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Cat's Dog Training

Hi I am Cat your local, IMDT accredited, ex-Guide Dogs positive reinforcement endorsing Dog Trainer.

28/01/2025

Pippa posing like a cat whilst practising her down stay 😻

24/01/2025

🎶Hera’s that girl🖤
This puppy class she has been learning how to settle on a blanket to help her be calm in busy environments. Owners homework is to practise this at the pub 🍻

With over 8 year dog training experience, x guide dog trainer and IMDT accreditation, I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.
At my own indoor venue I run puppy classes, dog classes, IMDT partnership grades and one to one training.
Check out my website for more info or to get booked in.
https://www.catsdogtraining.co.uk

06/01/2025

Edgar the Cocker puppy is off to a great start in puppy class, already focusing beautifully on his owners! New classes started this week, and the next ones kick off in February—visit my website for dates and to book your spot!

25/12/2024

Happy Christmas to all my amazing clients and their brilliant dogs! It’s been such a pleasure working with you this year and seeing the progress you’ve made. Here’s a little photo dump of some of the lovely dogs I’ve had the joy of training.

Thank you for your support this year—bring on 2025! 🎄🐾

22/12/2024

🎉 Well done to Lexi and her owner Theresa for achieving their IMDT Grade 1 certification! 🐾👏

19/12/2024

✨ Take Your Training to the Next Level! ✨

Already completed Puppy Class? Keep building on your dog’s brilliant foundation with a 5-week follow-on course starting this January!

We’ll build on:
🐾 Strengthening established behaviours
🐾 Co-operative care skills
🐾 Impulse control and focus
🐾 Emergency stops for safety
🐾 Fun directional cues to enhance communication

Perfect for setting your dog up for success as they grow! Let’s continue their training journey together.

📅 Limited spaces available – book now to secure your spot!

18/12/2024

🎅✨ Just in time for Christmas, puppy class superstars are graduating! Purdie and her friends have worked so hard, and I couldn’t be more proud of all the progress they’ve made. Well done to these festive little learners! 🎄🐾

16/12/2024

A rare photo of me actually doing the training!
Usually, I’m too busy teaching, cuddling puppies, or dodging sharp little teeth to stop for photos. Huge thanks to Roxy and her owner Jane for snapping this moment! 🐾

13/12/2024

🐾 New Puppy Class Dates Announced! 🐾

Start your puppy’s training journey with my fun, science-based, positive reinforcement classes, perfect for building your puppy’s confidence and essential skills in a safe indoor venue.

📅 New classes starting 6th Jan – Limited spaces available!
✅ Perfect for puppies aged 8–20 weeks
✅ Socialisation, basic training, puppy problems
✅ Build a strong bond with your pup

📞 Book now to secure your spot www.catsdogtraining.co.uk

09/12/2024

Daisy and Dolly the Shih Tzu x Poodle sisters, double the cuteness and double the sass!

02/12/2024

🌟 Did you know I stock CSJ Dog Food, treats and supplements? 🌟

CSJ is trusted by dog owners across the UK for its high-quality, affordable products that dogs love. Whether you’re looking to fuel your pup’s adventures or treat them to something special, I’ve got you covered! 🐾

Here’s what’s in stock:
🍽️ Dog Food:
• Adult Champ – £21.50
• Old Champ – £20.50
• Little Champ – £20.50
• That’ll Do – £23

🦴 Treats:
• Training Tips – £4
• Fishcuits – £4
• Gnaw Rolls – £4
• Dem Bones – £7

✨ Supplements:
• Salmon Oil – £15.66
• Billy No Mates (natural flea repellent) – £16.62

Order now or grab what you need at your next training session! Message me for more details or to place an order. 🐕💚

21/11/2024

🌟Not just 1 but 2 rosettes achieved this evening 🤓 Well done Pippa and Ruby

16/11/2024

Saturday squad!

14/11/2024

New puppy classes kicked off this week, and meet Skye, the sweetest German Shepherd pup in the mix! Excited to help this bunch start their training journey and see them grow.

