Island Canines

24/07/2025

Now booking for our 6-week Foundation Course starting on Wednesday 17th September 2025.
**end of Summer - special price - £65.00 instead of £80.00**

This course is held at Northwood Village Hall - 8.15pm - 9.15pm - 6 consecutive Wednesday's.
For all dog's from the age of 14-weeks onwards, trained in a gentle, kind, positive and effective way.
Limited to 6 dogs ensuring that we can give you and your dog the best possible attention.
Full details of everything covered on this 6-week can be found on the Foundation Course page of our website www.islandcanines.co.uk or call us on 07863-529856 for further details.

David Bayliss MAPDT 00343 Dog Trainer and Behaviourist 30 years experience excellence is our standard

15/07/2025

Are you struggling to cope with certain aspects of your dog's behaviour? Have you been struggling with this for a long time and think it can't be helped? Leave it no longer, get help now, book a one to one training session with Dave.

Problems may include:

Separation Anxiety - A dog that cannot be left alone. They may cry, bark, howl and generally get distressed.

House Training - If you are having trouble completely house-training your dog.

Excessive Barking - is your dog's barking at home, at other dogs or people excessive?

Insecurity - Does your dog follow you everywhere?

Does your dog bother people on the beach especially if they are having a picnic?

Does your dog behave like a maniac around the front door? Do you find visitor's coming in a challenge?

Does your dog jump up at everyone, either visitors indoors or anyone/everyone outdoors?

A one to one training session will last around 2 hours depending on requirements and won't always require further visits. Written instructions to remind you of what was covered in the session will be given. You can be assured of our life long support, advice and understanding.

Please call us on 07863-529856 for an informal chat and further details.

20/06/2025

***NOW BOOKING FOR***
6-Week beginner's Agility Course starting on Sunday 13th July - 12.15pm - 1.15pm - New Venue - Godshill
places limited to 4 dogs per course

If you would like to book or have any questions, call me on 07863-529856
Looking forward to hearing from you
Dave
Island Canines

09/06/2025

05/06/2025

Dogs deserve trainers who understand their unique needs and behaviours.

Professional trainers must observe, ask questions, and approach each situation thoughtfully, rather than rushing to conclusions.

When we prioritize the dog’s well-being over ‘quick fixes,’ we ensure a compassionate and effective training process.

02/06/2025

Brax having some well deserved fun time after a week's intensive training

02/06/2025

It was so lovely to see Timmi, Paul, Emma & Brax who are former client's from when we were on the mainland. They have become valued friends and they came over from the mainland for a week to get some intensive training from Dave. This special boy Brax (a rescue rottie) after much training and patience by his new family is now achieving his full potential. Brax now has the most wonderful family for the rest of his life and we hope to see them all again soon x

02/06/2025

Had a fab week with Dave from Island Canines on the Isle of Wight. We had an intensive course for Brax including crash course on agility, long lead walk in the woods, street walking confidently in Newport, free play on the beach 😱. He was a super boy! Very tired after each session. Dave pushed us as usual to get the best out of this handsome lad and showed us what Brax is capable of (and capable he is!). We do miss you Dave and Cherylyn Bayliss! We'll be back for more! 😜.
P. S.
Trust Brax to find a tennis ball... on our way back home in the McDonald's car park on the A3 🙄.Typical!

22/04/2025

Do you need help with your reactive, aggressive, fearful dog?

Are you at the stage where you just find taking your dog out too stressful and don't know what to do next?

Have had training for this issue and it isn't working?

Some owners find it embarrassing that their dog is having these issues, it can be very isolating, you may be having to deal with constant negative comments from people, and all while you are trying to do your best.

You may feel as it is your fault and you will be judged by a trainer and put off from getting help.

I can assure you that from me you will get nothing but help, encouragement and continued support.

I have 30 years of experience as a dog trainer working with all aspects of behaviour and specialising in working with aggressive, reactive and fearful dogs. I volunteered for 20 years with a dog rescue charity, rehabilitating traumatised dogs to enable them to have their best lives in their new homes.

I only use kind, effective and compassionate methods, never any form of aversive/punitive training.

Please don't put it off any longer, don't be embarrassed or think that there is nothing that will help with your dog. Call me on 07863-529856 to have a chat and take the next step.

10/04/2025

**1 PLACE LEFT** on our 6-week Foundation Course starting on Wednesday 16th April

This course is held at Northwood Village Hall - 8.15pm - 9.15pm - 6 consecutive Wednesday's.
For all dog's from the age of 14-weeks onwards, trained in a gentle, kind, positive and effective way.
Limited to 6 dogs ensuring that we can give you and your dog the best possible attention.
Full details of everything covered on this 6-week course can be found on the Foundation Course page of our website www.islandcanines.co.uk
or call us on 07863-529856 for further details.

David Bayliss MAPDT 00343 Dog Trainer and Behaviourist 30 years experience excellence is our standard