Customer Testimonials

Mrs T, Companion Dog Owner, Old Leake, Lincolnshire.

After buying a border collie puppy in November I started to make enquiries about local dog training clubs etc. I went along to watch a few lessons and felt that what I was seeing was not really what I wanted for my little collie. I did not want him in a group with older boisterous dogs and dogs with bad habits, as the last thing I wanted was for my puppy to pick any of these habits up. I wanted somewhere that was going to make sure my puppy picked up things right in the first place and who was going to teach me properly and make the lesson enjoyable for both of us.

After a lot of searching and in the end looking on the internet I came across the PMPK9 dog training school. This sounded ideal, though surely this was “too good to be true”? Surely I could not have found a trainer who had seemed to solve so many problems with other peoples dog, who people enjoyed going to, that had been right under my nose all the time, only a few miles away.

I decided to ring Pat, and after a long conversation I booked an assessment with him. This proved to be very worthwhile and I had made my mind up within a few minutes that Pat was the trainer I had been searching for. We duly commenced lessons at the very end of January.

The lessons were 1 to 1 and at the end of the first lesson I was left totally motivated and looking forward to the next lesson and Max my puppy was left asleep for the next couple of hours! I was very impressed with how well everything was explained to me, and I liked the fact that Pat did not expect things perfect on the first lesson. I made notes on the lesson as soon as we got back and was determined to put as much time & effort into the training at home as I could, as I knew that the more work I put in, the more Max and I would build a special bond and the better the results would be.

Max very quickly picked up the basic obedience and even after lesson 1 he could sit when I told him to. We carried on with the 1-1 sessions, mostly on a weekly basis until both Max & I were confident with the obedience commands. Max’s focus on me was building up week by week so by mid-April Pat suggested it was time to put everything we had learnt into a group situation, so apprehensively we attended our first group lesson in April.

I was expecting disastrous results and had visions that everything we had learnt would go out of the window as I thought Max would be more interested in the other dogs/people than me. However, after about 20 mins of settling down into the group, Max decided to concentrate and focus on me and we were doing what the others were doing in the group. It wasn’t perfect by any means, but it could have gone loads worse and for his first lesson, both Pat & I were very pleased. I knew that Max had got to the stage when distractions were needed to test everything what we had learnt, and by Lesson 2, Max had totally settled in and apart from his attention span not being as long as the older dogs in the group, he was really doing very well. His recall was very good in particular, as he came straight to me and totally ignored all the other dogs.

We have kept up with the 1-1 sessions alongside the group lessons but are now having a 1-1 session once a fortnight and weekly group lessons. I want to keep up with the 1-1 sessions so that we progress as far as we can and also work on any problems that we may have. Last week we did a whole round of obedience off lead for the first time and it was one of my proudest moments so far with Max. It went extremely well and for 7 months old I could not believe it!!

We have so far had only 3 group lessons, but in the last lesson Max did some of it off lead, (after the success of it in the 1-1 training lesson - down stay, recall, round of obedience, sit & wait) and it really was wonderful to see everything coming together and to see just how far we had progressed in such a short time. It is all down to Pat’s help & advice and I really could not wish for a better trainer. I honestly do not think we would have progressed anywhere near as far or as quick if it wasn’t for him, as each lesson is a joy to go to and he is just so knowledgeable on dogs, explains things brilliantly, and has an amazing sense of humour. If you are in any doubts during the week or wanting some advice then he is more than happy for you to contact him. As well as everything that Max has learnt I feel that I have become a better dog handler and have slowly built up my confidence through all the encouragement from Pat.

For anyone reading this thinking of going to PMPK9 (Pat) for lessons, then I really can not recommend him enough. He will provide you with all the help and advice that you could want and will help you solve any issues. Obviously you will need to make a commitment to put the time & effort in during the week, Pat is not a miracle worker and can only provide you with the tools to do the job. However, from my experience the more you put in, the more you get out and having a dog that listens to you, respects you and does as you ask is one of the best pleasures in life!! I certainly feel confident that I am in good hands to help with my puppy growing up and all that entails, and am looking forward to progressing further and achieving just what my dog is capable of!!

