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Luton
I am an independent dog walker,dog trainer, pet owner and pet lover. I have been working with pets for over ten years and it is not only my career, but also my passion. I originally aspired to become a veterinarian, however I fell in love with interacting and working with dogs directly and enjoyed the walking and training. I started working with dogs through doggy day cares and animal clinics and then began walking dogs in my neighbourhood.
Maria Rushton
I CANNOT RECOMMEND JANE TO YOU ENOUGH. She is absolutely AMAZING! I live in North Wales and needed a dog walker to walk my elderly father's dog. My father has dementia and whilst his dog Mirek was the love of his life, he was no longer able to care for him as well as he used to or to walk him. Moreover Mirek had never been properly trained so he barked and could be a bit tetchy around people he didn't know. Once Jane took Mirek under her wing, he became a different dog! When Covid came along, my father came to live we me for a couple of months but Mirek couldn't join him. Amazing Jane offered to look after my dad's dog until my dad returned home. Jane became a friend to my dad when shre returned Mirek from his walks, she gave him time and respect, helped him feed Mirek which he could no longer undertake on his own because of his dementia and called me once or twice when she had returned my dad's dog to his home and was concerned about my dad. As if she wasn't amazing enough, she then found a new home for Mirek when my dad eventually had to be move to a care home in December because of his dementia. Her love for Mirek and her warmth, consideration and utmost respect for my dad was unbelievable. You will not find a more trustworthy and loving individual with whom to entrust your beloved pet on this site. I entrusted Jane with my dad's dog Mirek but in fact I entrusted her with my father's home and his condition and she approached him with the thought and care that only a truly beautiful human being can provide. Thank you Jane! I cannot thank you enough! With the deepest of gratitude, Maria XXX
Luton
Hanne Grice Dip, BA (Hons), MSc (Dist.) is an applied animal behaviourist & trainer, published author, educationalist and founder of the award-winning pet behaviour company Hanne Grice Training & Behaviour. Services include: both online (video conferencing) and face to face behaviour consultations for dog and cat owners, 1-1 training, group classes, plus webinars and workshops. Hanne works in an ethical and professional way and holds memberships with: Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT – USA no: 74193), The Pet Professional Guild (PPG no: 13175869), the Animal Behaviour Society (ABS), the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB), Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA), Victoria Stillwell Dog Training Academy (Mentor), Affiliate of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers (BIPDT), and Provisional Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC)
Abigail Langan
My daughter and I have been attending stage 1 of Hanne's puppy training classes and have had lots of fun whilst gaining invaluable advice on handling our 4 month old Vizsla puppy. The sessions were brilliant adn the knowledge of Hanne and her team is outstanding. We are definitely signing up for stage 2!
Luton
My name is Rebecca and RCwaggingtails is my dog walking business, which is fully insured by Pet Plan and I have a DBS certificate I’m a 34 year old mother to two little girls, we have a black and white cat named Louie, we also have a puppy name Chase he is very gentle and loving. I’m responsible, reliable and aim to please you and your pets with my services, keeping those tails wagging is my aim.
Luton
Dog training and behaviour support with person centred approach. We use kind effective training methods to find solutions and offer training services that work for you and your dog.
Natalie Howe
The most superb piece of work completed on one of our rescues, a very very hyper young lady totally bewildered about what was wanted of her has become a much calmer, more comfortable and more settled girl after just 2 days of intensive work. Bali is incredibly grateful for the leap forward she has made in her life, and we at Luna Animal Rescue are very pleased too�
Luton
Dave & Benson
Benson (a very friendly and excitable Cockapoo) and I have been attending training classes with Keegan’s Knines since he was 3 months old. Prior to this I was a novice dog owner. In the intervening 2 years with, the help of Julie Keegan and her dedicated team Benson has achieved his Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum awards and has won dog of the year for 2018.
More importantly Julie has been able to provide us both with a solid foundation of training throughout puppy classes upon which to build and grow in ability and confidence. As a result Benson and I have moved onto more advanced training in adult classes and gundog classes.
