Explore Our Comprehensive Behaviour and Training Offerings
Reward Based Training
We employ positive reinforcement techniques that reward and encourage your dog rather than use force or adversive methods. This approach builds trust and fosters long-term behavioural improvements in a calm and supportive environment.
Tellington TTouch Method
Tellington TTouch Training is a kind and respectful way of working with all animal species to help them overcome a variety of issues, and help develop a strong, positive, trusting bond between the animals and their owners. It is widely used around the world in pet behaviour counselling, dog training, horse riding, dog and cat rescue shelters, veterinary practices, physiotherapy, competitive canine and equine sports.
It was developed over 40 years ago by Linda Tellington-Jones who recognised the inextricable link between posture, behaviour and emotion. It uses simple and effective bodywork techniques, groundwork leading exercises (where appropriate), and specific equipment to ease tension and help promote a feeling of calm and well-being. This helps animals develop self-carriage, self-confidence, self-control and enables them to learn more effectively.
TTouch has been effective in helping with:
- Noise sensitivity (fireworks, thunder, gun shots)
- Dislike of contact (handling, grooming)
- Nervousness (lack of confidence, separation issues, socialisation problems, aggression)
- Travelling problems (sickness, vocalisation, excessive salivation, reluctance to get into vehicle)
- Lack of balance or concentration (pulling, training difficulties, stiffness/discomfort)
- Hyperactivity/Restlessness (excitability, inability to settle or stand still)
Flexible Training Options
Our diverse training options include personalised one-to-one coaching, interactive group classes fostering social skills, informative workshops, and convenient online courses. This flexibility ensures training fits your schedule and your pet’s learning style for the best outcomes.
From Chaos to Calm
The Clam Dog Course is an online group course that includes 6 zoom lessons with a follow up 7th session one month later to make sure you and your dog are progressing well. there is a private WhatsApp group where information can be shared, and where I can provide ongoing advice and support throughout the course.
The Calm Dog Course is designed to
- Help the dogs be less excited and/or anxious in situations that are difficult for them.
- To give you simple and effective techniques to use in these situations to help your dog.
- How to use suitable equipment to help your dog be more in-balance when out walking on the lead.
- To help you understand that exercise and activities have to be relevant for each dog and their owner.
- To help you monitor unwanted behaviours so that you can continue to work towards your goals
What Jo can offer
Discover more about our extensive range of professional services. We constantly update this page, but if you still can’t find what you’re looking for, please feel free to get in touch with us – we will be more than happy to help.
I promote only kind, positive methods, and through literature and recognised educational courses, I constantly update my skills, knowledge, and awareness of animal behaviour and training. By sharing this knowledge, I can offer you and your companion animal a great foundation for building a long and happy relationship!
Group Classes
We have Classes for dogs of all abilities and age.
- Puppy Classes (up to 5 month old)
- Newcomers Classes (over 5 months old)
- Pet Progress Class (For dogs and owners who want to continue training towards the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme)
- Advancers Class (For dogs who are at Silver level and above, including Scentwork, Rally, Hoopers and Tricks.
Each lesson is approximately 55 minutes, and family members are welcome to come along and join in. There are small number of dogs in each class so early booking is essential.
Workshops
Workshops are provided throughout the year and organised in various ways, A one day workshop could be a full day, two half days, or divided into a series of classes.
Workshops are designed to be both fun and informative and can include, Scent-work, Tellington TTouch, Clicker Training and an introduction to Hoopers.
1-1 Training & Private Consultations
Recommended for pets that show undesirable and problematic behaviour patterns such as:
- Aggression towards people, dogs or other animals
- Destructive behaviour
- Separation anxiety
- Fear related problems (including noise, fireworks, etc.)
- Inappropriate toileting
- Any other unusual behaviour patterns.
The initial appointment lasts approximately 2 hours, and follow-up appointments can be arranged if needed.
Online Courses
Decide what type of training is best for you and your dog. Online training can help you focus on the needs of you and your dog without the distractions of a class environment.
Various online courses are scheduled throughout the year and can vary between 4 and 6 weeks. These include From Chaos to calm (Calm Dog Course) & and an introduction to Tellington TTouch,
For further information on any of the courses above, available dates and pricing please contact Jo using the form below.
Contact
Reach out to Jo Churlish to book one-to-one training, join group classes, participate in workshops, or enrol in online courses. We’re here to answer your questions and support your pet’s behavioural journey.