Mr & Mrs W, Companion Dog Owner, Swinehead, Lincolnshire.

Having owned Border Collies for more years than I care to remember with very few problems (according to Pat we have just been lucky!). Already the owners of one steady 10 year old called Meg we (or perhaps I should say I) decided to rehome a 2 year old. Bonny came with looks but no manners. The final straw came in the run up to Christmas when she bit a delivery person. Our youngest daughter then found PMP K9 Training services in a google search. We arranged to meet Pat soon after the New Year for our assessment – he pulled no punches!! After about 2 hours I seriously considered rehoming our dogs and never going back again and probably slitting my wrists into the bargain.
However, we committed to making a number of changes and booked a training session for a week later! I approached this date with dread. After one hour of 1-1 with Pat we had the beginning of a tool box which has grown over a number of weeks. Our confidence and expectations of both Bonny and ourselves increases all of the time. We look forward to our next training sessions with anticipation. Bonny tackles each new challenge with an eagerness we had not seen in her before and her patience with us whilst we catch up is a constant source of mirth. None of my fears materialised and we have a dog who is a joy and a pleasure to be with.
After a number of weeks working with Bonny we have now decided to try and teach our old dog ‘new tricks’ – a new work in progress.
One day we would like to walk with both dogs on a lead under in control – and we are beginning to realise that this is a realistic expectation and not a dream!! Thanks Pat – I know we have been a challenge!

Mrs F, Companion Dog Owner, Boston, Lincolnshire.

My two Mini Schnauzers James and Eddie have been going to PMPK9 Training School for nearly a year and they have come a long way during that time.
Initially they pulled so badly on the lead that it were so uncomfortable to take them out, Pat has helped enormously with that and we decided to continue with training to brush up on other skills that my two boys had. Which I must say is very enjoyable to both them and myself.

They have had a go at agility also.
James and Eddie are always happy to go training even start whining when we turn in the drive.
Pat is an amazing and very experienced trainer and his knowledge is amazing. He is always ready to give advice not only on training but dietery needs likewise. I will always reccomend Pat to any dog owner he certainly has the ability to train any dog.

Mr T, Security Dog Handler.

I have known and trained with Pat for a couple of years now and the knowledge and advice he has provided over the duration of that time has been outstanding. The training ethos are not something to be brushed a side, the skills learnt are a major factor in becoming a safe but most important a Professional Security Dog Handler, there are a lot of "dog trainers" out there who say they are the real McCoy and they achieved this and achieved that but actually spend no time in explaining how to correctly do an exercise. This is where PMP K9 Training School come into their own, they spend time getting to know you, your dog, what your dog is capable of, most of all they want to know what YOU as the handler want to achieve and then the work starts. PMP K9 work around you and to your needs and not going about their day teaching your dog exercises that it will never use.

When out training my dog never looks like he is getting bored, when I pull into the Training School my dog knows where he is and what he is going to do, we have never left a training session feeling let down or disappointed! My dog goes home tired and sleeps well which is good news for me, I can get my dog out of the kennel and start training the next day and instantly remember how to do the exercise and the important thing is the dog also remembers which helps to aid further improvements and quicker success in training as you are given the tools to carry on improving the standard of your dog.

Once you start training with Pat you won't need to go to any other dog trainer, its simple what Pat doesn't know isn't worth knowing.

Thanks PMP K9 Training School

Mr & Mrs N, Wainfleet, Lincolnshire

We had had our rescue dog, Toby, a Staffie X, just three days when we discovered he suffered from severe dog aggression. I wanted to send him back but my husband said no, we would find a dog behaviourist. Checking the web, we were lucky enough to find Pat of PMPK9 Training School in Friskney. If you are looking for a fluffy ‘ah never mind’ kind of trainer, then Pat is not the man for you. On the other hand, if you are looking for a dedicated, firm without being bossy, ‘let’s get this sorted’ kind of guy then you need look no further, After just three one to one sessions Toby’s behaviour has improved immeasurably. My confidence as his handler has soared, because Pat doesn’t just train the dog, it’s the handler’s job to learn too! Toby’s dog aggression has been very sympathetically but firmly dealt with, and although we still have a long way to go, I am confident that we will overcome this problem. The most important part of training has not been neglected - TRAINING THE DOG OWNER! Pat Mileham is a brilliant and knowledgeable instructor with a wicked sense of humour. He is obviously passionate about what he does and he really cares. He is an extremely competent, sympathetic and knowledgeable dog trainer who really knows his stuff. I can’t recommend Pat highly enough to anybody with a problem dog or who just wants to ‘brush up’ on their dog handling skills.

