Buddy's Buddies

23/10/2024

A huge congratulations to our most recent Improvers Class graduates! We’ve seen some great stuff from this group, had a tonne of fun, and those graduation recalls were some of the speediest we’ve seen 🤩 Well done teams! 🥳

04/10/2024

Have you worked with us before? Are you and your canine companion ready to take your training to the next level?

Kerry from Train Your Dog- Kerry Attwood and I have joined up again to deliver our highly anticipated Improvers Class, designed exclusively for experienced owner-dog teams like yours!

🐶 Practice Essential Life Skills Including: Loose Lead Walking, Recall and “Cafe Settles”

🌟 Small Class Size: Only 4 Dogs per Class with Two Dedicated, Experienced and Qualified Trainers

🐾Refine Your Skills Around Controlled Distractions

🚫 This class is not suitable for anxious/reactive/aggressive dogs who have not completed a 1-2-1 training programme with Buddy’s Buddies

Enhance Your Bond with Your Canine Companion! Don't Miss Out!

Spaces Are Limited - Contact to Reserve Your Spot Today!

Starts Tuesday 19th Nov - 5.45pm & 6:45pm slots available. Message Kerry for more details or to book in ❤️

24/09/2024

Congratulations to our Improvers Graduates! 🥳

We’ve seen some top notch loose lead walking, settles and recalls and it’s always a pleasure to see the dogs excel so much in just 4 weeks!

Well done teams, you should all be very proud of yourselves 🙌

14/09/2024

We’re with Train Your Dog- Kerry Attwood at the Upton Pavillion Fun Day today with plenty of chews and treats for sale 😁Pop by and say hi.

Dog show starts at 2pm. £2 entry per dog per class. I’m judging because Kerry plays favourites 😉

31/07/2024

A lovely gift from one of our Improvers Class teams! Thank you so much 💕

31/07/2024

Congratulations to our recent Improvers Class with Train Your Dog- Kerry Attwood graduates! 🎊

It’s been such a pleasure and we’ve seen some fantastic loose lead walking and recalls 🤩

Calm behaviour in public spaces is always a big focus and we love to see the amazing progress that our dog-guardian teams make in this area 🙌

There’s only one space left on our next round of these classes so if you miss it, keep an eye out as we’ll be releasing more dates soon 😁

26/07/2024

How do dog trainers socialise on their day off?

By spending the day adding to their CPD 💕

Perfect xx

23/07/2024

New date added! 🙌

These classes are designed for developing essential life skills in a friendly group setting.

Due to limited availability and the advanced nature of the syllabus, we are only able to accept current or previous clients of Buddy's Buddies/Train Your Dog- Kerry Attwood

Please contact Kerry to book your space ☺️🐾

26/06/2024

Congratulations to the latest graduates from our Improvers Class with Train Your Dog- Kerry Attwood

We had some amazing progress from this group with loose lead walking, settling in public, and recall amongst other skills 🤩

Well done teams! 🙌

14/05/2024

Our graduates from the first Improvers Class of the year with Train Your Dog- Kerry Attwood have done exceptionally well 🙌

We’ve loved seeing the enthusiasm these teams have brought into every aspect of the training and it’s certainly paid off 🤩

We’re already looking forward to setting up the next set of recruits for success!

Starting June 4th 🥳

This class has a very limited amount of spaces so get in touch with Kerry quick to reserve your spot 🐾

09/04/2024

We’re back at it again 🤩

Have you worked with us before? Are you and your canine companion ready to take your training to the next level?

Sam from Buddy's Buddies and I have joined up again to deliver our highly anticipated Improvers Class, designed exclusively for experienced owner-dog teams like yours!

🐶 Practice Essential Life Skills Including: Loose Lead Walking, Recall and “Cafe Settles”

🌟 Small Class Size: Only 4 Dogs per Class with Two Dedicated, Experienced and Qualified Trainers

🐾Refine Your Skills Around Controlled Distractions

🚫 This class is not suitable for anxious/reactive/aggressive dogs who have not completed a 1-2-1 training programme with Buddy’s Buddies

Enhance Your Bond with Your Canine Companion! Don't Miss Out!

Spaces Are Limited - Contact to Reserve Your Spot Today!

10/03/2024

Had a fab time at Crufts today! Awesome to see some great education and training being displayed and met some lovely exhibitors and competitors. Obviously cuddled a few Staffies 🥰 Enya is particularly pleased with this years haul 🤣

06/03/2024

Excited for Terrier and Hound day on Sunday! 😍

We’re ready!!

Come and see us at Crufts! We’re here in Hall 5 Stand 176 answering all of your dog related questions and giving you tips on our assessment process or advice on becoming a dog trainer.

See you all at tomorrow

The Kennel Club UK
The Animal Behaviour and Training Council

31/01/2024

If Buddy’s Buddies is your go-to for teens, reactives, and rescues… Kerry should be your number one pick for puppy classes! She’s a specialist on the subject and is excellent at helping new guardians navigate the highs and lows of puppyhood. There are only a couple of spots left for February classes so get in touch now to set your new arrival on the right track 😍

Experienced and fully insured dog trainer offering puppy classes in Vicars Cross. Spaces available.

31/12/2023

First of all, I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and offer my thanks for everyone who chose to work with Buddy’s Buddies in 2023. Hearing how much of a difference this little business makes to your lives with your dogs is always the biggest highlight of the job 💕

On a personal level, it’s been a difficult 6 months, so I would love nothing more than to be writing this post full of joy and hope for the coming year.

However, as we hit the first of the deadlines for the new XL Bully legislation, I know that across England and Wales, there will be many for whom that sentiment would feel hollow going into 2024.

Dogs, owners, vets, rescue workers and advocates have been astronomically let down by this government, who’s lack of consideration for all involved can be evidenced by something so simple as a date on a calendar.

This New Year’s marks the start of the mass cull we were promised wouldn’t happen.

My thoughts are with the canine victims of Breed Specific Legislation and the poor souls who will be forced to have a hand in their deaths.

For those who have held on to their family members rather than dumping them, and to those extraordinary people who have, in recent months, welcomed an XL Bully ‘type’ into their hearts and homes, knowing what it will entail - Thank you!

Hold them tight, keep them safe, follow the rules, and hope for a better future ❤️

Sam @ Buddy’s Buddies 🐾

25/12/2023

We hope your day is filled with festive cheer 🎄

04/11/2023

03/11/2023

So this Halloween, the government announced what it will define as an XL Bully “type” dog and it comes as no surprise that it felt like all trick and no treat.

Given the broadness of the description, and the indication that not all characteristics will need to be met to be be of “type”, this is understandably a very confusing and upsetting time for owners of a variety of large breed dogs.

Even the experts are struggling to interpret which dogs will fall under the guidelines and the government has yet to release details of the exemption application process.

There are also still individuals and organisations working to seek various clarifications or amendments, but we cannot assume these will result in a desirable outcome.

If you think there is the smallest chance your dog might come under the new addition to the breed ban, please use this waiting time to follow the existing guidance on preparing your dog for exemption. Doing nothing at all till the last minute may cost more than your peace of mind in the long run.

Thank you to Cooper & Co: Doglaw for keeping the public updated on this issue.