RECALL. OBEDIENCE. REACTIVITY. BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES. PUPPY TRAINING.
BLAIR DOGS TRAINS DOGS OF ALL BREEDS, SIZES, AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO BE WELL BEHAVED AND WELL SOCIALISED
Balanced Approach:
Blair Dogs uses a balanced approach that combines positive reinforcement (reward and praise), with fair corrections to clearly communicate right from wrong. I will teach your dog these clear boundaries, simple rules and predictable outcomes so it is instinctual.
Leadership:
Establishing clear leadership is the bedrock to addressing behavioural problems whether that is obedience, "deaf" to recall, anxiety, fear, hyperactivity or aggression. Teaching the dog to focus on the handler calms their nervous system, gives confidence and stops them from taking control of a situation. I will teach you how to be the trusted leader so your dog is not making unwanted choices and looks to you for guidance, direction and stability.
Real World Environments:
Blair Dogs only trains in the real world environment (such as open fields, forests, parks, towns) conditioning the dog to focus on the handler. Once the focus is taught I believe in exposing the dog to their triggers (like people, dogs, prey) in order to desensitise whilst maintaining strict control over the situation.
Socialisation
I use my Stooge Dog, Annie, who I have trained to do this job. Using a Stooge Dog enables your dog safe socialisation, helps them to overcome fear, arousal or aggression and models recall.
Generous With Praise & Quick To Forgive
The golden rule of Blair Dogs.
I will teach your dog the "Yes!" marker as a deeply effective, energy based communication reward my preferred method of reward.
METHODOLOGY
DOG TRAINING SERVICES
RECALL: Lack of recall is one of the most common problems dog owners have. I train in real life environments, out and about in open terrain exposing the dogs to stimuli in which recall is required such as game birds, deer, other dogs, and people. I welcome dogs where all other training methods have failed. Recall is my speciality.
REACTIVITY & AGGRESSION: The reason for a dog to be aggressive can be multiple - breeding, lack of socialisation, early life, owner error, lack of training (or the wrong training). I train fearful, anxious, reactive and aggressive dogs so that they become calm and neutral. I use my own dog, Annie, as a helper dog to allow for safe, gradual socialisation to build positive associations without direct intense interactions.
ON & OFF LEASH OBEDIENCE: I will train your dog to walk to heel. No pulling, zero tension. I will teach your dog to sit, stay and "switch off". These fundamental skills are also the first stage of reactivity training..
PUPPY TRAINING: It sounds obvious but training your puppy is essential to having a well behaved adult dog. Unfortunately it is also the stage where people accidentally reinforce bad behaviours through the wrong training. Blair Dogs. Puppy Training covers Basic Obedience: sit, stay, wait. Inside: crate training, toilet training, night waking; biting, chewing, and Outside: recall, lead walking, socialisation, impulse control.
I also cover integration of a puppy to established household dogs and breed specific training.
BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES: Hyperactivity, resource guarding, jumping up, separation anxiety, barking, pacing, whining, destruction are common behaviours that owners struggle with. Using a common sense approach I am able to teach your dog to be confident, calm and well- behaved.
EXPERIENCED & PROFESSIONAL
ALL BREEDS & BACKGROUNDS I work with all breeds including large breeds; high prey drive and working breeds; rescues, rehabilitated dogs and dogs with unknown or complex backgrounds.
ALL AGES I work with dogs of all ages from 8 week old puppies right through to dogs who are 10 years plus.
SAFETY & WELL-BEING FIRST Your dog's safety is my top priority. I have years of experience and am fully trained with Pro Trainings in Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ). I have worked all over the world including as a Horseback Safari Guide in Africa where I learnt in depth animal welfare, equine behaviour and equine first aid.
ENHANCED DBS CHECKED & FULLY INSURED I am enhanced DBS checked (fully up to date), fully insured (including additional Public Liability) and trained with Pro Trainings in Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ).
EXPERIENCED & PROFESSIONAL Prior to setting up Blair Dogs, I was full-time freelance canine professional specialising in recall, high energy and high prey drive dogs. I have over 8000 miles of professional dog training walking and training under my belt.
ME & MY STOOGE DOG
I'm Blair, the founder and owner of Blair Dogs I believe a well trained, well behaved dog is about patience, consistency and leadership.
One of the very special things about Blair Dogs is that I use a Stooge Dog or helper dog. My Stooge Dog is an English Pointer, Annie, who I have trained to do this job. I use her to model recall training, enable safe socialisation and overcome fear, arousal or aggression. Having the benefit of a Stooge Dog enables progression much quicker and more effective results.
I have worked all over the world in Barbados, Spain, Switzerland, France, Netherlands and have also been involved in the horse world and worked as a Horseback Safari Guide in South Africa.
My unique background has shaped my training philosophy and approach.
SERVICES & PRICING
PER SESSION
1-2-1 RECALL TRAINING
£50 - £80
My recall training is guaranteed. I train only in world real environments where the dog is exposed to his triggers.
