- Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset
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Do you need more support with training your dog or cat?
These sessions can be done at the Mischief Managed training field and barn in Thurloxton or can be done at your home, depending on the reason. We can also offer over the phone consultations, which may be more useful for our feline friends.
1:1 sessions are useful for dogs who would not cope in a group class setting.
The most common concerns we see in 1:1’s for dogs are barking on the lead, pulling on the lead, lack of recall and more.
During the 1:1’s we can teach you the tools you need so you know what to do in these situations and practice the basic skills to teach your dog, we can then progress to going on a walk together to practice our skills.
For cat 1:1’s the most common concerns we see are urinating outside the litter tray, aggression and/or fear.
We use only positive, science based methods to help our pets enjoy the learning process and build a stronger bond with you.
We also offer online support so there’s no need for you to be local.
Monthly training packages are available, this includes:
2 in person 1:1’s,Â
Video notes and a training plan after each session,
Video critique and feedback in between sessions,Â
Unlimited Whatsapp support.
Have you got a new puppy or want to socialise your dog in a group environment and learn some new skills?
In group sessions there are no more than 6 dogs per session, each dog is given an appropriate amount of space so they can work with minimal distraction making it easier for dog and owner.
These are split into puppy, beginner, adolescent and advanced classes.
In these sessions we work on basic obedience, loose lead walking, recall, socialisation, working around distractions and fun tricks.
Group sessions are great to help dogs work under distraction and to be around other dogs and people.
If you aren’t sure a group class would be suitable for your dog we can assess your dog in a 1:1 setting prior to signing up to a group course.
We now also run IMDT partnership grade classes where you can work from grades 1 to 6, teaching your dog valuable life skills.
A service for people whose dog or puppy needs more intense training support or for people who don’t have the time or resources to attend training classes in person.
Training support walks are 6 walks over a 2-3 week period for your dog. You as an owner attend the first walk and the last walk and I take your dog for 4 walks in between. You don’t need to be present for this so I can do it whilst you are out. Keys are kept securely.
During these walks I focus on an area you want me to, whether that be fearful behaviour on lead such as reactivity towards dogs or people, over excitement and jumping up at people or pulling towards people or introducing your puppy to novelty, just to name a few examples.
In the first session with yourself we look at the behaviour we want to work on and then in the last session I show you our progress and give you tips on how you can proceed with your dog’s training.
Small group walks suitable for any dog, even reactive dogs.
If you struggle with your dog’s frustration levels or confidence around other dogs these are the walks for you.Â
Done in various locations, these walks are in large quiet areas where you can enjoy a walk with your dog and practice their social skills at a distance your dog is comfortable with away from the other dogs.
Head trainer, Rebecca, will also be there to support you all individually with how you can go forwards successfully with your dog’s ability to engage with you around other dogs.
Do you not have the time to attend a training course, or are unable to get to the location?
Virtual training courses are a series of videos looking at specific training topics.
The topics covered are:
Lead walking,
Recall,
Engagement,
Reactivity.
During the courses you are able to send over progress videos for critique so you can progress successfully with your training and are supported along the way.
Hoopers is a new, popular dog sport which is suitable for all breeds, ages and sizes of dogs.
Any dog is suitable providing they can work off lead around distraction, have good recall and are over 6 months of age.
Hoopers is a low impact dog sport where the dog runs through a course of hoops, tunnels, chutes and around barrels.
It can help improve your dogs:
Recall,
Relationship with you,
Impulse control,
Confidence,
Fitness.
In classes you have the option to work towards your Good Hoopers Award Scheme.
Hoopers is in a group training environment with no more than 6 dog’s per class, or can be 1:1 in special circumstances if your dog would not cope with a group training environment but you’d still like to do hoopers.
Please contact us to book any of our services. Let’s have a chat and see how I can help.
