"We have a rescue dog that had a tough start and showed some very aggressive traits. Mark came highly recommended from our neighbour, so we gave him a call as we were concerned he might have to let Sam go. Mark came over to meet him and evaluate our situation. Almost immediately he was able to see what was going on and give us some exercises and advice on how to help our dog calm down. We have all been working with Sam over the last few weeks and I have to say, Mark nailed it. Didn't take long before we started to see a noticeable change in Sam's behaviour. We already have a new found confidence that we are in control, and Sam is well on his way to being a member of the family just as we had hoped for. Thanks Mark, you're insight and advice were second to none. Best thing about it is that Sam seems much happier... Would highly recommend!!"
"I was lucky enough to find and work with Mark when we got our rescue dog Max. Mark has a passion for his work. He has a great way with dogs and sharing his knowledge with us humans. I definitely trust my furry friend in the skilled and caring hands of Mark..."
"Mark, of Bone Canis, is probably one of the best dog trainers I have personally asked for help in the past 20 years. He has helped me understand and shown me how to help our collie cross overcome lead anxiety on a kind controlled way whilst giving me confidence."
"Holbrook animal rescue is very happy to recommend Mark Bridger at Bone Canis for any problems you may have with your canine companions. He has some amazing results and offers a telephone consult in the first instance so you can be helped quickly and alleviate some of your worries. We have found that dogs that people have wanted to return due to an issue have been turned around and are now happily still resident in their home. We would not hesitate to recommend Bone Canis to all our adopters and enquirers."
"Cannot thank Mark Bridger enough for coming to train Ty - "us" really lol.. You can walk on water in my eyes, now we shall call you 'God'. Thank you so much, there is hope... If anybody has ANY dog behavioural issues, Mark is your man!!!! The most amazing dog trainer I have ever met! Would advise his services to anybody; in just 1 meeting he has given us all a new lease of life.. Amazingly talented man! Xx"
"What a fantastic walk. As an owner of a reactive dog, this walk was amazing. To have my dog relaxed and off-lead with other dogs is like all my Christmases come at once. Thank you Mark. Can't wait for the next one."
"Cannot thank you enough for your help. Amazing results already and some key points I never knew. Will be highly recommending you. Thank you again Mark."
"Honey and I would like to say a big thank you for your help, already we are seeing some improvement, we will keep you updated on our progress. x"
"I just want to say thank you so much for our helpful walk today! I learnt a huge amount and now feel I can actually move on with Nala after having a bit of a stalemate with her for the past year! Can't wait to get out there again tomorrow rather than be nervous!"
"Thank you very much for coming to help me with Bagheera and Smurfy and giving me some great tools. Already Bagheera is so much better, he even tends to stay nearer to me on the walk and he's really got the hang of looking at me for his food/ treat. This evening I could put my good bowl on the floor in front if him and he didn't even try and get it... And we know how food-orientated he is being a Labrador! He just lay there looking at me. Thank you very much!"
"Duke is our three year old rescue Rottweiler.
Mark helped us with Duke's separation anxiety after he was in the rescue centre kennels for over 7 months. He is now a happy and content boy as you can see from the photo.
Thank you Mark! "
"Happy mummy, happy Sami the husky -
thank u so much for coming all the way down to us, u were amazing! I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyy! Thank you
and Chrissy has stopped talking - lol - only cause he's gone out, but hey, peace! And Sami has passed out. I feel so much better now I know I can do this, I can do anything for Sami - she deserves it she's a cute girl... PS. she says weIrd u get the treats, as mum's dried spratts suck!"
"Thank you for your help and advice yesterday Mark. We are practising all the exercises you said and it's already making a big difference when the door rings. Genny didn't bat an eyelid today when the postman arrived. She also loves the new snacks that you suggested, and so does the cat!!"
"Mark, I can not thank you enough for being at the end of the phone to answer questions I have and helping me to understand my dogs and why they do what they do. You definitely show that you care more about the pet than money!"
"Hiya, just wanted to give you a bit of a progress update on Bruno......
Our walks have been outstanding with him, I've been taking him to a park in Rustington wel-known for dog walkers (somewhere 2 weeks ago I wouldn't have dreamt of taking him to) as it's always very busy. Yet it's like taking a different dog out! He hasn't gone off on one or even a small bark on walks!
He's had out of control dogs off a lead run to him and he has a sniff, says 'hello', then comes over to me! Each time this has happened I walk away with the biggest smile and also a sigh of relief! I've even managed to have a chat with people in the park whilst Bruno says 'hi' to their dogs! We walked along Goring seafront Sunday - it was heaving & he plodded along surrounded by dogs!
