For more info my website is www.wowdogs.co.uk
I’m Susan, and am an accredited games based, positive trainer and have trained with many organisations. I have experience owning and working with many breeds of dogs at various ages and stages.. My current dog is a gorgeous wee cavapoo called Tiggy. I have recently given up my long standing dietetic post in the NHS, to focus full time on my long term desire and passion to help dogs and their owners. I have a huge interest in dog behaviour, reactivity, puppies canine nutrition, adolescents and general behaviour struggles. I have experience walking dogs at a local dog rescue and am a mum of an animal daft teenager and I’m very passionate about how animals can enrich family life. My Training: *
Absolute Dogs :
Accredited Pro Dog Trainer plus Geek add on (brain health, separation, resource guarding, noise reactivity, health, dog dog reactivity, multi dogs, the bucket, concept training)
Residential Dog Training Course with Devon Dogs -7 days Train the Trainer
School of Canine Science - high performers, puppy lab, reactivity, business
Behavet Vet - Dog Dog Reactivity, separation, handling, calmness
Help my Dog Hub member behaviourist/vet run weekly learning lives, courses, support and more
Other mini courses:
Canine First Aid
Puppy pathways, Absolute Puppy
Absolute Adolescence
Small dogs
Poodle and crosses
Calmness
stop barking, stop pulling, stop jumping
Genius K9
Foundations for Life course plus add on masterclasses eg play, recall, lead walking
I also have 25 years of experience working with people, translating science into practical support for patients and a strong nutritional background. I continue to keep up to date on the Help my Dog hub, alongside the above training providers
I would love to help you with any struggles your dog may have, whether just scared of life or pulling on lead, barking, to general training or preventative advice for puppies, adolescents, senior, or rescue dogs. If you just want ideas for enrichment, games I can help with this too. Please scroll down for info on options and pricing. Additionally, I also offer adhoc local dog walking in the EH13/EH14 areas, covering when regular walkers on holiday) or walk and train, puppy coaching at my home, puppy, cat, rodent home visits. I am first aid trained and fully insured. What I offer:
With all packages I offer a free phonecall to see if I can help/good fit and how training might help and how many sessions you might wish. Please contact me via form below or via page wowdogs_edinburgh or whats app 07941 806352. These are suggested options below but can be tailored to what you and you dog may require. New client package:
A Discovery 60min first session (can be over zoom if preferred) - behaviour questions (may send a questionnaire beforehand), history and some foundation games to get started. This will immediately start working on the struggle eg barking, reactivity, loose lead, confidence, rescue dog help.
3 x 1hr in person sessions - ideally roughly 2-4 weeks apart, this really is the minimum amount of time to implement a plan and see results. Email with plan of action and relevant resources provided. Full support via what’s app given between sessions.
£180
Puppy Package - 1 to 1 support
4 sessions of 121 coaching sessions with you and your puppy, ideally weekly/fortnightly. This is a massive opportunity to create a confident and optimistic puppy and give them skills early on to help teach loose lead walking, recall and good household manners via simple games and relationship building. Socialisation option to meet my calm, friendly dog. Family involvement - kids love playing the games
E resources to support your learning, demo of games
Pre puppy arrival call available too at no extra cost. Full support during this time
£180
Initial help with puppy.- Home visit - £50 or £40 if booking puppy classes
Don’t wait for walks/puppy classes to start training and socilisation your pup. This is a crucial time window for this and I can help set you up for success as well as provide support as it can be challenging for owners too, wondering what they have done. This could be a one -off session with some foundation games/advice/resources which will make a huge difference. Puppy Classes - Currently running at Currie community centre on Sundays 10-11, please drop me a message for next ones or register interest. Behaviour Package
4 x 1hr session with you and your dog. To tackle or improve behaviours eg reactivity, recall, confidence, separation, adolescence. Includes resources, whats app support and training plans and notes.
£180
One off online 30-45 mins consultation with me - this isn’t a practical session but more an opportunity to discuss you dogs training issues or behaviour and understand how to help it, can include nutritional advice, senior support, behaviour and brain health etc.