J & L H, Companion Dog Owners, Boston, Lincolnshire

We have been training with PMPK9 on a 1:1 basis for a couple of months now, what a great decision! Our instructor, Pat has transformed our lives as pet owners. Dustin is a chirpy little Jack Russell, full of life, though he can also be a little bit anxious at times, but as first time dog owners we had spoilt him a lot and created several problems we were struggling to solve. We contacted PMPK9 and were put at ease straight away, shown great understanding and offered options which were professionally tailored to suit our needs. Pat has impressed us with his broad knowledge base and from our first assessment visit, instilled confidence in us. Dustin has benefitted beyond belief from Pat’s input and we are convinced this is due to his experienced dog handling techniques and his true canine understanding. Pat goes at Dustin’s pace and never tries to move on until we are all confident with what we have learned in each session. He is open to ideas and it is always easy to discuss any problems. We always feel supported in choosing from the range of services Pat can offer and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and friendly environment. We are extremely pleased with what Dustin has achieved so far and are now moving on to adding some group sessions into our training schedule. We all look forward to training every week as each session is informative and great fun. We would strongly recommend PMPK9 training to anyone who wants to reap the benefits of a truly holistic approach to dog training.

Mr and Mrs A, Companion Dog Owners, Skegness.

We recently rescued a 2 year old Inuit which had received NO training at all, although he was a big softy in the house take him outside and it was like jekyll and hyde. He was very dog aggressive, nervous of everything around him and would shy at even a small piece of rubbish on the floor. We found ourselves looking for fields to walk him in and would have to drive every time we walked him which was 3 times a day, not only was this very time comsuming but also getting quite expensive with petrol. I researched dog trainers on the internet and my husband asked at the local vets and we both came back with the same number PMP K9 Training. We have had 3, 1-2-1 sessions with Pat and it has turned our world around, i know this may seem a little extreme but the training has been fantastic for us and our boy, In such a short time we feel we have a totally different dog. He's confident, attentive and truly a joy to walk, (no more searching for somewhere to walk him). His confidence has grown and so has ours. I find it unbelievable and a false statement that someone (malc) could have gone to this trainer for 8 months and not got anywhere with their dog, you get out of it what you are willing to put into it, so you where either not doing the follow on training with your dog or you are just callously lying to ruin this Great trainers reputation which is dispicable. As you can tell from my review, Pat really cares about getting you a well rounded and sociable dog, his experience and knowledge is remarkable and his methods really do work. If you are looking for a Dog trainer for your unruly pet then look no further you won't be disapointed.

Mr and Mrs L, Companion Dog Owners, Heckington, Lincolnshire.

We have two rescue Staffordshire Bull Terriers, both had different issues. Millie was extremely dog aggressive on the lead, to the point where we were struggling to walk her anywhere and Casper was a nervous bundle of anxiety. We found Pat after a long search and at our wits end. We had previously unsuccessfully tried all sorts of advice from different dog “behaviourists” , all of which involved inadequate advice over the phone. It seemed that nobody was able or willing to take on Millie’s problems with aggression. From the first assessment session Pat put us totally at our ease, was understanding of our situation and gave us confidence that he could help with our dogs. We cannot believe the changes in both of the dogs since Pat has worked with them (and us!) to modify these behaviours. Not only is he a brilliant dog trainer, he gives advice on all aspects of dog ownership and has helped both dogs to look and feel so much better after advice on diet and lifestyle. We would and do recommend Pat to everybody who has problems with their dog, he is a great, inspiring bloke and we are amazed at the difference he has made to our dogs. Millie has now been in very close, safe, lead contact with other dogs which was unheard of before and Casper is a very happy confident dog. They have progressed so much that they are able to now go from one to one training into a group class. Thank you Pat for all of your help, you really have made a difference to our lives and we all look forward to our training every week.

