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Family Dog Services Husband & wife run business. Offering dog training services. Available for 1 - 2 - 1 training, group training, puppy consultations, and behaviour consultations
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Family Dogs Services is a family run business comprising of married couple Claire & John Denyer.

“Our mission is to help dog owners get their training right first time and help them correct any unpredictable behaviours that occur during their dogs development. We have both always had dogs in our families. We lost our first Black Labrador Gemma to old age. We now have the pleasure of ow

ning three Black Labradors from working lines, Indy, Dude and Rose, who have all achieved the KC working gundog certificate. Although initially we trained our working dogs as a hobby and for the joy of watching our dogs do what they were bred to do, we have, over the years become passionate and committed to dog training and behaviour on many levels. In 2015 Family Dog Services was born. We are thrilled to be able to put our passion and knowledge to good use helping owners of varying breeds and issues with their training needs. People are often unprepared for what is required to develop a well mannered, obedient pet, and even when you get everything right, circumstances beyond your control can give rise to challenges. For that reason we decided to learn to teach key skills that your dog should have, provide assistance and advice to enable you to correct any issues you are having and help your dogs become well mannered members of your family. Our focus is to show you, how, through changing your own behaviour and attitude towards your dog, your dogs behaviour and attitude towards you will be rewarding. Our aim is to offer you the skills to develop a well mannered, obedient and respectful dog. We have both advanced and further developed our knowledge and skills training alongside behavioural trainer Robert Alleyne, undergoing his instructors course, and his Canine Instructors Academy, and various work shops and seminars

We studied with L*z Graham, author of The pet Gundog series of books and DVDs and completed the accredited Pet Gundog instructors programme with distinction

We have attended various workshops and seminars including canine first aid, dog aggression, Tellington ttouch, Zoopharmacognosy, and studied dog training and behaviour with the CIDBT (Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training)

John is a level 4 certified True 2 Life International trainer, and a featured expert on the Ladies Working Dog Group .com

Claire is the author of the puppy book 'The Life of Rose' (Raising puppies the family dog services way) and is a group expert, and trainer for the Ladies Working Dog Group

https://ladiesworkingdoggroup.com/

Claire and John both regularly assist and lecture on Robert Alleynes 5 day residential Canine Instructors Academy course

https://www.canine-instructor-academy.co.uk/

On National Dog Day it feels fitting to share a little something about these 5 special dogs.Firstly Gemma, John's (and ...
26/08/2024

On National Dog Day it feels fitting to share a little something about these 5 special dogs.

Firstly Gemma, John's (and my) first Labrador.
Gemma was a year old when we got together in 2000. We lost her when she was 13 years of age. She taught us so much about dog behaviour. We never did any formal gundog training with her but she was a fantastic pet!

Then theres Indy, our first working gundog, and the reason Family Dog Services exists today. Indy was our introduction to gundog training, she has brought special friends into our lives (including her breeder George and Lisa of Adniel Gundogs) and she really was my life line when I found out I'd never be blessed with my own children. She's also the dog who brought Robert Alleyne into our lives and she (and he) are the reason behind Family Dog Services. She has featured on adverts, competed on sports relief top dog, is a fantastic working gundog and has been placed at charity working tests as well as passing her KC working gundog certificate. We lost her at 12 years of age this year.

Dude, almost 11 years old. Our handsome lad, and, nephew to Indy. John's "lil man" and his best friend. A real softie, such a sweet dog, always there when you need his head to lay on your lap. A pleasure to train, a cracking working gundog and has been placed and won at charity working tests and passed his KC working gundog certificate.

Rose, 5 years old. Named after John's beautiful nan who passed away. Loving the journey with Rose so far, and, enjoying putting years of studying, learning, and, growth and development as dog trainers into practice with her. She's already taught as so much. She's brought new and wonderful dynamics to our household and she's a total cutie with a pinch of crazy.

