"Chas and I really enjoy our half hour lesson with Lesley on a Sunday afternoon. She is well tuned in to our needs - Chas needs challenges that he can master and have fun with and I need to learn to give him clear commands and get out of his way when he knows where he's going! Lesley is encouraging and professional in her teaching methods, considering I am a complete beginner (but more than willing to learn) and, at the end of our session Chas and I go away feeling we have accomplished some new skills together. I also feel that a half-hour one-to-one session is excellent value, rather than being part of a large class."

Anne & Chas

“I came to Lesley holding the belief that I could not improve my dog handling skills. I also thought that my dog, aged 9, would never go on ahead of me. Her patience and positivity coupled with her skill of swiftly recognising problems and providing solutions has helped me enormously. I am starting to complete fairly difficult courses with confidence and I am no longer afraid to put in both reverse and blind turns. My dog has also improved and looks for the next obstacle and goes on rather than holding back for me. I am really pleased with our improvement and really enjoy my lessons.”

Jane, Boot & Welly

“You have taught me some basics that I had never learned at group lessons - just things about release commands and positioning the dog for advantage. You have also shown me a lot about where to position myself and I think I am beginning to see this better. (I am nearly 50, so, a slow learner these days) I think you explain things well and clearly and the lessons make me more enthused about doing more. I am very much looking forward to bringing my new boy to you. I find your lessons very stimulating and challenging. I think you are brilliant with Dora and obviously have a great rapport with dogs in an instant. You know how to get Dora back on track when she nose dives and you are endlessly patient with her - and me too. You have shown versatility in your approach with Dora and have found her things to interest her when she's not that interested. I'm really happy to have found you and feel that the one to one is much more satisfactory than a group lesson."

Jill & Dora

“Lesley has been a tremendous help in bringing me and my two collies on. I started the year unable to get my bitch to even get to the end of a course, and now (12 months later) she gets clear rounds usually every time. Lesley is excellent at teaching the skills and techniques that any handler needs to raise their game. She’s also very good at reading your individual dog – what motivates them, what stresses them etc. I can definitely recommend Lesley as an excellent tutor.”

Caz, Frodo & Bramble

“Lesley has the right balance of assertiveness and patience with the human element, and firmness and fun with the canines. I find that 30 minutes is ample, although it seems to pass very rapidly, as both my JR, Tess, and I, are mentally and physically ready to finish the session by then. Lesley speaks clearly and she 'walks through' the movements, demonstrating body positions, as often as is necessary, which is very encouraging. She explains why one needs to be in the right place at the right time to help the dog. It is quite surprising just how much co-ordination is required and Lesley seems to possess unlimited patience. Tess thoroughly enjoys the sessions, yelping with delight when we approach the field and she observes the equipment, and we seem to be even closer after sharing such a diverse activity - a sort of "we did well, eh Mum?" Regardless of whether one intends to compete or not, Dog Agility is very rewarding. I really look forward to our lessons and have no hesitation in recommending Lesley"

Jeannette & Tess

“Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping me make my Mollie running experience even more enjoyable, we now have even more trust in each other and our working relationship."

Karen & Mollie

"Well, what can I say? Lesley and Agility have changed our lives - When Spud first arrived at 9 weeks old from a farmer who said “E’s had a fright this morning, so if he aint no good bring him back”, we knew we had a challenge on our hands. Spud was a shivering wreck, frightened and untrusting of everyone and everything. I thought from quite early on that agility could be an option for Spud and spoke to Lesley who advised me on the initial training I would need to have (partly) under my belt before bringing him back at 6 months old. She also told me about her previous experiences of agility helping other not-so-easy-going dogs build up their confidence. 10 months on and almost competition ready, we have never looked back - with Lesley’s brilliant advice and thoughtfulness regarding Spuds 'special needs', she has helped us no end. With Lesley’s insightful ways of introducing Spud (and me) to new equipment, training, dogs and people, we have managed to turn him into a really happy and fun loving dog who thoroughly enjoys his weekly agility training sessions. Thank you Lesley for all your help, you are a star and we couldn’t have done it without you! "

Kelly & Spud