All About The Dog West Dorset

All About The Dog West Dorset AATDWD provides kind, reward-based puppy and dog training. This involved rigorous theory and practical assessments taken over three years.

Jane Mallett is principle of AATDWD and is a Kennel Club Accredited Instructor and has completed the APDT Instructor Foundation, Advanced and Part III courses. She has been a member of the APDT (no. 01284) since 2016. Jane is also a member of the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (Registered Animal Training Instructor), The Canine Behaviour and Training Society (Dog Training Instructor Member)

and the International Society of Animal Professionals. Jane also keeps up to date in companion dog training methods and has undertaken the initial Canine Psychology Course at Kingston Maurward College, and workshops and conferences in obedience, clicker/marker training, predatory chase, breed traits in training, scent work, play and resilience, traumatised dogs, canine first aid, etc. In addition, Jane has an Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management (with Distinction) at level 5. PHILOSOPHY
Jane follows the Kennel Club and Association of Pet Dog Trainers Codes of Practice. She believes that puppies and dogs respond best to reward-based training. This has been shown to be the most kind and effective method of helping puppies and dogs (and their handlers) to learn wanted behaviours. This approach also helps develop stronger bonds between canines and humans. CLASSES
Classes are designed to be fun, relaxed and teach handlers how best to train their puppies and dogs. All classes are held on Wednesday afternoons at Shipton Gorge Village Hall, Church Lane, DT6 4LZ. NB Now taking puppies and dogs for classes, and private tuition. Please see webpage for further information - allaboutthedogwestdorset.co.uk

05/10/2025

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A nice example of dog vocalisation. Dog hits the right notes quite a lot of the time!
10/02/2024

A nice example of dog vocalisation. Dog hits the right notes quite a lot of the time!

Molly the singing saluki cross has taken to joining in when her trombonist owner is practicing.

Can your dog count?https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12357291/ #:~:text=However%2C%20when%20the%20result%20was,a%20rudimen...
09/02/2024

Can your dog count?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12357291/ #:~:text=However%2C%20when%20the%20result%20was,a%20rudimentary%20ability%20to%20count.

Numerical competence has been demonstrated in a wide range of animal species. The level of numerical abilities shown ranges from simple relative numerousness judgements to true counting. In this study we used the preferential looking technique to test whether 11 pet dogs could count. The dogs were p...

24/12/2023

CHRISTMAS HAZARDS - from the Animal Poison Line UK.

09/06/2023

There’s nothing more fun than a day out at the beach with your dog, but remember to take precautions to keep your dog safe.

Find out more at thekennelclub.org.uk/summerdangers

04/05/2023

Ever wondered which garden plants are poisonous to dogs?

Find our list of garden dangers at thekennelclub.org.uk/poisonousplants

06/04/2023

You will notice that I haven't posted anything about puppies and dogs in classes for a long time. The reason is to maintain the privacy of clients and also due to the number of dog thefts. This is a shame because there is so much to learn watching other people and their dogs but I feel it is appropriate for my clients. We use photos and videos in the private group so that we can see what signals our dogs are following. It is often not the ones we think - all of us make mistakes and inadvertently train our dogs to do something we don't intend! But through positive reward based training we can get there in the end. We don't train to produce unthinking automatons, but happy, well mannered dogs that are allowed to display their personality. If you are interested in joining us you are welcome to watch a class. However, classes are kept very small and I like to ensure that the dogs in each class are suitable to be together.

Wherever you are, please remember that dog training instructors and dog behaviourists are not regulated at the current time. So always look for accreditation or qualifications - the Animal Behaviour and Training Council is a good place to start.

Good luck!

Jane AATDWD

Address

Shipton Gorge
Bridport
DT6

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5am
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 12pm
Sunday 11am - 12pm

Telephone

+447948664155

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