Before the training Lyla did not listen when we were going out. She would jump, lunge, bark and scare people, even though she’s the friendliest dog in the world. Absolutely no recall. No loose lead whatsoever, she would just pull, and I just felt very out of control with her and going anywhere was quite stressful.

Now she has grown a brain, so she will listen to me when we’re out. Loose lead walking she’ll be right next to me…she’s really good at recall. Yesterday I went to Emu Point and let go of the lead just about the whole time and she came back every time which is a first for her – ever.

We have even been able to go to Dome for breakfast. We had a dog at the table right next to us. Lyla didn’t bark, she didn’t lunge, she didn’t jump. She whined to say hello for a few seconds, then she just lay down and was quiet.

Frances is a very adaptable approachable person. If you are worried Frances won’t be the right fit for you, literally just send her a message and reach out, because Frances has got so many people who she has helped who are all different dogs and different owners and she is very adaptable.

So far Fonzie has had two lessons with Frances, our biggest problem was getting in and out the front door without Fonzie bolting and many times nearly taking our legs out from underneath us. After the first lesson and us continuing the work Frances had done, this problem was solved!! We are so happy, Fonzie now sits and waits until he is invited to go out, no more jumping, spinning round in circles or bolting for it once the door is open. We are making steady progress with “on the bed” and I can now walk Fonzie off the lead without him doing a runner, all this after only two lessons. We do not want to strip Fonzie of his puppy free spirit, we really just want Fonzie to be safe, to feel loved and know he can trust us to do the right thing by him, his wellbeing is our priority. He is so much calmer already and I truly believe that the guidance Frances has given us has contributed to this. Thank you so much.

Frances is an extremely talented and kind trainer. The turn around we saw in our puppy was incredible. Frances is able to clearly communicate and show you how to train your dog to produce the results you’re looking for.

We were struggling with biting and recall and due to our in-experience were confused how to start addressing these issues and found our self getting frustrated. Frances provided us with an individualised program that catered for our needs and availability. She worked with us 1:1 and privately where she was able to mould our energetic dog into a bright positive and lovely cuddle companion.

Frances made us feel safe and welcomed. She provided support and reassurance throughout and was almost instant in her reply’s, providing us with multiple strategies and plans that we could start implementing.

We cannot thank Frances enough for all you’ve done for Moe and us. We cannot recommend you highly enough.

I arrived to Albany with my dog Skylar I’m not sure why but she was continually pulling and being very naughty so I got in contact with Frances who has been amazing in a very short time. I have been to dog training before in groups now I believe how much better one on one is the success I have had in a short time is amazing and thank you so much Frances you have done amazing job training Skylar and myself.

We are so glad we signed up with Frances for help with Sarge and Maiya. Sarge had a lot of trust issues with visitors to our home, Frances has helped us to understand his behaviour and given us the right tools to help Sarge understand not all visitors are a threat.

Maiya did not like to see other dogs when we walked and would often react by lunging and barking at them, Frances has shown us very effective techniques to teach Maiya that other dogs are ok.

Both of them improved so much in the time we have worked with Frances and we continue to implement what we have been taught to help out dogs have a wonderful life and better understanding of the world around us. Sarge and Maiya both loved Frances and would get so excited to see her.

She is a wonderful dog trainer and I would highly recommend her if you are needing help with your best friends behaviour.

Our gorgeous Jack Russell is 11 and was very passionate about people who visited, walked past, knocked on the door or just wanted to leave at the end of the night. Thanks to Frances we have been able to show Banjo that you don’t need to be so out of control and you can be calm even with chaos going on around you. This has been a game changer in our little family. We would highly recommend Frances and her team at Follow my Lead.

Follow My Lead Dog Training with Frances has been so helpful.

I was really struggling taking my dog for walks because she was so energetic and so social that she just wouldn’t listen to me and so we would constantly end up in some very negative situations with other dogs and their owners.
I had lost confidence and needed help.

Frances has given me so much support and guidance with our dog and while everyday we are still working on training her. I feel I have been given the tools to make our walks far less stressful and much more enjoyable.

We thought our 3 yo Mindy was pretty well behaved…..and then we met Frances 😀

Frances is truly a professional. She is so enthusiastic and super organized. 

After finding out where we wanted to get to with Mindy, she used her training skills to lift Mindy – and us – to another level. 

We’ve enjoyed the whole experience and see the results in Mindy every day. 

We could not recommend Frances more highly. 

Frances has been incredibly flexible with my needs and my beautiful puppy Cleo’s. Cleo and I haven’t been able to do face to face training sessions so we follow a virtual program. Frances is always modifying or including things that I identify Cleo needs help on and nothing is too much of a bother!

It has been really helpful to have Frances available for support whenever I need it and to help with perspective and trying different things if even the smallest concern arises.

Highly recommend the dream dog program which we are on! Cleo has a lot still to learn and now in adolescence she might have some issues (or I might) and knowing I have support when I need it is great!

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Cleo’s doing so great! Successful Bunnings trip for a minding-her-own-business session and we hit the beach with her half sister and her breeder last Sunday! Recall wasn’t too bad! Energetic but friendly and playful and listened well!

We enjoyed the experience that Frances provided for us. Willow loved every minute and especially she loved Frances. Frances helped Willow to pay attention and stay focused while we walk. We have many skills now to help Willow learn and grow in her new world.

Jen and Dougall are a wonderful dog and owner team! Jen was struggling with Dougall’s habit of ignoring her when they went out and getting Dougall to sit calmly was next to impossible as he is very excitable and loves people and showers them with love! He also barked at the dogs across the road who bark a lot, and would run after people going for walks along the fence line.

In a short amount of time, Jen and Dougall have come a long way! Dougall will now lie down and not wriggle (even long enough for a photo!) and stays on his mat which makes it so much easier to keep him safely out from under the family’s feet.

Jen can now call Dougall and he comes and she is able to stop him from barking incessantly. He no longer runs at people along the fence, so he can be out in the yard more now!

Walks are way easier, and they can go out and she knows he will still listen to her! They go to Denmark Post Office together where Dougall charms everyone and behaves himself very well. He’s such a special boy!

Bilbo was nearly a year old when he started training. He is the most beautiful boy, but had been pulling his owner along on walks very persistently, and he would winge and fixate every time he saw a person or another dog on their walks. This was kind of embarassing and took all the joy out of the walk!

After training, Candice and Bilbo can walk down York St. with all the bustle and noise, and Bilbo will stay relaxed and listen to her. They both enjoy walks way more now!

Bilbo also loooves the beach! He won’t go in the water, but enjoys dashing into the dunes and rushing up to other dogs and people walking. This made it hard work taking him to the beach and Candice found herself doing it less and less.

But Bilbo now comes! He can listen off leash as well as on leash and will flip around and trot back to his owners whether he’s at the beach or the favourite park.

Outings are so much easier now and Bilbo’s lovable nature can be fully enjoyed as they explore Albany together. Cutest boy EVER!