Genie, 9 months old. Fun loving pup who lives life to the fullest

Every dog brings something different into our lives. Every dog teaches us something new.

Celebrate your dogs and their uniqueness not just on National Dog Day but every day.

Feel free to post your dogs pic and story in the comments below...


26/08/2024

Rose testing out the Simulated drive

Thankyou Auto Retrieve

Congratulations to Natasha and Quill 2nd in NDNH and best spaniel... Amazing xx
25/08/2024

Congratulations to Natasha and Quill 2nd in NDNH and best spaniel... Amazing xx

Congratulations to Lucy and Oak who attended the Wylanbriar Charity test today and came away with Judges Choice - Best S...
25/08/2024

Congratulations to Lucy and Oak who attended the Wylanbriar Charity test today and came away with Judges Choice - Best Spaniel. So pleased for you both

Beginner gundog session with these gorgeous Labs today
25/08/2024

Beginner gundog session with these gorgeous Labs today

Client Notice We are on annual leave from Monday (26th August) for 4 days, returning to business as usual from Friday (3...
25/08/2024

Client Notice

We are on annual leave from Monday (26th August) for 4 days, returning to business as usual from Friday (30th August 2024)

We will have limited access to emails and FB messages during this time.

Take care and have fun training your dogs! See you soon xx

Today was a VERY wet day! Well done to all our handlers and their dogs who trained through some rather challenging weath...
24/08/2024

Today was a VERY wet day! Well done to all our handlers and their dogs who trained through some rather challenging weather conditions, and got very wet!

Claire's phone didn't do as well as the dogs and handlers, and died after the puppy foundation class, and is currently in rice! Hopefully it will revive as all the puppy class photos are there!

Photo that totally encapsulates todays weather LOL

pics from this afternoons gundog class Walked up scenarios, hunting, and stop whistle
24/08/2024

pics from this afternoons gundog class

Walked up scenarios, hunting, and stop whistle

Second set of pics from this afternoons gundog class Walked up scenarios, hunting, and stop whistle
24/08/2024

Second set of pics from this afternoons gundog class

Walked up scenarios, hunting, and stop whistle

First set of pics from this afternoons gundog class Walked up scenarios, hunting, and stop whistle
24/08/2024

First set of pics from this afternoons gundog class

Walked up scenarios, hunting, and stop whistle

Brand new beginner gundog classstarted today Very wet, but everyone did so well Heel work, recall, stay, retrieve assess...
24/08/2024

Brand new beginner gundog classstarted today

Very wet, but everyone did so well

Heel work, recall, stay, retrieve assessment, and lots more covered

Well done Archie! Picking delayed retrieves with distraction shot and dummies. Hunting an area for micro dummies, and st...
23/08/2024

Well done Archie! Picking delayed retrieves with distraction shot and dummies. Hunting an area for micro dummies, and stop whistle

Pics from todays gundog class Today these young gundogs in training learnt some new skills and built on existing skills ...
23/08/2024

Pics from todays gundog class

Today these young gundogs in training learnt some new skills and built on existing skills

Directions (left and right) retrieves over natural barriers, and steadiness

Third set of pics from todays gundog class Today these young gundogs in training learnt some new skills and built on exi...
23/08/2024

Third set of pics from todays gundog class

Today these young gundogs in training learnt some new skills and built on existing skills

Directions (left and right) retrieves over natural barriers, and steadiness

Second set of pics from todays gundog class Today these young gundogs in training learnt some new skills and built on ex...
23/08/2024

Second set of pics from todays gundog class

Today these young gundogs in training learnt some new skills and built on existing skills

Directions (left and right) retrieves over natural barriers, and steadiness

First set of pics from todays gundog class Today these young gundogs in training learnt some new skills and built on exi...
23/08/2024

First set of pics from todays gundog class

Today these young gundogs in training learnt some new skills and built on existing skills

Directions (left and right) retrieves over natural barriers, and steadiness

These puppies learned alot about life this morning We covered handling, sit, down, stand, recall, puppy retrieves, and p...
23/08/2024

These puppies learned alot about life this morning

We covered handling, sit, down, stand, recall, puppy retrieves, and play. All the puppies did incredibly well and learned to watch other dogs doing exciting things, without them joining in

Looking forward to trying this out!
22/08/2024

Looking forward to trying this out!