09/11/2024

🐾 New Puppy Class Alert! 🐾

Due to high demand, I’m excited to announce a new five-week puppy training class starting on 18th November! 🎉 These classes are designed to help you and your puppy build a strong bond while mastering the basic skills, socialisation, and good manners.

In this fun, positive-focused course, we’ll cover everything from recall and lead walking to impulse control and confidence-building, setting your pup up for a lifetime of success! Spaces fill up quickly, so if your pup is ready to learn and play in a safe, supportive environment, don’t miss out! 🌟

https://www.catsdogtraining.co.uk/book-online?category=cdbb3823-02d4-4e6f-930f-6869cfb07ac9

05/11/2024

From an excitable start where focus was a challenge, Bruno and his owner have made amazing strides. She has taught him that checking in is rewarding, and he’s now thriving in off-lead exercises around other dogs, with flawless down-stays and vastly improved lead walking.
Makes me so happy to watch this duo, as they’ve struck the perfect balance of listening and fun, amazing teamwork!

31/10/2024

🌟 Celebrating Success! 🌟
Huge congratulations to Rhiannon and Winnie for achieving their IMDT Partnership Grade 1 and earning their well-deserved rosette!

The way they look at each other says it all! 💖 Here’s to many more successes together on your training journey.

’sDogTraining

28/10/2024

🍂 Autumn adventures with Gigi! 🍁 Nothing like a training walk through the crisp leaves—she nailed her focus and is becoming more settled. Building confidence and skills with every step! 🐾

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Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

Website

https://www.catsdogtraining.co.uk/

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🎶Hera’s that girl🖤 This puppy class she has been learning how to settle on a blanket to help her be calm in busy environments. Owners homework is to practise this at the pub 🍻 With over 8 year dog training experience, x guide dog trainer and IMDT accreditation, I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. At my own indoor venue I run puppy classes, dog classes, IMDT partnership grades and one to one training. Check out my website for more info or to get booked in. https://www.catsdogtraining.co.uk

🎶Hera’s that girl 🖤 This puppy class she has been learning to settle on a blanket to help her be calm in busy environments. Homework is to practise at a pub or cafe 🍻 #RottiePower #CoolCalmCollected #PubReady #PositiveTrainingVibes #PuppyTraining #EssentialSkills #LifeSkills #PubReadyPup #rottweiler

Beautiful Lexi has been working on her find and retrieve skills. Love her happy dance back to her owner! #IMDTPartnershipGrade #PositiveReinforcementTraining #DogTrainingJourney #GermanShepherdTraining #RewardBasedTraining #CanineSkills #ModernDogTraining #FindAndRetrieve #IMDTTrainer #GermanSheperd

When I first started working with Doug, walks were a real challenge. He would pull sideways on the lead, sometimes even walking on his hind legs and his recall was non-existent. Fast forward to now, and the difference is incredible. Thanks to his owners’ hard work and commitment to understanding him and what motivates him, Doug’s recall is amazing, and his lead walking has improved so much. It’s been a pleasure to support this team on their journey—great work, Doug and family! #Spaniel #DogTrainingJourney #PositiveReinforcement #SpanielTraining #LeadWalkingSkills #RecallTraining #HappyDogHappyOwner #ModernDogTraining #DogBehaviour #DedicatedDogOwners

How amazing is this?! My lovely client @chamberlain.joanna (Bruno’s owner) has so generously donated 12 brand-new toys for the dog toy barrel at my training venue! 🐾🎾 The dogs are going to love these. Thank you so much 💕 #DogTraining #GenerousClient #HappyDogs #ThankYou

This is the scene that goes though my head when Pippa is practising pivots 🤣🤣🤣 #goldenretriever #friends #pivot #dogtraining #dogtricks #positivereinforcement #furryfriend #doglover

I know I’m biased, but I do love a Rottie! This gorgeous girl absolutely nailed their training today 🖤🐾 #RottieLove #TrainingStar #DogLovers #FurryFriend #PuppyLove #dogtraining #clickertraining #positivereinforcement

