South West Dog Skills

South West Dog Skills South West Dog Skills provides high quality enriching experiences for you and your dog.

Our next Intro to Free Work course starts next week 🥳Free Work is life changing for dogs, it is used in Animal Centred E...
09/01/2025

Our next Intro to Free Work course starts next week 🥳

Free Work is life changing for dogs, it is used in Animal Centred Education as a way to enable our dogs to reset, rebalance and release. As our dogs start to slow down during free work, postural struggles, habits, worries about being handled or wearing a harness, to name a few, become more apparent, enabling us to help ease some of these concerns, positively impacting on our dogs welfare and behaviour.

Join us for this 4 week live taught course, it is also recorded in case you can’t join live.

https://www.southwestdogskills.com/book-online.html

We’ve had a space become available on our ACE Puppy membership. We only offer a few places on this membership each year ...
11/12/2024

We’ve had a space become available on our ACE Puppy membership. We only offer a few places on this membership each year to ensure everyone gets dedicated support.

ACE Puppy is our most inclusive support and training package for you and your puppy, aimed at supporting and guiding you through the first year together.

At the core of the package is two 1:1 sessions a month with Matt, plus a whole host of additional benefits (outlined in the images). Plus it’s on special offer at the moment!

If you would like to find out more or apply please email us at [email protected].

🎁 CHRISTMAS OFFER 🎄Save 10% by quoting Facebook Offer.🎁 Hampers £12.99 - these contain mix of flavour treats (3 bags) bu...
07/12/2024

🎁 CHRISTMAS OFFER 🎄

Save 10% by quoting Facebook Offer.

🎁 Hampers £12.99 - these contain mix of flavour treats (3 bags) but if your dog has allergies let us know and we can select one that is suitable

🎁 Baubles £1.99

🎁 Crackers with Arden Grange Turkey Paste £3.49

🎁 Festive Giant Chew (Beef or beef braided) £3.99

🎁 Calm Dog Games £18

🎁 amACEball £5.50

Orders can be collected from our centre in BS39 4NT or postage is on special offer for £3.99.

To place an order please email [email protected]

Sadly we’ve had to take the decision to cancel our Christmas sale tomorrow due to the weather warnings in place.If you w...
06/12/2024

Sadly we’ve had to take the decision to cancel our Christmas sale tomorrow due to the weather warnings in place.

If you would like to order anything please email us and we will offer you 10% off:

Hampers (variety of treat flavours) £12.99
Baubles £1.99
Crackers £3.49
Festive giants £3.99

[email protected]

💨 CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WINDS 💨Still need a few Christmas bits to treat the furry friend in your life? Or not started Ch...
02/12/2024

💨 CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WINDS 💨

Still need a few Christmas bits to treat the furry friend in your life? Or not started Christmas shopping yet? 🎄🎅🏻🎁

Our centre doors will be open on Saturday 7th Dec 10:00-12:00 where we will be selling our Christmas items. There will also be the chance to purchase normal treats and chews.

Be sure to bring your pawket money!

Please note this is just a stall for our products, not a Christmas fair.

We’re all set up! Our Christmas products include:HampersCrackers (no bang!)BaublesFestive Giant ChewsamACEballs
30/11/2024

We’re all set up! Our Christmas products include:

Hampers
Crackers (no bang!)
Baubles
Festive Giant Chews
amACEballs

If you’re going to Keynsham Town Council Winter Festival today make sure you come and say hello! We are in the Baptist C...
30/11/2024

If you’re going to Keynsham Town Council Winter Festival today make sure you come and say hello! We are in the Baptist Church with our Trusted Dog Products stall, opposite the main stage.

If you’re going to Keynsham Town Council Winter Festival today make sure you come and say hello! We are in the Baptist C...
30/11/2024

If you’re going to Keynsham Town Council Winter Festival today make sure you come and say hello! We are in the Baptist Church with our Trusted Dog Products stand, opposite the main stage.

Our Walk with Cody programme is on the look out for volunteers.Walk with Cody supports children and adults who have a fe...
27/11/2024

Our Walk with Cody programme is on the look out for volunteers.

Walk with Cody supports children and adults who have a fear of dogs. Over the years our vital volunteers have supported us change the lives of countless people that find it challenging to be around dogs, and we are now on the look out for new volunteers and their dogs to grow our volunteer pool, due to a growing demand.

Without the help of our dedicated volunteers this vital service would not be able to run.

We are specifically looking for 3 types of dogs:

- Calm dogs that are really relaxed around people
- Dogs that are used to following cues from other people
- Dogs that are energetic but don't jump up

Details:
- Sessions happen during the week between 10am and 6pm at our centre in Hunstrete (BS39 4NT)
- Dogs must be fully insured and have public liability insurance as part of their policy.
- All dogs will go through an assessment with us before the volunteering position is confirmed

To express your interest please email us at [email protected]

We’re so happy and honoured to have been named Best Adolescent Dog Coaching & Training Provider for the Somerset area fo...
25/11/2024

We’re so happy and honoured to have been named Best Adolescent Dog Coaching & Training Provider for the Somerset area for 2024 by SME News Southern Enterprise Awards and aiglobalmedia.

We wouldn’t be who we are without the amazing dog and guardian partnerships that trust us to work with them 🐾

Today is World Kindness Day. So many people have shown us kindness, in many different ways, along our dog training journ...
13/11/2024

Today is World Kindness Day.

So many people have shown us kindness, in many different ways, along our dog training journey and we would like to say thank you and pass their kindness on.

