Dog Training & Behaviour Support in Surrey & West Sussex

 
 
 
 
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 lucy-anne petto 
 
 
 
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Highly recommend, Anthony at Buttons & Leash ! 🐾

We started working with Anthony to help with Ripple’s training, particularly his recall and social skills after he’d had a long period of restricted activity while recovering from an injury.

What really impressed us was that Anthony didn’t just look at Ripple’s training or behaviour in isolation. He took the time to look at Ripple as a whole — considering his health, previous injury and recovery, how that period of restricted activity may have impacted him, as well as his behaviour, confidence and individual personality. From this, he put together a training package that supported Ripple all round, rather than taking a “one size fits all” approach.

Everything has been approached in such a positive, patient and practical way. Anthony has taken the time to understand Ripple and has given us really useful techniques that we can continue with at home. We’ve seen such a positive difference in him.

Most importantly, Ripple absolutely loves his training sessions! He’s a big, friendly Labrador, and Anthony has always understood and embraced his personality while helping him learn to be calmer, more focused and make better choices.

It’s been lovely watching Ripple’s confidence and skills develop, and we’ve learnt so much along the way too.

A huge thank you to Anthony at Buttons & Leash for all the time, knowledge, patience and support you’ve given Ripple and us. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for knowledgeable, kind and genuinely positive dog training that considers the whole dog, not just the behaviour in front of you. 🐶💙

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 Katie Nash 
 
 
 
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Anthony has been great helping us integrate our dogs working towards harmonious living. Both are rescue dogs with different pasts and experiences. Anthony reads them both so well increasing our confidence in managing the integration. He is knowledgeable, patient, responsive and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Laura Oberbichler 
 
 
 
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Anthony has worked with us and our 7 year old rescue Carpathian Shepherd for just under a year. When we first got her she was very reactive towards both people and dogs, making walks and having visitors incredibly difficult.
The first trainer we worked with did not have the experience needed to help our dog at all. After lots of research we realised that we needed someone who only works with positive reinforcement and has a much deeper knowledge than most dog trainers do. Thankfully we found Anthony.
Anthony has a very holistic approach and takes into account everything from possible injuries to digestive issues. He helps you find all the tools and methods you need to get where you want to be. He is incredibly relaxed and confident and very easy to work with but first and foremost he is respectful to the dog and their needs come first. Now a year later we have had 15 people around for a BBQ and our biggest problem was that our enormous fur ball wouldn't stop bothering people for belly rubs. On walks she can still be reactive but the difference is literally a full football field. Whereas before she would be over threshold in seconds just seeing another dog across the park, she now will only bark at that very same dog if we meet them on a tight footpath. It will sound exaggerated to anyone who has never had a dog with severe issues but those who have will know that this is nothing short of life changing.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Christopher Lewis 
 
 
 
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I approached Anthony Lennard to arrange a muzzle fitting for my dog Charlie as I wanted to ensure that the muzzle was comfortable and of the correct size.  The whole process was handled very professionally from the initial booking right up to the appointment itself.  Anthony was a source of useful information which went far beyond a straightforward muzzle fitting session.  I came away feeling far more confident about muzzle training and the advantages this will bring to the enjoyment of dog ownership.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Peter Wilson 
 
 
 
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If you have a rescue dog with complex needs, Anthony is definitely the person for you.

We came to Anthony with our Romanian rescue, Winnie, who was struggling with reactivity to both people and other dogs. From the start he took the time to really get to know us and Winnie, so every aspect of our approach has been tailored specifically to her.

What impressed us most was how thorough he is not just providing training tips but also assessing her physical condition and helping us communicate with our vets to build the best possible treatment plan.

With out Anthony’s support we’d have really struggled. Over half a year of working with a trainer, trying different training techniques and courses online or and any number of different pieces of equipment, foods etc etc we were starting to lose hope.

Six months in working with Anthony and the improvement has been remarkable, and he continues to work with us as we push towards our longer term goals.
Anthony uses positive only training techniques and is always on hand for questions or a bit of moral support when you need it. As someone who has worked extensively with rescue dogs, he understands the complexity involved with dogs who come with a history of difficult behaviours and experiences. We would not hesitate to recommend him.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jane Cornwell 
 
 
 
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I have worked with Anthony lots over the last year, on various topics, with my Spaniel Rolo.
Anthony has worked hard to train in topics and subjects other trainers don't even think about, his knowledge is endless!
Most significantly, Anthony has done a 'dynamic dog assessment' which has identified that Rolo is in considerable pain, which explains the behaviours we are seeing.
Before finding Anthony, I worked with around 5 other trainers who just did not see Rolo was in pain. We were using various methods and none of them were working because of course the pain had not gone away.
In the past, I have also had vets who don't believe there is anything majorly wrong with Rolo so getting the right help has been hard work but Anthony has always been there to support. Having the extremely thorough assessment has made a huge difference in getting Rolo the right meds...we are still on the road of discovery but with Anthony's help I know we will get there. Anthony really does care in making a difference to each and every dog and also putting each owners mind at ease. I trust him to always give me the truthful answer.
There is no-one else I would work with now, with Rolo, or any future dog.  Thank you so much Anthony!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Dan Iacono 
 
 
 
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Anthony helped us out with our Bosnian rescue dog who was very difficult to say the least. Super responsive, supportive and very nice to work with - helped us out a lot when we were struggling. Would defo recommend
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Judith Finaldi 
 
 
 
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It has been an enlightening experience learning about my dog's behaviour alongside Anthony. He has an easy going, approachable attitude and has step by step guided me how to manage my anxious, growling dog.
Anthony is knowledgeable, experienced and paid great attention to detail to my dog's personality and behaviour.
He has inspired me to progress with managing my dog in a more confident manner and enabled my dog to make significant progress.
An extra plus was he discussed aspects of my dog's mobility with the vet which gave me more reassurance about a strategy going forward.
I felt very supported during this joint teamwork effort.
Anthony's website/additional information and his communication were all totally reliable.
Thank you Anthony for making a difference.
My dog loved him too. 🙂
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Emma Collett 
 
 
 
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Anthony has been amazing! We had a very difficult pup who struggled to sleep, making her very irritable during the day, with excessive mouthing/biting, barking, separation anxiety and difficultly walking on the lead. Anthony conducted an assessment on Baileys walk and gait, identifying some potential issues with her back leg/hip which may be causing her pain, which was in turn causing her difficult behaviour. He assisted us with contacting the vets to push them to investigate, and our dog is now going through treatment. He has supported us throughout, is always there for advice and is genuinely invested in our dog and how she is progressing. We couldn't recommend him enough 😊
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Louise S 
 
 
 
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Anthony is first class! Helpful, reassuring and knowledgeable.  We decided to buy our first puppy ever aged 60 and must admit we did wonder if we had been out of our minds...but with Anthony's help and advice we are managing to cope with puppy hood. We couldnt have done this without his extensive experience.
We thoroughly recommend him.