Fenella was an amazing trainer! She was extremely knowledgable about different training methods and was super responsive whenever we had any questions. It felt like she was with us every step of the way, and her help was instrumental in getting our young rescue to come out of her shell and thrive in a new environment!

I had such a wonderful experience working with Fenella and can’t recommend her highly enough. From our first session with Chip, her patience, expertise, and encouragement helped me grow in confidence as a dog owner.
The progress Chip has made has been incredible, and the foundation Fenella helped us build has made such a difference in our day-to-day life. He has settled into his new home beautifully, and I’m so grateful for all the tools and support she gave us along the way.
Thank you, Fenella, for everything you’ve done for Chip and me!

If you have a dog at any stage, Fenella is a total lifesaver. I was two weeks into having a new puppy—a King Charles Spaniel named Pearl—and I was completely sleep-deprived and overwhelmed. Fenella was the help I didn't even know I needed. Having had a dog for 15 years, I thought I wouldn't need any help, but after working with her, I realized I could have used her expertise with my last dog, too.
From the moment she stepped in, everything changed. She has an incredible depth of understanding and a calm, intuitive perspective. She is completely solutions-based; she doesn't just tell you what to do, she listens and knows exactly what will help both the dog and the humans. She taught us how to potty train properly (Pearl went outside that very day!), showed us how to keep the puppy’s world small, and helped us build real confidence in our dog.
Fenella was also amazing at navigating our household of adults, balancing everyone's different experience levels—from longtime owners to 'cat people'—and even helping us 'un-training' bad habits we didn't realize we were creating. She took all the guesswork out of dog ownership and replaced the chaos with a sense of real calm.
She is smart and experienced, and she brought a peace of mind that we desperately needed. Our home is peaceful again and I’m actually excited to keep teaching and growing with my dog. Whether you’re struggling with a new puppy or just want to better your relationship with your dog, Fenella is amazing and will change everything for the better. I truly cannot recommend her enough!

We are very grateful for the knowledge and approach of Fenella. From travelling to our home to work with us, even before getting our dog to every week working with our dog in the comfort of its own space. We had a lot of questions and she was happy to answer all of them.
We have found ourselves repeating her teachings to other dog owners we have met facing the same issues with their dogs.

All that to say, go with Fenella, you wont regret it.

I had a really great experience with this training program. Fenella is very knowledgeable about dog behaviour and provides a variety of strategies and activities that actually work.

I have a mini Sheepadoodle who is extremely high energy and always struggled to settle. Since completing the program, his behaviour has become much more manageable. I can now get through a full work-from-home day without constant whining or interruptions, which has made a huge difference.

Fenella is also a great listener and takes the time to understand what each dog needs to succeed. I’ve already recommended her to a few people, and they’ve had positive experiences as well.

I would definitely recommend her services!

I loved that the lessons were in my home. After just one session, I felt more relaxed and confident with potty training. Fenella is a knowledgeable and skilled trainer that I really enjoy working with.

We had an incredible experience with Dog-Star! Fenella is a fantastic person and a gifted trainer. We collaborated with her to overcome some of the challenges we were facing with our new Wheaten Terrier puppy. Fenella made training enjoyable and reduced our anxiety regarding some of the challenging behaviours we were encountering. She posed insightful questions, genuinely listened to comprehend our challenges, and prepared customized training plans before our sessions. During each session, Fenella introduced new techniques for us to try, and they proved effective! Our puppy thoroughly enjoyed Fenella’s visits.

Additionally, Fenella provided us with numerous suggestions for enrichment tools and methods that have proven incredibly helpful. Don’t hesitate to book Fenella at Dog-Star to assist you with your puppy training requirements!Description goes here

We adopted a potcake about three months ago and though we've had puppies before, we wanted more formal training for jumping, reactivity, and so we asked Fenella to design a plan just for us. We've been working with Fenella for about six weeks now both inside our condo and in the park, and his behaviour has really improved. He's starting to know what's expected of him - and for us, too! I highly recommend Fenella!

This is my first time hiring a dog trainer. I believe my dog's behaviour has improved, and he has learned many new behaviours. Fenella's patience with both of us was helpful in the training. Her positive behaviour encouragement has allowed me to be more involved with my dog and to develop a nice relationship.

Will I hire her again? Absolutely, no doubt about it.

Where do we even start with how amazing Fenella has been for our foster dog? Honestly, she’s like a superhero! At first, we were totally lost about how to train our dog, but Fenella came in and helped us figure it out. She really understands dogs and knows how to speak their language. (We’re pretty sure she’s got a secret dog dictionary.)

Thanks to Fenella, we can now take walks without our dog trying to pull us down the street like a sled dog team. She helped us set up a routine where play is fun but also has a purpose. The training sessions were structured with lots of breaks, which kept our dog focused without stressing him out.

We’ve also learned the secret to success: patience, practice, and consistency. Fenella reminded us that dogs, like us, have good days and bad days, and it’s important to stay patient and kind while they learn. We’re already seeing great progress and are so thankful for Fenella’s help!

We came to Fenella for help with our senior dog. Our dog was trained when she was young but was becoming more nervous with age. We learned about the changes that came with age, different strategies to build our dog's confidence, and games that were fun but easy on the joints. She helped us verbalize to our vet health concerns and we were able to get the help we needed. Our dog has been a lot happier and more confident after training. Thank you!

My dogs sit at the door, waiting for Fenella to come and work with them. She has a gentle quiet way that they love! She challenges and stimulates them, teaching them all sorts of new Activities. Her knowledge of dogs and all their different personalities is quite amazing.

Fenella is amazing with our foster dog Rosie! She’s very knowledgeable about dog breads and behaviour and showed me ways to exhaust our 1 year old boarder collie. She’s extremely reliable and easy to communicate with. Definitely recommend her for dog training!

Our three-year-old silver lab Blueberry can be a handful. She's a good dog but has developed a few bad habits. Before friends recommended we meet with Fenella we were resigned that casual days at the lake or a patio drink with friends would not be possible to enjoy with Blue. Fortunately, Fen brings great patience, optimism, and curiosity about how each dog ticks and ways to adjust their behaviour positively. We've found ourselves looking forward to our sessions and believe we've gotten to understand our dog more deeply. Blue is still a work in progress but now believe that a chilled summer afternoon at the beach as a family is possible. We highly recommend Fenella to anyone wanting a better relationship with their dog.

I have had the pleasure of seeing Fenella work with dogs - ours and her own - for over 15 years. I consider her the quintessential dog whisperer. She has always had an intuitive sense of what they need, why and what will help encourage good behaviour. When she announced she was launching Dog Star, it made all the sense in the world. And now she’s got the knowledge, research and training to back her intuition up. Any owner should feel extremely confident putting their dog in her hands.