I arrived at Sallie’s with my rescue dog Marnie feeling quite despairing. Marnie had been with me for 6 months and was 20 months old. So, her issues, background & reactions were and always will be guess work. She had arrived meek, quiet and seemed quite affable. But 4-5 months in I was seeing her reactivity peak as if out of nowhere. Now I know from weekly 1:1 sessions with Sallie that there is no ‘out of nowhere’! Her approach is warm, calm and full of much needed solutions. She gives you back the confidence you (may) have lost by helping you understand how our dogs think. Pointing out the often very subtle signs that they give off before the reaction. Once you start to absorb these yourself your understanding of them as animals & companions really changes. It deepens and you see the whole of your pet and their personality, not just the obvious bits. The location is very spacious, calm and just lovely to be in. For Marnie & myself it is taking time and a commitment to learning. You have to be prepared to give this in an unquantifiable amount. After around eight or so ‘1:1’ sessions we were able to join the puppy class. Six classes later & we are in the next level puppy class. Although very much at the beginning of this with much more accomplished dogs. The socialisation Marnie gets from these situations is as invaluable as the things we are both being taught. Being around other people & dogs whilst learning is a huge feat in itself for a rescue like Marnie. Now we also train with Olivia in the group classes & she is as calm, knowledgeable, and wonderful as Sallie. I look forward to every session and even though it is proving quite a journey with Marnie, seeing the results and her improve is worth the time & patience needed. Can’t recommend it enough.