Other Services

As well as our group training classes, we also offer the following services:

1-1 Training

Sometimes handlers require individual training - there may be an event coming up (such as a show, demonstration or competition) and want some 1-1 help to polish their performance.  Alternatively, some handlers are more comfortable working alone with a trainer to sort out their training problems.

Please contact us to discuss your 1-1 training requirements and to discuss dates and costs.

Small Group training

We have a number of handlers who book private small group training.  These are handlers who have similar requirements and who may wish to work on particular training issues outside of group classes, some are handlers who live too far away to attend regular classes with us.  We can either organise a 1 off class, or setup a number of dates for small group classes. 

These small group classes are taught either in our normal training location (Ash Village Hall), or at a place to suit the handlers.  We provide backup materials (as required) and a plan of further work which handlers can continue to work on at their leisure. Please contact us for more information.

Behavioural Visits

You may have a dog which has a number of behavioural problems rather than training problems.  These are issues which may mean that your dog could not cope at our regular classes (at least initially) and could range from biting (anybody or anything), lack of respect (to you, your family etc), to chasing bikes, joggers, cars etc, as well as a whole range of other problem behaviours. 

These visits can either be held in your home or at our premises (depending on the nature of the issues) and will include taking a full case history about your dog and the problems you are experiencing.  From there, we can offer advice as to why the problems are happening and work with you to put a scheme in place to deal with them.  This includes a number of printed guideline sheets and a backup phone service.

Please call us if you are uncertain whether you need behavioural help rather than training classes, or would like more information.

Pre-puppy Advice

We can offer advice before you buy your puppy, before you bring him home, and after you bring him home.  We can help with advice about:

For more information, follow this link: Puppy advice

Bereavment Counselling

We can offer companion animal bereavment counselling to anyone who has lost a pet and is finding it difficult to deal with.  Anne is currently undertaking a course with the Animal Care Collage to further her knowledge of the subject.  Having lost animals ourselves we understand how devastating it can be to lose a much loved pet.  By talking it through with Anne and getting practical advice on how to process your feelings as well as those of your children, you can begin to deal with your loss.  Please call and speak to Anne for more information.

To see what we did at our Dogs Naturally dogless Christmas Party last year, please follow this link: Dogless Christmas Party 2007