Mrs R, Companion Dog Owner, Wrangle, Lincolnshire.

Leo (is a 13mth old Chihauhau) We have been training with Pat for about 3mths now,we started on a one to one basis,for a few weeks,and we are now doing classes. Leo was traumatised,by a friend of mine when i had to make a trip to the hospital, he was in complete shock, Pat came to my home to see him he sooned gained leo,s confidence back. And thanks to him we havnt looked back since. leo didnt want much to do with other people, perhaps that was my doing, i was treating him to much like a baby, thanks to Pat he has come on in leaps and bounds he is good with people and other dogs, we go training because we are learning every week, both Leo and i, enjoy it so much, I would have no hesitation in recommending PMP K9, to anyone who wants their dog trained. Thanks Pat you certainly know your job, and a lovely friendly guy as well Mrs R

Mr & Mrs W, Companion Dog Owner, Skegness, Lincolnshire.

My husband and I have a 3yr old choc lab who has attended quite a few dog classes in his 3yr's without success,when we went to pat it was our last chance to resolve the issues we had with bracken I have to be honest I didn't hold out much hope due to our previous failures. bracken had no respect for me at all and not much more for my husband bracken saw me as bottom of the pack I was unable to get him to do anything it was a constant battle of wills a simple walk was a nightmare!! I was wrapped round trees and dragged all over the place to the point that I dreaded it. On our first meeting with pat he put us at ease he listened to our catalogue of problems and discussed everything from behavior to diet the types of leads we wear using and what we hoped to achieve, he helped me to realize that a lot of brackens problems was created by me I had a total lack of confidence and was not consistent when dealing with bracken and that he needed structure we soaked up the advise pat gave us this first session was life changing for us especially for me his techniques was great and pat had the patients of a saint he showed me how to gain back respect and control and build myself confidence, we went away and did all pat had shown us and low and behold and after just that one session I was able to walk bracken and had control it was an amazing feeling!! myself and bracken are still a work in progress but I already feel I have a different dog he is e gar to please and now looks to me for instruction and guidance and I never thought that was possible, we look forward to our sessions with pat and enjoy the challenges set for us, we will always be eternally grateful to pat and would recommend him 100% to any pet owners out there no matter how big or small your problem is he is amazing and very patient.

Dr G, Companion Dog Owner, Algarkirk, Lincolnshire.

I have never had a lot of time for dog trainers – it has all been a bit of a gimmick previously that works well inside the village hall but is totally useless when you get into the real world with real life distractions and challenges - clickers don’t stop dogs from chasing rabbits… end of debate!!! I also didn’t want to hang all sorts of gadgets off my dog like harnesses and head collars and was looking for somebody who would tailor training and their availability around my hectic schedule and the individual needs and abilities of my dogs. Up until this year, it had proved to be too difficult a request for any other dog school to accommodate and if they were prepared to offer the flexibility, the atmosphere generated by the so called “competitive doggy people” that attended was enough to put you off… PMP K9 has been a real discovery. Pat works as long as there are hours of daylight available so flexibility isn’t an issue and with both one to ones and classes available covering a range of activities, you can mix and match what you do to suit wherever you are with your aspirations. It’s very down to earth, Pat’s techniques really do work, the conversation is typically very off the wall (!!) and there is certainly no dog-snobbery allowed. The sheer excitement the dogs show when they know they are going training is priceless and they are so much happier now that they have a job to do. I honestly don’t think this would have been achievable in such a short space of time, within such a friendly environment, anywhere else. Thanks Pat – it’s a great place you are creating.

Mrs R, Companion Dog Owner, Skegness.

