“We were recommended to Jo by a neighbour. We met Jo four weeks ago with our 9 month lab puppy, who was jumping up and pulling on the lead. From week one, she was walking to heal and learning basic obedience and learn some manners. Jo has a lovely way with dogs and each week we progress to new training and Jo explains and demonstrates really well. We now have a much calmer pup who listens and we really enjoy the weekly training sessions with Jo.
We highly recommend Heronvalley Gundogs and the amazing support Jo gives.” Helen
“Jo has helped me immensely with my training by building confidence, establishing solid foundations and giving me tools to level-up my training session at home. Thge bond I have with my dog has grown ten-fold since we started training with Jo. She’s a brilliant laugh and the dogs just adhore her. ” Emily
“With a new working cocker puppy, Joanne was recommended to me for gun dog training. Her help, guidance and friendship has been fantastic. I can’t recommend Jo enough. Ted is not my first cocker but the first cocker I wanted to train. Firstly she has had to train me which has been a huge challenge. But I’m progressing and Ted is flying. Her facilities are second to none, she has everything on site to cover every eventuality. Her patience training for young dogs is unbelievable, encouraging and praise with never a cross word. Thank you Jo ” Jayne Flook
“Jo has been working with me now for 15 months, in that time our black Labrador Bolli has come on amazingly well. She’s gone from being very shy to super confident. Jo is a wonderful person to work with; extremely knowledgeable, very patient and lots of fun. We are now looking forward to the fourth coming shoot season to put all our practice into action. Thank you Jo.” Richard
“I had a great experience using Jo’s rabbit pen! It was spacious without being overwhelmingly large. Jo was incredibly accommodating, tailoring the session to my individual needs. Whether you’re a complete novice or have more experience, Jo ensures everything is set up for your comfort and success. Highly recommended!” Dave
“We had an amazing experience training at Jo’s ground! The facilities are top-notch, with everything we needed—plenty of jump lanes, water training areas, and straight line setups. It was perfect for both focused sessions and fun group training. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a well-equipped and welcoming environment!” Julian
“After trying several dog trainers, I was left feeling disillusioned. Progress was minimal, the methods felt harsh, and it often seemed more about the money than the dog. Meeting Jo was a refreshing change. From the start, she showed genuine interest in both me and my dog—not just in selling herself or her services. Her calm, compassionate approach made all the difference. For the first time, I felt truly supported, and my dog responded so positively. I only wish I had found her sooner!” Tom
“I had an issue with my dog and, on the advice of a friend, gave Jo a call. My friend mentioned that Jo really thinks outside the box when it comes to working with dogs, and I can absolutely see why. Jo was incredibly knowledgeable and focused on the dog that was right in front of her, rather than making assumptions. I explained the problem, and within 20 minutes, Jo had not only identified the issue but also clearly explained how to resolve it. I left feeling so much happier and far more confident in how to move forward” Gwen
“Having taken our dogs to Jo, she has helped us understand what they need and most importantly why! Jo then has a very gentle way of teaching you to then train your dog with that understanding of them. Simple ways to help with basic behaviour and obedience. With our working dogs she has taken us and them through the basics for them to achieve their natural ability and have fun at the same time. We cannot recommend Jo enough, whether you just want behavioural basics to extensive training for the field. She has some great ground and training scenarios. Our lively little wcs is now very steady in the pheasant pen and loves to work. I took part in a retriever group training session and really benefited from working with other people and Jo’s guidance.” Tina Stevens
Heronvalley Dog Training Centre 