Well Heeled Hounds
Mannamead, Plymouth
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Mannamead, Plymouth
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With Well Heeled Hounds, you will have access to the support and guidance you need to enable your new puppy or dog to develop into a beautifully behaved companion. During your time with us, we will work together to ensure they are getting the training they need, tailored to your particular requirements.
1 customer review
Rosie & Margot
Zoe came to help us with our young labrador when she was about 7 months old. The advice that Zoe brought to us was completely invaluable! !! She helped us to put a stop to inconvenient behaviours, helped us to nail recall and made lead walks a dream. She also answered so many burning questions about what we should and shouldn't do. Zoe is amazing with dogs and they respond to her instantly. Her advice and training has led to us being able to enjoy our pup more whilst keeping her safe and happy. Would recommend to all! More...
What do you love most about your job?
Being able to help clients fall in love with their dog or puppy again!
What inspired you to start your own business?
I grew up on a small holding in the Black Mountains with pigs, chickens, ponies, cats and (of course) dogs. I've always loved animals and went on to complete a psychology degree in order to follow my interest in animal behaviour. I then started working with humans instead and my career took a very different path as careers sometimes do!
I didn't realise how much I missed working with animals until I started volunteering for Guide Dogs as a Puppy Walker. This role involves taking on a puppy from 7 weeks old for the first year of their life and providing them with love, care and training they need. In addition to this, I am responsible for introducing them to many of the situations that they will face when they're working as a Guide Dog and ensuring that they are calm, comfortable and well behaved in such situations (shops, cafes, buses, trains, hospitals, hairdressers etc.) Basically, they come pretty much everywhere with me! It's a demanding but extremely rewarding responsibility. I love being part of this volunteering community and continue to train new puppies for the Guide Dogs, and pass on the latest training techniques to my customers.
As the years have progressed and I've learnt more and more about puppy and dog training, I'm happy to say that I'm now working full time with dogs, in a vocation that I feel passionately about and that I absolutely love.
Why should our clients choose you?
Zoe has been a Puppy Walker for Guide Dogs for over 8 years. I have known her for all that time as her Supervisor. She has a good understanding of puppy/dog behaviour. She has had a variety of puppies from sensitive pups needing their confidence building to excitable pups who needed a lot of mental stimulation to help settle them. She has a lot of patience and initiative to solve any problem that an owner may be experiencing with their dog.
I would recommend Zoe to anyone needing help with their puppy or adult dog.
Debi Brooks, Retired Puppy Walking Supervisor for Guide Dogs
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Virtual Training sessions are available and work very well.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Social distancing measures are respected whilst following DEFRA regulations for dog trainers and virtual training offered where relevant.
All equipment used is quarantined and cleaned as required.
New Puppy Training, Support & Advice
With many years of experience of training Guide Dog puppies through their first year, you can rest assured that you and your puppy will receive effective and reliable support and advice during their puppy-hood, using the latest positive reinforcement training techniques.
Dog Training Support & Advice
With years of experience of working with a wide variety of dogs that have specific training needs, you can rest assured that I will develop an individual training program to ensure that your dog will receive the positive reinforcement that they specifically need. I believe that every dog is different and has unique requirements from their human companions.
I have experience of dealing with dogs who have all sorts of varied issues, from undesirable puppyish behaviours, reactivity, to separation anxiety and settling in rescues.
Virtual Dog & Puppy Training
I'm experienced with providing training to a global audience from my previous role as a Project Director. I use these skills to provide you with bespoke 1:1 training, support and advice for your puppy or dog training requirements.
As a client, you'll also be provided with a detailed tailored training plan for your puppy or dog and will be able to contact me for support and advice as part of the service.
