DDR Guard Dogs Avis 

I spent quite a bit of time with Alfie when both Niraj & Nisha moved in together. WOW! Alfie is so well behaved, obedient but knows when to pipe up. Alfie listens to every command and as powerful as he is, he is equally just as gentle. I'm seriously contemplated having Alfie's son (When the time comes).

Solid job on the training Ben @ DDR. I don't know how you do it but its pure class!

We found ben watching his work on YouTube and social media
We booked on to take are doberman over for a assessment
We can not thank ben enough a truly amazing guy who was born to train dogs
We are so pleased with what he has helped us with and the future for our dog
We travel 100 miles to Ben's premises and it's worth the journey
His passion comes from his heart and his skills and calmness is truly magical to watch
And we would highly recommend him
5 star all the way and we look forward to working with him and his team with are travis boy
Big thank you and ben you were born to do this

I came to DDR for help and advise for my 20months GSD. With their advise, equipment and knowlegde i hope to help him to be a much more controlled boy. It's us as humans who need to be trained and to give our knowledge to our loved dogs. He has come on so well since us coming to DDR, will be visiting again after myself and my boy have done lots of homework. With the right information and understanding our dogs will be very happy, us too. Thankyou.x

Bought a dog 4 years ago, he is one of the family and well trained by an excellent team - also a pleasant experience whenever there is a question or issue , Ben is very knowledgable, he met our family and matched us up with the correct dog - wouldn’t hesitate to buy another dog from him again

A well organised and capable training facility they have toned my dog to top level standards in control and protection solved a dog on dog aggression issue and more
I can not recommend this company Enough the team are very adaptable and produce well trained dogs

We as a family had never owned a dog, let alone a family protection dog, and actually found DDR Guard Dogs via a google search. I was apprehensive at first, but Ben and his team made the whole process comfortable. He was very honest with us throughout the process, and had a genuine interest in ensuring a suitable dog was recommended to us. He helped our family with the training.

My 4 children range in age from 2 - 11 years old, and he worked with our kids to make sure they were comfortable with the dog.

I would definitely recommend DDR as a great company to deal with, who provide fantastically trained guard dogs.

Well I Couldn’t be happier with the team at DDR making My dream come true and presenting Me with My perfect dog. They’ve been so supportive and helpful from start to finish I can’t thank them enough.
It’s coming up to six months now I’ve had Papu and we’ve got the best bond. I’ve just taken Him back for the six month check and He’s done so well. The aftercare has been incredible unlike the competitors in the North !!!
I would highly recommend DDR to anyone looking with A family dog or working dog.

Been aware of Ben and his team for a while and had heard good things.

I approached DDR when my own dog started to regress a little and I was having trouble breaking the behaviour.

One session and the difference is clear to see, we will both be back.

Would not hesitate to recommend Ben and the team, polite professional but most important real results!

Thank you again, looking forward to our next session.

I have known Ben for a number of years and he and his team are all excellent dog training people.
Ben is very experienced and has a good understanding of all breeds of dogs. All dogs are trained to a very high standard and he also offers aftercare when you have purchased a dog.
He has an excellent breeding programme of some popular breeds of dogs.
I have been around dogs all of my life and Ben and his team are one of the best trainers I know. Well done Ben and your team.

My first experience with Ben at DDR guard dogs was 14 years ago when I purchased my central Asian Ovcharka from him .. I still have this dog now and she is a model canine ..

More recently a new addition has bought me to DDR . Luna a 6 month old GSD nicknamed tick .. ( Lunatic ) .. I have been around and handling dogs since I was 15 and I am now 31 and I have never been with a dog that is so head strong , strong willed and so damn recalcitrant !

On the first assessment , Ben was able to pin point Lunas problems .. nervous , anxious , unwillingness to play .. so after the first assessment .. we go away and leave Ben to work on his plan .. we had discussed leaving her with him but Ben was very honest and said I can’t do that at this time I need to build a relationship ( as do all the team at DDR ) with this dog if not she will come to me “ shut down “ and I will not be able to help you the way I want to ..
this shows what a passion Ben has for what he does and all the people he has around him .
We have started a weekly training session with him and are working is plan .. and it’s remarkable seeing the change in Luna , she has gone from a dog who when I would correct her , she would lash out and redirect onto my hand , she is now Off lead waiting and wanting my instructions ..

