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Connors Legacy was established in 2009 to help people understand the specific changes in the science related to pack theory and your domestic dog. Helping with specifics surrounding dog behaviour, psychology, language and modern training methods.
The business has been built on reputation because of the help we offer to build the bridges through the misunderstanding between communication theories of the past, which helps to build trust and respect between humans and dogs alike.
We pride ourselves on knowing that we've been able to help all dogs and people that we've been in contact with, even without meeting the dog. The main aspects surrounding this success is helping people understand that they're not pack leaders but are more parents to their dogs.
We should ideally be asking more than commanding, and if the dog doesn't do what is asked of them then we should consider this to be more relevant to the dog asking questions than anything related to stubbornness or defiance.
Dogs can't ask questions vocally in a way we can understand and this confusion is also relevant the other way around, so they have to show us the question and understanding the specifics within their body language will always help us understand their feelings because it's these feelings that dictate behaviour.
Just like us!
We specialise in every aspect of dog behaviour and training and respected by various dog rescues around the country (and now abroad with the power of social media) because we go out of our way to help these dog that need more help understanding all of the changes happening to them whilst in the rescue system and within their new homes.
We have been featured in both local and national press, we are returning advisor on BBC Radio, various TV production companies, and local authorities.
If you believe that we're able to help you and your dog then please contact us via email [email protected] Or social media @connors.dogbehaviourist @BillConnorsLegacyGibson but for more urgent response please contact Bill directly on 07989473131.
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Reviews 10
Melody Montana
Oct 04,2024Bill is a scam. He told me not to walk my dog.
Jen
Jan 26,2024We got in touch with Connors Legacy when our 4 year old black lab starting to get aggressive with male visitors. She has always barked when visitors arrive but seemed more scared than aggressive. However, after we embarked on a large renovation project at the house with all the noise, traffic and trades people that brought, she became very stressed and started to show signs of becoming a bit aggressive with deliverymen (only men, never women!). This then started to progress to all male visitors long after the project was finished and we were worried that this situation was escalating but didn’t know what to do. When Bill arrived she was as usual really overexcited and trying to see him off but within a few minutes she had completely calmed down. Bill’s slow calm speech and hand gestures seemed to instantly reassure her and she was perfectly happy to let him into the house. It was quite extraordinary to watch Bill communicating with her and explaining all the little nuanced signals that we were completely missing! We have been using the techniques Bill suggested and have seen a real improvement. Bill was really patient and professional answering all our questions and offering a lot of training techniques and tips. He is really passionate about his work and clearly loves the animals he is working with and we have happily recommended him to friends.
Jennifer Jackson
Nov 11,2023Bill was kind enough to come & meet our rescue dog Astro. We found him to be very kind and enlightening. From the weeks since his visit we are seeing changes and communicating so much better with Astro. I would highly recommend him. Thank you Bill
Mr M Peake
Jul 29,2023Met Bill last week, he came round to do some work with my staffie Sage, I’ve had her now for around 6 months , she’s 6 years old and not had the best back ground, she’s now in a happy home and feeling more settled, she’s a quick learner and soon picked up on all the techniques Bill showed me, it’s obvious that Bill loves dogs, his care & understanding is brilliant, I can’t recommend him highly enough……thanks again Bill
Haikz Smith
Dec 31,2022I can't recommend him enough!! Firstly, my rescue dog who is incredibly anxious of men greeted him happily which he has not done before. Clearly he has a great energy and is a truly lovely person. His training methods are so much more ethical then the typical trainers like Ceasar Milan etc and it makes so much more sense. It also works amazingly well as I saw even within the first 10 minutes of him being at my house and me implementing his advice. I've learned so much in such a short space of time as it's really about training the owner as they say, even the language I was using like 'telling my dog a command' can be changed to 'guiding my dog and giving instruction' which is a kinder and clearly more effective way to approach training as opposed to the 'I AM THE BOSS OF YOU, DO AS I SAY' Method of other trainers. My dogs WANTED to follow my guidance within minutes without me having to 'dominate and be the alpha' which is what I thought I had to do and I'm sure they will have more respect for me using this method which will make all our lives better. I found them to be much more engaging using a nicer approach then when I would use a stern tone of voice and 'tell them off'. I feel that my dogs will be so much more confident and happy and I can't wait to see how they progress. It was so interesting learning about their body language and subtle ques I was oblivious to before! 10000% would recommend!
Mrs Frances Shephard
Nov 25,2022We asked Bill to help us as we were having a difference of opinion in how to deal with our dogs ‘naughty’ behaviour. We learnt so much about how to read and understand our dog. We realised she wasn’t being naughty at all. Mostly it was Bills calm approach and his demonstrations of how to handle our dog that helped so much. We would really recommend him.
Rupert Keeley
Nov 10,2022Bill is a very gifted and knowledgeable dog behaviourist. He provided invaluable help to me when I adopted a very troubled and aggressive rescue dog. Via WhatsApp video calls he helped teach me how to work with the dog and slowly, slowly my boy Biggsy came very good. I would have been really stuck without Bill’s excellent help.Knowing I was on the right track gave me a lot of confidence in the difficult early days of rehoming. Would thoroughly recommend Bill.
Cheryl woods
Oct 14,2022Bill is a fantastic trainer who uses today's methods of understanding how our dogs think and not using the old fashioned and cruel pack leader punishments.. He train the dogs and us humans! He is very patient. Thank you for helping me and my dogs.
Andy
Oct 14,2022Bill has helped us better understand two of our rescue dogs at different points. He has a quiet air of authority that the dogs pick up on immediately he enters your home. Follow the instructions he gives and you will definitely see a marked improvement in the behaviour that you’re trying to address. Thanks again Bill! 👍
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SA Poppy
Nov 03,2024Unbelievable and amazing! I thought I knew dogs, I have had them all my life after all! But Bill is next level or six! He has shown me a whole new way to be and live with my dogs, a way in which I now understand a lot more about why they do what they do, and how I can help them have a happier life. Bill's methods are all based on science (yes I checked, and Bill welcomed my research and has encouraged me to do so!) I hadn't realised how much further science had moved on in their understanding of dogs, their body language, and how they communicate with us. Bill does however! Bill explained my dogs body language to me, explained what they were saying to me, and each other. Showed me ways to ask what I wanted from them, and my dogs start to do it straight away! Such is Bill's understanding of dogs, and the Canine language. To understand that one of my dogs in particular was scared and nervous to go out the front door, and that was why, when I did take him for a walk, he pulled hard the whole time, (trying to get it over and done with), and barked at all dogs, and bicycles and pushchairs! I couldn't believe I had been stressing my dear boy out so much! Subsequent, follow up visits with Bill, and my boy is now able to handle small walks, no stress, no pulling, no barking, we are both, so so much happier! Thank you so much Bill, I cannot explain how much your help has helped us all. I really cannot recommend you enough. Your passion and love for dogs is clear. Your advice, whilst a challenge at times to hear, it's hard, after all, to change the way I have been with dogs all my life. I am so glad that I listened to you, and trusted in you to make these changes. My boys and I thank you and are so glad we found you. I have more to learn, I know, but I am so enjoying learning and seeing the difference in my dogs. Thank you again from us all.