ON & OFF LEASH OBEDIENCE
£50
I will teach your dog to heel on & off leash and to sit & stay from a distance. Fundamental skills to master and the foundation for reactivity training.
REACTIVITY & AGGRESSION
£50 - £80
Focusing on addressing and correcting behaviour such as lunging and barking on and off leash.
BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES
£50
Hyperactivity, excessive barking, jumping up, bolting, separation anxiety, whining, chewing: I offer advice and training to alleviate and prevent the problems you are facing.
PUPPY & ADOLESCENT TRAINING
£50
From 8 weeks old to 12 months old: Toilet training; sleeping through the night; biting and nipping; chewing; jumping up, problems to settle and switch off; recall; name recognition; socialisation, crate training, older dog integration; loose leash walking, obedience (sit, place, hold, break).
FAQ's
1. How much do you charge? We charge between £50 - £80 per session following a face to face consultation
2. What areas do you cover? I cover North Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. I also do phone consultations outside these areas.
3. Are you insured? Absolutely! We are fully insured for dog training, walking, animal transport, client key holder with additional extra Public Liability insurance. A copy of our insurance policy can be sent over by request.
4. Are you DBS checked? Absolutely yes! I have a fully up to date enhanced DBS checked and cleared. A full copy of this certificate can be sent on request.
5. What methods do you use to train my dog? I customize each training method to the individual dog to ensure a effective training whilst maintaining a stress-free process for the dog. I use a combined approach of positive reinforcement to reward desired behaviour, negative reinforcement to show dogs how to turn pressure off (for example leash pressure) and fair corrections to interrupt unwanted or unsafe behaviour. Finally I use my own Stooge Dog Annie to model desired behaviour such as recall and aid socialization and aggression.
6. What is special about Blair Dogs?... I specialize and guarantee total recall, loose leash walking, reactivity and puppy training. I use my own Stooge Dog (helper dog) Annie to model desired behaviour, introduce safe and controlled socialization, and interrupt aggression and reactivity.
7. How long is the training? Most programs last anywhere between 6-10 sessions with each session taking approx 1 hour.
8. What kind of areas do you train in? I train in real life environments where the dog can be exposed and desensitized to triggers. In rural environments: walkers, joggers, other dogs (on and off leash), prey, wildlife, sport matches, horse events. In urban environments: public transport and traffic, pedestrians, other dogs, sirens, cafes, shops, parks, schools, school matches.
9. Will my dog train with other dogs? I train 1-1 private lessons as this is the most effective and quickest way to success. I will use my own Stooge Dog as appropriate to the training need. We will meet other dogs as appropriate to the training need.
10. I've heard you use a Stooge Dog. What is this? Yes! One of the very special things about Blair Dogs is that I use a Stooge Dog (otherwise known as a helper dog). My Stooge is an English Pointer, Annie, who I have trained to do this job. She is invaluable at modelling behaviour such as recall and obedience commands (sit, down, stay, come), as well as neutralizing aggression. Having the benefit of a Stooge Dog enables progression much quicker and more effectively.
11. What are your opening hours? We are open 7 days a week from 8am - 6pm BST and 8.30 - 4.30pm GMT Outside these hours please contact us for availability.
11. What are your opening hours? We are open 7 days a week from 8am - 6pm BST and 8.30 - 4.30pm GMT Outside these hours please contact us for availability.
GALLERY
Blair is a 5-star choice. I strongly recommend her to anyone in the area.
Owner of a Cocker Spaniel & Cockador
Blair Dogs has been invaluable training my very energetic Labrador to recall. Within just 6 sessions she was recalling perfectly even in mid chase of a rabbit. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone struggling with recall.
Owner of 4 year old Labrador
We used Blair to desensitise my dog to walking in town and being able to calmly sit still at cafes. 100% recommend.
Owner of Crossbreed
Before we found Blair our very energetic cockapoo had to be kept on lead at all times and would charge off after anything that moved. After a few months Blair had him going off lead and coming back perfectly. A day I never thought would happen.
Owner of a 3 year old Cockapoo
Blair was recommended to us through a friend who had also trained with her. My dog was reactive to all dogs and I was having to walk her very early or very late at night to avoid other walkers. Blair's helper dog Annie really helped to desensitise her and reduce her anxiety about other dogs. She now walks past other dogs without lunging or barking and she comes back even when another dog is running up to us. I can take her everywhere without worrying who we will meet.
Owner of Crossbreed
Blair trained our Rhodesian Ridgeback boy and Boxer before relocating back to the UK. She clearly has a natural affinity with dogs and her understanding of training is second to none. We all miss her greatly!
Owner of Rhodesian Ridgeback & Boxers
100% recommend her to anyone looking for recall training. Annie really made a huge difference in how quickly she got what was being asked of her.
Owner of Lurcher
We used Blair for our puppy. After the first session when she was 8 weeks she was coming back when we called her and after the second week she could sit and stay!
Owner of 8 week Puppy
TESTIMONIALS
CONTACT
Please note when I am training I am giving my full attention to the dogs so may not be able to answer straight away. I will however return your call or email within 24 hours.
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