Fran's Best Friend - Dog Training & Walking

Fran's Best Friend - Dog Training & Walking Therefore, I am a student member of the National Institute of Canine Ethics. I adhere to their code of ethics, industry standards.
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Force free, Fear free & Fun dog training services.

- Group classes
- Puppy socialisation
- One to One Training
- Home visits
- Canine Rally Sport
- Reactivity Specialist
- Dog Walking services During my study and practices in canine training and behavior I ensure that the methods I use are ethical, force free, modern and positive; rather than outdated and aversive. To me, the use of positive

reinforcement is the most beneficial, ethical and successful way for canines learn, build confidence and not only support their physical health but also considers their psychological health. By making training fun and positive, we can increase the behaviors we do want from our canines, as well as reduce the unwanted behaviors.

* BSc (Hons) Social Sciences (Including Psychology).
* DTC - Certified Dog Trainer
* DTC - reactivity and scent work specialist.
* Enrolled with the British College of Canine Studies.
* 4 years experience working with canines.
* Canine 1st aid trained.
* CPD courses undertaken through the Dog Training College, VS Academy, Absolute Dogs & Oplex Careers.

UPCOMING COURSES IN SEPTEMBER 🐾Puppy agility foundation skills - 11th of September @ 6pm. Suitable for pups and dogs up ...
20/08/2024

UPCOMING COURSES IN SEPTEMBER 🐾

Puppy agility foundation skills - 11th of September @ 6pm. Suitable for pups and dogs up to 12 months. 5 weeks - £80.

Beginners Scentwork - 23rd of September @ 6 pm. Suitable for all ages. 4 weeks - £50.

Prepared Pups foundation course - 28th of September @ 10 am. Suitable for puppies up to 5 months old. 5 weeks - £80.

Terrible Teens foundation course - 28th of September @ 11 am. Suitable for pups and dogs 5 months plus. 5 weeks - £80

📌 St. Dennis, Pl26

Limited Spaces, pre booking essential.

Get in touch via WhatsApp/ text on
07794 360108 📱

📧 [email protected]

This was Luna's start to solo weekly walks with us.She is a beautiful mature German Shepherd who is a little bit nervous...
15/08/2024

This was Luna's start to solo weekly walks with us.

She is a beautiful mature German Shepherd who is a little bit nervous but loves to get out and explore. We stayed close to home to start with but she will be getting out further afield and exploring new areas, giving her new fulfilled and enriched walks.

Does your dog have a nose?If you answered yes , why not give scentwork a go 🐶Our next scentwork course starts on the 23r...
13/08/2024

Does your dog have a nose?

If you answered yes , why not give scentwork a go 🐶

Our next scentwork course starts on the 23rd of September 6pm.

The course will cover the basic elements of passive searching. Bennifits include

* Increses overall well being and health
* Is suitable for all breeds, ages and ability
* Calming and stimulating
* Low impact
* Builds confidence and can help lower arousal

Limited spaces available. To secure a place drop a txt or what's app on 07794 360108

Location - St. Dennis, pl26


**Availability update** We have 2 spaces remaining on our Prepared Pups foundation course 🐾If your looking to give your ...
12/08/2024

**Availability update**

We have 2 spaces remaining on our Prepared Pups foundation course 🐾

If your looking to give your puppy the best start, get in touch via text or WhatsApp on 07794 360108 📱

**Puppy Agility Training Course** 🐶This comprehensive 5 -week course is designed to provide your puppy with essential sk...
05/08/2024

**Puppy Agility Training Course** 🐶

This comprehensive 5 -week course is designed to provide your puppy with essential skills, enhance their confidence, and strengthen the bond between you and your furry companion. 🐾❤️

**Course Curriculum:**

1. **Rewards, Motivation, and Play-Based Training:**

2. **Cues and Recall in Social Settings:**

3. **Directions, Shadow Handling, and Advanced Techniques:**

4. **Coordination, Balance, and Focus:**

5. **Owner Handling Skills:**

6. **Tunnel Games and Wing Work:**

**Limited Spaces Available!**

**Contact Information:**
For inquiries and registration, please contact us at 07794 360108. 📞

**Location:**
St. Dennis, PL26 📍

🐾Availability update🐾Puppy course - 4 spaces remaining. Teen/adult course  - 2 spaces remaining. Dates, times and detail...
05/08/2024

🐾Availability update🐾

Puppy course - 4 spaces remaining.

