dog training and behaviour support in crawley
However experienced you may be with living with dogs, each dog is an individual and we can all find ourselves in need of some professional advice and support. Whether you’re struggling with recall, grooming or a general lack of focus on walks, you’re not alone. I offer one to one support to help you do the best for your dog.
crawley
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horley
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charlwood
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smallfield
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copthorne
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crawley down
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east grinstead
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haywards heath
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cuckfield
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lindfield
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ardingly
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balcombe
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training or behaviour?
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TRAINING IS TEACHING NEW SKILLS
Training usually refers to teaching a dog something new. These are usually new skills they haven’t learnt before, but it can also be about improving skills they already know. Most people do training with their dogs as puppies, but dogs of any age can learn new skills and tricks. This can also include specialised training like scentwork or service tasks.
Common training needs include:
Recall (coming back when called)
Loose lead walking (not pulling on the lead)
Settling in different places
Positions like sit and down
Impulse control skills like stay and leave
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BEHAVIOUR IS ADDRESSING THE WAY A DOG FEELS
Behaviour services are usually more relevant for problems that are related to a dog’s emotional response to a trigger or situation. These problems usually need a bit more speicalised input than typical training as teaching a new skill often won’t be enough to completely resolve the behaviour.
Common behaviour problems include:
Reactivity (barking or lunging) towards dogs/people
Separation related behaviours
Generalised fear or anxiety
Problems with grooming or handling
Issues like jumping, mouthing and hyperarousal
i can help you with…
Most of the time when I am contacted for help with training a dog outside of normal puppy training, there is a behavioural element involved. For this reason I offer the same service for both training and behaviour issues. This means you don’t need to worry about which service is best and I can always make sure any training we do is going to be effective.
As an ABTC registered Animal Behaviour Technician, my role is to provide advice to manage any safety risks and prevent the problem from getting any worse, as well as putting in place training to improve things.
Here are some of the training and behaviour issues I can help with…
Trouble with walks
If you’re finding walks difficult to manage because your dog pulls on the lead, doesn’t come back when they’re called or wants to greet everyone, I can help you and your dog learn new skills to make things easier.
Help at home
If things feel chaotic at home because your dog jumps up at visitors or steals things off counters, we can work together to teach your dog alternative behaviours.
Happier handling and grooming
If your dog doesn’t like baths, runs away when they see the brush come out or refuses to let you near their nails, I can help you both build more confidence with cooperative care skills.
Some problem behaviours can be caused or made worse by illnesses or injuries and in these cases I may need to refer you to your vet or another professional for more in depth investigation and support.
training and behaviour support - £65
When you book individual training and behaviour support with me, I will take time to get to know you, your dog and your dog training goals so that I can provide a personalised approach.
Here’s what’s included:
An initial in person consultation lasting 90 minutes.
The opportunity to talk through the training issue or problem behaviour, receive clear management advice and support and practice some practical training skills with me.
A detailed training plan outlining everything covered during the consultation and how to continue the training.
Additional handouts and reliable resources.
Ongoing support via WhatsApp or email to help you implement the training and work out any issues.
The opportunity to book additional follow up sessions of 45 - 60 minutes at a cost of £45 per session.
“Can’t thank Jenny enough! She has helped us to train our beautiful girl with ease. Made all the training easy to learn and understand and to put it into practice, even our daughter got involved! If you’re looking for a trainer then Jenny is to call! Thank you for all the knowledge, our pup has come on so well.”
Jessica & Thunder
how it works
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get in touch
Contact me by email, WhatsApp, through my contact form or book a free introductory call with me. Head to Get in Touch for my contact details.
I will let you know my availability and ask you to complete my booking form and new client form. This helps me to be fully prepared and make sure I am the best professional to help you.
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first session
The first session will last for around 90 minutes. We will usually start the session by talking through the training problem you’ve been having.
Once I’ve got an idea of the problem, I will provide some basic advice to help improve things and then we will work on some practical training exercises together.
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training plan
After the session I will provide you with a detailed written training plan by email including everything that we covered during the session.
The training plan will include step by step guidance for the training skills we covered which will help you to keep up the progress after our session.
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ongoing support
Following the first session I will provide ongoing support through email or WhatsApp to help you progress the training.
You can also choose to book in person follow up training sessions for an additional cost. Most training and behaviour issues take time to resolve and multiple sessions may be needed to meet your goals.
I’m jenny,
your pet mentor…
If you’re looking for a dog trainer, you probably feel like you’ve tried everything. You’ve looked online, tried advice from friends, family and random people at the park but you just don’t seem to be getting anywhere. You need reliable information from a professional you can trust.
I’m a qualified Animal Training Instructor and Animal Behaviour Technician with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) and a full member of PACT and APBC, as well as having over a decade of experience in training and development.
I am here to help you learn how to train your dog effectively without fear or frustration so you can feel confident that you’re doing the best for your dog.
qualified dog trainer
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registered animal training instructor with the animal behaviour and training council (abtc)
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Registered animal behaviour technician with the animal behaviour and training council (ABTC)
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Full member of the professional association of canine trainers (pact)
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full member of the association of pet behaviour counsellors cic (APBC)
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Full member of the canine behaviour and training society (TCBTS)
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certified dog first aider
“Jenny has been fantastic training with Ghost and I. We have learned lots and we'll enjoy putting it all into practice over the coming weeks and months. It was so helpful being able to ask about specific concerns and get helpful suggestions, as well as all the structured training lessons I now have in my arsenal. Ghost really enjoyed every session and is getting better and better. Thank you.”
Gary & Ghost