julie smith dog training & behaviour
Let me tell you a little bit about me... I have had a passion for dogs for as
long as I can remember! Growing up with border collies and always looking after
dogs for friends and family was the starting point of my love for all things
dog! In 2012 I decided to take things a step further and began my studies on
both Dog Training and Behaviour in order to become a certified trainer and
behaviourist After an intensive initial 2 years studying, I set up my own dog
training services in 2013 and have continued to help owners and their dogs since
as well as continuing to further my own studies and knowledge each year through
various accredited colleges, courses and dog training affiliations. As it stands
I now have almost a decade of experience in my field as well as numerous
certificates & diplomas and continue to develop my knowledge and accreditations
further year on year At any given time my husband and I tend to have a small
pack of our own! The services I offer cover dog training , puppy training, dog
obedience training and behaviour support in Wishaw, Motherwell and most of the
Lanarkshire based areas I primarily offer 1-2-1 private training but also have
group obedience classes, group confidence walks, Puppy groups and puppy play
dates throughout the year! Julie Smith dog training and behaviour in North
Lanarkshire Dog trainer CONTACT ME FOR AVAILABILITY & COSTS Certificates ,
Qualifications & Memberships My very first certificate was back in 2012 now and
was the Sarah Whitehead 'Think Dog' course Since then I have accumulated many
more including IMDT certificates, a BCCS diploma in Advanced Canine Behaviour
with a 'Merit' award, and an Open College Diploma course in dog training which I
passed with 'Distinction'. I am a member of and a recognised instructor for the
Academy of Dog Training and Behaviour, details of which can be found on the ADTB
website. You'll also find my business listed on the British College of Canine
Studies graduate directory As well as this I have a host of positive reviews on
the Good Dog Guide website where my services have been listed for many years I
continue to grow in my field now and look to continue studying for many years to
come. You can never know to much! A 'Balanced' approach to modern dog training
My training methods focus on positive and reward based training with all dogs
including my own and truly believe this is the best way for not only the dogs
but in order to strengthen the trust and bonds we have with them. This can be
with food, praise or their favourite toy depending on the dog. We do need to add
corrections when training to help our dogs understand what we are looking for
from them. These do NOT have to inflict pain or fear and none of the methods I
use will ever hurt or scare a dog! My training methods are about building trust
with your dog and strengthening the bond and relationship you have. I use ways
which will motivate the dog and have been found to have better long term
benefits for both you and him I train my own dogs the same way I will train
yours. And I'd very much like to say I am proud of my dogs as a whole and the
amazing bond we share
