Dogs Matter

Dogs Matter Dog Training in and around Exeter. From initial pet training to advanced classes in Dog Agility or Competitive Obedience and Scentwork

From initial pet training to advanced classes in Dog Agility or Competitive Obedience. All training is focused on helping dogs and their owners to form and maintain a cooperative and enjoyable relationship. This involves training canines as well as educating owners about responsible dog ownership. All training is based solely on scientifically evidenced positive methods.

Dogs Matter are delighted to be hosting a canine first aid course with training provided by Dog First Aid Training. Ther...
15/09/2024

Dogs Matter are delighted to be hosting a canine first aid course with training provided by Dog First Aid Training. There are 9 million dogs in the UK and the majority will require First Aid in their life. As owners and carers we never know when an accident may happen and they will need our help 🐾🐾

This is at our Silverton venue 🙂 Jenny is a super instructor and useful whatever Sport you compete in 🐶
26/08/2024

This is at our Silverton venue 🙂 Jenny is a super instructor and useful whatever Sport you compete in 🐶

🌟🌟 LAST MINUTE OPPORTUNITY TO BOOK A 1-2-1 SESSION IN DEVON 🌟🌟

I will be offering a handful of 1-2-1 sessions this Wednesday afternoon (Wednesday the 28th) at Dogs Matter in Silverton, Devon. Message me on here or 07795053623 to secure your space 💪🔥

Such a valuable course to do, we are very much looking forward to hosting this!🤕🙂💜🐶https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter =ev-s...
16/08/2024

Such a valuable course to do, we are very much looking forward to hosting this!
🤕🙂💜🐶
https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter =ev-sya2-20241013100000

We have a couple of spaces left on a new beginners Scentwork group - 1pm Tuesday afternoons at our Silverton venue - We ...
21/06/2024

We have a couple of spaces left on a new beginners Scentwork group - 1pm Tuesday afternoons at our Silverton venue - We provide you with a kit to get you started.
This is such a cool sport to help promote confidence, teamwork, as well as being fantastically enriching for dogs - its also a perfect retirement sport for older dogs, with the bonus that our venue has non slip flooring. 😊
Let me know if you have any questions - [email protected]
booking link: https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter/e/ev-sei7-20240625130000

This week we hosted 3 days of Jenny Richards workshops, Obedience, Tracking and Relationship/motivation/play skills.It w...
20/06/2024

This week we hosted 3 days of Jenny Richards workshops, Obedience, Tracking and Relationship/motivation/play skills.
It was simply EXCELLENT every day was full of lightbulb moments, clarity and JOY!
Relationship is the key of positive training - it's the foundation to everything we do with our dogs, and it was a privilege to see teams developing and growing as their relationships improved.

Thank you SO very much for bringing everything to the table Jenny!

We can't wait for you to come back 😁😁😁💜💜💜

On Sunday we hosted Jo Dyer and Jenny Richards for a day of Detection Dog workshops, we saw some fantastic teams and som...
20/06/2024

On Sunday we hosted Jo Dyer and Jenny Richards for a day of Detection Dog workshops, we saw some fantastic teams and some pivotal learning!
If you are interested in scentwork I highly recommend getting into Detection Dog trails.
Thank you Jo Connections and Jenny for coming to Devon, and thank you to everyone who attended 💜🐶

*full*Due to a bit of juggling around we have a last minute space become available on our lifeskills course starting TOM...
14/06/2024

*full*
Due to a bit of juggling around we have a last minute space become available on our lifeskills course starting TOMORROW.
We will be looking at skills to help enhance you and your dogs relationship to help them become super members of society as well as building both of your and their confidence, reducing stress on walks and in the house.
We will be covering skills such as:

🚶‍♀️Loose lead walking, recall, settling.
🐾Domestic skills such as cooperative care and manners
🥎 Enrichment and Relationship enhancing games.. and more

Perfect for those teenage stage dogs that could do with going back to school!

https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter/e/ev-sd7v-20240615110000

Silverton - near Exeter/Tiverton/Cullompton

Really lovely small groups in a cracking venue.

Email me if you have any questions

[email protected]

Obedience day with Jenny Richards! Tuesday 18th June, this is an all day workshop but there's morning and afternoon slot...
07/06/2024

Obedience day with Jenny Richards!

Tuesday 18th June, this is an all day workshop but there's morning and afternoon slots for working spaces.

https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter =ev-s1tq-20240618100000

https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter =ev-s9i1-20240618140000

Really small groups, super venue, fabulous trainer!

On Sunday the 16th June we are lucky enough to have A day of Dog Detection workshops with Jo Dyer and Jenny Richards.I a...
05/06/2024

On Sunday the 16th June we are lucky enough to have A day of Dog Detection workshops with Jo Dyer and Jenny Richards.
I attended the inaccessible hides Workshop with Jo (hosted by the brilliant Paws4Teaching) at the weekend and I can highly recommend it.
Suitable for all levels of scentwork, I learnt so much about myself and my dog, and I'm really happy to be bringing the opportunity down to Devon.

https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter =ev-sdgg-20240616140000

In the morning there's a commitment workshop, which is also set to be fantastic.