Buddy (who is a 13 month old golden retriever) and I have been training with Pat at PMPK9 for approximately 3 months. We started on a one to one basis and have now just started classes. Our main issues when we started were, lead walking, we had Buddy on a halti because I could not control him any other way, he was so easily distracted by anything and everything and would just pull me all over the place. Whenever he was let off the lead he would just take off and only return to me when he felt like it, virtually no recall both indoors and outdoors and a general disobedient nature. All our one to one sessions have been tailored to suit exactly what we want addressing and all the issues that we have. I have even arranged for Pat to come to the field that I regularly walk Buddy on as I had real issues with Buddy sniffing and not paying any attention, after only one visit things have dramatically improved To now even in this short space of time Buddy will walk on a short loose lead, recall is still a work in progress but around the house he comes first time every time (just distractions outdoors than can be a challenge, but now on a long line I feel I have good control of Buddy by using only voice commands) but the biggest improvement for me is my level of control both indoors when visitors come, and when out walking, especially past other dog owners, I feel I have learnt so many new skills that enable me to take full control of Buddy rather than, as we were before, Buddy controlling me. I cannot praise Pat enough, he is a fantastic trainer who not only really knows and understands dogs inside out, but also seems to understand the difficulties us poor pet owners have in getting to grips with our dogs and training. I would recommend PMPK9 and Pat to every dog owner, and do so on a regular basis.
The pleasure of having control of my dog is immeasurable and I cannot thank Pat enough.

Mrs H, Companion Dog Owner, Skegness.

I was recommended to PMPK9 by my daughter who is currently still using Pats services. I have an 18 month old Alaskan Malamute called Mitzi, which I obtained when she was 6 months old from a family relative who couldn't cope with the size of the dog anymore. Unfortunately I inherited quite a few issues with Mitzi from her previous owner. She is a beautiful dog but unfortunately her general obedience at that time was very poor, she had a lot of energy and was very difficult to control on a lead, she also began to snap at my visiting grandsons, I decided to go to Pat as a last resort before unfortunately having to seriously consider rehoming her. Pat has been wonderful right from day one, we tried initially some one to one lessons, unfortunately I as an owner was finding it a little difficult to learn at the same time as Mitzi. After much consideration it was decided that Pat would take Mitzi 3 days a week and train her himself, with a view to handing back to myself with some rehandling training. Every day he would go over everything they had done and discuss any new issues, this would then be followed up by weekly extensive emails detailing all the training that had been done, the positives and sometimes the negatives that had been found. After 3 weeks of this I am very pleased to say I am now taking over the handling of Mitzi and I am now attending one to one classes to learn how to handle Mitzi correctly. This so far is proving very successful. I am so happy with how things have gone, I feel Mitzi is a changed dog, we still have general issues with her exuberance now and again but her lead walking and her general compliance have improved so much. I am actually able to control Mitzi myself now and feel more confident when out walking, even to the point that I passed someone out walking a husky dog and they asked how I managed to get my dog walking so beautifully, of course I couldn't wait to tell them all about PMPK9. I still have some way to go yet but I couldn't be more happy with my experience t PMPK9 I would and have recommend the training school to anyone.
Thank you Pat.

Mr & Mrs S, Skegness, Lincolnshire.

We were at our wits end with our Border Collie when we were told about Pat. Our 4 legged friend had an array of problems, ranging from Dog Aggression, Food Aggression to Jumping up and being overly excited over people. We are now a few weeks in with Pat and WoW, what a difference! Pat has been a massive help, words alone cannot portray how grateful we are. Even though we know there is still a way to go given our dogs ‘issues’, we already see such a vast improvement in him, and us!
We cannot praise Pat enough. His knowledge and expertise, including his mile mannered demeanour made us feel very secure and safe in the knowledge that our problems can be fixed and Pat has helped us to have a better relationship with our dog.

Mr & Mrs C, Companion Dog Owners, Boston, Lincolnshire.

We had been fond owners of a border collie for 12 years and after he passed away we really missed having a dog around. Our daughter then spotted 2 blue merle border collies on the RSPCA website who needed homing together. Previous experience of working with collies would be good it said. Well, we thought (rather naively) that we had the skills to deal with the boys. We started off reasonably well but after only 3 weeks it was becoming clear that we were going to need help! This is where Pat came in. We went along with our crazy boys for an assessment session. Pat quickly pointed out that our sibling collies were taking more notice of one another than they were of us! We followed Pat's advice and learnt how to manage the boys properly and correct unwanted behaviour. We are still learning it has to be said but we feel that we and the dogs have come a long way, following the training, and we are much happier. We have had some real laughs at some of the sessions and both we and the dogs enjoy them. Following on from obedience work the dogs get the chance to do some search and retrieve work and also some agility activities. It is great to watch them do this because they obviously love it. In Pat's "Magic Field" we have achieved things with the training that have greatly exceeded our initial expectations. We would strongly recommend Pat to anyone looking for help with their dog training. Thanks for everything Pat.