Play breaks are a must for a happy, healthy pup! 🐾✨ Here is Bailey reminding us how important it is to have fun and enjoy life every day! 🎉❤️ #DogPlaytime #HappyPup #PlayBreaks #DogLovers #FurryFriend #PetJoy #PuppyLove #DogLife #CanineFun #PlayfulPup #DogsOfTikTok #DogMoments #Pawtastic #QualityTime #HealthyPets

Clemi’s curiosity getting the better of her 🥰 #puppylove #cutenessoverloaded #puppyclass #labrador #foxredlab #labpuppy #lablife #PuppyClass #positivereinforcement #gorgeous #adorable #puppy #puppylife

A quick video of my first session with Garf, the gorgeous rescue Shih Tzu who has been with his owner for just seven weeks. In our time together, we focused on building a strong bond through positive reinforcement techniques, incorporating plenty of play, affection, and tasty treats. @birmingham_dogs_home #shihtzu #rescue #positvereinforcement #dogtraining

🐶💕 These two are having the best time 😆 In puppy playtime, we love to see that delightful back-and-forth—‘you chase me, I chase you!’ It’s all about keeping an eye on their body language to ensure everyone stays safe while having fun! #PuppyPlaytime #PuppyClass #DogTraining #PlayfulPups #PetSafety #CanineCommunication #FurryFriends #PuppyLove #puppysocialisation #PawtasticFun #BackAndForth #HappyPuppies #PawPlay #DogLovers #PuppyAdventures

Might be time for some new puppy toys… #PuppyClasses #puppyplay #PuppyTraining #TrainingWithLove #HappyPuppy #BondWithYourDog #FunWithFido #BuildConfidence

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Hi. I am Cat Roe your local, force free, positive reinforcement endorsing Dog Trainer. I have studied behaviour modification under the guidance of Chirag Patel, Dog - Dog aggression with The School of Canine Science, TAG Teach (marker training for people rather than dogs) and taken part on a Chicken Clicker course to hone my clicker skills. Prior to this, I was at Guide Dogs for 5 years, during which time I was taught how to use positive reinforcement to create reliable behaviours.

I am currently involved in a study conducted by Dr Rebekah Fox from the University of Warwick titled “Shaping human-animal connectedness: Training cultures and the emergence of new forms of human - animal relations.” She has been studying different training techniques used by Guide Dogs, Police dogs, gun dogs, pet dogs and their interactions with their handlers. We have worked together with my trainee Guide Dogs and she has recently started to study pet dog relations in my puppy classes.

I have also consulted for Bocalán Argentina, a new charity in Argentina providing assistance dogs for people living with disabilities.

Prior to this, my experience started with some very different animals. I have taught a sea turtle to touch a target stick, sharks to associate specific food with different coloured symbols and worked on puzzles with a beautiful Octopus. These skills were used to monitor the animals health and to provide them with environmental enrichment.

I am personally driven and motivated to help you and your dog to have the best quality of life together. I completely understand what it is like to have an unruly pet. My interest in dogs became my overwhelming passion when, before I worked for Guide Dogs, my husband and I adopted our first dog, Ike. Being a rescue we were aware the he might be a bit of a project but we were completely unprepared for a dog that had never had an outlet for his natural doggy behaviours. He destroyed pretty much anything he could get hold of in the house, had no concept of chilling out and on a lead would drag me around biting at my arm and lunging at other dogs.

My time with Guide Dogs has taught me how to read a dogs body language, understand the principles of behaviour and the value of giving an animal choice when training. I continue to work hard to keep myself up to date with the latest in dog training development; visiting organisations such as medical detection dogs and the police, reading up on the latest behaviour research or attending training courses.

I started running puppy classes last year and due to their popularity I soon found myself running a second class, advanced classes and doing one to one training. With much encouragement and support from my friends and family I made the difficult decision to leave Guide Dogs. Now I am able to work with many more dogs; resolving their problems, building good relationships with their owners and help them to live stress free.

Oh and as for my lunatic rescue, now he is now a fantastic boy! I have learnt so much about behaviour from him and have seen that through perseverance, consistency and force free training you can change the most extreme behaviours.