“Alfie is my 4th dog, but I decided to do the basics in a class with him, just to brush up. I’m so glad I did because dog training (or Victoria’s) has come so much further than the training I’d done 15 years ago. Kind (but firm and fair) with positive reinforcement. It really suited my lad and we’ve done 6 courses in total with People and Dogs. My favourite was Fun and Functional with tidy up and bang bang you’re dead. He loves it when his clicker comes out and it is time to train.”

Helen Mansfield, Sheffield

“Last year we took our dog, Larry, to People and Dogs for his puppy classes. We ended up going on three of their courses and both us and Larry absolutely loved them! We still miss going to them now. We received so much support and amazing tips which we would have never got, or even thought of, if we didn’t attend Victoria’s classes. Larry has a tendency to be a shy dog but going to the classes for several months as a puppy helped his confidence enormously. We can’t thank People and Dogs enough and would recommend them to anyone looking for classes for their dog of any age.”

Meghan Lilleyman, Sheffield

“We took our Cockapoo Dougie to Life Skills Puppy training which was fantastic. As new dog owners, the training Victoria gave us was brilliant too. We had a second puppy and unfortunately moved out of the area so used a different trainer. In comparison, Victoria’s knowledge and training methods are far more superior. I would have no hesitation in recommending Victoria and her team.”

Julie Birtwistle, Sheffield

“A friend recommended People & Dogs, and I reluctantly contacted them – it was very much a last resort. That was 6 months ago, and now Poppy walks beautifully on a loose lead, never, ever pulling. Her recall is now 100% consistent. Don’t get me wrong, it didn’t happen overnight, and it required effort and commitment from me, but it has been totally worth it, and worth every penny.”

Miss K Tute, Sheffield

“Just had 3 sessions with Jenny working on recall issues with my young Jack Russell, Ronnie. To say Jenny performed miracles with Ronnie wouldn’t be far wrong!! At the start of the first session Ronnie had next to no sense of recall and rarely came back when called - how quickly this changed! Through the activities and exercises I learnt from Jenny, Ronnie is like a different dog - she comes back practically every time when called.

The sessions with Jenny were fun and interactive and have given me full confidence to let Ronnie off lead when out.

I would 100% recommend People and Dogs to anyone who is looking for any dog training!”

Helen Taylor, Sheffield

“Arthur's reactivity has come down massively. Arthur is a good boy but he was very reactive when he saw and cycle or jogger. Very barky, very scared and lunged a lot. I was worried about him getting loose while we were near a road.

I took the reactivity training package somewhat out of desperation. I would say the problem halved almost right away after the first session. Jenny is brilliant and she taught me some useful techniques for both before he reacts and after he reacts.

There have been a few moments where he takes a step back on his progress, but he is a different dog and we are different owners. We have techniques now for every situation and his progress has been remarkable. I feel like as he gets older and with some work, he will be a very calm boy by the end of the year.

As a bonus, he is walking much better on the lead. I previously relied on a Halti, but I don't need that anymore.

Jenny is brilliant, she loves dogs and is very knowledgeable. Arthur loved her and the support on WhatsApp between sessions was invaluable.

I recommend People & Dogs to everyone now, we are over the moon with Arthur's progress.”

Barry Carter, Dronfield

“We have just done a scent work class with our golden retriever. It is something I’ve wanted to do for a while so was very pleased this course fell on a day I could make it.

Kat explained all the exercises well & made constructive and encouraging comments on all the practical work we did with our dog. The progression was managed well & advice was given on any queries. We really enjoyed it & would recommend it to anyone who wants to do something a bit different with their dog. I’m already taking scented socks for him to find on our walks! Thanks Kat.”

Rachel Harvey, Sheffield

“My 9 month old border collie was extremely frightened of traffic. I did my research and found Jenny at People and Dogs. What made me choose this training organisation is all the training is about understanding your dog and helping it overcome fears and anxiety with rewards for positive behaviour- absolutely no punishment!

Apart from the wonderful training for my dog I also learned a lot about dog behaviour - even though I’ve had dogs all my life.

