Services Offered
One-on-One Dog Training Sessions
Personalized in-home training focusing on obedience, anxiety reduction, and behavior modification using positive reinforcement techniques.
Behavior Consultancy
Expert assessment and solutions for issues like resource guarding, separation anxiety, and socialization, with tailored management plans.
Puppy Integration Support
Guidance for introducing new puppies to your home and family, including socialization and basic training to ensure a smooth transition.
Anxiety and Fear Management
Specialized programs to help dogs overcome fears of leads, strangers, and new environments, building confidence through gentle methods.
Ongoing Support and Follow-ups
Continued assistance via phone or email after sessions, with flexible scheduling for additional help as needed.
Reviews
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Vikki Bryant
via Google
over 1 year ago
Hello my name is Ri and my caring calm human found me at Holly Hedge Dog Sanctuary Bristol. I have been with my human for 3 years but lately life has been like a roller coaster and my anxiety has become more intense. I experience, anxiety in all areas of my life from meeting new humans to having a strange thing called a lead that is attached to me when I go out for walks ! I also don't like to leave my caring calm human and can't imagine what her day would be without me ! My human decided to introduce in my home to a lady called Michelle Lorde.IMAGINE THAT ! I met Michelle and she felt very safe to be around . Michelle showed my human new skills to help me be more brave around people who enter my home. Michelle came up with lots of solutions to help me overcome my anxiety. After my time with Michelle I am starting to feel a lot better and would like to say thank you to Michelle for all her hard work and support. I would definitely recommend Michelle to hang out with you to help overcome the complexities of the human world.
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Sheryl Huntvia Google
about 3 years ago
Michelle has been a huge help with our dachshund. Rolo had developed resource guarding issues from a pup which we think was due to him being hand reared (mum had mastitis and pups couldn’t feed together and learn to share) Michelle helped us to understand why Rolo reacted the way he did and also gave us advice on how to manage this. I think managing his anxiety will be ongoing but with Michelle’s help we feel much more well equipped to help Rolo be a happier dog. I highly recommend Michelle - she is very reassuring and supportive and does not ever make you feel like you are at fault. She understands dogs behaviour and explains why they react in certain ways and how to overcome it. If you have any concerns about your dog then Michelle is the person to turn to.
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Zöe Barbervia Google
over 10 years ago
Michelle is a superb trainer. Right from the start we knew she could help us with our very nervous dog. She is so friendly, knowledgeable and a very nice person too! We have used other trainers in the past but Michelle's methods are all positive, easy to follow and you find out the reason why your dog is behaving the way it is. Our dogs (and children!) love her! If you need any help outside of a session Michelle is always on hand by phone or email to help. She also arranges her visits at mutually convenient times. It is fantastic to be able to work with someone so highly qualified yet down to earth, reasonably priced and personable. Definitely recommended!
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James Hemmingvia Google
almost 11 years ago
Michelle was fantastic, professional and really helped put our minds at rest. We decided to avoid puppy classes (in a group situation) that other places do as we had heard bad reports, and besides our dog was very well socialised. I think we got more out of the one to one as Michelle came in and did an assessment of our puppy, and gave us some great ideas/tools and things to work on over the coming months. She's really amenable and was also on the end of email if we had other concerns or questions.
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Jeff Monkvia Google
almost 12 years ago
I cant recommend Co-Evolve Dog Training and Michelle enough. We are the proud owners of Capote, a French Bulldog puppy, and having tried and failed to get him into Puppy Classes (it would have been easier getting him into Clifton College) we came across Michelle by doing an internet search. Her website is very clear and its obvious that she is highly qualified and loves dogs. Co-Evolves pricing is very competitive and remember that this is a 121 session, you are not part of a big group where you simply don't get the individual attention you need. Michelle is also flexible with when she comes to see you which fitted in well with us and our busy lives. When you first meet her she is very personable and friendly, which lets face it is as important as often we the owners are the ones that need the training! We did some very simple straight forward tasks both here at home and also in the local parks which were fun for all of us. Michelle really brings her background in animal behaviour to her sessions and makes you think like a dog and what they relate too. We have ended up with a very well behaved little dog who we can take anywhere, he is great with other dogs and children and this is in no small part thanks to Michelle and her intuitive training methods. We have already recommended her to friends who had adult dogs and she has also helped them too. When Capote's little brother arrives in the near future we have already arranged for further sessions with Michelle to help integrate him into our family 'Pack'. Thanks Michelle (the real dog whisperer).
