Client Experiences
Real dogs.
Real people.
Real progress.
Behaviour work is personal. Every dog arrives with a different history, every family with different challenges and every journey develops at its own pace.
These are the experiences of people who trusted The Dog Centre to help them understand their dogs more clearly, build practical skills and move forward with greater confidence.
In Their Own Words
What matters most is
what changes at home.
Qualifications and professional standards matter. So does the experience of the people living the work every day.
The reviews below reflect puppies, rescue dogs, reactivity, anxiety, multi-dog households, training support, mantrailing and longer-term behaviour cases.
There is no single formula for behaviour change. Good support should help people understand what is happening, why it may be happening and what a realistic route forward can look like for their individual dog.
Why Professional Standards Matter
Support should be
qualified and welfare-focused.
Behaviour advice can directly influence a dog’s emotional wellbeing, physical safety and quality of life. Choosing appropriately qualified support matters, particularly where fear, anxiety, aggression, reactivity or other complex behaviour is involved.
Suzy White is an IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC). The Dog Centre’s approach is evidence-led and welfare-centred: behaviour modification is considered in the context of the whole dog, with physical and emotional welfare kept central to decision-making.
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Stories from our clients.
Suzy was so amazing with her help and advice on understanding my beautiful dog. She is so in tune with dogs behaviour and how to manage situations with recommendations and plan on how to improve things. I would highly recommend Suzy money well spent and so in tune with owners and their dogs!
After a bad experience and months of working with another “trainer” we felt like we hit the jackpot now with Suzy. We have a reactive rescue dog who’s background we don’t really know and we’re feeling lost and unsure what to do with after …More
Suzy came to our aid when we needed help with our lovely Cavalier. We couldn’t recommend her enough. She guided us with such patience and kindness every step of the way. Suzy was always available to answer any questions we had and provided …More
Suzy is a wonderful support to us when training our dog. She gave us plenty of time, really listened to our concerns and took us seriously. She has a great knowledge and understanding of dogs and their owners. We have seen real changes in …More
Suzy has been an absolute gem in helping us train our 5-month-old retriever pup, Penny. Her approach is simple, clear, and incredibly effective — we’ve seen such positive changes in Penny already! …More
Suzy was an incredible guide in how to better understand our 6 month old cocker retriever needs and how to best fulfill those needs. Suzy is also an expert on gundog breeds which was ideal for our puppy. Even after the session, Suzy was/is very responsive in any follow up questions or concerns that we have.
I’ve just has my first consultation with Suzy. I feel so relieved and empowered that we have a clear strategy to deal with our dogs issues. Suzy is extremely knowledgeable and its this knowledge, combined with her …More
Suzy has been so supportive and extremely knowledgeable when it came to behavioural changes in our Golden Retriever. She did not just dive straight into giving training tips she wanted to get to the root problem of why it was happening. …More
Both us and Bella had a fantastic experience with Suzy and Snout and About! Suzy is so calm, patient and reassuring throughout. It never felt rushed or overwhelming and everything is explained clearly and …More
We have two dogs, both adopted from a shelter. One is 4y old male Jack Russell Terrier Tony Rambo, who experiences some abuse in past and is very reactive, and a chihuahua x 9 months old female puppy Pepper who is also quite reactive. We …More
Working with Suzy from Snout and About a couple of months now for one of my dogs. Suzy is so approachable, knowledgeable and really understanding of both dog and owner, has been a great help the last few months and always checks in to see …More
I cannot recommend Suzy enough. We hired her to help us manage interactions between our 1-year-old and our husky cross. …More
We contacted Suzy when we realised we needed help and guidance with our, at the time 3mth old Golden Retriever (now 7mths). Suzy has been unbelievable in guiding us and has given us the tools to help us and understand him better. She has …More
Training with Suzy has been amazing for my pup Betty. She’s a high energy girl so learning how to engage with her and help her through new experiences has been wonderful. Learning from Suzy has helped me understand Betty more and in turn that has helped me make her life a lot easier. I have one very happy pup.