With the professionalism and friendly support provided by Julie week in and week out Benson has become a dog that I have been able to take anywhere. He is responsive, well behaved and a pleasure to take for walks.
Julie’s classes are always a mixture of activities that help you improve your dog’s behaviour and wellbeing as well as, consolidation of previously learnt exercises that help you perfect, your behaviour control. The whole course is about allowing both owner and dog to get the best out of each other based on mutual respect and leadership where necessary.
Above all Keegan’s Knines classes have always been a place that Benson has looked forward to going to and have provided us with friendly, patient and expert advice along with lots of readily available support across a range of social media whenever we have needed it.
So a massive thankyou to Julie, for all your help and support. Without it I would not have the ‘go anywhere dog’ we have now. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Keegan’s Knines to anyone wanting to enrol on a dog training program.
Dave & Benson, December 2018
Luton
Karin Dacosta
Karen is a great teacher, she helped us understanding our little cavapoo Carlo better with great tips. We contacted Karen for 121 lessons when Carlo reached 13 months and he started behaving like a rebellious teenager. With her help we were able to understand how to react when he misbehaved or would not listen and after a very quick period the improvement was noticeable. He is a happier puppy and walking him on the lead and off the lead is now again a please experience.
Karin
Luton
Do you feel burdened by guilt when leaving your dog home alone? Do you dread going home to discover what damage your dog has caused whilst you were out? Are your neighbours complaining about your dog barking during the day? An extra walk can help break up the day for your dog whilst you are out at work so that he’s tired, contented, calm and far less likely to find his own entertainment.
Luton
StratManiac
Mark is a brilliant trainer who understands what your dog needs are when it comes to training. Mark has been training my chocolate lab & I have seen instant results & now it's so much better when I walk Sid on my own. He's so much calmer & he's more responsive. His recall is good & he's getting better every session with Mark. Can't thank him enough for the difference he's made to my life by teaching Sid. Highly recommended.
I provide one to one dog and puppy training face to face and virtually. We also do puppy training classes. I initially started my business with the support of the Princes Trust charity and will be 4 years old in October 2020 - I initially started solo dog walking for reactive dogs. I have a canine coaching diploma, professional dog walking diploma and I'm currently completing an online professional development programme in clinical animal behaviour with the University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) Vet School. I have reached the final of the SME awards family business of the year 2020 and the Best Business Women Awards final for best business women working with children and families. Albany Pet Services has also been recognised as Best Bespoke Pet Care & Training Services Provider & with an Excellence Award for Innovative Puppy Training Sessions in Hertfordshire by Lux Life Magazine's Pet Product & Services Awards 2020. We currently provide a 20 minute complementary consultation for you to find out how we can help support you and your pet.
I love empowering people and giving them the tools to train their pet. I love educating people about pets and why they may behaving as they do.
I've always loved animals. One of my earliest memories is going to leave food out for a family of hedgehogs with my Granny in the back garden! I used to work for an animal assistance charity and this sparked my interest in how pets learn. The Princes Trust charity helped me set up my business. I started off providing pet care services and have now expanded into training and behaviour - animals fascinate me.
I am qualified and accredited. I have spent thousands of times and hundreds of hours on education so that I can provide the highest levels of service to you and your pet. I know they mean the world to you and they deserve the best.
I am friendly, supportive and non - judgemental.
Yes, for certain services we can provide online services via your preferred platform including Facetime, Skype, Teams and Zoom.
In terms of pet care services we are:
Using hand sanitiser and soap – stopping to use available water facilities in between jobs.
Clean down handles we’ve touched after the visit.
Using our own leads
Collect the pet from the garden where possible or in an outside area if you're in to maintain social distancing.
Why should I get a Dog Trainer?
Making sure your pup is trained properly really matters. Without the necessary groundwork, you’re risking your dog’s wellness and security, as well as the safety of any other dogs it comes into contact with. It’s also important your dog is trained so that it can integrate properly with you and your family. Keeping it out of trouble will save you a lot of hassle (and potentially costly repairs too).