Duggie was a star this evening Lovely work on some tricky retrieves in, across, and around water
21/08/2024

Duggie was a star this evening

Lovely work on some tricky retrieves in, across, and around water

Great progress with Archie this evening Some lovely lines on blind, retrieving past water, and his delivery of the retri...
21/08/2024

Great progress with Archie this evening

Some lovely lines on blind, retrieving past water, and his delivery of the retrieve coming on really well...
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Cocker spaniel Gem having a great time training today
21/08/2024

Cocker spaniel Gem having a great time training today

Young Dante enjoying water retrieves, plus an introduction to shot
21/08/2024

Young Dante enjoying water retrieves, plus an introduction to shot

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Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 11:00 - 16:00

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+447989515814

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Over the brow and into the water....

Brilliant work Bella 👏

Mouse on a delayed mark

Ash picking a blind after watching mark

Awesome work Acer

Watch the mark, pick the blind

Stop whistle success, something to always appreciate

Well done Wilson 💙

Huge well done Ole 👏 Fabulous retrieve with shot for a previously gunshy dog #gundogtrainingkent #nolongergunshy #soundsensitive #rehabilitation #gundogtrainerkent

Well done Bobby

Our Rose on a blind retrieve...

Two tips for the price of one from Mr.D #twoforthepriceofone #toptip #trainingtip #gundogtrainingmaidstone #gundogtrainingkent #traininggundogs

Olive caught on quickly to her introduction of the stop whistle... #stopwhistletraining #emergencystoptraining #flatcoatretriever #foundationtraining #dogtrainingkent #dogtrainingmaidstone

Handling... Handling and getting your pup used to being groomed and checked over from a young age will be really beneficial for the future. In these photos, Genie is having her nails trimmed by John. She doesn't like it, but she lays down and let's John get the job done without a fuss because we have taught her through handling and through experience to trust us and accept what needs to be done. Once it's done, she gets a big reward, and then John takes her out for some fun. If you think about it, whether your taking your pup to the vets for a check up or because they are unwell, or, your pup requires a trip to the groomers (some breeds require more maintenance than others) if you haven't taken the time to get your pup used to being handled it may make the experience unsettling or even scary. Training your pup positions like sit, stand and down may also be very useful to help make the experience less unsettling. If your young dog will stand on cue then things like taking their temperature will be easier as less handling and holding the young dog is required. Get your dog used to having their paws, ears, eyes and mouth examined. This will really help with checking your young dog over for things like grass seeds. Just a few minutes a day of getting your pup or young dog used to being handled may actually be a life saver one day As grass seed season is approaching, please check out this link https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/foxtail-grass-and-your-dog Here's 8 month old Genie having a treatment with @zen.canine.therapy

Having good manners at doorways could be a life saver. If the moment you open the door your young dog goes to run out through it he/she could get themselves into trouble, injured, or worse!  Doorway manners should be practiced not only at the front and back door of your home but also, include crate doors, car doors or tailgate, and gates when out walking.  This isn't about you always going first but about getting your dog to listen to you and be obedient in these instances. If your pup is over excited at the point you go to leave the house for a walk and pull you through the gate or door to go out you are setting the tone for your whole walk and may struggle more with getting them to listen to you and walk on a loose lead. Begin training this either at the door into your garden or you crate if you are using one either in the home or for car travel. Simply ensure when you begin that you either have control of the environment (a secure back garden) or a lead on your pup so should they be quicker than you they do not run off and get into trouble. #doorwaymanners #dogtrainingmaidstone #dogtrainingkent #foundationtraining #traininggundogs

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