Suzy has been instrumental in helping our French Bulldog cope with his over excitement and anxiety. By giving us the tools to help him, he is so much more happier and relaxed. We have had such a positive experience with Suzy and would highly recommend her x
We had the pleasure of working with Suzy when we felt we needed some help with our 2yr old Golden Ripley. We were conscious of pulling on the lead, fawning and some resource guarding. Suzy is incredible she gave us so many tools to help us …More
Having adopted 2 rescues in a space of 2 months has been one of the most challenging experiences of our lives. Two very reactive dogs with different traumas suddenly had to get along to live together. Suzy has been our teacher and our …More
Suzy is excellent at what she does!! She has helped to train Pat since he was a puppy and his favourite time of the week is going on his adventure walk with Suzy! Suzy is knowledgeable, patient and kind – she is an expert and true …More
Suzy has been guiding us since the very initial stages when we began looking at getting a dog. Her passion for helping dogs and their humans shines through every time you chat …More
Our loveable, giddy Zig sometimes finds it hard to contain his excitement around other dogs but is now making huge progress after a 1:1 session with Suzy and all the fantastic guidance and advice that follows. …More
Suzy has been such a help to us and our rescue puppy Nico. He has been reactive to other dogs and sometimes people and suzy has been a great help with this. She has provided us with the tools we need to manage this and help Nico. She is …More
Suzy is an amazing trainer and such a genuine person. She helped us build confidence with both of our dogs when out and about. She helped us to understand dog behaviour which made us (humans) less reactive to situations. She has a genuine …More
Suzy has been a great source of information and support to me and my dog . She has helped so much with tools to help with his reactivity to other dogs . I had tried lots of different things but it didnt seem to help but with Suzy , …More
Suzy is an absolutely amazing trainer! She spends the time to really get to know the family and dog so that she can tailor her advice to meet your specific dogs needs, while also fitting in with the routine of the household. …More
Suzy is amazing and has helped us so much, not only with training but with other underlying issues. She has given great support and is always there via text to answer questions and give support & advice. She has referred us to other …More
If you’re thinking of getting help with your dog, I honestly can’t recommend Suzy enough! …More
Honestly can’t recommend Suzy enough !! If you’re on the fence about getting a dog trainer do it !!! I have been working with Suzy for a number of months now. I first went to suzy with a problem which arose from my dog using a kennels and …More
Suzy is an incredible trainer. She is knowledgable and patient, she takes the time to learn and understand the dog (and owners) needs and personalities and tailors each session to meet those needs. We’ve learned so much from Suzy and she is …More
My experience working with Susan has been so positive. She is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Susan is so great, she has helped me get an understanding of my dogs and how I can help him overcome his stresses and challenges that he faces …More
We were very happy to find Suzy at a critical decision point as to whether to adopt our foster dog . We had previously owned spaniels from puppyhood , but were struggling to cope with the behaviour of a 10 month old Springer . Conflicting …More
Mac and I have had a great experience with Suzy. We had our first session when Mac was 3 months old. Working with Suzy set me on the right path in how to train Mac starting with the basics, ensuring it …More
Suzy is a master at what she does. We’ve had two sessions where she has shared her skill and knowledge with us and each time blown us away with not only her knowledge but also her kindness and zero judgement! We have since booked in for a …More
Suzy has been absolutely amazing. We got a Newfoundland and we were really struggling with sone of his behaviour’s. Suzy spent time with us and him and gave us such practical …More
Harry, our 3 yr old Retreiver, has been going on adventure walks with The Dog Centre for 2 years now and he loves it!! It’s genuinely the best day of his week, he gets to socialise with other dogs, gets lots of sniffy work in and every week …More
I cannot recommend Suzy highly enough! My dog was very reactive to a lot of things but especially to other dogs. From the moment we met it was clear that Suzy had a deep understanding of canine behaviour. She is calm and patient and our …More