I can honestly say having known Ben for as long as I have he is the person I call
Before I call a vet .. what Ben doesn’t know about dogs can be written on a postage stamp .

Also like to say a big thank you to the girls for seeing Luna through to wear she is now been testing at times but they have all Persevered with her .

Big thanks

Jack Nicholson

I have never been to a training place for any of our dogs before, however having our first gsd I thought it would be a good idea. We were recommended by a friend to take him to see Ben at DDR they had done a marvellous job with her dog Barclay so we gave it a go. From the moment we arrived we was impressed, the whole set up there for the dogs is outstanding and second to none and the staff are all first class and really work their butts off. Kaiser was a bit of a live wire and very protective of us but having seen Ben and his team for just a short time kaiser learnt so much, his now a well behaved balance lad. They also stock and sell great foods for the dogs and supplements etc so I get all my stuff from their online shop and it arrives within a few days by delivery. Thank you so much for all your help and guidance with kaiser this past 2 years, If you are thinking off taking your dog anywhere and want proper results don’t even hesitate as this is definitely the place to go. Cheers guys keep up the good work .xxx Sue and Bryan

After much research we came across DDR Guard Dogs, I spoke to Ben who has been professional and helpful from the start and booked in an assessment for my Puppy German Shepherd.
4 Weeks later I’m still returning back to them and I will be for the foreseeable.

They have fantastic training facilities and will facilitate anything my puppy needs for his training.
Massively knowledgable and they turn what you think is an issue into a logical answer and give you a guideline to follow into a solution.
I thoroughly recommend DDR Guard dogs and I’m confident they will be able to help with any training your require for your dog.

After dealing with Ben and the ddr team for a couple years now. I have nothing but positive things to say about how professional and effective there training is, they Evan help me with all my dogs dietary needs long after purchasing the dog, I couldn’t recommend them enough.

I must say Ben and his team at DDR gave us the most wonderful beautifully tempered German Shepherd aged 7months. He is on their zero to hero program and whilst being a lovely family dog protects our home and garden and us during walks he is always by our side and well tempered. His bloodline and training make him stand out amongst any dog I have ever met. I highly recommend anyone who wishes the perfect guard dog for your family to look no further that DDR dogs.
In addition Bens team provides us with a tailored after service whereby they are coming to our house to continue protection train. What a team ! What a dog . Thank you Ben your passion for providing the best service is second to none 👏👏👏

We have had German Shepherd dogs for over 40 years and bought the best dog we have ever had from DDR.
The dog training services that Ben and his team run are so helpful. The food we get from Ben is liked by all of our dogs and we wouldn't feed them anything else now.
Joe & Maggie

We have a rescue puppy who was having issues with play biting and was scared of adults. DDR Guard Dogs were amazing, within a few lessons she had calmed down and was able to settle into family life. I would highly recommend them!

In October 2018, my family and I purchased a working line GSD that was born and bred at the DDR academy. We bought the puppy as a family pet/protection companion.

For personal reasons, we opted to take the longer road in training the puppy alongside the DDR team as a family opposed to purchasing a finished K9.

As a family, we attended many 1-2-1 training sessions early on. First came obedience, with very small hints of protection training, not too much and not too little, then gradually Ben and the team started to ‘open’ him up to learning and mastering his skill set.

Taking such a high calibre puppy that has an innate desire to protect and work and get him to maintain that whilst being a family pet, is not always easy. That said, owning any puppy let alone a GSD is never easy!

We had our own reasons for wanting to travel the ‘zero to hero’ path and we are now at the stage where looking back, it was more than worth the commitment.

We can take credit for our efforts as a family but if it had not of been for Ben and his team, we would have never arrived at where we are now.

I spent over two years researching where to buy the best of the best when the time was right for us as a family, and I nearly committed to one of DDR’s well-known competitors. I believe if I had of, and from first-hand experience with someone I know who did buy from the competition, I am confident it would not have been anywhere near as effective.

