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
- Offering private consultations at your home
- Online advice and consultations
- 1-2-1 obedience training sessions
- Small Group Classes
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
-toilet training
-socialising your puppy
- 4 training sessions, 45 mins each
support for 12 weeks via email or Whatsapp
1-2-1 BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATION
£120 in person - 1hr 30
£80 online - 1hr approx
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 arrange a convenient time and date for an initial zoom or FaceTime chat.
WHAT to expect
You will receive a form to complete and return before our chat. Please provide as much detail as possible about your dog's routine and behaviour.
We will also schedule a home visit for a more in-depth consultation.
Following on from the home visit, you will receive a detailed, bespoke training plan tailored to fit your lifestyle within 2-3 days. I will then contact you a few days later to check on your progress and offer any alternative suggestions if needed.
Support going forward
Access to my support for 3 months via WhatsApp, email or phone
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 tailored training programme specific to your dog's age, breed, temperament and learning ability
DOG TRAINING CLASSES
6 week courses (Tuesdays)
March '25
May '25
July '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)
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN FOR -
DOG TRAINING CLASSES
6 weeks course (Tuesdays)
Basic Obedience suitable for beginners and improvers
Ripley Green for training walks or near the Scout hut for more specific training
1pm-2pm
11th March '25
Cost: £105.00
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.