We have a one year old Cocker Spaniel mix called Coco. Walking with Coco had gotten to a stage where it had become quite stressful for both her and us due to her reactive nature. …More
We’ve been working with Suzy over the past few months, and the tools and techniques she has shown us have allowed us to understand and work with our dog’s behaviours and emotions. From the beginning, she took the time to really understand …More
Suzy has such an understanding of our dog’s behaviour, what the triggers are and what the behaviours are communicating. Our dog had spent four months in rescue. We have had two sessions and follow up support. It has greatly helped our dog …More
I just had a 1:1 session with Suzy from the dog centre with my dog Gerry, Gerry is lead reactive and this has caused me huge stress and has reduced my confidence taking him out. …More
We would highly recommend Suzy. We didnt have a dog and needed loads of advice. Also Susy was available to chat to with any concerns that we were having after we got our dog, as we had loads of questions concerns at the start. Particulary as the dog would be around children. Five star service *****
We have been working with Suzy to help with our two adorable rescue dogs for a few months. Suzy is incredibly patient and has a wealth of knowledge. Our dogs had a lot of individual and combined issues but our work with Suzy has resulted in …More
Suzy is absolutely amazing! From the very first session, her patience, kindness, and deep understanding of dog behavior were clear. She took the time to really get to know my dog and worked with us at a pace that felt comfortable and …More
I first met Suzy when my dog Willow was a puppy and wanted to get off to a good start training her. Suzy is incredibly kind and patient, she helps you understand your dogs needs to work together as a team. Willow is reactive to other dogs …More
We are so grateful for Suzi! Our miniature schnauzer, Beau, has struggled with anxiety around both other dogs and people. Suzi has been incredible in guiding us through engagement and disengagement techniques that have truly made a …More
Suzy was extremely helpfull with our nervous dog, we saw instant positive results after the first session. The experience and insight she provides is second to none. The Dog Centre also provide excellent follow up services. …More Farah Haddad
I could not recommend anyone better! Absolutely delighted after the first training session with Suzie. Feeling much more confident going forward with my golden puppy! Thank you Suzie, grateful to have you as a resource and support! Puppy was wiped out afterwards after all that knowledge!
I got in touch with Suzy to help with training for my little shih tzu puppy Theo. We have had great sessions with Suzy. She really puts Theo at ease and is really encouraging during the sessions and really so helpful. I would highly recommend to friends and family.
Suzy has been nothing but helpful in our dog training journey. The kindness and insight she has shown has been spectacular. After every session we leave feeling reassured of where we are in our journey and confident in our progress. She is quick to respond to messages and answers any questions we may have. Can’t thank her enough!
We started working with Suzy when our Scottish Terrier, Aggie, was just a puppy, and I’m so glad we did. Before finding Suzy, I truly thought we were doing the right things—but nothing compares to having someone by your side who really …More
Suzy is amazing! Her compassion, understanding, patience and incredible knowledge around dogs is unmatched. I can guarantee she can help you if you are experiencing any behaviour concerns with your dog. Her mantrailing courses are also loads of fun and engaging for humans and dogs alike! I can’t recommend Suzy enough!
Brilliant training session with Suzy and our new puppy. Not only did our puppy learn a lot we also did from sitting to house training and crate training. Can only highly recommend. Would have spent weeks trying to train without Suzy.She is a total Professional and abundantly kind .Mark and Susan Allen
Suzie is AMAZING! she has been helping me with Linda (mini wirehaired dachshund). Linda is a reactive dog but through suzie’s 1 on 1 lessons, Linda has learned how to cope with …More
Suzy is absolutely amazing. Her knowledge of dogs & their behaviours is second to none & our dog loved her. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Suzy if you need one on one training for one of your fur babies 🥰. She’s always on hand to answer questions & has excellent training materials to add to the training sessions.
