TESTIMONIALS

Professional Testimonials

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Angela White

Director IABTC (International Animal Behaviour Training College)
Dr Nick Carmichael

B.ScVetSciHons, BVM&S, DVCS, FRC Path, Diplomate ECVCP, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology
Gwen Bailey

Director of Puppy School
Kennel Club
Dr Thelma Meiring

BVSc, MMedVet(Path), DACVP, MRCVS
Dr Elizabeth Steeves

BSc, MSc, DVM, MVSc, DACVP, MRCVS, Veterinarian and Veterinary Clinical Pathologist


Westwood Veterinary Practice
Mrs Elizabeth Askew

MRCVS, Clinical Director
“I have known Claire for over ten years and have know her as a responsible and experienced dog trainer who acts with integrity, is professional, and has a broad understanding of canine behaviour, breeds, welfare, motivation and rewards; she is not only enthusiastic and passionate about working with dogs but also patient and thoughtful with regards to their owners.  

The intention of her training methods are very clear, she uses positive training techniques and the results are very noticeable, she remains innovative and resourceful and has a natural affinity and sympathy with the dogs and owners, ensuring that each one is treated as an individual, taking into account the level of their experience, their limitations, whilst understanding the possible consequences of any advice she may give. In this role she is a competent and effective teacher. She has taught for many years both as a dog trainer and a horse riding instructor and organiser and trainer of self-development courses at York University in their Staff Development Office. She holds the ‘Train the Trainer’ and British Horse Society qualifications to this end.

Claire is also very gregarious as well as empathetic, and as such her personality lends itself to making people feel very comfortable in situations where they can be very nervous, for example on first night of training; her calm, collected approach puts both the dogs and their owners at ease. 

Claire realises the importance of continuous personal development, even though she was brought up in a training environment with many years of experience with dogs, training and behaviour (her mother bred and trained working Labradors) she realises there is always more to learn. As a Puppy School Tutor with Gwen Bailey she has had to undertake a comprehensive training course, and Claire is now in her final year of a FdSc in Canine Behaviour and Training.  

Claire has been running puppy classes, junior and intermediate training classes for over ten years at her own Homeboarding, Training and Grooming business Cutters Canines. She follows the guidelines of the Good Citizen Dog Scheme in all her classes and has successfully obtained both Bronze and Silver with her own dog. As she now runs her facility full-time she would like to offer her own classes the opportunity to enter into the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme up to intermediate level. Her home is set in 12 acres of fenced-off fields with a small classroom with fire and first aid facilities and disabled access with large car park. She is fully insured with HIA Insurance (copies enclosed) and holds additional insurance for behavioural consultations and regularly attends both canine and human First Aid workshops to make sure she is well-versed in an emergency.

These facilities combined with Claire’s down to earth approach, experience and professionalism earmarks her as an excellent trainer who is an asset to the profession and I do hope her application is successful. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours sincerely "

Colette Smith
MAPDT 01047

“Being a veterinary professional, I respect Claire's sound behavioural training combined with her brilliant technical skills. She has in depth knowledge of animal behaviour understands the human-companion animal bond and can provide people with practical advice. I am also a qualified social worker and can therefore commend her sound principles.”

Dr Thelma Meiring 
BVSc, MMedVet(Path), DACVP, MRCVS

Customer Testimonials

Just want to say thank you for everything, we’ve really enjoyed the classes and its helped with Cooper no end. Love Becky, Ashley and of course Cooper. What a wonderful world this would be if everyone were as nice as you. Thank you so much for looking after Millie for us. We know she will have been well looked after and very happy with you which helps us to relax on our holiday.  

Love and thanks Lynn, Craig and Ellie
Thank you for being the BEST godmother to Joeke and Chukles, they love you so much.  

Thelma and Annelize

Thank you so much for the love and care you showed Dexy when he came to stay at Cutters Canines. He seemed so very happy and settled back home instantly. Going on holiday knowing he was in such good hands made all the difference.  

Sarah, Brian, Samuel and Eve Ellwood

Thank you so much for all your help and training of Noodle – I’m so glad Liz told me about you. As a complete dog novice I have learned such a lot from you and Noodle is happier, better behaved and altogether better companion dog as a result.  

Cherry Waters

To one of the kindest, lovliest trainers and friends I could ever wish to have thank you.   

Julie



 Sorry you’re leaving – your attitude to the job was always one of total commitment – yes, we always said you should be totally committed (ha ha these people will remain nameless)
Thank you for training Joeke to be the lovely, obedient girl she is. Thank you for loving her and Chuckles so much and caring for them during the past couple of years. We’re all going to miss you both so, so, much. You will always be the first people we will contact when we get back “home”. You will always be their godparents. Thank you for everything you’ve done for all of us and for caring so much. Thank you to Breeze for keeping Joeke in check and teaching her good manners.  

Thelma, Annelize, Joeke and Chuckles

Thank you so much for helping us out at such short notice and for looking after out dogs so lovingly.  

Sheila and Kevin, Kippax

Thank you for teaching me to behave, so I can succeed in becoming the perfect family pet – I couldn’t have done this without you.  

Love from Bruno xxx

Thanks for all your help and support with Bracken.  

Lorraine and Robin White
"I can confirm that I have witnessed Claire Klima successfully undergoing behavioural assessments and creating behaviour modification plans for real clients as part of her IABTC assessments. She showed all the elements of good counselling and knowledge. I am happy to support her application to become a full member of APBC. If you require any further details, please do not hesitate to contact me. "

Angela White

“I cannot teach what you have in a kid - you either got it or you haven't and you have it in spades”

Mr Jackson, Riding Instructor - Garforth Riding Stables

“Claire has a magical way with animals that cannot be taught - they just seem to love her and do what she asks ”

Helen Masken & Biscuit
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