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Have a Good Dog

Chester Le Street, County Durham

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‘15 Certificate of Excellence, 2015

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Have a Good Dog are a pet dog training business based in Co Durham. We offer classes from puppy level through to advanced, as well as fun agility, clicker courses, rally and dog behaviour workshops and seminars.

Our services also include pre-vaccination puppy home visits, one to one training and behaviour consults on veterinary referral for issues such as anxiety, fear and aggression.

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9 December 2019

Really lovely trainers. Understood our dog well and really helped us to understand him too. Since Vicky first came round to visit our pooch, she taught us so much. What I like is they understand outside of the training walls, dogs behave differently in different scenarios, and always gave advice on how to manage the behaviour in every day life. Will be doing more training with them for sure! More...

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26 November 2019

We have made so much progress in a relatively short spell under Vickys guidance. She’s so patient and understanding of our dogs complex needs. Our dog has really developed and flourished with her and Dave, and we have more training planned. Can’t recommend highly enough. 5 stars is not enough! More...

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26 October 2019

First class from start to finish. Would highly recommend have a good dog.. Really friendly helpful and classes not too big. . thank you for your help with Winston xx More...

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15 September 2019

Really lonely trainers! Excellent sessions,we have learnt so much on the little learners course ❤️

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4 August 2019

Fully reccomend the have a good dog team. I've done the puppy courses and had 121 sessions but they do so much more than that and I'll be exploring these options as well. They genuinely care about you, your dog and their progress and are on hand to give further assistance when you need it. Class sizes are small enough so that your dog gets the attention it needs and the trainers spend time with each dog which makes it a much more personal experience. I've experienced other trainers but this lot would be my go to for sure, wouldn't go anywhere else. More...

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27 March 2019

I haven't used it yet

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16 January 2019

Great personalised service. Highly recommended

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28 October 2018

Starting at the Little Learners class, we have stayed with Have a Good Dog through Level 1 and 2 training. At each session, the purpose of the class, theories behind the techniques and proposed outcomes are thoroughly and clearly explained. There are many different types of dog attending, all with different personalities, and the staff accommodate them all with ease. I can't recommend Have a Good Dog highly enough; our dog loves being there as much as we do! More...

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26 May 2018

Excellent dog training. Very understanding of any dog or situations you may be in. Good knowledge and advice covering a wide range. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting training, one to one or behavioural needs. More...

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26 September 2017

My puppy recently completed the puppy training course. The course was informative and enjoyable. The instructor, Vicky, was very knowledgeable, explaining why we were training a certain way and getting us to understand how a dog thinks and why it is doing what it is doing. We learnt commands such as sit and lie down as well as leaving items, including food. Walking on a loose lead, recall off lead and health checking were also covered. The sessions were in small groups of a maximum of about 8 dogs and Vicky always had someone else there to help her as well. If you had any questions throughout the week you could email her and she would get back to you with an answer. The sessions were what they should be. You learnt things but in an enjoyable manner as you should enjoy your time with your dog. More...

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17 July 2017

Best trainer we have found

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17 July 2017

Fantastic service from Have a Good Dog would definitely recommend them first class good value for money in both one to one training and there classes which are a nice size where you feel like you get one to one training. Leonie zacharias

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17 July 2017

Have a Good Dog provide high quality dog training at affordable prices. Having been to a number of their courses with my border collie, I can wholeheartedly say they provide a fun, relaxed but very informative approach to dog training and are really patient in helping everyone in the class with issues specific to their dog - as every dog is different. I have learnt a lot from them.

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16 July 2017

I would highly recommend this dog trainer, not only do the dogs gain so much confidence but also the handlers. Anyone who suffers from anxiety would benefit so much from the approach given :) I'm so blessed to have worked with Vicky, she is so very committed to achieving what's necessary, and it's been both rewarding and fun along the way!

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16 July 2017

Vicky is a fantastic with people as well as their dogs. She is very knowledgeable, friendly and makes training easy and fun. I highly recommend her for training dogs with behavioural problems and she was a great help with my puppy too. More...

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16 July 2017

Vicky is an excellent instructor of both the dogs and their humans, she uses positive and kind techniques which really help build strong bonds with a dog and teach it great manners in a fun and stress free way. Can't recommend her highly enough ! More...

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12 July 2017

We can not recommend 'Have a Good Dog' highly enough. We attended 'Little Learners', 'Higher hounds', 'Rally' classes and Agility with our border collie, Gem. The classes were relaxed and enjoyable for both Gem and us. Vicky is extremely knowledgeable and training methods are all about reinforcing and praising positive behaviour. We learned a lot and our challenging puppy has matured into a well balanced, well behaved part of our family.Agility classes were great fun for us and Gem. Dave introduced the different elements of the agility course gradually so that the dogs could become familiar with them at their own pace.It was lovely to see how quickly they became confident.If anyone is looking for a good dog trainer or needs help with their dog's behaviour I would not hesitate to recommend 'Have a Good Dog'.Many thanks Vicky and Dave for everything you have done for us and Gem. More...

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12 July 2015

I took my puppy to the classes, fantastic training. The lessons were a great help! Very professional service. I would highly recommend.

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21 April 2015

So glad I signed up for the puppy training classes ..massive help with my puppy Charlie....we can't wait for some more advanced classes. Friendly and very professional service.Many thanks...Sheila. More...

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21 April 2015

Can't thank you enough for the advice and help in training my unruly puppy. Feel like I am on the right track now. The hand-outs were very useful.

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20 March 2015

Lovely atmosphere in classes and a very helpful team. Would definitely recommend.

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20 March 2015

I've done classes from puppy through to higher hound with Have a Good Dog. The classes are great, not too many dogs in a relaxed and friendly environment. No issue or question is overlooked and there's a total sense of team work. Vicky was the first (and only) person I went to when my dog developed a behaviour problem. The support and advice given by Vicky is honestly priceless. Practical, appropriate, honest and positive, friendly, understanding, professional and patient. Always prepared to go the extra mile, never judgemental, right on the money with her evaluation of the situation. I have absolute trust and confidence in Vicky and her team. 100% recommended. More...

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19 December 2011

Wasn't sure about investing in training for our labrador puppy Cindy, but after taking her to Vicky's classes the investment certainly paid off! Happy dog and happier owners! I would recommend Have a Good Dog to anyone, they offer a very profesional and very friendly service. Mike & Susan Beamish More...

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Services

Tellington TTouch practitioner, Jo Churlish will run this one day workshop on Sunday 8th May 2016. Jo is a TTouch practitioner (P1) for Companion Animals and is almost qualified in TTouch for horses (TTEAM). She is also a qualified Veterinary Nurse, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (00878), a Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Approved Examiner, and holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling. Tickets are £70 (dog and handler) and £35 (spectator)

To book your place please contact enquiries@haveagooddog.co.uk

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