Do you want to enjoy life with your dog?
Wildshaped can help make this a reality through our training and behaviour support. Available online anywhere in the UK, or in person in East Kent, I will teach you and your dog how to build and shape the skills and understanding you need in order to benefit from more fun, more freedom, less stress and a better bond all around.
Puppy training, dog training, dog behaviour, Treibball, sheepball, Border Collie Training, herding breed, sheepdog training, dog sports, puppy advice in Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Faversham, East Kent
Wildshaped Canine Behaviour & Training Support
Is your dog a bit… much?
Do you love them, but not their behaviour? Do you often feel embarrassed or stressed out by the things they do… or don’t do? Maybe you dread your daily walk, or having people around? Or maybe you simply want someone to help you understand your dog’s behaviour and how to give them the best life possible…
You’re not alone! It can be hard when you constantly feel judged for all the things your dog does or doesn’t do. When you’re being dragged along at the end of the lead with no control, when your dog disappears across a park or a field with no sign of stopping or returning to you, when they’re jumping up at everyone they meet, or barking at every dog on a walk, chasing squirrels, or worse, livestock. Not only can it be embarrassing, but it can be dangerous, for you, your dog and others. It can even get you into serious legal trouble.
I can help you make a change! Through tailored training and behaviour support, I can introduce you to new skills that help to keep everyone safe and work towards enriching your dog’s life and giving them more freedom. Not only can I teach you key safety skills, such as recall, emergency stop, loose-lead and heel walking, but I can help to transform the way you live your life with your dog, injecting the fun back into your walks and your home, creating calmness for when you need it and, most importantly, solidifying the bond between you, all while growing a happier, healthier dog.
Why Choose Us?
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Ethical.
The physical and emotional well-being of both you and your dog will always be my top priority. I want your results to be lasting, without risking the bond with your dog, your safety or their health and happiness, which means I will only ever use ethical, reward-based methods as part of any training or behaviour service I provide.
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Qualified.
I currently hold Level 4 and Level 5 equivalent qualifications in Canine Training and Behaviour. I am committed to my Continuous Professional Development, always looking for new courses and learning to undertake. I always aim to expand my knowledge and skill set, keeping myself up to date on the latest studies and science.
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Supportive.
Living with a dog whose behaviour is a constant source of worry or frustration can be hard. Even simply wanting to give them the best life possible can be a source of stress, wondering if you’re doing enough. This is why I provide support that can not only make a difference, but that comes with empathy and understanding, at every step of the journey.
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Heather is one of the most talented, conscientious people I've ever met. She was a rock from day one with my puppy, offering tailored support based on our needs and pro-actively developing our early training and socialisation. Working with Heather helped us establish a firm foundation of confidence, coping skills and basic obedience that has provided lifelong benefits for our dog. Even better, our dog absolutely adores her and gets excited about working together. I'd highly recommend Heather to anyone looking for caring and thoughtful 1-to-1 support!
Rachel & Robin
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Heather really helped us find ways to settle our energetic puppy as part of our busy home and family. She taught us how to teach Alfie, introduced us to games and exercises that help him focus and learn to handle his frustration at not getting his own way in a positive manner. Heather made suggestions that are brilliant for Alfie but also suit us and fit in with our lives and family, so were straight forward to implement and easy to be consistent with. We learned as much as Alfie did and are incredibly grateful for all her knowledge, insight, experience and the way she approached us (& Alfie) as individuals.
Sarah, Alfie & Family
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Heather has always been patient, caring, and understanding with our dogs. She takes into account their history - we have a puppy rescue who has had a difficult start to life - and keeps it in mind when assessing their behaviours, which has been key in seeing changes in our dogs' behaviours. She is observant and communicates to us clearly with what she notices about our dogs, helping us to understand them. A fantastic behaviour specialist, highly recommend!
Kate, Katie & Rolo
What We Offer
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In-Person Sessions
For those within of our catchment area of East Kent (primarily Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Faversham & Thanet) I can come to you and work with you in person!
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Online Support
For those outside of our catchment area of East Kent, I offer real-time, tailored, online training sessions and support through Zoom video call, coaching you through your screen.
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Tailored Training Plans
Each private service I offer includes a unique written training plan for you and your dog, detailing the ‘how’s, ‘why’s and ‘what next’s of your training journey.
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Collaborative Approach
I work in collaboration with other canine professionals that may be involved in your dog’s care where desired or necessary, including Vets, Physiotherapists, Dog Walkers & Groomers, in order to help make our work together as effective as possible.
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Additional Resources
Each service I offer will include additional digital resources to help with your practice between sessions, understanding why your dog might act as they do, and boosting your general dog based knowledge, empowering you in your training journey.
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Appropriate Training Spaces
By using appropriate training spaces, such as your own home and garden or private, secure dog fields, and thoroughly assessing your dog’s training needs, I can help to make sure that both you and your dog are not put into situations you aren’t ready for… yet.
Assessed & Accredited
As an Animal Behaviour Technician (ABT) and Animal Training Instructor (ATI) with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC), and as a full member of the Professional Association of Canine Trainers (PACT) and the Association of Pet Behaviour Councillors (APBC), I have been assessed and accredited to some of the highest standards in the industry, in both practical skills and in knowledge & understanding. This means that you can rest assured that you will be working with someone trustworthy, qualified and who uses the most up to date, science based methods available, who is committed to a high standard of conduct, ethics and continued professional development.
“As an ABT Full member of the ABPC, I am able to provide preventative and first-aid behavioural advice to owners/handlers and/or co-professionals and implement behaviour modification and/or environmental modification plans, developed by a Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) or Veterinary Behaviourist (VB) following assessment/evaluation of the animal by that same CAB or VB.”
Our Services
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Training
From Loose Lead Walking to Recall, Sit-Stays to High-Fives and ‘Drop’ to ‘Fetch’, take a look at our everyday training options to see what new things your dog can learn.
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Behaviour
Our Behaviour Support options are here to help when you are struggling with something a little more complex. Unsure if you need training or behaviour support? Get in touch!
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Puppy Support
The puppy months can be some of the most challenging yet most crucial months of getting a dog. Let me help you to start out right with our tailored puppy support.
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Herding Breeds
While I love all dogs regardless of their breed, I have a particular passion for Border Collies and their herding cousins. Let’s work together to learn more about their unique quirks.
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Fun Stuff
Check out our interactive workshops (both in person and online) and our fun activities for more stuff to do with your dog, including Treibball - a fun game of ball rolling and goal scoring!
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Not Just A Quick Fix
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Create Lasting Change
- Not Just A Quick Fix - Create Lasting Change
Ready To start?
Schedule a free call with me below and take the first steps towards a better life with your dog!