Linda Dodsworth
Dog Training & Behavioural Therapist for Doncaster
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Hello I'm Linda, your local Bark Busters Dog Training and Behaviour Therapist and it is thanks to my two Boxer dogs, William and Holly (pictured here), that I came to join Bark Busters.
Many years ago William used to pull excessively on the lead and Holly had bad recall issues - even to the point of running after a dog that was being exercised by his owner while the owner was cycling. The cyclist couldn't hear me shouting for him to stop, as he'd got his Ipod on, so Holly ran quite a long way before I could stop her! Not good when you're in a hurry to get to work.
Unfortunately at the end of 2009 we suddenly lost William, he had a serious heart condition and he passed away just one week from his seventh birthday. His photo remains in place, as it was through him, that I realised just how much I wanted to help owners overcome their dog's behavioural problems.
Being a part of Bark Buster Home Dog Training means I work with various Rescue Centres, one being Boxer Dog Rescue. I received a call that there was a big problem with Bentley a white Boxer. Bentley was a very frightened dog and was suffering from fear aggression. It had been recommended in the past that he be put to sleep as there was no hope for him. He was also not coping well to being shut away in kennels and was showing very aggressive tendencies there too.
Nicki Platt, our behaviourist for Merseyside went along to assess the situation and she enlisted the help of Andy Waterhouse our London South East behaviourist and between us we got him to safety at Nicki's home. They contacted me to see if I could help the poor boy and to 'rehabilitate' him ready for adoption. Andy kindly drove him to me and I cared for him for six weeks.
Holly instinctively knew what to do and she showed him how to learn and gave him his position in the pack (which was beneath her)! You can read all about Bentley on the Boxer Dog Rescue site, www.boxerdogrescue.co.uk - he has his own blog. I successfully rehomed Bentley to a wonderful family who have two other boxers and he lives happily ever after in Harrogate.
Our techniques are simple for both you and your dog! I teach you how to communicate with your dog in a way that they will understand. It is an extremely rewarding job and I love seeing the expression on the owners face as their dog becomes transformed before their eyes.
So whatever your behavioural problem whether that be jumping up, pulling on the lead, being aggressive, not coming when called or any other issues you may have with your dog give me a call. I'd love to help you and your dog.
What My Clients Say
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I am very pleased with the results I have got with my dog Walter towards Benny. Linda has done a marvelous job in such a short time. I know there is still work to be done on Walter but I am very confident that things will work out due to the training and advice from Linda.
Mrs C - Selby, North Yorkshire
26th July 2010
Bark Busters has given me more freedom as I can now walk my dog alongside the pushchair (new born).
Mr & Mrs J - Selby
7th May 2010
Linda was fantastic, we are thrilled at how quickly and how well Tito has responded to the training. It has already made such a difference taking him for walks and is now really enjoyable. We would definitely recommend Bark Busters. Thank you Linda!!!
Mr & Mrs T - Harrogate
18th May 2010
