Kate Harper Dog Training

One to one training sessions are suitable for straightforward cases such as:
​* Recall issues
* Toilet training
* Building social skills with other dogs
* Boosting confidence in nervous dogs
* Basic commands such as sit, stay, settle
* Confidence coaching for owners
* Basic scent training
* Hunting or chasing after other animals.

The new puppy package is a one off session giving you expert guidance on training, socialisation and how to raise a happy healthy puppy. You are most welcome to go on to book individual one to one sessions or bundle packages if you wish to progress with individual training for your puppy rather than attending group classes. This consultation is suitable for puppies up to 6 months of age. Older dogs may need a training or full behaviour consultation.


This session is ideal for:
* First time dog owners
* Those owners who have not had a new puppy in the house for a while
*Owners who have children and a new puppy in the same home
* Those wanting to learn more about puppy raising, dog behaviour and nutrition in general

UK Sniffer Dogs is all about allowing pet dog owners to have a go at sniffer dog training. We run workshops open to everyone all year round and run weekly classes in the summer. These fun and informal Workshops last 4 hours and are held at Speldhurst Village Hall near Tunbridge Wells and Beeches Kennels in Darenth. Group sizes are small, if more than 5 dogs attend you will have two UK Sniffer Dogs instructors on hand to help you.



These events are open to all dogs and handlers, with no previous experience or even basic level of obedience required. In fact we find dogs who have had no previous training seem to excel the quickest in scent detection! Please check the Facebook page 'Events' section or email us for the latest workshop dates available. If you would like Kate to run a workshop at your venue, please get in touch. One to one scent training sessions are also available at a location of your choice.

Kate is an accredited Mantrailing UK Instructor and teaches introductory workshops plus weekly classes at beautiful locations all over Kent.
Mantrailing is a fantastic dog sport that allows everyday pet owners to practice search and rescue skills. You and your dog will be working as a team utilizing your dog's incredible nose to hunt down a missing person based on their scent! It's best to start of by coming along to one of our 3 hour introductory workshops and then signing up for more regular classes from there.

Kate has been involved in an innovative programme involving the introduction of therapy dogs to Young Offenders Institutes. The primary aims of the project were to improve the lives of young people by promoting engagement in education, improving communication skills and to enhance general well-being.

​Alongside Sherlock the therapy dog, Kate has taught a dog training programme which has included UK Sniffer Dogs scent detection training as well as classroom based theory sessions about dog health, welfare and behaviour. UK Sniffer Dogs programmes are about training dogs to detect scent as a sport and are an enjoyable enrichment activity for dogs and their owners.
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The young men who have taken part in these programmes have gained:


* The ability to train dogs in an ethical, force-free way using positive reinforcement
* ​UK Sniffer Dogs qualifications and successfully taken part in competitive trials against the public
* An understanding of learning theory and behaviourism
* An understanding of the science and practical applications of scent training including medical detection and medical alert dogs
* A knowledge of olfactory physiology
* Knowledge of canine communication and body language
* An understanding of the common health problems affecting pedigree dogs and how they impact on welfare.

Get independent nutrition advice tailored to your dog!

We are passionate about nutrition and our mission is to ensure that you get honest, independent, scientific advice so that your pets can flourish.

There are a whole host of reasons to seek independent nutrition advice for your dog. Nutrition plays an integral part in the health and vitality of our dogs and an expert consultation session can help to address any of the following:​

* Life stage appropriate nutrition – puppy, adult, geriatric, breeding dogs
* Unwanted behaviour such as hyperactivity
* Optimum nutrition for the competition or working dog (such as agility or show)
* Dull coat
* Obesity
* Dandruff
* Poor body condition
* Low energy levels
* Stool issues i.e. wet/sloppy

There is a huge number of products available in pet stores globally as well as a whole lot of conflicting advice about which is the best formulation for your pets. We want you to have access to world-class, independent advice tailored to your dog. Taking into account your dog’s age, weight, activity levels, breed and health status we can formulate a tailored, balanced and complete nutrition plan. These consultancy sessions take place face to face with Anne-Marthe Brautaset BSc (Hons) via Zoom video calls and are followed up with your personalised plan which will be sent by email.