We have recently moved to Malvern and Marcie has helped Max (our 2 year old labrador).

Her individual attention and training has helped him on his way from being a nervous reactive boy who didn't know how to behave with other dogs to a well behaved dog off lead who is enjoying his new off-lead freedom. She has trained us too!!

Caroline & Gary 

Marcie helped us with our 3 year old reactive black Labrador, Murphy. We had trouble having people in our house and meeting dogs on walks.

We have tried multiple trainers and behaviourists in the past and never had the results we have had with Marcie after just two meetings.

Murphy is much calmer in situations he finds difficult since we have learnt to take control. A huge thank you to Marcie, the support has made our day to day lives much easier. 

Abi & Ben 

Marcie and Malvern Fabdogs have done an excellent job of calming our unpredictable “little” dog, and stepping in to help with my ever changing schedule of being unavailable to walk both our dogs.

We knew Marcie from various local walks, and she set up Fabdogs just as we were in need of someone to help.

She knows so much about doggy behaviour and offered plenty of sound advice.
Hooray and a million thanks.

Phil, Mags Croqueto and Pi! X

Marcie found me at the local dog park completely out of my depth, anxious and nervous with a dog that felt she needed to defend me. When she told me this would be an easy fix, I must admit I was hesitant to believe her. At this point our dog was so reactive, I could no longer invite anyone to the house due to the excessive barking. Dog walking was a chore, where my dog pulled so much it had injured my arm. Within two hours with Marcie, it was like we had a different dog. I now feel in control and my relationship with my dog has improved so much, I actually feel closer to her now. The excessive barking has stopped and she never pulls the lead - I honestly can’t believe it! Marcie has improved our lives as we’re all so much happier thanks to her support with our dog. 
Natasha Bowen 

"Your techniques have worked very well with Oakley. Majority of the time he walks amazing. 

I dont dread taking him out anymore

We still have the odd blip if another dog kicks off at him first. But him being reactive to calm dogs is mostly non existent."

Michelle

Hi Marcie, thank you so much for this afternoon - we walked them all round St. Wulstans with just one bark, which soon stopped after a rather fumbled attempt at the procedure, and I really feel we can get there after your enormous human boosts !!

Hope to see you again in 2 weeks with both us and the dog (s) transformed,  x

Hi Marcie, sorry to contact you at the weekend but we have just returned from what I can only describe as a triumphant walk - still not quite there with my own reactions  but, walking at British Camp, 2 out of 3 encounters went brilliantly, with no barking, then having coffee in M H Hotel, at least 5 dogs came in, not a peep, then exited beautifully right past a large dog by a table - bliss !!! Meg x

“Initially I approached Marcie for help with my cockapoo’s excessive barking and poor recall. 

Through her intuitive understanding of dogs, she was able to pinpoint the causes and provide solutions. 

This was so successful we went on to work through enriched playtime and lead walking which assists with my MS.  

Marcie has transformed the relationship I have with my cockapoo.”
Paula Coppard

I still can't believe the difference Marcie has made to Sid's behaviour.  He is 18 months,   .I have had him since he was 4 mths rescue . 

He was very reactive to other dogs.lunging and barking. I was considering not walking him anywhere near any other dogs ever as it was so difficult and upsetting for us both.

Marcie has been brilliant, knowledgeable and kind to both dog and owner.

I can't thank her enough for the improvement Sid has made although it is still work in progress for myself!

Christine & Sid 

"Marcie, Thank you for seeing Ruben, my 10 year old rescue Golden Retriever that I have had for 16 months.

I felt he had ‘issues’ with meeting other dogs and then being aggressive with them over balls or sticks….but Marcie’s assessment was that his “guarding” issues was, in fact, normal dog behaviour.  Also Ruben was picking up on me being tense when other dogs were about…that only exacerbated his desire to go to see them when I was calling him back….The issue he had was poor recall….so I am the one who needed some training to ensure Ruben came back to me when called.

The time Marcie spent with me and Ruben was excellent and one week into Ruben’s lessons he is far more responsive to coming back to me when called…..

A big thank you….Ros”

Marcie, has trained me and my 7 year old Lab ...My anxiety about having a reactive dog on a walk, caused me to cross the road, hide behind parked cars, change direction and my 12 year old has avoided dog walks for years.

Marcie explained how my behaviour was feeding My dogs reactivity. He has been thinking that he needs to protect me, and all my actions have encouraged this.

As my daughter said, whilst seeing the change after our session, "it's like witchcraft"!

Marcie is totally in tune with a dogs thinking, and has the skills to correct the owner and the dog.

She is an animal lover, her training is kind and effective, and she is lovely.

Highly recommend Malvern Fabdogs.

Julie Brightly

I had been struggling to find a walker for my excitable and reactive collie when I came across Marcie.

I was so happy to find someone who offered 1:1 walks and could help prepare her for future pack walks. 

My dog loves her regular walks with Sue and can now walk past other dogs calmly making our walks much more enjoyable!

Sue and Marcie have been a real support to me during my dog training, I can’t thank them enough. 

