For owners wanting a more hands-on approach to their dog training you can book a one-to-one private training session with Travis where you will learn how to train your dog, quickly and easily, no need for months of attending group sessions, our methods are bespoke to your dog training needs.
One-to-Ones are our preferred method and are useful for almost anyone, from first time dog owners to experienced trainers. We tackle problems head on, unlike many trainers that tend to avoid the problem. We can help with whatever issues you are facing, the most common problems are, pulling on the lead, jumping up, re-call, sitting and waiting, interaction with other dogs. Our aim is to help you to achieve your goals.
Additional costs apply for evening and weekend lessons.
Travis will discuss your dog training and behavioral problems and find out what you would like to achieve, carry out an assessment of the interaction of you with your dog and agree the best training option, teaching you simple practical skills and setting achievable goals for you to work on together at home with your pet.
At Vislor we feel it is very important that we train you to train your dog.
We use both positive and negative reinforcement as we believe this brings the best balance to your dog.
A happy dog is calm, secure and clearly knows the difference between what it should and shouldn't do
£ 75
£ 50
A 50% surcharge will apply for evening and weekend lessons or lessons carried out at an alternate venue to our base at Shenstone, Kidderminster, West Midlands.
ALL VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
For the safety of yourselves and others, we kindly ask that you don not bring children to meetings & lessons.
No need for months of attending group sessions. We teach you how to train your dog.
Training dogs for work and sport is our specialty at Vislor - Award winning IPO Trainers
Our 3 week intensive residential dog training programme - we train your dog for you.
A residential training programme designed to give you & your puppy the best possible start in life.
Our initial 1 hour consultation offers a solid foundation for training your new puppy.
A set of 5 one-to-one private lessons - we teach you how to train your puppy.
Home visit by Rich was amazing. We talked over our problems with our dog Luna and he then proposed how to remedy the issues. Within the same lesson Luna was then on the way to being heal trained and a plan set out (at our speed) for her recall training.
Rich went above and beyond what I expected from the first session and we will booking more sessions at the training ground when we have mastered the heal training.
Highly recommend.
If you love your dog and want the very, very best for them - go and see Travis and Vislor.
He teaches you in a relaxed, non judgemental way, encourages and doesn't mince his words when necessary - which we needed!
If there was another star, I'd have given it.
Had a great experience with Vislor dog training and Rich ..... I went for obedience training and general behaviour with Luna who is a American Bully puppy and the improvements have been dramatic, from pulling like a maniac to now casually walking by my side.
Recall work and general character and manners have vastly improved as she was a high energy puppy and we will be back soon to continue Lunas progression in what we see fit for the next step.
All in all a great experience and highly recommend 👍
Thankyou Rich from James & Luna 🐾
If you get the opportunity to train with Trav then I would 100% recommend you do! I honestly cannot put into words the difference Trav has made to my approach to training. The change in my dog has been incredible and we can now do things with ease that I'd have never thought possible or even attempted previously.
We thoroughly enjoy our sessions and am super thankful for all the knowledge that Trav has passed on.
Massive thanks from me and Crunchie 🐶🐾💖
Just had my second lesson with Trav today and I cannot speak too highly of his approach and expertise. My dog has been struggling with basic obedience training and in his interactions with other dogs. But after Trav’s guidance and advice, he has made considerable progress already. Not only is he less reactive when seeing other dogs on walks, but I feel as though I have the tools and knowledge to now continue his training and have no doubt I will continue to see massive improvements.
Anyone considering one to one training with their own dog should look no further!
Vislor has been amazing!
Ash has been supporting my husband and I with our Malinois x GSD puppy and his experience and professionalism have been superb. He loves our pup as much as we do and cares for him as if he was his own. He's supported us with both training and behavioural advice for both our pup and us. This has been invaluable as it means we can carry on the training.
I can't recommend the entire team within Vislor enough and would advise anyone to try them!
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We were referred to Mo at Vislor Dog Training when we were at our wits’ end with our 22 month old Springer/Labrador cross, Bryn, who has a very high prey drive and was off at the slightest scent or sight of wildlife completely deaf to our commands. It is no exaggeration to say that this was the dog’s last chance after eight months of training with two other trainers having had very limited affect.
Three weeks, and two sessions with Mo later; the change is remarkable. Bryn now walks to heel calmly, on and off the lead, and recalls immediately. We are already progressing to more challenging environments with greater distractions, confident that his recall is becoming firmly embedded.