💜 Thank you Jo and Jo for the photos 🐶

A couple of spaces left on our puppy classes starting mid June.Sensible classes, brilliant venue with outdoor and indoor...
02/06/2024

A couple of spaces left on our puppy classes starting mid June.
Sensible classes, brilliant venue with outdoor and indoor spaces (non slip flooring)
First class teaching 💜

Silverton
https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter =ev-sxv7-20240615094500

We are really lucky to have Jenny Richards come to Devon to give us some expert tuition in tracking. Jenny has represent...
24/05/2024

We are really lucky to have Jenny Richards come to Devon to give us some expert tuition in tracking.

Jenny has represented Team GB in IGP she has excellent attention to detail while not compromising on building relationship and drive.

Wednesday 19th June

Booking page:
https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter =ev-sra6-20240619100000

Really small group, venue is in Silverton near Exeter/Tiverton/Cullompton

I am so happy to be bringing Puppy and Lifeskills group classes back to our Silverton Venue.Life skills are so vital for...
22/05/2024

I am so happy to be bringing Puppy and Lifeskills group classes back to our Silverton Venue.
Life skills are so vital for being able to enjoy your dog and be great members of the community.
Saturday Mornings starting June 15th
945am Puppies under 5 months : https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter/e/ev-sxv7-20240615094500
11am dogs over 5 months :
https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter/e/ev-sd7v-20240615110000

Please feel free to email if you have any questions
[email protected]

As with all our training its all relationship based using positive reinforcement methods - our goal is for you and your dog to love coming to class and love working with each other.

We've got a series of workshops coming up in June I'll do a post about each separately but just to keep you informed 🙂🐶S...
21/05/2024

We've got a series of workshops coming up in June I'll do a post about each separately but just to keep you informed 🙂🐶

Sunday 16th June Detection Dog training day - commitment and inaccessible hides with Jenny Richards and Jo Dyer

Tuesday 18th obedience with Jenny Richards
Wednesday 19th Tracking with Jenny Richards
Thursday 20th Play, relationship and motivation with Jenny.

Booking is on the booking page bookwhen.com/dogsmatter

Wow we have had a busy, exciting time recently, and we were so in the moment that I took a grand total of ONE photograph...
29/03/2024

Wow we have had a busy, exciting time recently, and we were so in the moment that I took a grand total of ONE photograph!
Social media pro me... 😆

We were so lucky to have Jenny (and Jo) down for some really fantastic focused fun training, relationship positive training at its best.

Thank you everyone who attended, thank you Jenny (and Jo) for the training and thank you to the dogs for constantly and consistently enriching our lives 🧡

Introduction to all breeds Positive Herding 🤩🐏🐑🐏🤩27th April 2024*One space left*I am so happy to be bringing you this da...
25/02/2024

Introduction to all breeds Positive Herding 🤩🐏🐑🐏🤩
27th April 2024

*One space left*

I am so happy to be bringing you this day, its been a long time in the planning and something I have always hoped I could bring to the southwest.

The day is for anyone who has a herding breed who is keen to add fulfilment and enrich their dogs lives while also having livestock welfare at the forefront.
We will be doing a mixture of workshops away from sheep, and with sheep.
Away from the sheep we will be looking at how we build skills and communication with our dogs, and how we encourage thoughtfulness whilst also developing instinct when around the sheep.

Training on the day will be taken at the dogs pace - all training is positive and relationship based.

Very limited handler spaces.

https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter/e/ev-shef-20240427100000

Hoorah! The return of Dogs Matter's famous Easter egg (Scentwork style) hunt 🥳🥚🥚🥚😁***One space left***Sunday 24th March ...
23/02/2024

Hoorah!

The return of Dogs Matter's famous Easter egg (Scentwork style) hunt 🥳
🥚🥚🥚😁

***One space left***

Sunday 24th March 10am
We will be playing a series of games with the theme hunting for Easter eggs, suitable for beginners and experienced teams alike.
Refreshments and prizes included, rewarding at source allowed (with non crumbly treats/toys)
any questions email [email protected]

booking link here:
https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter/e/ev-ser2-20240324100000

💜💙🧡 Happy valentine's day 🧡💙💜How lucky are we to share Love with our dogs 🧡
14/02/2024

💜💙🧡 Happy valentine's day 🧡💙💜

How lucky are we to share Love with our dogs 🧡

Last chance to join our beginners scentwork class - Silverton Nr Exeter/Tiverton/Cullompton⭐️One space left ⭐️Fun classe...
12/02/2024

Last chance to join our beginners scentwork class - Silverton Nr Exeter/Tiverton/Cullompton
⭐️One space left ⭐️
Fun classes, starting kit included, small group, super venue 🙂
Starts TOMORROW 3pm 6 weeks course.

https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter/e/ev-s8k8-20240213150000

Last two Jenny workshops to announce and then you probably wont hear from me for another year 😅😆22nd March:Sports founda...
08/02/2024

Last two Jenny workshops to announce and then you probably wont hear from me for another year 😅😆
22nd March:
Sports foundations - suitable for anyone with a young dog (well actually they don't need to be young) just wanting to get into sports training - I will be bringing my pup Relish to this 🤩.
https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter/e/ev-szbc-20240323100000

Play skills and Motivation - there is so much in this topic its a must really 💜 one space left.
https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter/e/ev-sv2b-20240323140000

There are spectator spaces for all sessions which i highly recommend (if you are not lucky enough to secure a working space) - not just because they come with cake!

