactivity

Jumping on People

Aggression

Separation anxiety

Resource Guarding

Countersurfing

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I BELIEVE THAT 98% OF ALL DOGS CAN BE TRAINED TO HAVE BASIC MANNERS, RESPECT AND UNWANTED BEHAVIOURS REMOVED REGARDLESS OF BREED, SIZE, SHAPE, OR AGE!

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