Onetoonedogtrainingschool Reviews 

Great service comes out to us even when theres an issue at his side. Any weather too. Also gave us an excellent price.

I am a pet dog trainer with over 40 yrs experience but I don’t work with a aggressive dogs. I found myself owning a 2 year old. Border Collie who I wanted to keep because under his fear I knew he was a sweet dog. I needed specialist help and I called Bob. I spoke to him on the phones e and decided he was the right dog trainer to help me. He came to me and com the first training session with Bob I could see a good difference in my dog during that week of doing the training Bob showed me to do with my dog. I’ve had several more training sessions with Bob and my dog is so much calmer and happier around other dogs and people. I’m happier too.
Thanks, Bob. Super job.

Ive been with Bob for a few weeks now with my cane corso being really reactive the change in bear is absolutely outstanding im able to walk with out a worry for people's safety he is now carm and relaxed and bob was my last chance as other dog trainers refused to help due to how bad he was. Bob you have saved my dog from being put to sleep I cant thank you enough.

After researching 1 2 1 dog training for my 6 month old German shepherd Rex bob gave me a call I explained the reason to why I needed rex training and he's popped along and given his time to my self and my puppy as rex was lacking commands and was just barking all the time and trying to bite if he didn't get his own way , we have had a few sessions now with Bob and rex is improving on every session that we have with him and now starts to listen to myself and the trainer couldn't fault Bob for his time and patience and how he's got along with rex training is still a long way away but by the end of it il have the best PD dog in the whole of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire as rex has the potential to become the best working dog for his age .

Very professional and hard working trainer, my dog coming on very well. 👌🏻

Bob has given me so much confidence.
I can see an amazing transformation in my dog.
I would really say Bob on as a dog trainer The best I have had.

weve been with one to one for a few months now for our reactive german/ belgian Shepard and the change in her has been amazing. She is so much better with other people and other dogs i am so impressed with how shes done and the work that the trainers have been doing with her

We have had bob In for three visits now and already have noticed and marked improvement in both our dogs who both have different needs
The training he provides is simple but very effective
We have managed to integrate both dogs with breeds that bob has brought to us and and walking has become much less a game of tug a war to actually being able to get the attention of the male have him heel on caimans sit on command and has even shown massive improvement on his anxiety’s to pushbikes / scooters mobility scooters
He now shows control and less anxiety in said situations

Bob him self is a very pleasant straight talking gentleman

And we look forward to continuing to progress under bobs tuition

Bob is happy to travel which is excellent as we are Manchester and he is based west yorkshire

Can thank him enough for all his efforts to date

Many thanks Bob for all you have done you have not only helped us and the dogs

But also give my partner relief and assurance that all will come good

After a disastrous encounter with another trainer and at my wits end, I stumbled upon one to one dog training, after a rather emotional phone call to Rob he reassured me that he could help.
Dargo was collected in a secure air-conditioned van and taken to a local park after the first hour he was walking to heal and not pulling ,a delight to walk, Rob then left me with instructions on homework for the next week.
Rob and his team visit for two hours every week and work tirelessly with Dargo although he is still a work in progress he is a far less reactive and relaxed dog.

About Rob, you get what you see, a very down to earth knowledgeable and extremely passionate man about his dogs and his business

All I can say is thank you Rob and your team for making a reactive aggressive Malinois a lovely family pet and fun to be around

Very good service, explained everything well, highly recommended.

Rob has done amazing with my highly reactive Caucasian shepherd Bear. Bear started out where he wouldn't let any one walk him. Rob came along and got him walking not only on his own but past people and other dogs without any reaction. With Bear its not a signed and sealed case but Rob is persistent and knows the breed, which a lot of people don't. We still have a way to go but im confident with Robs knowledge and help we will get there and Bear will be the perfect pooch.

this person abuses dogs, do not send your dog to this school if you can even call it a school. they keep the dogs in a van and does not train your dogs.

I enquired about getting help with my very aggressive cocker spaniel and Bob got back to me straight away and booked an appointment to come and see him. Thanks to Bob In only 3 sessions I’ve seen a massive difference in my dog, we even managed to go into a busy shop entrance without any aggressive behaviour. I would highly recommend Bob to anyone for help with their dog.

Rob & the team have been amazing from the beginning. We came to them with an extremely aggressive French bulldog, Maui. He couldn’t be taken for walks because he would try to attack people & other dogs. Apart from family we couldn’t have anyone in the house because he would be aggressive towards them.
We got in touch with Rob & after only 3 sessions Maui is an already changed dog. He can be walked, he’s not longer growling & barking. He’s much calmer & so much more content. Rob & the team have gone above & beyond from the second we asked for their help. So grateful you’ve given us our dog back. Couldn’t recommend you all more. Thank you
Kelly McGuinness

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!.. IF ROB HAS YOUR DOG PLEASE CALL HIM NOW N GET YOUR DOG HOME WHERE THEY ARE SAFE N LOVED..THE GUILT IS UNBELIEVABLE KNOWING WHAT WE KNOW NOW. SAVE YOUR DOG!!!!