Ali cullerne

I've just been out with her, met 3 dogs on a 1 hour roadwalk, no reaction at all 
she also walked past ( through ) a large group with 12 gun dogs at eastnor on Sunday, loose lead and leadership thoughts from me, she was an angel Sadly they weren't keen to stop and chat so that she could interact. !

Marcie has been so kind and helpful with Seamus who has become reactive over the past 6 months She talked us through all the reasons why Seamus behaves like he does and helped us get his walking on the lead so much better .

She also gave us great advice as to how to behave when we and Seamus meet other dogs She also arranged for us to meet other dogs which was  very useful, allowing us to put into practice what she has taught both Seamus and us .

We highly recommend Marcie to anyone experiencing any issues with their dogs

We asked for Marcie’s help with our reactive Rottie, Luna. I was at a point I didn’t want to walk Luna on the lead and wasn’t looking forward to walking anymore and knew I needed help… Marcie assessed Luna’s behaviour and personality thoroughly, and reassured me about why Luna was reactive. We then started lead walks so we could put methods and strategies into place. After just 2 sessions I am feeling more confident in Luna’s behaviour and how to move forwards with her on the lead and off the lead. Marcie is so knowledgable and passionate, and has given me the hope I needed to meet Luna’s needs and correct my parenting!!! Thank you so much Marcie and Joey xx

I am truly grateful for Sue. It is such a relief to know Dexter is well looked after and having fun. 

Hi Marcie It was great to meet you and thank you for today.

We actually have hope now!!!

I can’t wait to take him out again now and begin to enjoy having him around more.

You have been amazing today and know we will get to where we want to be with B in the very near future.

We can’t thank you enough and can’t wait to see you both next week.

Marcie helped me with my lovely, slightly reactive, 9 year old Dexter.

Hi Marcie
Just a quick update on our progress.  When we came to exit the field gate there was a man with 2 dogs talking with a lady with one dog. Normally I would have waited til they had moved away but I proceeded through the gate and he was really good, I then stopped to chat with the lady before putting him in the car. All in all I am really pleased with our progress and look forward to meet in up with you when you get back.
Enjoy your holiday
Best wishes Hilary and Otto

Hi Marcie It was great to meet you and thank you for today.

We actually have hope now!!!

I can’t wait to take him out again now and begin to enjoy having him around more.

You have been amazing today and know we will get to where we want to be with B in the very near future.

We can’t thank you enough and can’t wait to see you both next week.

Before meeting Marcie I’d seen three different trainers and a very expensive behaviouralist.

None of them came close to the improvements that Marcie made in just one session.

I’d given up thinking I’d ever be able to walk my dog in a busy street or around traffic.

I now have the tools to help my dog and give him a much more fulfilled life

Mai and Idris the Kelpie 

We are incredibly grateful for Marcie's expertise and guidance as our dog (and family) trainer. We brought our 14-month-old Wheaten Terrier, Coco, to her because Coco was overly exuberant when meeting other dogs and would get excited and pull on every walk. Marcie taught us training techniques that have been transformative. She showed us how to approach other dogs and uncovered Coco's anxiety, teaching us how to take back control. Her no-nonsense, direct, and clear approach has made a world of difference. Coco is now much happier, and our whole family benefits from these positive changes. Thank you, Marcie, for making our walks and understanding of Coco so much better!

Best wishes and hopefully see you again soon.

Coco and co!

Wholeheartedly recommend Fabdogs- Marcie is an absolute expert and is great with Sita and I know our dog is in very safe hands.

Thank you 🙏🙏

Johanna 

“It is such a relief to find someone we totally trust to look after Sasha. 

We know that you and Sue have her best interests at heart and that she will be completely safe with you - as well as having a great time!”

Anne

We can’t thank Marcie and Sue enough for helping us understand why Luna was reacting so much and how we could make things better for Luna and ourselves.

Luna’s behavior was slowly becoming worse, lunging and barking while on the lead at other dogs. Off lead she’d chase and bark at other dogs or people out jogging. Then one day she had a go at another dog which really shocked me. I began to wonder if we now had an aggressive dog!

I called Marcie for help. With her knowledge and expertise Marcie gave us a thorough assessment and put our minds at rest that we did not have an aggressive dog. Luna needed more guidance from us and with Marcie’s advice, demonstrations and reassurances, we had a better understanding of how to help Luna and provide her with clear communication.

We followed this up with a training walk with Sue, who gave me more confidence in how to handle different situations which in turn would help Luna become a happier dog.

We are still practicing and learning but thanks to the skills, knowledge, experience, love, care and kindness of Marcie and Sue our bond and engagement with Luna is getting better each day.

Thank you Fabdogs for all your help, support and encouragement, it has made a world of difference!

Maggie 

Hello Marcie, 
Thank you so much for today with Erin. I have been out with her on my own this afternoon and she was brilliant again. 

I put the other lead on as you suggested  and that seems to have done the trick. 

 You are great at what you do and your explanation of how to make  things work with her. 

Thank you so much again Sharon 

We’re getting on really well with Poppy and she’s come along massively on her walks and overall behaviour.

Bernard and Poppy

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