Client Testimonials

After being given false hope by previous trainers who promised to help—but ultimately only took our money and left us worse off than when we started—we found Cross Canine Training.

From the very beginning, David has been open to adapting our training to methods we feel comfortable with. He has never made us feel pressured to do things a certain way or use specific tools to achieve results. Every suggestion and session is thoroughly explained, and any questions we have are answered without judgment.

We feel guided to learn how to train and interact with our dogs, rather than having it done for us which has been so beneficial to not only get results out in the real world, but for our relationship with our dogs. I've gone from being anxious to walk my dogs, to enjoying them and having so much more freedom to explore the world with them.

Seeing how kindly David and Beth interact with not only my dogs, but other dogs in their care, I really feel at ease knowing that they really care about making life more enjoyable for both dogs and their owners.

From private sessions to group sessions and pack walks, we always feel welcome and really enjoy the community that has been built. I would highly recommend anyone to reach out for training, it has certainly changed our lives and we look forward to our next adventures with Cross Canine Training.

I came to David a few months ago with my Shiba Inu Frank. Frank was very reactive to dogs and people and had been for pretty much his whole life. Our first session was spent shouting at a distance so that Frank wouldn't be constantly barking and lunging.

Now it's very different. Frank's calm around the house and I can actually have guests over. When we're outside it's like I have a whole new dog. He walks nicely when on a lead; he doesn't react to people or dogs and I can even have him offlead which I never thought would happen.

It hasn't been quick or easy and there's still more work to be done, but I'm starting to have the life with my dog that I always imagined. I highly recommend David for anyone that's struggling with a reactive dog and thinks they've tried everything already.

David has really helped my puppy dog bloom into the perfect dog, his knowledge is second to none on all subjects, from simple sit stay commands to e collar training there isn't alot David can't do to help you and your dog!

He even goes above and beyond with being contactable on all social media bases... Can't recommend this guy enough.

My American staffy used to pull like a tank and react to everything, now she can be completely trusted off leash with a perfect recall! Couldn't of done it without the help of cross canine training!

I can't recommend David Cross highly enough. He has worked with our very reactive border collie both on weekly sessions in our location and at his boot camp. He has a passion for dogs and worked tirelessly with us and our dog.

After 9 months of being confined to only visiting secure fields we at last have a beautiful gentle dog who can be walked in and around our town and can run off lead safely in parks.

David has a lovely, calm manner and a real understanding of how dogs' minds work. He has made a massive difference to our dog and our lives.

We can't recommend Cross Canine training enough. Our young, highly energetic Boxer Albert had become very reactive to other dogs, but with David's help the change has been incredible.

He took the time to really understand Albert's personality and issues and worked with us to take him through a programme, with clear instructions and constant review.

Albert is now a much happier, more confident dog - off lead and living his best life. It's obvious how much they want the dog and owner to succeed. If you need a trainer this is the one.