Training & Behaviour

With a degree in Animal Science, Behaviour and Welfare, Amy has an in-depth understanding of the internal functioning, motivation, and needs of your pet, and will look at your dog’s situation as a whole. Amy offers behavioural and welfare advice, as well as general care advice for pets.

Her degree programme has given her the tools to dissect your pet’s behaviour, allowing her to work out why they do what they do, and the best way to modify that behaviour. Amy is always keeping up-to-date with training courses to continue professional development, and believes there is always something we can learn.

Training stimulates your pet’s brain; mental exercise can be just as tiring as physical exercise and should be a part of every pet’s routine. We use positive reinforcement and redirection to teach pets simple commands and shape behaviour through the use of treats, toys, games, and praise.

This method has proven most successful in training dogs, cats, and rats. This way the animal wants to do what you want and is not forced to — you’re not relying on tools or fear to control your dog. We believe that you can teach an animal anything that it would naturally do. For example, Amy taught pet rats to spin, guinea pigs to stay on their handler’s lap, cats to give paw, and has two pet dogs qualified as full assistance dogs through Dog A.I.D.

Training can help you gain a stronger bond with your pet and is an excellent option for your dog’s ‘teenage’ years as it strengthens and builds upon puppy training in the real world. We strongly advise that you undertake puppy training classes or groups as this age is a vital stage of your dog’s development which can make a big difference in the confidence, sociability, and temperament of your dog as an adult — and it’s great fun!

Jack has been shadowing Amy for some time now. He has come on leaps and bounds, and after qualifying with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, Jack is now working alongside Amy — helping run puppy classes and pup start classes, as well as taking on some of the training side of behavioural cases.

By working together, we are able to consult and come up with the best solutions for your dog’s needs, and offer more assistance if needed.

Jack has conducted his training with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) and continues to do so on an ongoing basis. He uses positive reinforcement and force-free methods in his dog training to ensure you and your dog can have a healthy, happy relationship.

Jack absolutely loves working with puppies and younger dogs, running group classes focused on puppies and adolescents. He also runs 1-2-1 sessions for ongoing support. His mission is to help you learn how to train and support your dog throughout their life with you.