Email [email protected] if you have any questions :)

Next exciting announcement! We are Super lucky to be welcoming Jenny Richards AND Jo Dyer for a Detection Dog workshop a...
06/02/2024

Next exciting announcement!

We are Super lucky to be welcoming Jenny Richards AND Jo Dyer for a Detection Dog workshop and trail.
Details of the workshop is here:
**handling spaces are full and there are very limited spectator spaces available**

https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter =ev-s8do-20240321093000

21st March a super venue in Silverton Nr Exeter/Tiverton/Cullompton

More about Detection Dog trails here:

https://www.detectiondogtrials.com/

Trail info will follow.

How late in the year before you can't say HAPPY NEW YEAR! ?We have had a lot going on here at DM HQ the side to self run...
26/01/2024

How late in the year before you can't say HAPPY NEW YEAR! ?

We have had a lot going on here at DM HQ the side to self run businesses that you don't see is someone behind the scenes always trying their best even under adversity, like a swan furiously paddling under the water, we've become a society that is so impatient we want what we want and NOW.
This effects our dogs too - when we are changing habits and building relationships it all takes time, its the magic ingredient!

So I have some offerings coming up and more very exciting ones in the pipeline that I will be announcing soon.

Firstly some new (well restarted) classes...

Scentwork for beginners Tuesday afternoons 2pm bookings and info here:
*Full, waiting list in operation*

https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter =ev-s0ov-20240213140000

New dates for Positive Control around sheep (and other distractions) here:
One space left

https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter =ev-s9a5-20240414100000

So a happy new year to you all, even if I am a bit late !
This GORGEOUS photo is of two of Pies Puppies, Relish and Scully, photographed by the very talented Nicky Woods, Pie's pups have certainly contributed to the stress and work but also joy in the last few moths, I will find time to write allll about it soon, I am still recovering!

Nicky Woods Photography

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Pie is on a break from her main sport of Agility, she's bored so I've picked up doing some training of other things that we used to do more of... I've taken this clip from a short session of scentwork with her - it's only a few seconds long but I want you to notice her tail, how happy is she! Some of these working breeds need to do, doing is what makes them happy! And for the majority of us our dogs heritage is from working breeds. That's why I love training and that's why I love training how I do - however you want to label it: positive, force free, coercion free, etc etc etc my primary goal is to see Joy and fulfillment - that's also what makes me happy 😁 P.s. she turns away from the indication because I've clicked her 😁

Last weekend we had the last session of our current Positive control around sheep course, the dogs progressed to being recalled around the sheep to unseen owners, such good work! It's a privilege to work with such great dog owners, such great dogs and such great sheep! 🤩 These courses are much much more than just stopping your dogs from chasing, they are comprehensive both in the dogs education and the owners 🙂 To get these results we use no punishment, no force and absolutely no 'tools' - what we do use is layers of understanding, realistic expectations and many years of experience. #gooddog #dogtrainingdevon #positivereinforcementtraining #forcefreetraining #forcefreedogtraining #sheep #livestocksafety #stressfreewalks #trainingworks #noneedforpunishment #dogsmatter

A little snippet of some Agility training with Pie over the last couple of days, she's working on skills preparing for the 2023 Agility competition season, looking cool 🤩

I've got an unexpected weekend free so I'm adding some workshops 😊 First one is one of my favourite skills to teach: working with distractions! Sunday 10-1230 Silverton dog training barn. If we as trainers are honest - training the skills for our chosen sport is not the difficult thing, but teaching our dogs to perform in competition environments is. First step is teaching our dogs the skill of working when there are distractions. This is a series of games and set ups to help your dog learn how to respond to cues and how to focus on you when there are things around that they may find distracting 😬😳🤯 Useful for all sports Dogs need to be able to cope in a group (of 4) Message if you are worried about suitability. https://bookwhen.com/dogsmatter/e/ev-s2lb-20220515100000

Steeplechase evening
Steeplechase evening

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We at dogs matter care about you, and we care about your dogs! we believe dogs really matter, they make our lives richer, fuller and more fun. Dogs allow us the oppertunity for adventure and growth.

We believe in high quality affordable education, we invest in our own education both in the areas of how dogs learn but also how best to teach humans, this means when you sign up to any course with us you can be assured that we have considered every part of you and your dogs learning.

We are never flippant about advice, we will consider you and your dog as inderviduals and use our depth of experience to find the right plan of action to help you achieve whatever you set out to - be that a happy well adjusted family dog or a top level sports dog, we are lucky enough ourselves to have owned and trained both.