Hi! I’m Sam IMDT, CTDI and certified Easy Peasy Puppy Instructor!
What if I told you that training your dog successfully wouldn't be as difficult as you think? The Helping Paw Dog Training can help you help your dog using methods and learning techniques that will in no way negatively impact your dog's (or your!) emotional state! We cover a wide area, based in Tonbridge, and I have studied behaviour with the most elite organisations in the UK, such as IMDT and BCCS.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
My career in dog training began when I was very young with our family dog, a mixed breed with a host of issues including dog and people aggression. While I loved him dearly, he was difficult, and I rarely enjoyed our walks or the stress put on our family when there was a knock at the front door. His behaviour intrigued me. I wanted to know why my dog behaved the way he did, as well as how I could help him and my family reach a happier relationship.
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I have spent 15+ years learning, researching, and understanding canine behaviour, body language, nutrition, and training methods to help others who find themselves in a similar situation. I have owned various breeds, from Chihuahuas to Dobermanns, all trained with only positive, force-free, reward-based reinforcement techniques.
Like many other dog trainers, I train dogs so that people can enjoy their pets and get the best friendship they can - the unconditional love of a dog!
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I am a qualified IMDT trainer, member of the Pet Professionals Guild, Doggone Safe advocate for Kids around Dogs safety and a training Trail Hunt International Foundations Instructor (coming soon!)
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QUALIFICATIONS and CPD
British College of Canine Studies
Level 4 PETbc Accredited Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma (ongoing)
Dog Law Certificate (ongoing)
IMDT
Qualified IMDT Dog Trainer
1 day Canine Behaviour
2 day Career as a Dog Trainer
4 Day Practical Dog Trainers Course
Easy Peasy Puppy Instructor - certified
K9 First Aid
Separation Anxiety and Related Disorders
Recall Masterclass
Loose Lead Masterclass
Canine Nutrition
Pain and Behaviour
Training Deaf Dogs
Canine Adolescence
Dogs and Kids
Emotional Red Flag Behaviours
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Centre of Excellence Diplomas
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Puppy Training
Dog Training
Canine Communication
Canine Behaviour
Canine Nutrition
Understanding Canine Anxiety
Pet Bereavement Counselling
Canine Anatomy & Physiology
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Do More With Your Dog!
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Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)
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SERVICES AND FEES
TRAINING
1-2-1 TRAINING
1-2-1 sessions are for all dogs, of any age, and take place in Tonbridge park or in your home/garden.
Issues addressed include:
- Basic obedience
- Recall
- Barking at other dogs
- Lunging on Lead
- Separation anxiety
- Growling at people indoors
- Guarding food
- Jumping up
- And many more!
From £45 p/hr
PUPPY CLUB!
Next Course: Saturday Nov 23rd @ 3 or 4pm
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Hy-Arts Centre, Williams Field, Marshall Gardens, Tonbridge, Marshall Gardens, Hadlow, Tonbridge TN11 0HQ (weather dependant)
Open to all fully vaccinated puppies this course will help you build the basis of your relationship with your new puppy by:
- Teaching the basics (Sit, down, wait)
- Handling and Vet Visits
- Learning about your responsibilities as a new dog owner
- Helping with biting
- Teaching puppy their name
- Building a bond with your puppy
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Graduated puppies will be invited onto further puppy courses!
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PUPPY PLUS
PUPPY INTERMEDIATE
Graduates will receive a sign up link exclusive to them.
6 x 30 min classes - £85
Further courses:
6 x 45 min classes - £125
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PLEASE NOTE: Puppies will only be permitted with proof of full vaccination.
FUN & FROLIC!
Bi-Weekly Classes for fun!
The Rose Revived Pub, Ashes Ln, Hadlow, Tonbridge TN11 0AN
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Looking for something fun to do with your dog that won't break the bank or require your commitment every week? Fun & Frolic is for YOU!
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​We learn a new behaviour every session as well as practice ones we already know around distractions.
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45 min Classes £15​​
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PLEASE NOTE: This is an outdoor class and in the winter will require wellies!
ROWDY RUFFIANS
Next Course: SPRING 2025
The Rose Revived Pub, Ashes Ln, Hadlow, Tonbridge TN11 0AN
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Open to all dogs over 1yr old who need help learning to be calm around other dogs or for owners who want more engagement from their dog.
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This course will include:
- Loose lead walking
- Sniffing games
- Pattern Games
- Learning how to ignore other dogs
- Intro to canine communication
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6 x 45 mins classes - £105
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PLEASE NOTE: Dogs will only be permitted with proof of full vaccination. Kennel Cough vaccine strongly advised but not required.
