235+ five-star reviews

In their words

Most reviews say the trainer was lovely. The ones worth reading describe what changed: owners who finally learned to read their dog, reactive dogs who got calmer because their needs were met, and households where the change held after other trainers had not stuck. Every quote below is real and verbatim.

• Reading the dog

  Diona helped us train our two reactive dachshunds. She has a wealth of knowledge regarding dog body language and how to implement training methods correctly to help your dog learn new behaviour. No one has been able to effectively explain dog body language and what it meant to us better than Diona. She has been life changing for us after our struggle with training our dogs for over a year using other trainers and methods.

  ai w. · 2022

• Understanding over commands

  Working with Diona has been a game changer. She's helped us truly understand our reactive German Shepherd, her triggers, body language, and what she needs to feel safe and succeed. This deeper understanding has made walks so much smoother and has improved our overall relationship with our GSD.

  Tim D. · 2025

• Behaviour without commands

  My 22 month old stubborn Samoyed is now a dream to deal with. No longer reactive to other dogs and people, no longer pulls on the lead, no more incessant barking, no more pacing. I now have a settled, calm and non reactive Samoyed who responds to my body language before a command is uttered.

  Foodie G. · 2023

• Bonding over obedience

  Diona's care and understanding of dog behaviour took us from being pulled down the road, with Peanut crying and shrieking at any dog he saw, to walking beside us and choosing us over other dogs. She helped us with bonding and trust, transforming our relationship.

  Lily C. · 2025

• The household, not just the dog

  Diona was my third trainer I resorted to for my over reactive dog. Diona quickly realised there was much more going on at home than I had truthfully opened up about. Now I have a dog that is absolutely a pleasure to have inside the home. Walks have become more fun and less stressful, reactivity has diminished.

  Ozlem G. · 2023

• The why behind the method

  Her patience, deep knowledge, and structured approach made all the difference in training our puppy, Bagel. Diona explained everything in detail, ensuring we understood not just the how but also the why behind dog training. Her guidance gave us the confidence to understand our puppy's needs.

  Shelton L. · 2025

• A dog whose needs are met

  Diona didn't just teach us how to train our heeler/staffy pup, she taught us how to understand him, how to satisfy him, teach him, play with him and calm him, and therefore how to truly befriend him. Thanks to Diona we got our nights and sanity back, and learned how to truly bond with our pup.

  Emma · 2025

• Cycles and the four modes

  She is like no other trainer and really helps you understand the cycle of reactivity and taps into the cycles of what we need to do to help you achieve a calm dog that focuses on you. Following her training cycles helps our two dachshunds so much. If you keep it up consistently the results will come.

  H Church · 2024

• The innate desire to be good

  I liked that the approach is based on the dog's desire to be good, and on educating the owners to provide an environment in which the dog can be relaxed and happy. Our training program was immediately effective, especially improving walks with our pulling and reactive dog. It has changed our world.

  Helen · 2023

• Knowing your dog deeply

  We had been through a few different trainers and specialists before we met Diona. We've always loved our dog but now we know our dog on a much deeper level. Through Diona's program we've learnt to have more fun and enjoy our dog as well as develop a deeper understanding of her behaviour and triggers. Life changing.

  Lucy R. · 2025

• A different framework

  I always thought barking, stealing food and pulling on lead was part of the deal living with dogs. Diona transformed my understanding about dogs and taught me how Piper and I can both live peacefully and enjoyably. It honestly makes life so much easier when you have a calm, relaxed and fulfilled furry friend.

  Peony C. · 2024

• Reading body language

  Diona really took the time to understand Koko and me, tailoring the training to fit our needs. I've learned so much about reading Koko's body language. She's become much more relaxed outdoors, and we've built a stronger bond through the process.

  Antoinette B. · 2025

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