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Ian Harris Dog Training Fear free Certified dog trainer/ behaviour consultant.
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Southampton and surrounding area

Bookings can be made by Email or Messenger

Dog Training includes:

Walking, Leash Training, Commands and Obedient Behaviour Training, Relationship-Based Training.

22/11/2024

Know this feeling very well

15/11/2024

Midweek Merriment

02/11/2024

Me every time.

29/10/2024

😍🥰🥰
❤️❤️❤️

09/06/2024
05/03/2024

Google have removed my website from Google searches, no reason given, or notification of why.
Two weeks they say and will review again.
I've had the same website for 5 years with no problems.

21/02/2024
14/02/2024

BRAIN UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

The challenges of teenage dogs

The saying - "Parents with teenagers understand why some animals eat their young" is something that many parents of teenagers will relate to.

Many people are unaware that dogs also go through a teenage stage and are frustrated and unprepared for the changes it may bring.
Statistics show that many dogs are surrendered or re homed during this phase as their owners no longer “like” the way their dogs behave, can’t handle them and just give up on them.

The teenage brain is going through many changes. Think of it as being “rewired”. The rewiring process can cause some parts not to work at all, work sporadically or have too much current. The re wiring process often causes new, out of character or unexpected behaviour.

There are many similarities to the changing human teenage brain. There’s a valid scientific reason why car insurance premiums for young adults under 25 are more expensive. The brain is not fully matured – irrational decisions, risk taking, poor choices and accidents are more likely to happen.

Be patient, understanding and most of all consistent with your teenage dog.

Don’t give up on them. They are feeling just as frustrated as we are.

Being aware of what is happening in their brain as it develops to full maturity helps us to be more accepting.

Remember that this is just a phase and it will get better.

06/02/2024

During puppyhood and adolescence our dog’s brains are still developing. It can be a struggle getting through these times but don’t forget it’s a struggle for your dog too.

Not only are they navigating the same developmental and hormonal changes we go through during childhood and teens. But they also have to adjust to living with a new species and what’s socially acceptable to us.

And at least their phases aren’t as long as ours, so hang in there!

06/02/2024

Another lovely review 😊
Thank you Connie.

100% recommend this lovely trainer. So kind so helpful and everything he taught us has worked. We have 2 pups from same litter and Ian has manage to make our walks and interactions so much easier and happier for all. Thank you so much Ian

Just finished a 4 week loose-lead and recall course with these two brothers.Hugo and Bruno, you did me and your guardia...
05/02/2024

Just finished a 4 week loose-lead and recall course with these two brothers.
Hugo and Bruno, you did me and your guardian's proud over the last four weeks. Run free, but remember to come back when called and no pulling.You'll get there in the end

04/02/2024

Work in progress with some inner City loose-lead walking

Love when a 8 week plan comes together. Run free, dear Hugo Just a quick note to say thank you for all that you have do...
04/02/2024

Love when a 8 week plan comes together. Run free, dear Hugo

Just a quick note to say thank you for all that you have done for Hugo and us. He is such a different dog and we are looking forward to more adventures with him. He is totally pooped tonight and dreaming no doubt of running free in the Forest; now he can 😁 F & G

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Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00

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I’m Ian, a dog trainer based in Southampton, offering one to one training sessions, group classes, dog walking and behaviour modification to ensure the relationship between you and your dog is the best it can be. I’ve been around animals most of my life and have always had a love for dogs and a particular passion for helping those in the most desperate of circumstances. As a qualified chef, I travelled widely during my career and encountered dogs around the world living very different lives to those in the UK. These experiences consolidated my desire to be involved in rescue and rehabilitation and, as the Assistant Head Trainer for ARC (Animal Rescue and Care Vietnam), I was lucky to have the opportunity to work directly with the neglected and abused dogs of Ho Chi Minh City while simultaneously running my own private dog training business. The two roles went well together. The intensive exposure to the issues and training needs of both rescue and pet dogs in Ho Chi Minh City led me to develop a deep understanding of the animals and what their owners go through with them. At the same time, I learned the ins and out of running a rescue shelter, evaluating the temperament and personality of each new case as they arrived. Working closely with the vets at Saigon Pet Clinic on their rehabilitation, dealing with medication, food prep and dietary needs, and providing training in dog body language, basic commands and loose lead walking for our volunteer dog walkers. As well as this, I adopted two Vietnamese rescue dogs myself; Spotty and Brina. Both needed rehab, and Spotty is still undergoing a behaviour modification programme now that we’re back in the UK. This experience, combined with personal research and continuous professional development with IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers), really enhanced and developed my own training skills and I look forward to sharing them with you and your furry friends shortly. Bookings can be made by Email or Messenger.