Teen/adult course - 2 spaces remaining.

Dates, times and details for our next foundation training classes. 🐾🎓

Limited spaces available, pre booking essential. ⏰

To book, text or WhatsApp on 07794 360108 📱
Or drop an email to [email protected] 📧

I hope everyone is taking care today with the heat; humans and our 4 legged friends 🐶 🌞 Some ways to protect your pups i...
31/07/2024

I hope everyone is taking care today with the heat; humans and our 4 legged friends 🐶

🌞 Some ways to protect your pups include

* Provide shade and lots of water
* Walk ealy mornings and late evenings
* Privide wet towels to lay on, doggy pools/cooling vets/doggy icepoles
* Keep walk short, slow paced, avoiding activities that that exert your dog's.

It is set to cool down as the week goes on but evan at 19/20/21 degrees some dogs may struggle with the heat, particularly brachycephalic (flat faced) breeds 🐾

Stay cool 😎
Stay hydrated 💧

Dates, times and details for our next foundation training classes. 🐾🎓Limited spaces available, pre booking essential. ⏰T...
29/07/2024

Dates, times and details for our next foundation training classes. 🐾🎓

Limited spaces available, pre booking essential. ⏰

To book, text or WhatsApp on 07794 360108 📱
Or drop an email to [email protected] 📧

Some of tonight's puppies who braved the drizzle for puppy agility 🐾We worked on reward criteria, building motivation an...
24/07/2024

Some of tonight's puppies who braved the drizzle for puppy agility 🐾
We worked on reward criteria, building motivation and teaching target 🐾

**Puppy Agility Training Course** 🐶This comprehensive 6-week course is designed to provide your puppy with essential ski...
13/07/2024

**Puppy Agility Training Course** 🐶

This comprehensive 6-week course is designed to provide your puppy with essential skills, enhance their confidence, and strengthen the bond between you and your furry companion. 🐾❤️

**Course Curriculum:**

1. **Rewards, Motivation, and Play-Based Training:**

2. **Cues and Recall in Social Settings:**

3. **Directions, Shadow Handling, and Advanced Techniques:**

4. **Coordination, Balance, and Focus:**

5. **Owner Handling Skills:**

6. **Tunnel Games and Wing Work:**

**Limited Spaces Available!**

**Contact Information:**
For inquiries and registration, please contact us at 07794 360108. 📞

**Location:**
St. Dennis, PL26 📍

Lovely 1:1 session with Genie this morning 🐾 Genie is extremely bubbly amd smart , but it struggling with leash reactivi...
12/07/2024

Lovely 1:1 session with Genie this morning 🐾 Genie is extremely bubbly amd smart , but it struggling with leash reactivity. Today was her 1st session. We mainly worked on motivation and reinforcers, owner focus and engagement, and a little bit of recall🐾

Some snaps from last night's scentwork group 🐾
09/07/2024

Some snaps from last night's scentwork group 🐾

09/07/2024

**Puppy Agility Training Course** 🐶

This comprehensive 6-week course is designed to provide your puppy with essential skills, enhance their confidence, and strengthen the bond between you and your furry companion. 🐾❤️

**Course Curriculum:**

1. **Rewards, Motivation, and Play-Based Training:**

2. **Cues and Recall in Social Settings:**

3. **Directions, Shadow Handling, and Advanced Techniques:**

4. **Coordination, Balance, and Focus:**

5. **Owner Handling Skills:**

6. **Tunnel Games and Wing Work:**

**Limited Spaces Available!**

**Contact Information:**
For inquiries and registration, please contact us at 07794 360108. 📞

**Location:**
St. Dennis, PL26 📍

**Important Note:**
This course is not suitable for reactive dogs that exhibit barking or lunging behaviors towards others. 🚫

Force free, Fear free & Fun dog training.