My dog is much happier around traffic now after all Jenny’s help and we will keep up with our ‘homework’ to ensure she continues to be the lovely stress free dog Jenny has shown me she’s capable of.”

Diane Kirk, Sheffield

“Jenny’s an amazing trainer and we are so happy with the sessions we had. We did the 1:1 training sessions for our golden retriever and Jenny has given us so many tools to help with her excited temperament and also work on her loose lead walking. Each session was followed up with an email about all the exercises we had practiced including videos so it was very easy to practice until the next session. Jenny is very friendly, helpful and happy to answer any questions and I couldn’t recommend her enough! If you’re looking for fun and effective dog training that’s also kind to dogs People & Dogs is the best training and Jenny’s amazing!!”

Kiki Valtinou, Sheffield

“I have attended training with People and Dogs with both of my Dogs, 1 was 15 years ago (she's still going strong) and most recently with our new dog. Honestly wouldn't go anywhere else. Friendly and positive training methods that resulted in 2 well behaved happy Dogs”

Nicola Green, Sheffield

“My husband passed away suddenly and very unexpectedly and I suddenly became a single mom to 2 gorgeous cocker spaniels. We were all heartbroken. My husband had always been their special person, doing everything for them and I had to somehow step up. It was challenging especially as the younger of the 2 dogs had become very very scared of other dogs and nervous of meeting strangers too. The decision to contact People and Dogs to whom we had taken both to their puppy classes is the best possible decision I could have made. Jenny offered a program of training where she patiently and kindly taught me to understand my girl and show her another way. I so thankful of her time and expertise. She taught me so much and inspired a confidence I never knew I had. She has given me tools and the knowledge to be able to move forwards. That means the world.

I now feel so much closer to both of my girls as much of the training has helped me also develop a much deeper relationship with my other, older girl. Jenny has helped me to fall in love with being a dog owner not just a person in love with her dogs.”

Liz Nicklen, Sheffield

“Highly recommend people and dogs! Have just completed the puppy life skills class and couldn’t resist signing up to the intermediates. Jenny was amazing, approachable and so very patient! We loved making friends and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for dog training. Thank you”

Freya Chapman, Sheffield

“We are the proud owners of our rescue dog Winnie . She arrived with a few issues the main one her being aggressive towards other dogs and people.Taking her out was a real nightmare we had no control over her,she would try to attack any dog that came in sight.Jenny was our saviour she came highly recommended and even then I was skeptic that anyone could help Winnie.With loads of patience and knowledge she taught us how to help Winnie.We are well on the way to getting her to enjoy walks and listen and react to commands. I highly recommend People and Dogs if your pooch needs help😊😊😊

Thank You Jenny you’re a star ⭐️”

Jane Dixon, Sheffield

“We have just finished 5x1:1 training sessions with Jenny from People and Dogs and it was the best investment we could have made for our family.

We thought we had prepared ourselves for our puppy's arrival but we were completely overwhelmed by our fab but extremely feisty/ bitey terrier puppy. Jenny has been awesome from the very first contact we had with her. She clearly understands dog behaviour brilliantly and she tailored her advice to suit our specific needs and those of our puppy. She was friendly as well as professional and her invaluable advice and patient support has made the world of difference.

We wouldn't hesitate to use Jenny again if we felt we needed extra guidance and support in the future.”

Polly M, Sheffield

“I decided to go to Victoria and People and Dogs after 58 years of rescue dog ownership. I thought I knew a bit about dogs as I had never lived without one or two dogs since the age of five. However, it was only when I attended some courses and 1:1 sessions with Victoria that I realised how little I knew.

It was immediately obvious that this lady was a true professional in her field and it would have taken her many years of study, practise and dedication to build up the expertise and knowledge that she has. Like me, I could tell she was also passionate about animal welfare and I know, first hand, that the kind techniques and training methods she teaches really do work. She taught me numerous ways to manage a behavioural issue my dog had suddenly developed which are now invaluable to me.

The puppy and adolescent classes People and Dogs run are brilliant. They are also enjoyable and so much fun. I recommend them for anyone bringing a new puppy into their family, including those people who have always owned dogs. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they are always there to offer advice and support on so many aspects of dog ownership.

