Dog Training
Training is the single, most important thing that keeps a dog in his forever home.
“Teach me how to be the dog you want me to be”
… Your Dog
Obedience
One to one training is the bulk of my work, all dogs are individuals, as are their owners. A private training session allows me to really get to know you and your dog in order to give you the very best help and advice based on what you want to achieve.
My job
To give advice and to train your dog in the 121 training sessions. Also to pass on knowledge and handling skills to help you continue to do the work. To check on things like your timing, treat delivery etc and help you improve.
Your job
To watch me, follow advice, make any changes I suggest to boost your training.
To practice! Im not there on every walk, or every time a visitor comes, you are your dog’s champion.
I teach you the skills to practice with your dog to acheive the results you want. I am your guide, you are your dog’s teacher.
Patience
The most important thing to have an abundance of with all dog training, is patience.
Consistency
If everyone in the house has different rules, different words for behaviours, and different methods of training your dog will be confused and struggle to learn.
Time
You need to make time for your training, even if it’s only ten minutes three times times a day to fit into your routine.
The most important part of dog ownership
Training is the single, most important thing that keeps a dog in his “forever home’.
Obedience training should be fun and rewarding for both you and your dog. It will enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A well-trained dog can be be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained one.
Equipment
An important thing to ask any trainer before you start working with them is “what equipment might you use or recommend”
I will never ever use or recommend e-collars (shock collars), prong collars, squirt bottles, pet corectors, scruff shakes, slip leads behind the ears, alpha rollovers or other inhumane tools and techniques.
Equipment I use: food, toys, flat collar, harness, standard lead, double ended lead, long training lines, clickers, whistles.
What is positive training?
Positive, reward-based training means we encourage behaviour we like with rewards and either prevent or manage behaviour we do not like.
Dogs also need kind, fair boundaries and rules. We are not just ‘cookie pushers’ who ignore bad behaviour.
Methodology
Punishment can actually increase the risk of aggression in dogs. Harsh punishments used by punitive trainers are not only cruel but also potentially dangerous and damage the trust between dog and human.
Love your dog
Providing your dog with at least some training is the best and most loving thing you can do for him. Training your dog ensures that he’s safe and welcome everywhere he goes and that he’s easy to live with
Common problems
Does your dog pull on the lead?
Five common mistakes to avoid.
Recall Problems?
Walks with your dog should be fun and relaxing – not stressful and frustrating. It’s a time to chill out, relax and have fun together; not worry & stress over the fact that you can’t get him back – or worse: that he might get lost, injured, stolen or hit by a car!
Super friendly and over excited with visitors or bouncing at passers-by?
The key question is not ‘how do I stop this problem behaviour?’ Rather, the question is what do I want him to do instead…..
Lets have a chat, usually Silver (three sessions) is perfect for this as we need to build step by step starting with some nice solid obedience. If your dog is otherwise super obedient with great listening skills and we may be able to do just one session.
But I’d love a chat on the phone if you arent sure.
Dog training tailored to meet the needs of your dog and your family
Bespoke real life, real environmental training to suit you and your goals with your dog. Either at your home or sessions in my classroom or outdoors on walks.
Carrie Holt
JONSIE
5 stars 
absolutely brilliant with jonsie she come on leaps and bounds thanks to Kerry …highly recommend for and trouble your having with your pooch ….very understanding also when I was Poorly and had to cancel 2-3 times but rearranged no problem thank you loads shes a different dog 
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