Dog Training and Behaviour
Links to local dog businesses
Although I cannot be held responsible for the quality of the services offered, I have personally met all the people listed below, and am happy to advertise them on my website!
Local Trainers
Sarah Wilson, Happy Tails Dog Training. Bidborough. 07795 336889 www.happytails.club
Sandra Giles, Colliewobbles. Tonbridge. 07941 011943 www.colliewobblesfundogclub.org.uk
Mark and Gill Beeching, Beeching Animal Behaviour Consultancy. 07563 525 749 www.beechinganimalbehaviour.co.uk
Louise Ince, Canine Performers - Heelwork to Music. 01322 668955 www.canineperformers.co.uk
Local Groomers
The Dogroom, Hildenborough. 01732 833 868 www.dogroom.in
Local Dog walkers/ sitters
Carolyn Gordon. Waggatails. Langton Green. 07763 216139 www.waggatails.com
Emma McDonald. Scamper and Pamper. Hildenborough/ Tonbridge. 07734 859737 www.scamperandpamper.co.uk
Internet Resources
There's so much available on the web, it's sometimes hard to know where to look. Here are the ones I recommend.
Kikopup
Kikopup is a YouTube channel by American dog trainer Emily Larlham. Full of fun training videos, including common behaviour issues. (USA)
Zak George
Another great YouTube channel to subscribe to! Zak is very enthusiastic, and always strives for the best for the dogs he's training.
Dog Star Daily
www.dogstardaily.com is an amazing resource, headed by dog behaviourist Dr Ian Dunbar. (USA)
Victoria Stilwell
Best known for her series 'It's Me or the Dog', her website is packed with brilliant information. (USA) https://positively.com/
Gwen Bailey
Dog trainer and behaviourist Gwen Bailey has developed a website full of fantastic information. www.dogproblemssolved.com
General training/ behaviour info can also be found on these sites:
The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors www.apbc.org.uk
The Kennel Club www.thekennelclub.org.uk
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (UK) www.apdt.co.uk
The Dogs Trust www.dogstrust.org.uk
Writing
Internet Resources
BBC Writersroom
Plenty of information here to keep you busy. A blog, writing opportunities, script library, instructional videos and podcasts.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom