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Specialising in puppies & adolescents, IMDT qualified, science-backed, reward-based training & support through 1:1’s & small group classes.

Friendly, fun, holistic approach. Excellent indoor/outdoor facilities in Rowde. My name is Julia and I am a fully qualified and insured trainer, educated and assessed by the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (the leading educational body for trainers & behaviourists worldwide) with external verification provided by the Open College Network. I am an invited member of The Pet Professional Guild. I am a UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Level Scent Work Instructor. All training, support & advice embraces modern, positive methods & uses reward-based techniques. These have been scientifically proven to give long lasting results without causing intimidation, fear or pain or using any aversive devices. It is often referred to as positive reinforcement but put simply, it’s giving something a dog loves in exchange for the behaviours we desire. Science also tells us that you learn much better when you’re having fun! I will show you the best way to teach your dog so they are super keen to learn & get it right. I cover Calne, Devizes & all surrounding areas and will happily travel further if required. I also own Calne Pet Supplies in Church Street, Calne. Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry and I will respond within 48 hours. www.thepuppyadviser.co.uk
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Thank you
Julia Jarvis Imdt

28/10/2026

🤩 NOW TAKEN - THANK YOU!

🐾🐕‍🦺 FINAL SPACE AVAILABLE…

26/10/2026

🐾🐕‍🦺 It can be very tempting to label a puppy as “stubborn”, “naughty” or “not listening” but the reality is very different.

All behaviour happens for a reason and as owners, we must be prepared to take the time to understand why things happen or don’t happen. And to do that, we must consider the circumstances from puppy’s perspective…

Have we actually taught puppy what we want?
Is everybody being consistent?
Are we providing sufficient motivation through reward?
Have we socialised puppy appropriately?
Have skills been practised in a wide variety of environments?
Is training ongoing?
Has there been a previous negative experience?
Have we put necessary management in place?
Are our voices sounding different?
Are we constantly repeating cues and becoming white noise?
Are we giving puppy time to process?
Is it a new environment?
Are there too many distractions?
Is it too windy / wet / cold / hot?
Is puppy being given opportunities to simply be a puppy?
Is puppy getting sufficient daily sleep and rest periods?
Is puppy able to cope with being alone?
Is puppy too tired?
Is puppy overstimulated?
Does puppy lack confidence?
Is puppy nervous?
Is puppy not feeling well?
Could puppy be in pain?
Could puppy be hungry?
Could puppy be thirsty?
What stage of development is puppy at?
Have we advocated for puppy?
Are we being realistic?

There are so many reasons - but being stubborn or naughty or even not listening are definitely not included! 🩵🐾

25/10/2026

🐾 Show me those ears…😂

After a busy morning, Kermit enjoyed a little snooze on the sofa this afternoon. His ear, meanwhile, seemed to have taken on a life of its own!

What’s your favourite photo featuring your pup’s ears?

25/10/2026

🐾🎓 It’s been a fantastic return to work and these three September start Puppy Schools who graduated this week have been no exception.
Super pups, committed owners, lots of learning.

Congratulations to Teams Zuma, Moxie, Max, Hettie, Scooby, Apollo (Lolly), Clemmie, Ruby, Bonnie, Bella, Aperol and Wally (who sadly couldn’t join the final session) 🎓🤩

24/10/2026

🐾🎃 It’s every dog’s favourite hobby and they won’t want to miss this!

Hosted by the very lovely Jo Dyer of Positive Connections (K9 Detection Training), this is a fun, themed search for dogs at any level, seasoned sniffers or complete beginners, savvy seniors or eager puppies.

Two sessions available, 10.30am or 12 noon, held in my barn at The Rowdey Cow.

Fancy dress optional!

See comments for booking link…

22/10/2026

🐾🩵 Adolescence can be a deeply challenging phase for puppies and for us.
The brain is being rewired and accompanied by a flood of hormones.

I love working with the adolescent phase of puppyhood, there is so much support that we can give but being proactive and practical is essential.
And 8 month old GSD, Indie and her human are doing just that 🧡🐾

20/10/2026

🐾🤩 Puppy Club has two spaces available tomorrow, Wednesday21st , 6-7pm and this week I’ll be focusing on loose lead walking.

If you’d like great foundations, helpful strategies, practice around other puppies then see comments for the booking link or head to my website 🩵🐾

19/10/2026

🐾 PARKOUR 🤩

A great way to engage dogs with the environments around them and teach them to use their brain and body to work out how to navigate natural and manmade objects and obstacles.

Parkour broadens skills, continues socialisation, introduces novelty, presents challenges and provides enrichment.

Parkour supports proprioception, developing body awareness, spatial awareness, balance and coordination.

Parkour is a team game as you reward each small step towards a desired outcome whether you’re asking your dog to go “over”, “under”, “on”, “round”, “through”…
As your dog looks to you for guidance, you’re building trust, strengthening bonds and deepening your relationship.

Working together encourages your dog to think and try different behaviours/approaches, developing the ability to problem solve.

Rewards make something more enjoyable and engaging, create motivation and lead to better retention of behaviours.

Parkour is great for confidence.
Dogs build trust in their own physical abilities and in you as their supporting guide, which in turn empowers them to cope more effectively in any setting.

Because not all stiles are simple!!!

17/10/2026

🐾🎅CHRISTMAS PHOTO SHOOT - TOMORROW, SUNDAY 18th, 10am UNEXPECTEDLY AVAILABLE

🎄Last year, I teamed up with Philippa Huber Photography for a Christmas canine photo shoot and we all had so much fun that Philippa & I have decided to do it again this year!

🎄Best of all, each session is 30 minutes providing plenty of time for the perfect pose, it’s completely free, and although you will be sent proofs of selected photos, there’s no obligation to buy. But why would you not want to?!

🎄Philippa is hugely talented and not only will she produce stunning images of your pooch, she can also turn them into mugs, coasters, Christmas cards and lots more.

🎄If you would like this place, please email me and I will confirm if it’s still available…

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