What our clients say.

I cannot recommend The Whole Hound Academy enough. So grateful for everything that Adam and his team have done. It has literally been life changing.

My Cockapoo Paddy is very reactive, and his barking and unwanted behaviour was becoming unbearable. Adam has changed that, we now have things in place to reduce it. It is not easy to keep at it, but it is paying off. I would recommend most definitely.

I would highly recommend to anyone looking to get support with their dog. We learnt so much. Adam was happy to help with any questions I had about my puppy, very knowledgeable and supportive.

I’ve just completed the puppy course with Adam and can’t recommend it more highly. We were struggling with toilet training, jumping up and chewing everything in sight. We learned so much, and it set us up really well going forward. Charlie loved coming each week.

I would recommend The Whole Hound Academy. Adam has been brilliant, very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. Cora has come on leaps and bounds, the change in her is remarkable.

We practised loose lead walking and Finks was brilliant, then ‘stay close’ in the field. A man walked right past and she kept her focus on me, so much so that he said ‘what a good dog!’ So happy to be making progress.

After going to in-person classes we joined the Whole Hound online training. There is so much information on there that has helped us stay on track with lots of things with our very lively dog Winston! We would be lost without it.

Great company, professional, friendly and my dog loves them! I learned so much and Red enjoyed every minute. He loved going to school!

Attended a training and behaviour day with Adam. Really interesting and learnt some great new exercises. Definitely recommend to anyone.

Adam explains everything in an easy to understand manner, backing up the reasoning behind the method. Communication has been faultless.

The five-day training retreat, led by the experienced and charismatic Adam Daines, offers 5-star benefits. My two Labradors improved in every area, and by the end were calmly working close to other dogs with maximum focus. I saw considerable improvements in my own handling skills too, which reduced my anxiety and increased my confidence. I would highly recommend it, and intend to book again next year.

A perfect way to get away from it all with my canine companion: excellent morning training sessions led by Adam, with guest specialists for the afternoon sessions. The holiday was so worthwhile and so relaxing, Bertie insisted I book again!

The Whole Hound Academy are so knowledgeable and experienced. They’ve helped me understand my reactive dog and find ways to make her more comfortable in stressful situations. I’d recommend them to anyone who wants to improve the bond with their dog, or their dog’s behaviour.

There aren’t enough stars to evaluate the expertise and passion that Adam and his team bring to their dog training. I have an adorable but very excitable Springer, and they have made a real difference.

We attended a few training courses with Adam. He is a fantastic teacher. We learnt so much from him, and he has helped us build an amazing relationship with our dog, Loki. Highly recommended.

Holly and Claire were invaluable with our puppy. We attended classes and had one-to-one help too. Knowledgeable, friendly and worth their weight in gold. I can’t thank you enough for all the clever training tips, which are making a huge difference.

I would highly recommend the puppy classes. Claire not only taught us the basic commands but gave great advice on a range of common puppy behaviours. It has been the perfect foundation to build on, and improved the relationship between me and my dog.

Took my puppy Billie to the puppy classes and she loved it. We learned a lot, it is a great way to get training under way with a new puppy, and the videos are really helpful.

I am attending the Train the Trainers course. Adam has shared his wide-ranging knowledge with us all, giving feedback and support. A non-judgemental approach, with clear information and encouragement.