"This is my friend Sarah's page, she is a fabulous dog trainer and I highly recommend her services. Training is a very important part of your dogs development and must never be underestimated - a well trained dog is a happy dog" ....Debbi - Scruffy To Fluffy

Sarah Miles Dog Training Instructor Contact: Email: smiles7tc@hotmail.com Phone: 07768830937

Based in Hampshire I have lived and worked with dogs for over 30 years more recently working with gundogs, spaniels and retrievers. Animals have always played a large part in my life and it was the natural course to take, in furthering my love of animals to move into training. For many years I worked and trained horses in different disciplines and more recently have specialised in dogs either obedience, behavioural or gundogs, indeed I have six gundogs myself which during the season work for me. I am happy to take dogs for obedience and gundog training on a residential basis or a one to one basis.

I would recommend that the residential courses have a faster more positive response due to the lack of distractions afforded by a dog being trained in a home environment. Consistency with dogs is paramount and if you are trying to cook the evening meal, talk to the children and the dog is moping around and not in the bed where you have told her to stay, it is not surprising that in those circumstances it is difficult to be consistent.

Importantly I insist that after training at whatever level and despite the owners previous experience that the owner, newly trained dog and I have at least one one to one session to clarify on commands, reactions and mannerisms between the client and the dog. It is pointless sending a dog to me for training and then just collecting it and expecting miracles, the client must understand and approach the trained dog in the same manner as the trainer otherwise confusion will ensue and disappointment for both owner and dog. Dogs like pleasing their people, give them the opportunity and understanding and you will have a well-behaved friend for life

The time and energy needed to instil a proper dog training programme, let alone practise it is more than most people can spare, and when executed incorrectly, it puts unnecessary wear and tear on your dog, not to mention can be very frustrating for you. Training is the combination of positive reinforcement and negative punishment - a dog is rewarded for desired behaviour and not rewarded for undesired behaviour

Moreover owning a dog should be fun! Everything you do with your dog should be fun! And the better trained your dog, the more fun you are going to have with your dog, in addition, you’ll have a happier and more confident dog.