We are therefore giving away a free place on our Sensitive Dogs course that starts tonight! (Each week is recorded so don’t worry if you can’t make it tonight).

All you need to do to enter is pop your name, or the name of someone you would like to nominate, in the comments below ⬇️

The deadline to enter is 13:00 on 13/11/24.

T minus 4 days! Sensitive Dogs is coming…Join us for this 6 week online course. Sensitive, reactive, naughty, however yo...
09/11/2024

T minus 4 days! Sensitive Dogs is coming…

Join us for this 6 week online course. Sensitive, reactive, naughty, however you may refer to your dog this course is suitable for all dogs who find our world, or elements of it, a challenge.

https://www.southwestdogskills.com/book-online.html

Wow wow wow what a remarkable two days we had last week at ACE - Tilley Farm hosting our second workshop.We worked with ...
27/10/2024

Wow wow wow what a remarkable two days we had last week at ACE - Tilley Farm hosting our second workshop.

We worked with 7 dogs over the 2 days and every single one of them was amACEing. It was incredible to see the changes in them during their time with us. There are too many jaw dropping moments to mention but we were all blown away.

We will be hosting another workshop at Tilley Farm in the Spring so if you want to be the first to know comment below and we can add you to our mailing list.

Thank you to Sarah, Mags and Shelley for sharing the magic of Tilley Farm with us and the attendees. To anyone that's never been to Tilley Farm, it's an absolute must. It's hard to put into words what a special place it is.

(I got too carried away to get pictures of all the dogs 🤦🏻‍♂️ but here is a select of what I did capture)

It’s not an exaggeration to say ACE was a life saver for both Jonty and ourselves. His puppyhood and adolescence were tr...
25/10/2024

It’s not an exaggeration to say ACE was a life saver for both Jonty and ourselves. His puppyhood and adolescence were traumatic, one positive is that we have been able to take these learnings to create our Sensitive Dogs course. I believe until you have lived with a sensitive dog you cannot fully understand the impact it can have on all involved.

Our next course starts in November and can be booked through our website.

Who needs a web editor when you have the judgement eyes of Rojo 👀New website coming soon, as long as Rojo approves…
24/10/2024

Who needs a web editor when you have the judgement eyes of Rojo 👀

New website coming soon, as long as Rojo approves…

Our next round of agility courses start the week of the 28th Oct, we currently have the following spaces available:Monda...
14/10/2024

Our next round of agility courses start the week of the 28th Oct, we currently have the following spaces available:

Monday 6.45pm 1 space ❌
Monday 7.45pm 1 space ❌
Tuesday 11.15am 1 space
Wednesday 12.30pm 3 spaces

Fun, friendly, inclusive sessions where beginners are always welcome!

Bookings can be made online - https://www.southwestdogskills.com/courses-and-workshops.html

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Hunstrete Lane
Bath
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Christmas at Trusted is coming!

It’s been a while so can and say Hi 👋

Spotlight on: Walk with Cody - Supporting People with a Fear of Dogs
Spotlight on: Walk with Cody - Supporting People with a Fear of Dogs

This is the first of a series of live events sharing our passion for the services we offer at South West Dog Skills. In this live Matt will be talking about our unique approach to supporting people that have a fear of dogs. Learn about the journey we take, the key elements to overcoming fear and of course the many success stories. If you'd like to learn more about Walk with Cody the visit our website. https://www.southwestdogskills.com/dog-fear.html. If you or someone you know has a fear of dogs please reach out to us for support.

Courses and Workshops coming up soon
Courses and Workshops coming up soon

Take a look at the courses and workshops we've got coming up in June and July

🐾 Unleash the Fun at Our Saturday Dog Agility Courses! 🐾 Looking for a fun and engaging way to bond with your dog? Join us every Saturday during July for our exciting and inclusive Dog Agility Courses! Perfect for dogs over 1 year, beginners are always welcome, our courses are designed to be fun for your dog whilst strengthening your bond through teamwork and trust. 📅 Saturday’s during July (5 week course) 🕘 09:30 or 10:30 📍 South West Dog Skills, BS39 4NT Spaces are limited, so don't wait! Register now to secure your spot, let’s make Saturdays the highlight of your dog's week! 🌟 https://www.southwestdogskills.com/courses-and-workshops.html #DogAgility #PuppyTraining #AgilityCourses #DogLovers #WeekendFun #FurryFriends #DogTraining

Second live of the evening. Did you see us over on the VetChef page talking about Puppies? What topics would you like us to talk about?

Check out the sunset on our evening walk.

Is there a better sight on an evening walk?

A rather wet evening walk. I can’t wait for our ACE month in July! Who’s joining us?

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Chucking out the agility rule book

Sometimes you have to be brave, sometimes you need to completely rewrite the rule book (or even ignore the rule book) to change a dog’s life.

Meet Slade, he is a rescue greyhound that has had one hell of a life but by having a flexible approach to his agility sessions we have been able to create an engaged, curious and motivated dog that looks forward to every Monday night.

Slade’s owner is very cautious about where Slade is let off lead but our specialist training centre is the perfect environment for him. Sally has the confidence that with all the other dogs waiting in our purpose built individual pens and a completely enclosed area, Slade will be able to concentrate on whatever task he is given.

Slade, being a large dog, means that he can find the standard 60cm tunnels really hard to complete but by swapping to our 80cm hoopers tunnel (known as ‘Slade’s Tunnel’) Slade can enjoy the thrill of going through a tunnel without undue strain being put on his body.