Making sure your dog listens to commands is very important. Not only will handling it be less stressful, but it can stop dangerous conflict with other animals. Furthermore, if your dog doesn’t want to listen to you, situations such as dealing with traffic can potentially become fatal. On the upside, having a well-trained pup enables you and your pet to socialise properly with other dogs and their owners.
Having a dog that is obedient means that life around the home becomes plain sailing. With good manners, your dog will be able to tell the difference between right and wrong behaviour, while being able to foster good relationships with other members of your family. These connections can help to build a fruitful relationship with your pet as part of the family. Time well spent together will allow you to both grow together, sharing experiences and creating the type of memories that make having a pet so worth it.
How about becoming an authority figure yourself? Although your trainer will help your dog get up to scratch, they will also teach you a great deal about the fundamentals of dog training. This includes not only how to handle your own dog, but principals that you can use to understand and better interact with other dogs too. Being able to help out less-informed dog owners can be a wonderful gift to have, and something that you can take further if you enjoy it.
Having a well-trained dog also means that taking your pet to the veterinarian will be a lot easier than it would be otherwise. Considering the nature and volume of work that they have to do, being a vet is tough, let alone dealing with an uncooperative pet in their surgery. In some cases, dogs can become violent when approached by a vet – definitely something they don’t need. By having your dog properly trained, you can avoid injuries – for both your dog and your vet – as well as unnecessary embarrassment upon visits.
How do I pick a Dog Trainer?
When hiring someone to train your dog, there is plenty to think about. The needs of both you and your pet have to be considered and so taking some time to sit down and work out what is important to you is a must. Down below are a few of the questions you might ask when it comes to finding the right dog trainer –
Should I go for group or private training? Each comes with pros and cons – those with a brand new dog can expect their pet to socialise and start to develop relationships with other dogs.
Does my dog need generalised training or would training in a specific area suit it better? One example of this is if your dog has an issue with barking, or separation anxiety. In these cases, someone that can specialise in tackling these issues would be optimal.
Do I need long-term training or do I need a quick fix? Goals such as conditioning your dog for agility or developing a routine will need more time with a trainer.
You should also take care to see what type of strategies your trainer uses. There are a wide variety of techniques that can be applied in order to change your dog’s behaviour – but not all of these involve kindness and care. It’s good to talk to prospective trainers about the ways in which they choose to teach your dog, including methods of both discipline and praise. Techniques such as positive reinforcement are very beneficial for dogs and are particularly powerful, while being enjoyable for them.
While your dog is your priority, how you communicate with your trainer is important too. Your trainer’s should be able to translate their understanding into constructive advice. A good trainer can tell you both what is working in terms of training your dog, and what isn’t. This includes passing on insights of what to do to correct certain issues, while conveying these ideas in a constructive, friendly way. In order to do this, a trainer needs to not only be able to express themselves clearly, but also be diplomatic and observant.
How much does a Dog Trainer cost?
There are various ways in which you can choose to train your dog. Some owners opt for private lessons, while others will put their dog through group daycare.
Group sessions are valuable not only because they are more budget friendly, but also because they are better as a long-term option. This is because your pet will have time to get to grips with a wider variety of commands. However one-on-one training provides your dog with lessons that are specially tailored to their needs, helping them learn in the best way for them.
There are also the various levels of obedience training to take into account. As well as classes specifically for puppies, there are basic educational classes, adult training, agility and advanced tutoring. Which of these you go for can affect pricing, as well as how quickly your dog learns (depending on its needs and comprehension).
Can I hire a Dog Trainer online?
Yes! You might be surprised to hear that dog training can be done remotely, through online video platforms like Zoom. They can take the form of group sessions or one-to-one classes to tackle certain individual behavioural issues. Many customers prefer online dog training for all sorts of reasons, like saving on travel time and costs.
4.97/5.00
based on 213 reviews
The average rating for Bark Dog Trainers in Luton is 4.97, based on 213 reviews.