- Group classes
- 1-2-1 Training
- Home visits
- Rally

🐾Availability Update🐾Our teen/adult course is now full.** Prepared Pups Foundation Course **- 2 spaces remaining- Starti...
27/06/2024

🐾Availability Update🐾

Our teen/adult course is now full.

** Prepared Pups Foundation Course **
- 2 spaces remaining
- Starting on the 6th of July at 10:00 AM

** Puppy Agility Course **
- 3 spaces remaining
- Starting on the 24th of July at 6:00 PM

** Canine Rally **
- 3 spaces remaining
- Starting on the 6th of July at 12:30 PM

To book, please text, WhatsApp, or call on 07794 360108.

22/06/2024

Busy morning with the pups and teens 🐶🐾
We did lots of confidence building exercises and our teens also practiced their loose leash skills 👏

🐾🐾Upcoming courses🐾🐾Further details under each poster. Group classes are kept small to give every client and their pup i...
19/06/2024

🐾🐾Upcoming courses🐾🐾

Further details under each poster.

Group classes are kept small to give every client and their pup individual time, attention and guidance, to ensure everyone gets the best out of the course. Therefore there are limited spaces and pre booking is essential 🐾

To book please WhatsApp, text or call on 07794 360108 🐾

🐾 Puppy agility now available 🐾This 6 week puppy agility course will provide your puppy with life skills, increase confi...
16/06/2024

🐾 Puppy agility now available 🐾

This 6 week puppy agility course will provide your puppy with life skills, increase confidence and most importantly will help you establish a good relationship with your puppy, making your time together rewarding and fun.

The course will cover

* Reward criteria, motivation, drive, and the use of play to teach new skills.
* Cue's and recall around other dogs.
* Teaching directions and shadow handling.
* Co ordination and balance.
* Target work and forward focus.
* Owner handling skills.
* Tunnel games and wing work.

Limited spaces available, pre booking is essential.

* No reactive dogs. Dogs that bark/lunge at other dogs should take an appropriate class before joining agility.

10/06/2024

SPACES STILL AVALIABLE 🐾

Canine Rally starts back up on the 6th of July @ 12. 30 pm. (Please note, this is NOT the kennel club version if rally.

This will be a mixed ability group, grades 1 - 3.

(Grade 3 is only for those who have already completed grades 1 & 2).

To sign up please PM or txt on 07794 360108.

Sessions will be held at the training field, St.Dennis Pl26.

Force free, Fear free & Fun dog training.

- Group classes
- 1-2-1 Training
- Home visits
- Rally

New dates for our next puppy socialisation course and teen/adult foundation course 🐾Please not, there is a limited numbe...
06/06/2024

New dates for our next puppy socialisation course and teen/adult foundation course 🐾

Please not, there is a limited number of spaces on each course. We keep the classes small so puppies and dogs are not overwlemed and to provide quality over quantity training. The teen course is already fairly booked with only 2 spaces remaining.

So if you have a puppy under 5 months who you want to give the best start, or a teen/adult dog who needs a training top up, get in touch today on 07794 360108 🐾

** 2 spaces remaining **Starts next Monday!!
03/06/2024

** 2 spaces remaining **
Starts next Monday!!

Canine Rally starts back up on the 6th of July @ 12. 30 pm. This will be a mixed ability group, grades 1 - 3.(Grade 3 is...
31/05/2024

Canine Rally starts back up on the 6th of July @ 12. 30 pm.

This will be a mixed ability group, grades 1 - 3.

(Grade 3 is only for those who have already completed grades 1&2).

To sign up please PM or txt on 07794 360108.

Sessions will be held at the training field, St.Dennis Pl26.

22/05/2024

Does your dog have a nose?

If you answered yes , why not give scentwork a go 🐶

Our next scentwork course starts on the 10th of June at 6.30 pm.

