My business is positive training for better pet behaviour.
Allow me to ease the burden caused by your dog or cat’s anxiety, aggression, and fear.
With my guidance, you’ll enjoy training success with scientifically-sound, straightforward solutions.
One-to-One Dog Behaviour Change and Training
Fretting about your dog’s separation anxiety or noise phobia? Flustered by your rescue dog’s lack of manners? Let me break the barriers hindering better dog or puppy behaviour with transformative techniques.
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Cat Behaviour
Wondering why your cats aren’t getting along? Worried because your cat never toilets in her litterbox? Let me clear up your cat concerns with positive, compassionate methods.
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One-to-One Dog Behaviour Change and Training
Fretting about your dog’s separation anxiety or noise phobia? Flustered by your rescue dog’s lack of manners? Let me break the barriers hindering better dog or puppy behaviour with transformative techniques.
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Cat Behaviour
Wondering why your cats aren’t getting along? Worried because your cat never toilets in her litterbox? Let me clear up your cat concerns with positive, compassionate methods.
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Classes and workshops – call or email for details
Perfect Pups
For puppies under 5 months of age.
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Grumps and Growlers
For dogs who growl, bark and lunge at other dogs or people on a walk.
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Hooligan Hounds
For older puppies and young dogs.
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Courteous Canines
For older dogs 4 years plus
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Dog-Friendly Holidays
Planning a holiday with your dog? Come and stay in The Studio at Heath House together. Explore the beautiful Shropshire Hills then relax in our spacious, dog-friendly flat — private entrance, dog-safe play area and four miles from the historic town of Bridgnorth.
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Residential Dog Training
Ready to resolve your dog’s troublesome behaviour? Whether you choose to Board-and-Train your dog or Stay-and-Train, with your dog, I’ll propel your dog’s progress with positive, results-based training.
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Perfect Pups
For puppies under 5 months of age. £120 (6 x 1hr). 10.00am, Saturday 14 January
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Grumps and Growlers
For dogs who growl, bark and lunge at other dogs or people on a walk. £160 (6 x 1hr). 1.30pm, Saturday 14 January
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Hooligan Hounds
For older puppies 5 to 24 months. £120 (6 x 1hr). 11.30am Saturday 14 January
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Courteous Canines
For dogs over 2 years. £100 (4 x 1 hour). 3.00am, Saturday 14 January
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Dog-Friendly Holidays
Planning a holiday with your dog? Come and stay in The Studio at Heath House together. Explore the beautiful Shropshire Hills then relax in our spacious, dog-friendly flat — private entrance, dog-safe play area and four miles from the historic town of Bridgnorth.
View Accommodation >
Residential Dog Training
Ready to resolve your dog’s troublesome behaviour? Whether you choose to Board-and-Train your dog or Stay-and-Train, with your dog, I’ll propel your dog’s progress with positive, results-based training.
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Troubled by your pet’s behaviour? Ring me up for relief.
Troubled by your pet’s behaviour? Ring me up for relief.
Here’s what you get when you allow me to help you:
Solutions that work: With a Master’s degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour from Lincoln University and certified as a Dog Behaviour Consultant by the IAABC (International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants) I provide proven practices to resolve your pet training problems.
Vets recommend me: Veterinarians endorse my services to their clients.
We’ll get straight to work: Whether you choose home-based training or my reactive dog class, I’ll quickly give you tangible tips to help you achieve your training goals.
Ongoing support: From the first call through the last session, I’m on your team—and more than happy to answer a question or two between lessons.
Professional guidance without criticism: I have the experience to give you an honest assessment of your pet’s behaviour from the start—without judgment.
My lovely clients agree.
A bit about me:
Valerie Bennett, MA (OXON), MSc CAB (Clinical Animal Behaviour)
I love helping my clients realize their pet’s potential through the power of positive training. Whether your dog’s behaviour is driving you crazy or your mouser’s antics are maddening, I’ll restore peace with your pet. Read more about my academic credentials, Vets4Pets behaviour clinic, and rescue dog rehabilitation work.
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