Mo is a very approachable and knowledgeable trainer. He put us at ease immediately, understood our problem, came up with a ‘no nonsense’ solution and put us to work. We left that first session with plenty to practice at home and Mo gave us plenty of back up with phone calls, videos, and messages daily if needed. As a result we could see Bryn developing the ‘following state of mind’ from day one.
Our second session, a fortnight later, built on the progress we had made and we left Mo with a plan, the skills, and the confidence that soon we will have a dog that we can control reliably in all circumstances.
We are now a week further on and we are working through our training plan, safe in the knowledge that Mo is only a phone call or text away if there are any problems or if we want to share the little successes with him! There is still daily improvements and our friends are amazed at how calm and settled Bryn is now.
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Ash and Sego came to visit today; they have armed me with such simple (but effective) techniques to help my dog, who has been very reactive to everything in recent months. They really understood him, and helped me see where I had been going wrong!
I couldn't believe that we managed to walk with two of their dogs (on and off lead), and my previously very reactive dog, was chilled and happy to be in the wider groups company.
I can't wait to get out and try this on my own!
Alison, Bicester
**Update 10/01/22**
I can't put into words this weekend...
We walked along the beach (a absolute trigger for Tom previously), and he walked pretty much to heel on the lead... my husband said 'its astonishing'
We walked around a country park with my parents (who walked with him Sunday the previous week - and said his behaviour couldn't continue)... who were stunned by his response to other dogs on the walk (ignored them)... they have previously had the dogs, and said it would be a pleasure to have him again (I promise not how they felt the Sunday before!!!)
You've amazed so many... I appreciate we have a lot to build upon... but truly remarkable. We haven't let him off lead, but I feel thats all about setting boundaries, and not running just yet (lets give him a success!!!).
Thank you Ash - you have actually transformed our world and most importantly... Tom is just happier... more tired as he's exploring more... but his body language is happier
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We took Rolo our 14 month chocolate Labrador to Travis for 1 to 1 lessons as we realised he was ‘different’ to our previous labradors and we were struggling to get him to respond to any kind of command!
He recognised immediately that he was exciteable and that this could lead to aggression. After one lesson he was walking much better on his lead and taking notice of our commands!
Travis trained us rather than Rolo! We have learnt to keep him calm and controlled (most of the time!)
After 5 lessons we can enjoy walking him on and off the lead!
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If you need help with your dogs’ behaviour talk to Vislor - you will not be disappointed. Ash and Sego have helped me with my extremely dog to dog reactive German Shepherd. If you have a reactive dog and you’re avoiding places with other dogs, or timing your walks at night, stop messing around and get in touch with Ash.
My dog was hugely dog reactive and whilst training any dog takes a lot of hard work, time and repetition, I was totally amazed by what we achieved in our very first session. Needless to say each session after that has got better and better. I know I’ve got a long road ahead of me but with their support and guidance I have no concerns about getting to where I want to be with Brody.
What’s great about Vislor is they train in real life. In the places you take your dog too. They’re able to bring other dogs in as stooges - all of which are exceptionally well trained and therefore safe to experiment and learn alongside.
I simply cannot rate them highly enough. These guys are absolute professionals who get results.
I can’t thank them enough for what they’ve done for Brody and I.
Ash, Sego & Lorraine - thank you!!
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We took our puppy Henry to see Trav with quite a unique case, straight away Trav knew how to handle it and advised the best route to take with Henry. Three sessions later and Henry is where he needs to be for us to continue his training at home.
I couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend Vislor Dog Training Centre. Thanks again.
Wish I had taken my cocker spaniel sooner!
Very professional & responsive team from first web contact through to the first session! I had Mo to help me with recall and lead pulling!
Mo talked me through the session and wanted to know about Milo before we started.
I wish I had gone a year ago! It is now a pleasure to walk Milo and everybody who knows him is shocked at the difference after the first session.
Would highly recommend the team!
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After only two lessons with Travis we are already seeing a much calmer and obedient dog, he is an exceptional trainer, professional with a warming personality.
We was referred to Vislor and Travis by two previous customers and I fully recommend them to others. Lorraine is also fantastic, very responsive to messages, professional and courteous in all of our dealings.
We can't thank the guys at Vislor for what they've done for us and our four legged friend. Exceptional service.
