For those who are looking to choose a new puppy we can offer expert help and advice in finding the perfect furry friend to best suit your situation, beyond this we can also assess puppies prior to purchase to give a good degree of assurance as to the character of you new dog.

We are now used to seeing dogs in public and private spaces displaying unwanted behaviours, many of which are not only unacceptable but also stressful for both dog and owner, such as pulling on the lead, aggression issues, jumping up, excessive barking and poor recall to name a few. These often become life long issues. Together we can resolve these problems.   

Ready to Start Training 

From basic obedience to specialist detection work, we will guide you through every step of your dog training journey. Following an initial consultation, our experience along with tuition tailored to suit you we will help you achieve your goals.  Each session will be documented and a take away practice package provided between sessions. We will provide ongoing support to all our clients, start your training journey today.

Lyme Bay Socialisation Trails

Our fun and engaging Lyme Bay Socialisation Trails are a one-of-a-kind creative learning experience for all dogs but especially for anxious dogs who may have missed out on socialisation as youngsters, or dogs who are uncertain how to behave around others. Commencing in March 2024 these training courses will take place across East Devon, West Dorset and South Somerset, in small groups at popular dog walks across the area. Each session will take place on easy going ground and last for approximately 1 hour. Our trail sites are listed below, in addition they will be advertised at those locations.  We will have you and your furry friend confident in and around other dogs for life in no time.

                                                                         Lyme Bay Socialisation Flyer link

Pricing

Every dog is different and each will respond differently to training, therefore we do not offer training packages or bundle deals. Training sessions will vary in length, please contact us if you have any questions.       

                                                                                 Initial consultation £50.

Training hours at £40 thereafter.

Lyme Bay Socialisation Trails £25 per session.

The Four Paws Code

Do keep your dog in sight and think of other visitors
If you can see your dog, you can see what it’s up to and make sure it’s safe! Be aware that some people are frightened of dogs. Please ask before you let your dog approach other people, train them not to jump up and to have a good recall. This will help to keep your dog safe near roads and other dangers too.

Do prevent your dog from chasing wildlife or grazing animals
Always keep your dog at heel or on the lead near wildlife or livestock. It’s unlikely that you or your pet will be chased by livestock, but if you are, let your dog off the lead so you can both get away.

Do protect nesting and feeding birds on heaths, dunes and wetlands
We are lucky to share our wild spaces with some really special and rare birds. Some build their nests on the ground on heathland, whilst others feed on eel grass and small creatures in the mud in the estuaries. Check before you visit to find out any local seasonal restrictions.

Do Bag It and Bin It… wherever you are
Clearing up after your dog helps to prevent the spread of diseases that can affect dogs, people and grazing animals. It also keeps the site clean for other visitors. Remember any public litter bin can be used for bagged dog waste.
Dog poo in heathland and dune habitats is like adding fertiliser to your garden, allowing more competitive plants to flourish and preventing essential rare plants from growing. If these rare plants disappear, the animals and birds that rely on them will disappear too. Poo from grazing animals doesn’t have the same effect as these animals are recycling existing nutrients, not bringing in new ones.

Do read and follow signs and notice boards
We know your dog can’t read, so please do it for them! Get into the habit of reading signs and notice boards to find out local information including seasonal restrictions, safety warnings, presence of livestock or highly sensitive wildlife and information on local events and volunteering opportunities. 

Do limit the number of dogs that you walk
Some areas have legal restrictions on the number of dogs that one person can be responsible for out on a walk. In East Devon and Teignbridge this number is 6. Please make sure that every dog in your care is following the Four Paws Code. Your daily walk should be safe and fun for you and your dogs and it shouldn’t have a negative effect on the environment or other visitors.