We are very happy at the service we received from The Dog Centre. We had a 1 to 1 session with Suzy in our home for our 4 month old puppy. Suzy is an excellent trainer and she was great with our pup. She is very knowledgeable and gave us …More
Before we started working with Suzie we were really struggling with our puppy Bodhi. After working with Suzie for the past 4 months there has been a massive change in Bodhi’s behaviour. He is a much happier and settled little boy. We’ve …More
Meeting suzy has absolutely changed my life as an owner of 6 dogs and also a trainee trainer in the process of gaining my qualifications, her guidance has been invaluable and her experience, skill, knowledge and gorgeous personality make …More
I would highly recommend Suzy White to any dog owner who is having issues with their beloved pets. Her attention to detail on my dogs personal plan has really impressed me. Her one to one contact & the dog community she has set up have …More
Suzy has really transformed our relationship with our reactive dog Tadgh. For a while before we met Suzy it had felt hopeless and that we would never get to walk him or take him to the vet without panic. Within months of working with …More
If you’re searching for a top-notch dog trainer and behaviour consultant in the South East, look no further than Suzy. Her expertise in dog training and behaviour is truly leading the way in our region, and it has been nothing short of an …More
Suzy has been a life saver. When I got Bella, a rescue who is reactive to other dogs, on the recommendation of a friend we contacted the Dog Centre and Suzy. I was lost in a sea of internet advice but Suzy gave us guidance and tools for …More
We highly recommend The Dog Centre. We have been provided with the tools to help us manage the reactivity of our dog to other dogs and anxious moments he experiences from a past life. Suzy is dedicated to her profession- she is patient and …More
I highly recommend Suzy for dog training services, she is extremely professional, knowledgeable and patient. Suzy explains the training methods very well, we all learned so much at each of our sessions with our German Shepard dog Charlie, …More
Suzy has been an amazing help to us while settling into life with our new Labrador Retriever puppy Rio. She has helped us with everything from choosing a breed to suit our family and giving us endless advice prior to and during the very …More
Suzy has helped us to understand our dog in a way we never thought we could. We are now working in harmony with him as opposed to against him. Her indepth knowledge of reactivity and positive based approaches are unmatched. We can finally …More
I could not recommend Suzy enough if you are looking for a professional and knowledgeable dog trainer. Suzy has been brilliant with our Newfoundland puppy Daisy – Mae. She is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to dog behaviour. She …More
Suzy was amazing in helping us with our reactive Bernese mountain dog! She is thorough, patient, and knowledgeable. Along with training sessions, she provided us with so many resources and has been available for follow up questions! I could not recommend her more, she is a gift!
I have a very reactive Labrador and Suzy has changed our lives. Reilly was very troubled and hugely reacted to all sorts of things, since we met Suzy he is a much happier dog and is gradually becoming less reactive. …More
We had one meeting with Suzy at our home with Molly, the amount of information, advice & tips that Suzy gave us in that time was amazing. We have done everything as advised so far & the difference in Molly has been amazing, we are really …More
Suzy has been so helpful and accommodating since I contacted her for support and training for my great dane puppy. She is so knowledgeable about breed specific behaviours and personalities and …More
Highly recommend Suzy! After getting a second dog I was really struggling as my older dog and the new pup were constantly winding each other up to the extent I couldn’t leave them alone in the same room together. I booked a session with …More
I genuinely cannot say enough wonderful things about Suzy. I knew when we began searching for support, we wanted someone extremely empathetic and patient, knowledgeable and always striving to deepen that knowledge. We needed someone who …More
Suzy came to visit myself and Kong and dye was truly incredible. She thought me ( and kong) so much. I have a much better understanding since Suzys visit and a very happy dog.
We contacted Suzy after adopting our new Lab X pup. We have 3 young children so we really wanted to do what we could to a) help the pup fit well into our lifestyle and b) make sure we were doing everything right for our pup (breed …More
Couldn’t speak highly enough of Suzy. Suzy was so helpful and knowledgeable and really helped us to understand our dogs behaviour. The house visit was so beneficial as she could see our dog in his home and give suggestions based on that. …More
I needed help to modify some of my dog’s behaviour. Suzy got me to fill in as much detail about my dog and what happens that I needed help in those situations. She came out to the house and spent a couple of hours with myself and my dog. …More
We’ve worked with Suzie for many years now and truly don’t know what we would do without her!! So professional, caring, trusting and knowledgeable. We can always count on the amazing services and know our babies are in the absolute best of …More
Suzy is fantastic! The knowledge and love she has for dogs is so admirable. She is a credit to all our little furry friends. We started our training recently and the connection she has with dogs is heart warming. We learned so much and …More
The Dog Centre has been the go to , dog sitting, training, behaviour specialist in kilkenny for many many years now. Suzys reputation has been second to none for me and many of my friends and …More 🙏1
We had a session with Suzy when our dachshund Frankie was 3 months old as he was showing starter signs of separation anxiety with myself and he really did not like his crate. …More
Suzy has been a brilliant trainer to Pablo, and helped me work on issues I was having particularly in relation to recall. She’s always on hand to offer support and advice about any issue, and any supporting materials. Her training sessions …More
Our dog Ziggy does adventure walks with the Dog Centre.Suzy is amazing.Not only does he get lots of exercise and sniffs on his adventure walks, he is also so well socialised with other dogs and is super tired after his adventures.
