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Ronnie McBridevia Google

about 1 month ago

After working extensively with K9 Edinburgh, I can confidently say I couldn’t recommend their professional dog training services in Edinburgh highly enough. I have a Belgian Malinois, and when we started training he was around 8 months old — highly reactive to both dogs and people, intense, and extremely challenging to handle in public. Anyone with experience of working breeds or reactive dogs will understand how critical it is to find a trainer who genuinely understands behaviour, not just obedience. From the very first session, Marco at K9 Edinburgh demonstrated calm, confident leadership and a deep understanding of canine behaviour. Despite my dog’s reactivity and poor manners at the time, he had him settled, focused, and under control within minutes — no force, no drama, just correct handling and structure. The improvement was noticeable from day one, particularly during agility and structured training, and continued to build consistently over time. What really stands out is how this work translated into real life. By Christmas, we were able to walk calmly through Princes Street and the Christmas Market, something that would have been completely unthinkable before training began. Just as importantly, the process reinforced a hard truth many owners eventually face: the issue is often the owners, K9 Edinburgh didn’t just train my dog — they continue to train me. Marco has always been available for advice, happy to take calls, and generous with his time and knowledge. For the level of expertise, support, and results delivered, the service represents excellent value for money. If you’re looking for an experienced dog trainer in Edinburgh, particularly for reactive dogs, high-drive breeds, or behavioural issues, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend K9 Edinburgh. The results speak for themselves, and both my dog and I are far better for the experience. We’re very much looking forward to continuing our training journey.

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kinia kiniatkavia Google

4 months ago

Highly recommended Marco @K9 Edinburgh, his knowledge, compassion,understanding of the dog and effective training methods brings great results for both dog and the owner. Great advice and support always when needed , thanks so much

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Carly Tashdjianvia Google

5 months ago

My dog and I have just completed our first week with K9 Edinburgh, and I’m absolutely blown away by the care, professionalism, and attention Marco provides. We spent about a year trying to train our dog on our own, with limited success. But after just one week with Marco, we’ve seen a dramatic improvement in our dog’s behavior — especially on lead walks, which are now so much more enjoyable. Marco’s depth of knowledge and understanding of dogs is truly second to none. His calm, confident approach immediately put both me and my dog at ease. I would highly recommend Marco to any dog owner. Thank you, Marco — I’m really excited to see how the next few weeks unfold!

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Dani Dignanvia Google

5 months ago

Amazing knowledge and patience, I went to Marco after my mum used his services over 15 years ago and he transformed her boxer dogs life. I didn't realise my dog was dominant and needed specialist training as did I (probably more than the dog) i can now walk Beryl, enjoy the beach and feel confident out as does she... cannot recommend Marco enough. Marco genuinely cares about dogs and knows them like no one else, he can give you the tools to make your dog the best it can be.

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Alexandra Hirstvia Google

over 3 years ago

I’ve taken all my rescue dogs to Marco over the years, and he’s transformed them all into happy, confident dogs. Be prepared to do the work too though. Marco will have your dogs behaving very quickly, sometimes by the end of the day, and that’s because he’s able to quickly gain their trust, so they relax and follow his lead. Then comes the task of ‘training’ you how to be the kind of pack leader that your dog needs - that part takes a bit longer, but is well worth the money and effort. I would highly recommend Marco to help with any kind of behavioral issue, no matter how seemingly hard or complex, he can totally help you and your dog get to a happy place.