Mrs H, Companion Dog Owner, Skegness, Lincolnshire.

"Thank you" is such a insignificate word for the help that you gave me with my dog Beau. The help and advice you gave me was totally priceless. The dog I thought I was going to loose, quickly with your advice is now a loving and friendly dog at no great financial cost. Thanks again Pat insignificant though it may be."

Mrs S - Companion and Working Trials Dogs, Watford, Hertfordshire.

I have known and trained with Pat for some 7 years, starting out when I got my first dog. I knew exactly what I wanted in a trainer and Pat fitted the bill perfectly. Honest, reliable, straightforward and effective. If ever I had a problem with a particular training method Pat was able to offer viable solutions or alternatives. His open mindedness to new ideas and solutions is commendable. My dog recently qualified CD EX at Working Trials. An achievement that I can honestly say would not have happened without Pats invaluable input and advice. Pat has also, unlike some trainers, reached a very high standard with all of his own dogs and this has to be admired. He really should show them off a bit more! Pat has now moved from my area, Hertfordshire, but because of my faith in his abilities, I hope to be able to join in some of his training classes in Lincolnshire whenever I can make it. The travelling distance is definitely not an obstacle!

Mr & Mrs S - Companion Dog, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire

We had a 7th month old King Charles Cavalier puppy, in need of some education ! His main problems were: lead walking, lunging towards passing cars, and too excitable when meeting other dogs and people, especially children. Our first appointment consisted of a discussion of these problems, and advice re dietery requirements, which we took on board and have worked very well. He is now a healthy one year old. We opted for one to one sessions on a weekly basis. We quickly appreciated that not all the problems were at the dog end of the lead ! The first few sessions were given to lead training and general obedience. The first few weeks we found difficult, but subsequently realised we had to gain respect from the dog by being firm with him. On seeing him perform with Pat the trainer we recognised that it could be done. Over the next few weeks we were given advice on how to handle the exuberance of meeting other dogs and people by pre-empting behaviour using his wife and her dog. This produced good results. We received advice on crate training for an impending holiday. This worked very well and led to a stress free holiday. We now have a well-mannered companion dog and are very grateful for the advice and support we have received.

Mr T - Security Officer (Trainee Security Dog Handler), Cambridgeshire

After being told about PMP K9 from a good friend, I decided to get in contact with PMP K9. We had a lengthy phone call and discussed what training I really need as I approached PMP K9 with the intent to becoming an operational security dog handler, I can gladly say it has been one of the best decisions I have made! Not only is Pat just a dog trainer as people sometimes think, he is a good friend to have and all the services that PMP K9 provides is beyond useful its not always about just training the dogs, PMP K9 also helps to train the most important part....The Handler. I came to the training school with bad habits, no timing when giving commands and if I'm honest not a lot was right with me at that point, PMP K9 stripped it all down to right from the beginning and slowly built me back up and taught me not to be just the dogs handler, but to be the dogs friend, carer. How PMP K9 trains you as well as the dog is very motivational and with my own dog Bruce was said to be trained to be police dog level, after an assessment with PMP K9 this wasn't the case at all. Bruce was in fact a "green" dog, so again we started from square one and he slowly but surely got better and this style of training really does work! Unfortunately Bruce didn't go on to become an operational patrol dog due to he has a vice when it came down to handler protection. But when I think back to when I first started at PMP K9 things were a little new to me and Bruce, we had come a very long way, and it is down to the help of PMP K9. PMP K9 Training School and myself had a long discussion about Bruce's future in the security industry, we both agreed that it wasn't the best place for him to be, even though we had given him the best possible chance of making it in the industry. Although PMP K9 is my one and only training school, they aren't just a training school they are friends too and on various occasions I have turned to them with problems not regarding training and they have always given clear advice on things. But again, for the help and training I have received from PMP K9 Training School has been outstanding and I can easily say I will recommend this training school to anyone and everyone who wishes to train their dogs for general obedience, sports dogs or even working dogs, this is the place to come to fulfil the dream! Thank you for the help you have given me so far