Our journey with Vislor started around a few months ago. After only a few 1:1 sessions with Travis and the Reactivity Group with Mo we have achieved amazing results, not just with our adorable German Shepherd Max but also ourselves.
The journey is set to continue as we have been inspired and motivated by our own and others results and truly feel part of the Vislor family.
A big thank you and shout out to Lorraine who quietly but very effectively deals with everything in the background. 😍
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I have been with Vislor since Bailey was 3 months old (he is now 12 months). Trav is a very professional amazing trainer with the knowledge to match, there’s nothing he don’t know! When we first took Bailey we couldn’t even get him to walk properly on a lead, first lesson and Bailey was walking wonderfully on the lead. He really is helping me achieve my goals with Bailey, working initially on his obedience, and continues to do so.
Having just completed the reactive course Mo, we couldn’t be happier with Baileys progress. Mo is truly a fantastic trainer who has so much passion for what he does, and it really shows.
Despite being part of a group, Mo gives everyone 121 time, and although some of us were at different levels with our training, Mo was able to tailor the training to meet each of our needs. He really goes above and beyond for you!
Would highly recommend the course, it was a lot of fun and hard work, but it’s worth it! Just make sure you do your homework!!
I would recommend Vislor to anyone with a dog who needs help, you honestly can’t get better than these guys!
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I was really struggling with my dog despite trying hard and spending lots of time with training. The improvement in behaviour started from the first session with Travis. We still have a long way to go but I feel confident we will get there using the new skills and techniques learnt from Travis.
Thank you to both Travis and Lorraine.
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Having 5 previous Doberman’s over the years with no problems until this one (Reeva) I would like to thank Travis for his help with Reeva, I bought her at 5 months old and was never trained to walk on the lead, she was so bad she injured the previous owners shoulder with pulling on the lead. I tried for 5 months to try and get her to walk without pulling to no avail. I booked a lesson with Travis as a last resort as I was exhausted with her, I could not believe the difference after one lesson, I had another lesson and now she is a different dog, she actually listens to me now, i can’t recommend Vislor enough don’t struggle book a lesson. I tried positive dog training with reward but found it didn’t suit Reeva all she wanted was food all the time.
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Quite simply the best team of dog trainers out there…. Having spent a lot of time (& money!!) on a few other “dog behaviour experts”— with little result— me and my 6 month old GSD, Bear, started seeing Trav due to Bear’s serious reactivity issues…. Trav is honestly just AMAZING— not only himself a hugely successful/experienced competitor in Dog Sport, but also brimmed full with insights into the world of dog training, canine behaviour and the role of the handler/owner in all of this….!! A genuinely passionate trainer, with an ethos of “fix the problem, not just the behaviour”…. Coming from a background of working in medicine, this approach made so much logical “sense” to me— concepts such as “the following state” soon became central to my own way of thinking about Bear’s reactivity problems…. As a result, I can honestly say that I no longer even think about his reactivity during walks: he either just doesn’t react at all; or I can quickly/effectively manage his reactions on the rare occasions that he does….
I also must mention Mo— who runs the Group Reactivity classes…. This chap literally exudes a deep passion/understanding for dog-training, and it’s contagious…!! Despite the class being in a “group” setting, Mo treats every dog/handler in a different way, tailored to your needs… He also goes WAY above his own commitments, positively asking folk to randomly text/call him “whatever time”, and always gets back: even in the middle of the night….!!
Finally, Lorraine: the one who keeps everything organised, is the “glue” at Vislor…. Not only super-organised, but also always available at the end of the phone to answer any queries you may have….!!
In summary— please don’t waste your time/money anywhere else: the Vislor team is one-of-a-kind, and I’d challenge anyone to find better dog trainers in the U.K…. Cheers Vislor….!!
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Where do I start? My puppy was reactive, to the point I would dread taking her out.... From the first session I felt so much more confident, and she changed straight away, from the advice off Trav, I go every couple of weeks, and the difference in my girl is just WOW!! She is learning so much, as am I!! And we are loving every second of it.
Uncle Mo.... We joined the reactive group, and we are absolutely loving it!! It's fun, you learn so much, and no matter day or night uncle mo is there if you need anything!! My girl is thriving ... Our bond is unbelievable.
