HotDog Training
Amersham, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire
(18)
Amersham, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire
(18)
HotDog Training is a friendly, experienced IMDT qualified dog training school providing a range of puppy classes, improvers classes and dog training classes in Great Kingshill and offers 1-2-1 training for all dogs, including those with behavioural issues, in the Chilterns and beyond.
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18 customer reviews
Rosemary Bennett
I must write a 2nd review as now I have completed 3 HotDog classes with my Golden Retriever 'Elma' - Puppy Foundations, Shape 'Em Up and Super Dog. Elma and I loved them all, Sue and Carol are fantastic teachers and just have a wonderful way with dogs and owners and I am delighted as Elma is now a pleasure to walk as a result of her training! We would love to come to Busy Dog and agility too for more stimulation and fun. More...
Gabrielle Harris
Rated highly for: Quality, ValueWe had tried other puppy classes locally and were starting to despair.. but the shape ‘em up course taught all the things we had tried before but in a new way that just clicked with our 6 month old. Very useful, we highly recommend.
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Veronica MacLarnon
Lovely ladies, great course and practical methods they have to train dogs and their owners
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Kat Frei
Great venue and trainers!
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Jemma Butler
Amazing trainers! Very professional but friendly, didn't feel like I was being told off at all, but all of the techniques taught in the classes really work! Now have a very friendly and enjoyable puppy who actually listens to us! More...
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Sam Rhodes
Our miniature dachshund, Ralphie, took part in the Perfect Puppy course which gave us all the tools and knowledge to have a happy life together. Carol and Sue are clearly extremely experienced in how to get the best out of your dog and were so friendly and fun to visit every Saturday morning! My wife and I would highly recommend HotDog Training to anybody with a new puppy. Amazing big venue which is easy to find and park at in Holmer Green and we felt it was great for Ralphie to socialise with other dogs too. They've also been great at offering us advice post course too, and Ralphie loves his Perfect Fit harness!! More...
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Sam
Our miniature dachshund, Ralphie, took part in the Perfect Puppy course which gave us all the tools and knowledge to have a happy life together. Carol and Sue are clearly extremely experienced in how to get the best out of your dog and were so friendly and fun to visit every Saturday morning! My wife and I would highly recommend HotDog Training to anybody with a new puppy. Amazing big venue which is easy to find and park at in Holmer Green and we felt it was great for Ralphie to socialise with other dogs too. They've also been great at offering us advice post course too, and Ralphie loves his Perfect Fit harness!! More...
Fiona Insley
Once we'd worked out that we were the ones being trained, and not the dogs, it all worked swimmingly! Carol and Sue trained us with good humour and positivity throughout. The Perfect Puppy training has been really enjoyable and invaluable to helping us create a calm and happy household with our labrador puppy, Luna. We have already signed up to Shape 'Em Up. Really couldn't recommend Hot Dogs highly enough! More...
Rosemary Bennett
Me and puppy Elma loved every minute of Monday evening puppy classes, in fact I'm so sad they have come to an end now! The 6 classes were such fun and we worked through so many exercises each week with our puppies and then Sue and Carol gave us reminder notes after each class so we could practice all week at home. They gave lots of great tips and targets and are just such lovely ladies happy to give extra time and advice to everyone. I would love to go on to do more of their courses with Elma. Thank you More...
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karen swanborough
We have really enjoyed both training courses for our Golden Retriever. He and us as owners have learnt a lot while having fun. Sue and Carol are excellent. They are patient, knowledgeable and get results! We would certainly recommend them. We are looking forward to doing the challenge course next. More...
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Fernando Assad
Wonderful set up and great instructors that are experienced and very loving to the dogs and understanding of their owners. A great atmosphere all around.Thank you to the whole HotDog team for making Holly’s time so special. More...
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julie
Fun, supportive great for building owners skills and dogs love it. Great to get all info in follow up emails after each lesson.
Lisa Harvey
We have been delighted with all the training we have received both one-to-one and the shape em up class. Over the five weeks in the group class Minnie improved so much and did so well and it's all thanks to the fabulous trainers at Hot Dog Training. We are definitely going to do more training classes with Minnie as we have just enjoyed them so much. Both Sue and Carol are so knowledgable and guide you every step of the way. Any training need you have, whether it seems big or small, nothing is too much trouble for Sue and Carol. We can't thank them enough for making our time with our Minnie so much more enjoyable More...
