Heather - Dog Training Instructor - East Linton
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Heather - Dog Training Instructor - East Linton

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Heather

  • Rate Ksh. 8,799
  • Response 1h
  • Students

    Number of students Heather has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

    20

    Number of students Heather has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

Heather - Dog Training Instructor - East Linton
  • 5 (11 reviews)

Ksh. 8,799/hr

1st lesson free

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  • Dog Training
  • Animal Communication

Professional dog training instructor (Lothian & Borders) here to solve issues and take your dog's training to a different level

  • Dog Training
  • Animal Communication

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About Heather

27 years practical experience plus years of study and commitment to learning gaining numerous qualifications - MBIPDT KC PDT as well as many seminars, residential training courses, and working with top trainers. I am a GERMAN SHEPHERD owner (4), breed KC reg top quality Dogs. I previously competed in obedience as one of my hobbies but now I also show my dogs. I have a background of working with rescued dogs and identifying their individual needs. Unfortunately it's humans that normally let animals down........so many dogs I have worked with over the years, have had no training, no social skills, often not given the chance to develop their own personalities, and have been cruelly treated, then dumped in a rescue centre. Then new owners come along and find difficulties. We then have to pick up the pieces, go back to basics whilst dealing with unwanted behaviours. This can be very hard work for the owner, and needs a committed owner with an experienced trainer. However, this is very rewarding seeing the change....... I have always throughout my life, been involved with animal welfare, privately finding suitable homes for animals plus supporting and fundraising for animal Charities - GSD rescue U.K. We care about strays - Romania Redwings horse sanctuary Edinburgh cat and dog Home Plus more ...... I have a very high success rate providing clients are committed to training.

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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

On our first 1-2-1 lesson I assess how you and your dog are as handler & pet, identify issues and work weekly to make changes to your dog's behaviour. Each lesson is 1.5 hours, with hands-on support, corrections, and guiding you as the handler. You have daily training to do as part of my support, with emailed homework. I am always available to chat through any setbacks clients have encountered. I use kind motivational methods for training. With some dogs, especially rescued or timid dogs, I concentrate firstly on confidence building. I often bring one of my own Shepherds to the lesson, for dogs who are anxious, or do not know how to behave correctly. My older dogs are calm, relaxed and help other dogs unwind, and learn from my dog. It's amazing to watch!

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Rates

Rate

  • Ksh. 8,799

Pack prices

  • 5h: Ksh. 43,993
  • 10h: Ksh. 87,986

online

  • Ksh. 5,279/h

free lessons

The first free lesson with Heather will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 1hr

Details

5 1-2-1 private lessons cost £250. Your dog's issues and requirements will be carefully assessed and work and training given, will come together to achieve the desired results. In some cases, you may require more lessons, but this is dependent on the work and training YOU put in at home, and the dog's issues to begin with. I will advise and assess mid programme.

Find out more about Heather

Find out more about Heather

  • When did you start practicing? How did this passion find you?

    I started practising 35 years ago when I lived in California USA. I had an uncle who was a vet, an uncle who was a gamekeeper, and a granny who adored dogs and rescued a few.
  • What do you find most rewarding in the field you teach?

    I am affected mostly by dogs that have been rescued and have no social skills and had not even basic training from their owners. I need to fix them!
  • What are the qualities and skill required to succeed in this area?

    Dog training, and working with abused dogs can be very challenging, and not for the faint-hearted. You must be exceptionally patient, be a good communicator whilst teaching and make your lessons varied, consistent and motivated.
  • What is the most valuable advice you can give to help someone stay focused?

    To help clients stay motivated I always tell them, "What you put in is what you get back," so if you listen to me, and train consistently, you will get great results.
  • How would you describe your passion; how does it make you feel?

    When my clients' dogs are starting to show a turnaround and are relaxing and working well, it gives me a great sense of achievement and also training may be saving a dog's life, as they could be last resort dogs.
  • What achievements are you particularly proud of?

    My achievements with training have been quite remarkable. In my own world of obedience and showing my German Shepherds, I have had some great results with attending Crufts, being placed regularly in GSD shows, and achieving Class one GSD breed survey of one of my homebred dogs.
  • Have you ever been surprised by a student; by their ability or quick progression?

    Some of my clients really make me so proud of them and the massive turnaround of their dogs. I would say 98% of clients make a huge difference to their dogs' behaviour and the obedience can be remarkable.
  • Being a Superprof is an art! What is your secret?

    The art of being a Superprof is to listen to clients, give my full attention and share my many years of knowledge and experience with that client.
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