Thank god I found vislor!! Because Mo & Trav are truly incredible at what they do.... So if you're struggling, they are the guys you need!! Absolute life savers!! Put the hard work in and you and your dog could be as happy as me and my girl. You won't regret it!! Dream team 👌
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After just two sessions with Mo, it's like our entire life has changed for the better. Our dog was incredibly reactive and nervous, to the point we struggled to get him to leave the house to even use the garden, let alone walk him. He would pull so hard that he would leave our hands nearly bleeding.
Mo recognised the issues straight away and implemented the right techniques to help us. Two sessions later and we are walking him calmly and with no pulling at all. Mo couldn't do enough for us and was always happy to stay in contact with us between sessions.
I would absolutely recommend Vislor and Mo to anybody at all out there - they have literally improved all of our lives!
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Mo is fantastic, we’ve only had one session so far and we’ve already noticed a difference with our dog who was almost impossible to walk! We are doing the homework set and look forward to our next session.
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My two dogs Lister (black lab mix) and Ronson (5 moth old puppy bully) where having issues getting along inside the home, Ronson had a lot of other problems including leash pulling, biting and just a general lack of manners. My other dog Lister was reactive and had always been slow to respond to commands. We had a session with Travis and a session with Mo. Honestly, I am amazed with the change in my dogs, Trav and Mo are brilliant and Mo even managed to get my mum to see why babying her Bully pup was bad which is a miracle in itself. The pup was walking a brilliant heel in minutes. Trav had a dog inches from my reactive boy on day one.
Can't praise these guys enough, they're amazing trainers, very welcoming and friendly, Mo makes a lovely coffee too.
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I took My pocket bully Reggie to Vislor dog training because he was pulling constantly on the lead, and was ridiculously reactive to people, children and other animals, from the very first session my dog has completely changed, he no longer pulls my arms off and he actually listens to me now, Travis is awesome, really friendly and approachable, never makes you feel like he’s clock watching and you can see he genuinely loves his job.
Thank you so much for everything, Alisha & Reggie
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Our 4-year-old GSD, Akela, is a wonderful dog, great temperament around people and other dogs… until she is on the lead! Very reactive, pulling and barking at anyone & anything – not aggressively, but for attention. Nonetheless, people just see a German Shepard barking at them and get put off, which really stresses us out walking with her. We tried all kinds of things to stop this and nothing seemed to work. Other trainers were quoting a series of 8 to 10 sessions without even seeing her. Visor was recommended by a fellow dog owner who had very positive results
We had one session with Mo and the change in Akela was remarkable. He explained exactly what WE were doing wrong – the behaviour was not the dog’s fault; we were not just handling her properly. By the end of that single session, Akela was walking by our side calmly ignoring the other people and dogs.
Although it is still early days, we have walked Akela to & from the park already with no pulling or barking – she is like a new dog!
So grateful to Mo & Vislor for helping us… and also not taking advantage. Single lesson, money on the day and gone home with the proper advice we needed.
I would 100% recommend.
Had a 1to1 with Mo with our 6month old Samoyed. After 1 lesson she already had become a calmer dog at home and started to listen to me. Fully recommend Mo! Really happy with the progress after day 1. Can't wait to see what's next!
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Vislor helped me with my reactive GSD Hera. We had 2 sessions and after this we could manage a calm, controlled walk back to the car which previously had been a major problem, she was less reactive out on walks and concentrating on me, listening and more responsive. She has continued to get better and better and my bond with her is stronger every day. My friend recently stayed to dog sit for us and H was equally well behaved for her on her walks with my friend saying she’s like a different dog.
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My GSD, Bella is dog reactive. Also taking her anywhere new/exciting is a nightmare; she's like a wild animal! I have had 2 sessions with Travis so far who has been absolutely brilliant! He has been teaching me how to handle Bella in a new place and with other dogs around. I understand that the training is not just about helping Bella but it is also about me, my communication with her, and my handling skills. This will take time but I definitely have more confidence taking her places especially where there are other dogs. Also, a big thank you to Lorraine who is wonderful at answering any queries! I would recommend 1000%!!!
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Fantastic 1st session with Mo. Mo was very understanding and we can already see a huge difference after just 1 session. Mo offered explanations for behaviours and showed us how to correct them. Would 100% recommend.
I cannot recommend Vislor too highly. I myself have extensive experience in training dogs and as such I can honestly say that Travis Foster is undoubtedly one of the top trainers in the country. I went to him with a recall issue with my working Cocker Spaniel and with his support and knowledge we are now well on the road to correcting this issue