SRH & BM - Companion Dog, Skegness

Having recently returned to the UK after living abroad for four years and acquiring our dog Howard along the way, we were dismayed to find that he was extremely unsociable and aggressive with other dogs. We quickly found ourselves travelling all over the area to find quiet places to walk because encounters with other dogs were becoming more and more stressful for us all. I was fortunate enough to bump into one of Pat’s clients who immediately began to tell me about this superb dog training school she had found, having tried several others along the way. Armed with details we set about making an appointment without hesitation. We were under no illusion that the problem lay to some extent with ourselves, and Pat’s no nonsense approach gently confirmed this. At the first consultation everything from diet to living arrangements at home were discussed and initially we attended 1-2-1 classes so that Pat could assess Howard’s and our needs. Pat assessed Howard as being a very anxious dog whose behaviour was heightened by our handling when encountering other dogs. Howard, sensing that we were anxious made him more so. General obedience was addressed first and we soon had Howard walking to heel, something he had never done. The big test came a few weeks into the course when two other handler’s and dogs were introduced to the class. Armed with the tools to deal with Howard’s reaction we were able to nip the behaviour in the bud and now he happily attends group classes on a regular basis. Six weeks into the sessions and his behaviour outside the school with other dogs has become more manageable. Pat told us that it wouldn’t be a quick fix and that the behaviour would worsen before it got better, which it did, but there is a marked improvement now. During this week’s 1-2-1 session Howard walked to heel with out the lead, we were frankly amazed. At the end of the 1-2-1 sessions Howard is rewarded with tracking games and an agility course which absolutely he loves. In short Pat offers a straight forward, common sense approach with firm manageable techniques producing positive results, his knowledge of dog/handling/training is extensive, he is friendly and funny what more could you ask for.

Mrs S, Companion Dog Owner, Wainfleet

I have been training my 6 month old Cocker Spaniel "Tilly" with Pat at PMPK on a 1 to 1 basis for about six weeks and i am very impressed with the progress he has made with my dog. When i first started with Pat my dog had a food problem and Pat was very helpful and suggested certain foods for "Tilly" which she has done very well on with no tummy problems recurring. As my dog is very hyper active Pat has been able to show me how to get some stability into her and she has certainly settled down a great deal more now. Both myself and "Tilly" feel a lot more comfortable now when out walking in public and we both have that "Feel good factor" knowing we are being trained by the best. At the end of every lesson i am very proud of the achievements we have both reached as its also training on my part as well not just my dogs. I would have no hesitation in recommending PMPK9 to any one who wants their dog trained.

Mr M - Companion Dogs, Cambridgeshire

The expertise of PMPK9 is rare to find and I would recommend them when looking for professional advice regarding your favourite friend. Having owned 11 dogs of various breeds and sizes from Great Danes and Rottweilers to Yorkshire Terriers. I have met many people who would call themselves dog trainers,dog behaviourists and/or dog whisperers. When my Pack of 9 dogs began fighting each other many people told me to "euthanize that one" or "you have no choice but to get rid of those two" PMPK9 treated my situation individually and did not treat it as a "one size fits all" as I felt so many others were.They did not try and sell me a DVD or pass me onto their website forum.I was not promised "If, after completing our residential dog training course, we can't demonstrate to you that your dog is obedient we won't charge you a penny" because at the end of the day its not the trainer taking my dogs home, its me. and its me that needed to control the dogs. With the guidance of PMPK9 we have managed to create a family of dogs that want to live together, are safe around children and share strong bonds with each other and me. I have worked alongside Operational Police Dogs and have seen Police dog trials, I can honestly say that PMPK9'S own dogs really do stand out with exceptional ability, its nice to see a Company who "practice what they preach" Thank you PMPK9 Training school

Mr A - Security Dog Handler, Corby, Northamptonshire

I have known and trained with Pat since 2007, I value his knowledge and his training ethos so much so that I think nothing of driving the 2 hrs to attend a training session, That in itself I think speaks volumes! Thank you Pat for helping me become a better Security Dog Handler.

