A group of qualified, experienced and accredited Dog Trainers and Canine Behaviour Counsellors based in Northampton, Daventry and Towcester who are committed to only using techniques free from intimidation, fear and pain. We are all committed to only using methods that will not harm or distress your dog when either training him or her, or seeking to correct problem behaviour. We have all undergone
independent assessment to verify we have both the theoretical and practical expertise to deliver the services we offer and we all adhere to the codes of conduct set by our professional accrediting organisations. With so many Dog Trainers and Behaviourists now offering this type of service, and a lack of regulation to ensure that they are qualified to do so, we have decided to join together to arrange a number of events to guide people in how to choose their canine behaviour professional. We will be visiting family shows, pet shops and garden centres to help advise people on how to identify someone they can trust and who will not use methods that may harm or distress their dog. We will also be providing live and video presentations to show what can be achieved using purely ‘pawsitive’ methods - from teaching your dog some basic manners to how members of our team have trained their dogs for media work and public performances. Come and meet us to have a chat – we would love to see you there. Contact details for the members of the Pawsitive Solutions Roadshow are as below (NB direct links to websites can be found in the early posts). APDT UK members (www.apdt.co.uk)
Deidre Long ADipCBM (APDT UK member no. 00882)
Deidre Long offers training and behavioural services as Dogsbodies Canine Education. She provides puppy training in small intimate groups in Hardingstone. Deidre also offers individual lessons and behavioural consultations at a time to suit you, either in your own home or at Hardingstone. Telephone 01604 768466 or 07950 518432 www.dogsbodiescanineeducation.co.uk
Deborah Coles FdSc CBT (APDT UK member no. 01051)
Deborah Coles runs DCL Dog Training which holds puppy and improver classes in Towcester. She also offers 1 to 1 training sessions and a 'puppy starter' package designed to help new owners with their young puppies. Telephone 01327 843743 or 07411 299991 www.dcldogs.co.uk
Trudi Bament & Maria Peploe (APDT UK member nos. 00695 and 00905)
Trudi and Maria run Walkies the Dog Service which offers fun dog agility and puppy training classes at Moulton on Sunday mornings. Puppy classes include socialisation, obedience and puppy agility. Walkies also offers a professional and reliable dog walking service in Northampton and surrounding villages
Telephone 07808 156963 www.walkiesdogservice.com
Laura Wyllie (APDT UK Member no. 00808)
Laura Wyllie offers classes, 1-2-1 sessions and training walks. Her classes are held on a Monday and Tuesday evening at Dodford village hall (Nr Weedon). Laura has experience with many different breeds and backgrounds, and enjoys watching dogs and handlers grow in confidence whilst having fun learning. Her philosophy is ... because pet dogs should be fun!! Telephone 07517 324421 www.laurawylliedogtraining.webs.com
Val Harrison (APDT UK Member no. 00847)
Val Harrison runs Dognostics K9 Training. She offers continuous classes at Moulton College every Friday evening 7pm-9pm and Camp Hill Community Centre Northampton on Saturday mornings 10am-12.30pm. Classes are held for puppies, adult beginners, beginners obedience, hobby and Rally O. She also offers 1-2-1 sessions. Tel 01604 758196 or mobile 07807 321372 www.dognostics-k9.co.uk
APBC members (www.apbc.org.uk)
Sophie Hacking BSc MSc
Sophie is a pet behaviour counsellor and a provisional member of the APBC, which means that having gained the relevant academic qualifications she is gaining the practical experience necessary for full membership. Sophie sees dog, cat and rabbit cases across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes'. 07578 665085 www.thepetschool.co.uk
Stephanie Hedges BSc (Hons) CCAB
Stephanie Hedges is a Canine Behaviour Counsellor and a full memvber of the APBC. She accepts cases across the whole of Northamptonshire. Feel free to call for an informal chat about your dogs behaviour. Telephone 01604 269451 or 07969 121559 www.inthedoghouse.org.uk
If you are looking for help from outside of our area we recommend you contact a local member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers UK (www.apdt.co.uk) for training classes or 1-2-1s or the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) for more serious problem behaviour. APDT and APBC are independent organisations. Their joint inclusion on this page arises solely due to the co-operation of local members with shared philosophies and goals.
