Behaviourist · Reactive · Aggressive · Edinburgh

UnderstandingDogs

UnderstandingDogs in Edinburgh offers force-free training with positive rewards, through one to one sessions, online sessions and behaviour consultations. Training covers puppies, recall, over-enthusiasm and loose lead walking, with help for reactivity, aggression and separation anxiety.

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BarkScore™Silver Rated Trainer
3.9 / 5
Reputation
3.4
Ethics
5.0
Credentials
2.8
Service breadth
3.8
Training methods
Force-free
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UnderstandingDogs’s reputation score is 3.4 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 30% of the trainers we list.

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How is UnderstandingDogs rated?

Four parts, each out of 5, weighted into one score. Member reviews never change it. How we score

Reputation 30% of the score
3.4
From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score
5.0
They describe their training as force-free: rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score
2.8
Their website doesn’t name a body or credential we recognise yet. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score
3.8
3 ways to train (one to one, online, behaviour consultations), and help with 7 kinds of problem.

How does UnderstandingDogs compare with other Edinburgh dog trainers?

Counted from the 11 trainers listed in Edinburgh.

What to ask UnderstandingDogs before you book

  • What does a typical session look like, and what happens when a dog gets something wrong?
  • What does a session or programme cost, and what’s included?
  • What training or qualifications do you have?
  • What will I need to practise between sessions?

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About UnderstandingDogs

Helps with
Puppy training, recall, lead pulling, reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, basic obedience
How they train
One to one, online, behaviour consultations
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 9am–6pmSat 10am–4pm
Address
Easter Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH6 8JG
Phone
+44 7730 585948

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