Mrs H - Companion Dog, Watford, Hertfordshire

Training with Pat & his training school should be compulsory with any new dog owner. I contacted Pat with my unruly GSD; I couldn’t even pass people in the street without her kicking off. After a lengthy chat with Pat it soon dawned on me that the problem wasn’t with the dog but with me. When Pat eventually met the dog the transformation was incredible, within a few minutes I did not even recognise my own dog. I could not believe that was my dog walking to heel & she looked like she was enjoying herself. Was it leadership she was looking for all along? I can say that I still benefit from all that training and all it took was a couple of hours per week. Last year I even managed to walk her down the High street in the town centre on a Saturday morning to attend a photo session at a studio with my daughter. Until I met Pat that was something I could only dream off. I have learnt so much from Pat, he had given me the knowledge & confidence & shared his expertise, which is something I will always be grateful for.

Mrs G - Competition and Companion Dogs, Spilsby, Lincolnshire

I first contacted Pat about 18 months ago, after having lost a trainer and having tried many of the local Dog ‘training clubs’, which could not provide me with the level of training I required. Since I have found Pat I have not looked back. I started with two rather unruly young border collies who are now at competition level (novice and A) with their obedience. We are currently working towards entering our first working trial competition early next year. I can honestly say that without Pat’s knowledge, encouragement and guidance we would not of achieved the levels that we have. I never believed that I would be enjoying competing with my dogs. I now also have 2 Border collie pups, I train these within one of Pat’s classes, which are small enough to receive the amount of attention needed and large enough for dogs to get used to being around other dogs and people. I now have the confidence of knowing I have beautifully behaved dogs.

Mr W - Companion Dog, Skegness, Lincolnshire

We acquired a very boisterous border collie pup a few months ago. Boisterous is putting it mildly. Get some training was the advice we got from all and sundry so we did, we thought. We tried a puppy class, ok for socialising but not much else. A bit 'wappy' my wife called it. So we tried another recommended training school. No names no pack drill but a complete waste of time. The lady from whom we obtained our wonderful pup, Foggy by name, the pup not the breeder, suggested that we try Pat Mileham, WHO ? never heard of him, is he any good ? Try him was the advice. It was the best thing we ever did. When out walking Foggy didn't like other dogs, big, small, intermediate, any sort, if Foggy saw them he wanted to eat them and being rather large for a Border Collie he could probably have succeeded. There was also the problems of chasing cars, pulling on his lead when out for walks and generally displaying all the traits of a very active Border Collie. So along we went to Pat, sort this out, please. With literally one lesson with Foggy and giving me the basic tools to deal with the problem Mr Fogs stopped climbing the walls with other dogs, and stopped chasing cars within a week. We didn't expect miracles and were prepared to spend a month or two to get him to do these basics and were impressed with the improvement in our loveable pup. We are now a couple of months down the line and this boisterous pup is still boisterous but now under much more control. Even more important is the fact that Pat has now given us the tools to deal with these basic problems at home and it is fun to take Foggy out and practice and both learn together. He, Foggy, still has some way to go, not his fault or Pats, my job takes me away from home a bit at the moment so I don't get the time to work with him that I would like but we are getting to a situation where Foggy obeys many of the commands and I have every confidence in Pats methods and abilities. A clear example of how far we have come was displayed at the last group training session. Two months ago Foggy ,as I said earlier, would have wanted to take on all comers regardless of size. At the last group sessions, for the first time, Foggy was put in a situation where I had no physical control over him. Together with the other dogs in the class he was put into the 'down stay' position. Together with the other handlers I then walked away some ten - fifteen paces, a little apprehensive I admit, but Mr Foggs behaved impeccably, he did't move a muscle except to just look around occasionally, look at me and ignore all the other dogs. A massive improvement and something I could not have achieved without the training we received from Pat. I am now so encouraged that in the future I would like to get Foggy to a stage where we can compete in some sort of obedience trials maybe working dog trials who knows. There is a long way to go and a lot of hard work ahead but I am confident we can get there.