Very reluctant to review but have decided I can't keep quiet any longer.
*This experience actually took place in 2021, but Trustpilot’s date selector doesn’t allow me to choose earlier than 2024*

I did a trial day with Rob back in 2021 to work at his kennels, I turned up and waited at the gate for 30-40 minutes with no reply to calls/texts. Finally Rob came out, explaining he'd had his dog Shep put down the night before.
During the day me and Rob went out in the van with dogs loaded up in the back, we travelled a few hours, collecting some dogs en route. On the journey Rob proceeded to tell me details about his past and traumatic stories of his life, including that due to losing his dog he had contemplated taking his life the night prior and said he'd drunk a bottle of whiskey to numb the pain (he was driving the van at this point). On my first meeting with a man double my age at the time and in control of the vehicle we were in, I was understandably uncomfortable and concerned.
We went to a field where we used slip collars and gave corrections to the dogs to get them to follow, I was told by Rob and another trainer we met that my corrections weren't "sharp" or "quick" enough to be effective. There was a Frenchie in attendance who had a limp, the dog wasn't allowed to engage in the training (as it shouldn't be if injured) but the owner had still paid for the day and "training".
It was my job to walk the dogs on lead around the field to exercise them - there were 2 dobermans (a male and a female) belonging to one customer who had paid for residential - the owner paying thousands of pounds I believe Rob told me. The dogs had been left in the back of a van on the property overnight, the male dobie was very nervous and would bark, so rather than train him Rob put an "anti-bark" collar on him which I believe gave a shock due to the reaction of the dog. The dog cried in response which caused the shock again and the dog then urinated on itself. I felt sick to my stomach and got the dog out of the van and walked him as I didn't know what else to do.
One of the vans needed decal work doing to it if I remember correctly, so Rob asked me to use my personal vehicle to drive us to collect the van, using my petrol which I was told would be reimbursed.
I was supposed to be returning the next day, safe to say I didn't. Didn't receive promised payment for fuel or the trial day either.
Please do your research when looking into ANY trainer for your dog.

This monster absolutely ruined my dog never send your dog to this beast.

The only professional aspect of this company is their website. Rob & his revolving door of poorly paid & untrained staff treat animals cruely & target vulnerable clients.

It is profoundly concerning that a business presenting itself as a professional training service should engage in practices as questionable as escorting a disabled client to an ATM to withdraw cash. In modern commerce, where electronic transfer and other secure methods of payment are universally accessible, such behaviour appears wholly inappropriate and raises legitimate questions about financial transparency and safeguarding. Clients — particularly those who may be vulnerable — are entitled to expect that transactions will be conducted with professionalism, dignity, and accountability.

The incident described does not appear to be an isolated lapse in judgment, but rather indicative of a culture where ethical boundaries are blurred. It is, in my view, symptomatic of a business model that prioritises expediency and control over respect and care. When viewed through this lens, it becomes difficult to reconcile the conduct witnessed with the standards that should apply to any organisation entrusted with the welfare of animals and the confidence of their owners.

My sister-in-law, who is both intelligent and perceptive, quickly saw through the facade and sought alternative guidance. She is now working with a qualified and reputable trainer who has provided her with the skills and knowledge to engage with her dog through trust-based, force-free methods. The difference in both approach and outcome has been transformative, and to underscore the point further, the service she now receives is delivered at one-third of the hourly cost of what Mr Metcalfe charged.

AVOID AVOID AVOID
I made the mistake of purchasing an assistance dog from Rob Metcalfe. He charged me an exorbitant amount of money (nearly 4k) for what he claimed was a “trained dog” and nearly double the dog’s price in training fees in only a few months. The dog he sold me didn’t even know how to sit when asked, so I quickly had to forget about her being an aid for my disabilities. She was extremely reactive to other dogs, lunging and snapping on walks. When I asked Metcalfe for her papers; microchip number, vaccination records, previous vet, etc he kept saying he had forgotten them and when I pressed further he told me he’d lost them. So basically he saw fit to sell me a dog with no records or known history as an assistance dog.
His training methods were barbaric. Yanking my dog around on a slip lead, cutting off her air supply. Even worse he tried to use a prong collar on her which left her bleeding. My poor dog ended up being put to sleep for attacking a neighbour’s dog and biting the local dog warden who came to investigate. This whole experience was traumatising for me, my family and cost my dog her life. Avoid using Rob Metcalfe especially if you are vulnerable, have suffered trauma in your life or are disabled. I can’t speak for others but I certainly ticked all these boxes and was exploited and manipulated by him.