Dog Training Workshops in Dorset
Socialisation support, taking the stress out of vets visits, fun scent based workshops and expanding your learning as well as theirs.
Premium Dog Training Workshops
Whether you’re looking for something fun to do to build your bond and work their brains, or you are needing a supportive and safe group training environment out in the real world - I’ve got you covered.
My premium dog training workshops are designed to help you and your dog have fun while learning. So you can enjoy a calm and a fulfilled dog.
Mantrailing:
Are you looking for a fun outlet for your dog?
Does your dog love to sniff and move their body?
Do you want to work their brains and build their confidence?
This workshop is perfect for those looking for a fun and accessible outlet for their dog. Not only does it meet genetic drives of following scent, but it builds confidence and the bond between you both. No matter the breed, age, or behavioural displays come along and experience the fun of teaching your dog to find ‘lost’ people and dogs.
Price: £27
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Teach your dog new and enjoyable skills that are genetically rewarding and will send them home feeling fulfilled and satisfied.
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Continued coaching throughout the session from me, a qualified Trailer with The Canine School of Trailing.
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We run one dog at a time on their trailing gear (harness, longline of 7m+, and a work indicator like a bandana).
Continue to develop their skill with increasing complexities.
Find the ‘lost’ people & dogs and see the fun unfold.
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Location
The Training Room, Hazelbury Bryan DT10 2AH.
Co-operative Care:
Do you dread vet visits?
Does your dog squirm when you need to clip their claws or brush them?
Do they struggle at the groomers?
This workshop provides you and your dog with the skills to build confidence and trust in handling, unlocking a new level of calm in situations you thought impossible.
Price: £45 Handler | £15 Spectator
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Teach your dog new skills to help promote calm, trust and confidence in a variety of handling scenarios. Taking the stress out of vets visits and home grooming.
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Continued coaching throughout the session from me and my wonderful college Elli (PACT, ABTC ATI, and Guide Dog Area Manager for Puppy Raisers).
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There will be a demo with Elli & her dog Pip on what can be achieved.
Learn about body language cues and stress signals.
Bring the first set of dogs in to practise with. Then we will give them a break and bring in the second set.
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Location
The Training Room, Hazelbury Bryan DT10 2AH.Tea & coffee provided.
We will run each group of dogs twice, so dogs may be settling in cars in between goes.
ACE Free Work Workshop:
Do you want to expand your understanding of your canine companion?
Are you looking for an enriching and accessible acitivity to enhance your dogs life?
Do you want to develop your understanding of ACE Free Work further?
This workshop is perfect for those who want to learn more about their dog and to support them to navigate the world. Through observing and supporting their own dog or observing and discussing others, it will expand both your wolrd and theirs. All dogs welcome; young, older, nervous, confident, stiff or agile this learning experience has something for everyone. There’s nothing like it, come and experience the magic yourself.
Price: £125 Handler | £65 Spectator
Payment plans are available at the check out , you and your dog shouldn’t have to miss out!
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Teach your dog new skills to help promote calm, trust and confidence while expanding your understanding of body language, behavioural patterns and ways to support your dog in many aspects of life.
No dog? No problem. This workshop offers so much for the spectators through observational learning and discussion. Giving you new ideas and insights to take home to your dog.
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Introduction
We will discuss what is ACE Free Work, how can it help our dogs and what everyone’s needs are for the day.Sessions
Each dog will run one at a time exploring a individualised set-up to meet their needs and expand their learning. We will learn from each dog as we support them.After lunch we will run each dog again with new insights. We will evolve each set-up and learning experience based on what we learned from them in the first session, further developing our understanding of them.
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Location
The Training Room, Hazelbury Bryan DT10 2AH.Refreshments
Tea & coffee provided.Bring your own lunch & treats.
Extras
We will run each dog individually and they will each get 2 goes. Dogs will be resting in cars in-between runs.Dog treats and stock will be available to purchase.
Choose the option that best suits your needs and take the first step towards transforming your dog's behaviour.
Ellie was the obvious choice!
"As a dog professional myself, Ellie was the obvious choice when needing support with our rescue dog. We joined the social club for supported walks as we knew all dogs would have been matched to their skills, and able to grow in confidence. She’s brilliant with anxious dogs and it’s been great seeing all dogs progress!"
– Pip’s guardian, Winterborne Stickland
Dog Training Workshops are perfect for:
Dog owners seeking guidance and support in raising a well-rounded canine companion in a safe group environment.
Dog owners looking for a safe and guided space to socialise their dog and to learn new skills.
Owners looking for fun activities to do with their dogs.
Does this sounds like you?
Get in touch today!
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Book Your Workshop Today
Contact me or book direct through the website to enroll them today and join in the fun of learning.
Supported Training Sessions
Informative and guided grouped sessions to ensure you and your dog are supported through every step.
Practice Makes Perminance
Action the new strategies consistently with your dog. Enjoy seeing them learn through trust and understanding.
Say hello to Mac!
Mac is stunning young Collie, and to keep him settled and content his guardians new that they needed to work his brain.
So they enrolled him on several of my workshops to support suffcient mental stimulation and socialisation for Mac.
"Ellie is very knowledgeable and patient when it comes to all sorts of dog training. From unruly pups, crazy adolescents to older less mobile dogs. Mac and I particularly enjoy the “sniffing” side of training. As a clever, young Border Collie, Mac has to use his brain as often as possible to mitigate the obsessive behaviour often found in his breed.
Ellies’ Mantrailing and Scentwork sessions give Mac all the mental stimulation and socialisation he needs to keep him satisfied and well adjusted. You can trust Ellie to do the best for your dog. Thank you Ellie for providing these courses in the North Dorset area.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you offer any guarantees for the training outcomes?
A: Whilst I cannot guarantee specific results, my training programmes are designed to achieve positive changes. I can’t wait to give you the support and guidance you need, to help you and your dog succeed.
Q: What should I bring to the classes?
A: Please bring your puppy on a comfortable harness and lead (standard flar collar & fixed length lead), and lots of tasty treats!
Q: What training methods do you use?
A: I use positive reinforcement techniques, focusing on rewarding desired behaviours rather than punishing unwanted ones. This approach ensures a safe and enjoyable learning environment for your dog and promotes long-term behavioural changes.
Q: Can my dog join if my dog is reactive?
A: Yes. All my workshops support those who are reactive. However for my Social Club I ask that you have completed my Reactivity Support Package first to ensure they are ready for this learning environment.
Take Your Pick!
I offer several Dog Training Workshops, designed to meet your specific needs:
Social Club:
Do you want a relaxed, safe and controlled space to socialise your dog in?
Have you recently completed my Reactivity Support Package and are looking to progress your dog around others even further?
This guided group walk is designed to help elevate you and your dog in the real world. With support on recall, lead walking and promoting steadiness around others.
Price: £25
Supporting your dog to build confidence, engagement, recall, lead walking and socialisation skills. All while developing your underestanding of them.
Small groups to ensure I can support everyone effectively throughout the session to achieve your goals and have enjoyable walk.
All dogs are on leads with appropriate space as we move slowly through the environment using engagement games to boost focus and positively share space.
Location
Penselwood
Okeford Hill
The Milldown, Blandford
Stourpaine
Sturminster Newton
If your dog is reactive please enroll on my Reactivity Support Package