I have personally witnessed, others who have bought from different companies and later visited DDR for correctional help.

This is not to say that ALL other companies are bad, but I can say from personal experience, others do not seem to do it how DDR GD’s do it.

The puppy we bought is of an elite level. The litters I have witnessed since then are also of incredible quality and the finished products, are genuinely the best I have seen. We have been visiting DDR for training purposes on and off for 2 years. We have seen first-hand many success stories and have seen the progress of puppies that have been turned into incredibly skilled K9’s.

We have two Children who Ben and the team have taught to handle the dog in many different situations. Our training regime consisted of personal 1-2-1 and residential boot camp at different times of the year.
The dog was fully compliant and carrying out significantly advanced commands from a very young age (Sub 1 year for obedience and protection).

The dog is exceptional, the advice, information, whilst at first glance was puzzling in some parts, is superior and a major cut above the rest.

The service we have received from DDR, even to this day has been incredible. Nothing and I mean nothing is too much trouble for this extremely advanced and knowledgeable team. The owner and driver of the business is by far the best, hands down! Training a dog is not like getting something out of a box and building it. It is so much more and unfortunately not one method fits all. This is where the owner Ben, is different to the rest, his approach and skill set is incredibly varied. This makes a huge difference when buying such a high-quality dog. They tweak and change the dog as it grows mentally and physically to ensure you and the dog are getting the maximum.

If you are buying the finished product opposed to the ‘zero to hero path’, then congratulations, all of the work has been done for you.

We now have a fully trained, highly intelligent and level-headed dog that will sooner sit with a new-born baby or play football with a 9-year-old child, as it would jump into extreme danger to serve and protect. Not only that, but it will do it autonomously without hesitation.

Most dogs will protect, but knowing how to and most importantly, when too…. is critical.

He is now 2 years old. He was fully compliant and protecting long before now but we chose to carry on his training and realise even more from him.

Genetics and getting the right bloodline is incredibly important. Knowing how to nurture, train and mould, is game changing.

Thank you, Ben and the team, for all you do. We are forever grateful for everything.

For what this team have done for us we would be happy to provide personal references to anyone that requests.

So had my first session with ben at ddr guard dogs last week with my nearly 6 year old Doberman Montgomery who has serious dog on dog aggression since he was about 10 months old having already seen ALOT of other so called expert dog trainers and spent a small fortune with no improvement at all with monty I had pretty much give up! After the first 5min ben had monty sat with dogs walking around him no aggression no anxiousness at all it was unbelievable seeing as monty has never been within 20ft of another dog without flipping out! Since the first session I've taken monty on walks with my friends dog walks in parks with dogs everywhere doesn't take any notice no aggression! After my 2nd session today monty was running around off leash close to a dog! Something I never thought I'd see! There's still work to do but staggering the change in just two sessions I can't recommend ben and his team enough!

We know Ben and his team in about 4 month now. We have had very bad experience with other trainer in the past, therefore we had high expectations and beforehand have decided we will leave the first session in the moment if we don't feel right, that moment have never come and since then we attend every week once for training. They helped us within 10 minutes on our first session with our dog's reactivity towards other dogs. They clearly explained how and when we need to correct our dog for unwanted behaviour. Every single member of the team are friendly, polite and full of knowledge. There isn't any question what they wouldn't be able to give clear answer to.
On our journey, we carried on with some obedience training and started protection training also. Every week, we look forward to see the team and being excited to learn new skills not alone our dog, we learn a lot through great adventures too. It is very good to see how much our dog is improved and that she is always happy to be there and so are we.

I have a 9month old malinois who was extremely boisterous and due to his high drive sometimes uncontrollable.We sent him to ddr guard dogs for 4 weeks and returned a completely different dog.Affection,Drive and energy was all still the same but much much more controllable, The owner of the site Including the trainers were amazing and very experienced thanks to them we no longer worry about walking ghost off leash where there are distractions or worry about the possibility of him not listening and harming himself or someone else. They’ve made a great dog out of our boy and Are looking forward to sending him back in January