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Helen
I have now completed two puppy training courses with Sue and Carol, not because I have a badly behaved puppy, of course not, she’s perfect, but because I enjoyed them so much! My current puppy is my first small dog, I have always had large dogs before and so with a small dog I felt I needed a little more gentle approach to training... my first session was an absolute pleasure, you can actually hear yourself think, and hold a conversation, ask questions etc, the puppies were all calm and so were the humans! There was no shouting, I came home and didn’t have to collapse on the sofa with a headache, I still had my voice! I actually enjoyed it! I can not recommend Hot Dog Training enough... you’ll have fun, your dog will have fun, but you’ll also learn a lot, some of it obvious when you think about it, but stuff that you usually miss as everybody’s too busy shouting out commands! It’s a much gentler approach to training and I like it, I didn’t get stressed once and if you have a calm owner you’ll have a calm dog... and I’m not bragging (well maybe just a bit) but my 6 month old schnauzer (a breed that has no interest in retrieving) now retrieves a ball just as good as a spaniel! And doesn’t always have to have a cocktail sausage in return! Right, now just got to get show ready for Crufts next year.... More...
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j s
Excellent training for dog and human alike! Tailored classes for all your dogs training needs. Great fun too!
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Sarah Hayden
The classes are so much fun and my dogs are much better behaved since joining. Sue and Carol are very knowledgeable and caring about the dogs and make the experience so rewarding for both myself and the doggies.
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Helen Payne
The lessons and techniques Sue has shown me have been invaluable ! She has given me the confidence to believe I am able to train my dog which is often half the 'battle' . After just one visit, where she showed patience and understanding when dealing with Bruno, my Golden Retriever, the improvement in his behaviour was truly impressive. Would highly recommend Sue & Hot Dog Training More...
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Joanna Withers
I had as much to learn as my puppy, and I am delighted at how well we have progressed over the 5 weeks. Our confidence and skills have grown together and we can really enjoy the benefits . Hot Dog Training is a great starting place for training your puppy, and I would not hesitate to recommend the classes to others. More...
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What do you love most about your job?
What drives me is helping owners and their dogs to live happily together. This begins with getting it right from day one with a puppy and continues through great training and building great communication between you and your dog.
The emotional life of dogs fascinates me. Most of the problems in dogs I am asked to work with stem from emotional, rather than 'training' issues, which is why imposing 'training' solutions on many of these dogs is not enough. I spend time getting to know owners and their dogs to work out what is right for them, and what they feel comfortable with.
Training becomes really effective when the dog, and the owner, feels calm, confident and motivated.
I'm also passionate about positive training - there are still trainers out there talking about 'dominance' and 'pack leadership' and 'putting your dog in its place'. What I love about my job is working with owners who have perhaps used those more old-fashioned methods in the past and seeing their enjoyment when they realise they can train with kindness (which is usually what they would rather do anyway) - and it works!
What inspired you to start your own business?
A big, noisy, over-crowded and chaotic puppy class! I walked out after one lesson thinking, 'I could do this better - a lot better'. I originally learned about training just for my puppy but got bitten by the bug, and fascinated by behavioural science methods.
Why should our clients choose you?
Because my methods are based on scientific research, and my attitude is based on compassion - for you and your dog. I am fully qualified with the IMDT, which demands a rigorous two-day practical examination and regular reassessment and proof of continuous professional development. And our classes are fun!
Puppy classes
Small group classes in large, covered venue. Fun, friendly and very effective six-week course
New puppy support
A one-to-one session focussed on getting you and your puppy off to the best possible start, from the first night to dealing with common puppy issues like toilet training, playbiting, jumping up, chewing and much more. A chance to ask every puppy question you have! New puppy support sessions are £75
Dog training classes - obedience and fun
We have a range of brilliant classes for dogs aged 6 months to 16 years. Our Shape 'Em Up improvers class is ideal as a follow on for young dogs, or for rescues who need to improve their training, or any dog in fact whose training needs, well, shaping up.
Our Super Dog class is for dogs who have a reasonable level of training and who would enjoy the next challenge. Teaches incredibly useful skills like emergency stop, retrieve, rock solid sit and stay and much more.
Our Busy Dog course is for dogs who love life and who enjoy a good brain and body workout. This class teaches fun agility, scent work games and tricks. Great fun for all
1-2-1 training for dogs
Just want to target a skill like recall, loose lead walking, or retrieve? Our one to one sessions are designed to get you and your dog working well together. From £60 per session
1-2-1 training for puppies
Individual sessions at your home or our outdoor training ground designed to work on the areas that are most important to you. Can be an alternative or addition to puppy classes
Behaviour problems
From puppies to rescues and older dogs, many dogs these days suffer a range of behavioural problems, whether that is aggression towards other dogs, distress when left alone, poor behaviour around people or other members of the household. Sue Rose has worked with these kind of dogs for 10 years and will design a programme for you and your dog that is realistic and effective. Behaviour consultations from £120