I did the man trailing course and it’s a lovely experience and activity to do with your dog! Suzy is very patient and kind, and It’s overall a good and healthy activity for both the owner and the dog!
Suzie is a fantastic lady, our Dog Seamus absolutely adores her! We have been clients of The Dog Centre now for over 6 years, and they are so trustworthy & most importantly, caring to our Seamus. He looks forward to every Wednesday when he see Suzie & the team! We would highly recommend!
We contacted Suzy about our dog Finn when we needed help with his reactivity. We found it daunting putting ourselves out there but were immediately put at ease when we met Suzy for the first time. We all had one goal, to help Finn live his …More
Suzi was such a great help with my newly adopted rescue lurcher. I didn’t know the best ways to help build his confidence and she helped me make sense of his behaviour and how to help him as he settled into his new home. I would highly recommend Suzi to any dog owner, you won’t regret it.
We worked with Suzy a few months ago when Seánie and Magel our two beagle pups were only 20 weeks old. …More 🙏1
Suzi is a great instructor. Very patient and always puts the dogs first. Titan has done the level 1 mantrailing course twice now and he has been loving it. Plenty of treats and praise for the dogs and very clear and easy instructions for the humans 😅. Great day out for all. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks Suzi.
Suzie was exceptional with my dogs she is like a dog whisperer, most importantly the way she educates you on how to train your pet through positive enrichment and engagement is amazing. I am thrilled with the outcome, do not hesitate in booking her- fantastic. Follow up is great too which really helps. Linda Kirwan
Would highly recommend The Dog Centre/ Snout & About. Suzy is an absolute legend when it comes to dog training, with her training plans our reactive Diego is making huge progress. Best investment we have made.
I’ve been working with Suzy a couple of months now. Starting off I wasn’t sure what to expect. Owning a German Shepard with little experience was definitely a daunting experience at first. However, with the help and guidance from Suzy I …More
Susie is absolutely brilliant at what she does. Unbelievable knowledge and has been an amazing support since my very first interaction with her. I first contacted to discuss 1:1 training to focus on recall with my then 4 month old GSD. She …More
Suzy is very knowledgeable, approachable and engaging. I would highly recommend her to help with your dog . In one session it has helped us so much with our puppy. We will book another session soon.
Suzy has been ‘adventure walking’ and ‘pet sitting’ my two hounds Axel and Ruby for 6 years now and they adore her and her team. Never a glance backwards as they bound to the van for doggie daily fun. I fully trust her and her skill with the dogs is wonderful to watch. Thanks Suzy and team for all the memories. Long may it continue
Our 2 small dogs have been going on adventures walks for a number of years now and it has become a really important part of their lives where they get to explore and socialise with other dogs in safe and fun environment with Suzy. The …More
Suzy is not only a friend of mine but also one of 3 trainers I trust to give clients I can’t get to if to far away! Highly recommend her for all your dogs needs weither is mentally, emotionally or behavioural. She puts your dogs health first ❤️❤️ jessica aline silva rovida
We adopted Arnie, I chihuahua cross, that was born deaf and didn’t have a great start in life. We asked suzy to help us training Arnie, and all I can say is that she is an …More
Excellent session! Clear and concise instructions, useful tips and simple tricks to adopt for your dog…while still allowing them to be themselves. Also plenty of reading material to fall back on to help with your dog’s behaviour. Definitely recommend Suzy for your canine-related needs! 😄🐕🦺🐶🐾
Suzy came to our home and did a training session with us and our puppy Benji. She was really lovely to work with and Benji really responded to her. I would definitely recommend Suzy and would work with her again.