Training will be held at Treviscoe Community Centre PL26 7QW.

The course will cover the basic elements of passive searching. Bennifits include

* Increses overall well being and health
* Is suitable for all breeds, ages and ability
* Calming and stimulating
* Low impact
* Builds confidence and can help lower arousal

Limited spaces available. To secure a place drop a txt or what's app on 07794 360108

Force free, Fear free & Fun dog training.

- Group classes
- 1-2-1 Training
- Home visits
- Rally

17/05/2024

I have received several texts and WhatsApp messages since yesterday. I will get back to you all asap. However, i smashed my phone screen yesterday and I'm awaiting a new one to be delivered, fingers crossed by tomorrow. In the meantime if there is anything urgent please message on here or email me, as i can access this via laptop.

Thanks

Does your dog have a nose? If you answered yes , why not give scentwork a go 🐶Our next scentwork course starts on the 10...
13/05/2024

Does your dog have a nose?

If you answered yes , why not give scentwork a go 🐶

Our next scentwork course starts on the 10th of June at 6.30 pm.

Training will be held at Treviscoe Community Centre PL26 7QW.

The course will cover the basic elements of passive searching. Bennifits include

* Increses overall well being and health
* Is suitable for all breeds, ages and ability
* Calming and stimulating
* Low impact
* Builds confidence and can help lower arousal

Limited spaces available. To secure a place drop a txt or what's app on 07794 360108

We have 2 spaces left on our Prepared Pups foundation course, starting on the 25th of May at 10 am. 🐾 Give your puppy th...
05/05/2024

We have 2 spaces left on our Prepared Pups foundation course, starting on the 25th of May at 10 am.

🐾 Give your puppy the best start with guided training and support.

🐾 5 weeks of fun and bonding.

🐾 The course covers socialisation, basic cues, body language/play, recall and confidence building.

🐾 Advise on toilet training, crate training and resource gaurding prevention.

Pre booking is essential.

📞 07794 360108
📩 [email protected]

❗️❗️Introductory Offer ❗️❗️For all new clients we are offering one free walk, after accumulating 5 consecutive walks.At ...
03/05/2024

❗️❗️Introductory Offer ❗️❗️

For all new clients we are offering one free walk, after accumulating 5 consecutive walks.

At Fran's Best Friend we understand the importance of exercise and mental stimulation for your furry friends. We also know busy lives can make it a challenge for owners to find time to walk their dogs. Let us ease your stress and sign your dog up today!

We offer fun, enriching, and stimulating walks and will return your dog happy, fulfilled and ready for a nap after an exciting adventure!

🐾IMDT Professional Dog Walking Certified

🐾Canine First Aid Trained

🐾Dog Law Trained

🐾Fully Insured through Protectivity

Dates and times for the next group training courses🐶There are 2 spaces left on the puppy course🐾The teen course is at 11...
02/05/2024

Dates and times for the next group training courses🐶

There are 2 spaces left on the puppy course🐾

The teen course is at 11am . However due to popular demand we are holding another session at 12.15 which means we have a few spaces available.

If you would like to enrol your puppy/dog , drop me a message 🐾

Does your dog have a nose? If you answered yes , why not give scentwork a go 🐶Training will be held at Treviscoe Communi...
29/04/2024

Does your dog have a nose?

If you answered yes , why not give scentwork a go 🐶

Training will be held at Treviscoe Community Centre PL26 7QW.

The course will cover the basic elements of passive searching. Bennifits include

* Increses overall well being and health
* Is suitable for all breeds, ages and ability
* Calming and stimulating
* Low impact
* Builds confidence and can help lower arousal

Limited spaces available. To secure a place drop a txt or what's app on 07794 360108

Andy found this hidden gem this morning whilst out on his adventures with Darcy 😍🌄
28/04/2024

Andy found this hidden gem this morning whilst out on his adventures with Darcy 😍🌄

Address

Saint Dennis
Saint Austell

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+447794360108

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