IMDT PARTNERSHIP GRADES SCHOOL
Next lesson: Nov 15th 2024
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The Rose Revived Pub, Ashes Ln, Hadlow, Tonbridge TN11 0AN
Open to all dogs of any age, any breed, who can be calm around other dogs. No previous training needed!
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Work towards your IMDT Partnership Grades 1-6 with a qualified IMDT Trainer!
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Fun, rewarding, enriching, and accessible to all, the IMDT Partnership Grades are the ultimate way to flex those dog training muscles!
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Each grade has a requirement to pass, but I hate tests, so I will simply tick off your achievements as I see them (unless you want a test!)
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Classes are on a rotation in all weathers!​​​
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For more info of each grade, click HERE
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1 x 1 hr classes- £20
4 x 1 hr classes - £70
10 x 1hr classes - £165
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PLEASE NOTE: Puppies will only be permitted with proof of full vaccination.
WORKSHOPS
LOOSE LEAD WORKSHOP
Next Workshop: Friday November 1st 2pm
The Rose Revived Pub, Ashes Ln, Hadlow, Tonbridge TN11 0AN
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Open to all dogs of any age who can be around other dogs.
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Dreaming of a walk with your dog that doesn't end in a dislocated shoulder or a broken finger?
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Our workshop will give you the skills to make that walk enjoyable! Perfect for rescues or young adult dogs in need of a little brush up.
90 min classes - £49​
TRICK TRAINING WORKSHOP
Next Workshop: Sunday Nov 10th 12 Noon
​Hadlow Hy-Arts Centre,
Williams Field, Marshall Gardens, Tonbridge, Marshall Gardens, Hadlow, Tonbridge TN11 0HQ
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Open to all dogs of any age who can be around other dogs.
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We will learn how to teach our dogs tricks to promote relationship, mental stimulation and fun! Various levels to work to! ​
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For an additional fee (£20) you can have your pet certified with Do More With Your Dog! and receive a certificate and ribbon!
90 min classes - £30​
RECALL WORKSHOP
Next Workshop: Friday November 1st 12 noon
The Rose Revived Pub, Ashes Ln, Hadlow, Tonbridge TN11 0AN
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Open to all dogs of any age who can be around other dogs.
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Does your dog ignore you when you call them? Do you yell bloody murder across the playing field, only for your calls to fall on deaf ears? Would you like a dog who responds instantly to your recall cue?
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Our workshop will gives you the skills to make this a possibility! Perfect for rescues or young adult dogs in need of a little brush up.
90 min classes - £49​
OTHER SERVICES
HAND STRIPPING
I can offer hand stripping for most breeds to a pet standard within a 10 mile radius of Tonbridge (or further on request). Other breeds considered - just send us a text!
Full strip only: £85 for 2 hrs +£15 p/her after| Full strip + Bath and Blow Dry: £105.00
Strip Tutorial (at your home): £85 for the first hour + £15 p/hr after
PRE-PUPPY CONSULT
Are you getting a puppy? Have you recently bought one home? Do you have absolutely no idea where to start? I can help!
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I will come to you for a good old chat and to help you give your puppy the best start in life. We will go through everything from the first night home and how to get your puppy to feel safe to puppy biting and furniture chewing!
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I'll bring my puppy bag full of goodies and some handouts for you also. I promise, your puppy will be the best puppy!
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Owners who choose the Pre-Puppy consult get to join our Puppy Foundations Course 50% off!
2 hr consult + 1 hr write up + handouts: £150
DOG SITTING
I can offer dog sitting for all breeds, including XL Bullies!
I will drop in or stay in your home, and packages can be tailored to suit all needs, including additional walks.
Just drop us a message/email to have a chat and set up a meet and greet!
Half Day (up to 4 hrs): £28
Full Day (7 hours+ up until 10pm): £55
Overnight: +£25
Additional dogs: +£10 per day
Additional 1hr walks: £14 each
MUZZLE TRAINING FOR EXEMPT XL BULLY DOGS
For the forseeable future, I will be offering FREE muzzle training sessions for owners of Exempt XL Bullies in and around Tonbridge.
I will help you find the right muzzle for your dog so they are happy and content to enjoy their life, despite restrictions.
FREE
Just drop me an email and we can set up a session.
DOG WALKING
Working from home but have no time to walk your best friend? Live in and around Tonbridge (TN9) or Mereworth (ME18) and want your dog to have a fun walk full of rewards, praise, and the chance to meet others?
Look no further!
Solo Walk: £20 p/hr
Group Walk: £16 p/hr
Additional Dog from same household: +£7
PLEASE NOTE: Solo Walks will be the only dog. For group walks dogs must be friendly on lead.