Suzy has helped us with a number of rescue dogs over the years. We learn so much from her, she has a great way of teaching us how to help our dogs.
Suzie gave great solid advice for my new pup. Working in our home, she guided me how to help settle the pup in and got me on the right track for toilet training. She had lots of tips and tricks. I would highly recommend The Dog Centre.
Our dog adores Suzy who has been invaluable in the life of our beloved Peg. From the wild adventures in the woods to active and effective training of our crazy boxer. I would highly recommend her!
I met suzi this morning for training of my little dog and she made me feel so comfortable the moment we met. Gave me lots of training techniques and links to check out. Looking forward to ongoing training and feeling positive for the future. Highly recommend snout & about to others
Amazing, Suzy helped our anxious dog a lot!
Thanks a mill Suzy for my training session with jax! Your tips for potty training were a huge success jax is doing so well we can really see the process! He is loving the chopped up hotdogs on his snuffle mat we got that you recommended …More
Suzy is truly amazing, she’s been fantastic supporting me to better understand Bailey’s needs and help us through her dog reactivity.
I met with Suzy from Snout and About today, and she was fantastic. Very friendly and knowledgeable
Lily has been going on her adventure walks with Suzy for nearly a year now.. She absolutely adores her walks.. The care and knowledge Suzy has is 2nd to none, she’s amazing.. Couldn’t recommend her enough to people.. Lily is a very lucky pup
Just got a puppy a few weeks ago, and it’s been a new experience for everyone in the family, but with suzy’s knowledge and guidance she has been making great progress in all her training, would definitely recommend suzy for training. 10/10
If you have found your way to this website look no further. Both you and your dog are on the way to the most life changing journey. Suzy is truly gifted. I can’t recommend her enough.
Such a wide knowledge and experience. Absolutely incredible passion and caring for dogs. Suzi is amazing. Highly recommended!
Suzy has been absolutley brillant helping me train my reactive dog and manage not only my dogs stress bur also my own.
Suzy’s patience for our reactive dogs and her passion for her trade is completely unmatched. I don’t know where we would be without her!
Excellent all round. From the walks to the trailing. Starting to suspect my dog prefers Suzy to me!!
Fantastic, lovely to deal with. Very caring and informative
Really great training tips, so helpful!
Amazing service and super helpful.
We cannot recommend Suzy and The Dog Centre Kilkenny highly enough. Suzy first came to us when our two Rough Collies needed a lot of behaviour support related to nervousness and reactivity. As soon as we met Suzy, we were struck …More
We called out for Suzi when we realized that nothing was working with our two dogs in the house. One of the dogs was aggressive toward the other, and we had tried everything for about 2.5 years. …More
We started with Suzy in the start of this year we needed help with our one year old dog as she was have reactive behaviors due to fear we have had one session with Suzy this is due to us wanting to go slow with the training but the change …More
Would highly recommend Suzy. She is a very empathetic and compassionate person who has a deep understanding of dog behaviour and she offers great support to the humans she works with as well. Thank you Suzy
Olga Ryazanova
A selection of client experiences from Google reviews.
Support Beyond The Appointment
The Dog Centre
Alumni.
Behaviour support does not have to end when the consultation finishes.
The Dog Centre Alumni is an optional client support group open to all Dog Centre clients who would like to remain connected after working with us.
It provides an additional layer of community and ongoing support for people continuing to work with their dogs at home. Participation is entirely optional — some clients value a continued sense of connection, while others prefer to work independently with their consultation plan.
Ask About The AlumniYour Dog Is An Individual
Your story will not look
exactly like anyone else’s.
Behaviour consultancy is not about applying a standard formula. It is about understanding the individual dog, the environment around them and the people who know them best — then building a practical, welfare-centred way forward together.