I keep remembering you saying every time he ignored a dog our faces looked liked we had won the lottery.. I still feel like that! I'm super-proud of him & I actually want to walk him now, whereas before it was a chore.
I can't thank you enough! I can't ask for more from him, my in-laws had him for the day Saturday - I received a text while they had him saying his behaviour was impeccable ! I didn't think 'Bruno' & 'impeccable' would ever be in the same sentence!
Thanks again!"
"Very pleased with Dora today, my brother popped round for a visit and rang doorbell and as many of you know, this is one of her 'issues'! She calmed down quickly (using tips Mark from Bone Canis gave us) and when she was sat in the living room, she could still see the door, let my brother in (who ignored her) did not talk, no eye contact and sat down chatting to me. Dora came to him when she was ready for a sniff and pet. She had no problem with him getting up to walk around and she even came over and lent on him to allow him the priviledge of scratching her butt, so he gave her a treat which was well derserved and praise! Thanks Mark, it is taking time and patience as you said and perseverance ! xxx"
"Thank u so much, for helping us with Riley.
We will be practicing what you've told us every day !
George is so happy,that he can't wait to take him on a walk lol !
I will recommend you to anyone that wants some help with their dog !
Thank u Mark !"
"Thank you soooo much Mark for coming out to see me & my motley crew on Tuesday! The techniques you showed me have already had a significant impact on our previously un-calm household! I never realised just how manic our 2 dogs were & how much time was spent attempting to discipline them. We started seeing results instantly, which means it can only get better! I'm looking forward to a few more weeks of training so we can 'show off' to you next time you come!!!"
"Just a little update I wanted to share. We have been using Mark Bridger's tips on how to keep our dogs under control and our daughter, who will be 3 in November, had one of them under her complete control today by using these techniques!! Wow!"
"Brilliant job on Ellie today... She is still exhausted from all the brain-training,.... but she has been so well-behaved using the method you taught us.... Would recommend you to anyone with a dog. Thanks so much."
"Thank you Mark for today, Freddie seems much calmer already and I can't believe that he hasn't barked since you left. My neighbors are going to be so happy as are we, once again thank-you and I will keep you posted."
"Thank you so much for your help with Brody last night, he is already SO much better on the lead and hasn't jumped up at anyone at all. The 'hiss' is amazing and so effective! I was really pleased with your kind but firm approach and it was great to see him responding so easily. I would recommend anyone with a dog that has behavioural issues to talk to you for help.
He was exhausted after his lessons!!!"
"Mark came to see us today to help with our Westie with attitude. What a wonderful person and has worked wonders with our dog already. Would highly recommend his services."
"6 weeks ago we took Ronnie in who is now officially ours. Our first few weeks was a nightmare with him as soon as he caught sight of another dog. After perseverance and thanks to Mark Bridger we have today had a major breakthrough. Ronnie has met another dog face to face and we are so very proud at the way he behaved. A bit of tough love at first has so much paid off..."
"Wow what a difference in my out of control, hyper, rebellious and stubborn Shar Pei! No pulling on our walk this evening, which means I will save a fortune at the chiropractor! Had the front door open without either of my dogs crossing the line and both are so chilled-out. All that after just ONE session! My god why did I not contact you sooner?! Thank you so much from one happy household..."
"Hi Mark, thank you so so much for help and advice today, Dora already seems to be more settled, though Gary, I and the girls know we have lots of work ahead, we know it will be so worth it to have a happy, stress-free Dora in our family."
"This man is amazing...my snappy unpredictable Izzy is a different dog in one session - can't recommend Mark highly enough!"
"We’ve been working on your tips with Diesel’s aggression and are coming on leaps and bounds now. A friend of ours stayed this weekend and we had 8(!!) dogs in the house all weekend, my 3, 4 Patterdale Terriers and 1 Leonberger. Not one growl, masses of toys and chews and all shared the food nicely and even went in the cars together with mixed up packs!!
On top of that, my 3 have been coming up the yard with me :o) Holly is amazing with the horses, she just trots along behind my horse and has even curled up in the stable whilst I groom the horse. I have been tethering the huskies because they have a tendency to chase the foal out across the fields, but we are working on that and they have thankfully stopped barking at it - so small, positive, slow steps but they absolutely love it and just sleep in the tack room whilst I am riding, can't believe I am starting to get the pack of dogs I always wanted …. Thank you!!!!!"