Contact The Dog Teacher to sign up for the next group training course
"Teaching a small group of dogs and handlers is so beneficial"
Tuesdays in Sutton Green, Guildford
Or private consultations, help with a new puppy or dog or general private training sessions
MEMBER OF THE GUILD OF DOG TRAINERS
"Lead by example, teach, that you may learn"
The Dog Teacher - Candy Sullivan
Professional Dog Behaviourist and Trainer
'one paw at a time'
Most of us view our dogs as treasured family members and lots of dogs see their owners as a secure base , similar to the relationship between an infant and their parent. But dogs know that humans and dogs smell different , look different and behave differently. When they interact with you, they know that you're not a furless, two-legged version of them. The fact is that your dog may understand the pet -human dynamic better than you realise.
Would you like to know how to interact with your dog towards a more harmonious life together?
If you've got a young puppy, then this is the perfect time to learn how they think, what they need, why they behave the way they do, how much sleep they need and how to set a routine which works for you and your dog. Ingrain those good habits now!
And when puppies become an adolescent at around five to six months of age, depending on size and breed, life can become quite challenging . All dogs have different temperaments and some may temporarily go off the rails, some may become more anxious than usual and some may remain steady and easy going. This won't last forever but you may need some support during this potentially tricky developmental phase.
Adult dogs may develop behaviour problems which need addressing with a bespoke training programme. Unwanted behaviours such as nipping, biting, barking, resource guarding etc can be helped with consistency and careful training.
I do believe that by using the correct body language, signals and commands which your dog will understand, your dog will be able to better connect with you and therefore a stronger bond between you both can be established. What will follow should be harmony and the making of happy memories.
PUPPY PACKAGE
£260
puppy training and advice
-how to gently familiarise your puppy with it's environment (we will gently expose your puppy to as many things we possibly can ie noises from the traffic around, household items, tv, hoover, car travel, other dogs and people etc
- crate training and how to settle your puppy
- teething and chewing
- what to avoid
- introducing the collar and lead
- creating a schedule which suits your lifestyle
- puppy information pack
- puppy goodie bag
- 4 training sessions, 45 mins each
support for 12 weeks via email or Whatsapp
1-2-1 BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATION
£120
1 hour, 30 mins
help addressing any number of issues that you and your dog are struggling with
(for example)
- reactivity
- anxiety
- focus
- impulse control
- excessive barking
- resource guarding
- jumping up
- mouthing
Please contact me to book a suitable time and date for the consultation. You will be sent a form to be completed and returned giving as much information about your dog's environment and issues as possible.
After the consultation I will email you a detailed summary of our discussion and a training plan for you to work with. I will call you a week later to find out how you are getting on and offer alternative suggestions if necessary.
1-2-1 TRAINING
£75 (1 hour)
or
£210 for 3
basic obedience resulting in a well- behaved and happy dog.
The advantage of 1-2-1 training is that you can choose a time and day to suit your diary, quicker results and a bespoke training programme specific to your dog's age, breed, temperament and learning ability
DOG TRAINING CLASSES
6 week courses (Tuesdays)
January '25
March '25
May '25
Basic Obedience Skills
Beginners to Intermediate
Small groups of 5 or 6 dogs
Please enquire if you'd like further information on these courses
1 hour
fun and informative small group class
Basic obedience skills for you and your dog to learn each week with homework
Age and breed related behavioural advice regarding your dog
Please contact me to book your place in the class
Some of the following training exercises will be covered during the course
- eye focus
- recall
- walking on a loose lead
- sit, down, stand
- stay
- how to play and bond with your dog
- how to greet people and dogs appropriately
- how to handle your dog
- mark + reward (a signal to show your dog that they have done something right)
- break (to tell your dog that the exercise is finished)
DOG TRAINING CLASSES
5 week course (Tuesdays)
Basic Obedience suitable for improvers
Sutton Green Village Hall
New Lane
Sutton Green
Guildford, Surrey
1pm-2pm
12th Nov - 17th Dec '24
(no class 26th Nov)
1 hour
fun and informative small group class
Basic obedience skills for you and your dog to learn each week with homework
Age and breed related behavioural advice regarding your dog
Please contact me to book your place in the class
Some of the following training exercises will be covered during the course
- eye focus
- recall
- walking on a loose lead
- sit, down, stand
- stay
- emergency stop
- how to play and bond with your dog
- how to greet people and dogs appropriately
- how to handle your dog
- mark + reward (a signal to show your dog that they have done something right)
- break (to tell your dog that the exercise is finished)
Your Teacher - Candy
I have enjoyed owning and training dogs for many years, in my own family home environment and supporting others with their own dogs. I feel my primary role is to provide professional, effective, and humane training for you and your dog, thereby assisting you, the client, in teaching your dog appropriate behaviour and enabling them to live a happy life within the structure of a family unit. As a result of my teaching, clients can now embark on walks without fear of unwanted reactivity from their dogs, I have seen their children establish bonds with their beloved pets, and enjoy fun holidays and trips away with their dogs, who have become integral members of their families.
I practice agility with my own dog and reached a competitive level with him. Agility relies on controlled, well timed commands through body movements, voice and pace. I found it interesting to notice that dogs will look at their handler's body language constantly, so perhaps we should listen to our dogs body language too and try to understand what they are feeling and trying to tell us. When incorporating this in their training and everyday handling, along with clear commands, we create a strong bond with our dogs resulting in settled, well behaved and happier family pets, who see you as their friend, and they will want to listen to you ....... whilst still being their best friend.
You may have gathered by now that my approach, towards dogs training/behaviour, is through holistic positive reinforcement, consistency, establishing a routine, and above all, patience and staying calm.