Even if you struggle with physical health issues yourself, Victoria is kind and patient and has a host of great ideas for things to do with your dog.

I had heard from many local people, in my dog loving community, that Victoria and People and Dogs were excellent. I now know they are right.”

David Neal, Sheffield

“I have been so incredibly impressed and feel v grateful and blessed to have come across the People and Dogs team. From picking up the phone to enquire through to receiving our training package we have had tremendous support from Cheryl , Jenny and Victoria too. All support received v holistic, specific and bespoke to our personal circumstances . Our vet has also commented on the fantastic input and advice received. As too family and friends whom have noticed some amazing results in a relatively short space of time.”

Amanda W, Sheffield

“I first completed courses with Victoria 11 years ago and my wirehaired vizsla Sebastian never forgot his training and loved the courses. So here we are again with our new WHV puppy Solomon I can’t recommend people and dogs highly enough, good fun and invaluable lessons learned .”

Claire Barlow, Sheffield

“We've done level's one and two of dog life skills and we've found them both invaluable. The instructors were just friendly, knowledgeable and just brilliant. The courses were not only good for our puppy but have also helped us understand how we need to behave to get the best out of our puppy. We use what we learnt on a daily basis and I can't recommend People and Dogs enough to dog owners (wether it's your first dog or you've had many before). We can't wait to do more courses with People and Dogs!”

Rebecca Johnson, Sheffield

“Hi Vicky and your wonderful team, we just wanted to thank you all for all the great help we have had from you over the last 18 months, We have a beautiful, well mannered , well socialised and playful Yorkshire terrier. We have what I consider the perfect doggy, although when we brought her to you, we hadn't got a clue about puppy behaviour and training dogs, but thanks to your encouragement, we now have a dog to be proud of. We still enjoy comming to "fun & functional" classes, and enjoy immensely our " Friday" morning walks in the various parks and woods around Sheffield. So thanks again, and keep up your hard work.

Tina Smith, Sheffield

“Victoria at People and Dogs has helped me rehabilitate two pretty damaged rescue dogs to date and I’d highly recommend her. Both my dogs were / are exceptionally anxious at first - to the point that they wouldn’t even let me approach them, so I needed to be certain that any help was from a qualified behaviourist who would not use aversive methods that could further traumatise the dogs. With Victoria’s help we managed to transform my first rescue dog from a nervous wreck into a happy little dog who lived with us for 9 years. The second dog is an ex stray from Romania who was feral when we adopted her. 10 months down the line and she is now a much loved family pet who has overcome most of her issues (fear of traffic / men / loud noises) I can also now walk her off lead, which at first looked like it would never be possible! I simply couldn’t have helped these two dogs without Victoria’s help and advice. Would not hesitate to recommend - it’s such a worthwhile investment to have dogs that are trained and responsive!”

Claire Blank, Sheffield

“We highly recommend people and dogs training. Our Romanian rescue dog was roughly 8 month old when we joined the life skills junior group. Jenny was really careful to make sure that we were given space from other dogs and gave us lots of support. Before training she was a little wild on the lead and didn’t know any commands. She’s soo much more confident now and well trained! We will definitely look at doing more training with her this summer.”

Olivia Holland, Sheffield

“I have done puppy training, parkour and scent training classes with people and dogs and if the fact I keep going back for more doesn’t indicate what I think about them then my 5 star review certainly should!!! I can’t recommend them highly enough”

Rachel Baldwin, Sheffield

“We did loose lead walking and were amazed at how fast we saw results. Incredible great information before and after the session too.”

Jane Walker, Sheffield

“What a great class!!!

If you need either a little or a lot of assistance for your furry friend, then please please give this team a go.

They are welcoming, friendly, thoughtful and make each class a pure pleasure.

Our pooch is improving all the time.

Thank you all so much..

James Wright, Sheffield

“Can’t recommend People and Dogs enough. I have taken my pup Joey to many classes now and all the instructors and staff are so knowledgeable, helpful and clearly passionate about what they do! Thank you.”

Becky Plant, Sheffield

“Brilliant course run by excellent instructors. Thank you.”

Alasdair Ford, Sheffield