Amy Thomson Dog Training

Amy Thomson Dog Training I am a dog trainer based at our own classroom in Cirencester but I also cover the surrounding areas Hi, I’m Amy.

I am a dog and puppy trainer based at my very own classroom on Love Lane in Cirencester but I also cover Cricklade, Swindon, Wootton Bassett, Malmesbury, Cirencester, South Cerney, Stroud, Tetbury and surrounding areas.I have a background in assistance dog training and working with families with children with additional needs. I have a degree in animal behaviour and welfare but I keep up to date w

ith current training methods through regularly attending courses ran by leading professionals in the field, sometimes literally in the field!I offer puppy socials, puppy training classes for puppies up to 5 months of age, subsequent follow on training classes, one to one classes for puppies and beyond, individually tailored one to one training for dogs of any age. I have specific training packages for loose lead walking skills and reactive dogs. Training is of course important, but so is you and your family’s relationship with your dog. Training should enhance this rather than jeopardise it.Training will focus on giving your dog the life skills they need to be part of the family using reward based, scientifically proven methods. My aim is to support you with whatever you would like to achieve or work on and to help your dog to understand the human world better and us theirs. Training should be accessible to all, while being kind and effective. Please visit my website for much more info, many thanks, Amy

24/04/2025

Hi all
I have a 1:1 slot at K9 Confidential secure dog field Sat 3rd May 1pm (£50) if anyone would like it? We can cover recall, distractions, walking on a lead, long line practice etc, it's good opportunity to let a pup off for the first time too, just pop me a message 🙂

Week 2 🤩🤩
24/04/2025

Week 2 🤩🤩

Welcome to Fern, Reggie, Albert (who will be joining from next week), Alfie & Fifi who started Juniors classes last nigh...
24/04/2025

Welcome to Fern, Reggie, Albert (who will be joining from next week), Alfie & Fifi who started Juniors classes last night 🤩

Welcome back to Margo, Toby, Ollie and Sami
24/04/2025

Welcome back to Margo, Toby, Ollie and Sami

Week 4
24/04/2025

Week 4

23/04/2025

"𝘈𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴"
"𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨"
"𝘙𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥"
"𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘺"
"𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘰𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘥"
"𝘋𝘰𝘨𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦"

So much conflicting advice! And that's really problematic for dog owners to navigate. What & who do you believe? 🤔😕

These questions might help -

❓Is the person giving you advice actually qualified to give it? Training is an unregulated industry which means there are no minimum standards of education, approach or ethics. A trainer may have a huge amount of learning & education behind them, or none. Always check out the qualifications & education of someone you're paying for advice....don't assume they have any because they may not.

❓Do the ethics of the person giving you advice chime with your own? A trainer may have the same ethics as you, or not. Again, there are no industry standards, so advice has to be considered in the context of your own ethical stance.

❓Does the advice acknowledge and address the underlying cause of the behaviour or does it only focus on stopping the behaviour? Solutions which address the symptom but not the cause are less likely to stick.

❓Training (of any 'flavour') should ALWAYS start with the least invasive, least aversive approach possible. If a trainer jumps straight into physical punishment or aversive tools without first considering less aversive options that's not best practice.

❓Do you clearly understand what you are being asked to do to your dog? If it hasn't been explained clearly (and that includes 𝘩𝘰𝘸 it works) tread carefully.

❓Lastly...what does your gut tell you? If you feel uncomfortable with something you're being asked to do, if you feel uncertain or feel you're not being given honest answers to any questions or misgivings you may have then don't do it. When you've paid a professional for their advice there can be huge pressure to follow that advice but if it doesn't feel right tread carefully (if for no other reason than you're unlikely to be consistent enough to be successful if you have to do things you feel uncomfortable with).

It would be wonderful if all trainers gave the same advice but they don't. But asking the questions above can help you sort the wheat from the chaff.

Thank you to our recent class attendees for taking the time to give feedback 😀
23/04/2025

Thank you to our recent class attendees for taking the time to give feedback 😀

23/04/2025

The grooming industry is changing. More and more groomers are starting to realise that giving dogs freedom and choice, creates reduced stress grooming appointments, happier dogs and happier guardians! If you're dog is struggling being groomed or handled, I'm here to give you the secrets on how to ch...

21/04/2025

** New for 2025 **
**Puppy Recall FUNdamentals with the wonderful Jules**

Recall is an essential skill. In this 121 class you will explore how to use food rewards, toys and scent work through engagement games to teach recall and build your relationship with your new puppy!

Friday afternoons.

Held at the purpose made classroom in Cirencester.

Vaccinated pups 5 months and under (let us know if they are a bit older but may still benefit from the class).

1 hour one to one class £45.
- Ask your recall and puppy related questions
- Find out how and why to use a long line
- Build your relationship with your new puppy (essential for recall!)
- Teach your puppy a reliable recall cue and learn how to proof that cue around distractions
- Build your puppy's confidence
- Help your puppy learn to explore their environment and introduce nose work
- Play fun engagement games with your puppy that can be taken out and about on walks

To book:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18268084&appointmentType=31203672

About Jules:
Hi, I’m Jules, and my passion for dogs started in childhood. I was always eager to walk my neighbour’s dogs and simply be around them. Today, I’m the proud owner of two dogs: a Golden Retriever and a Labrador Retriever. For the past 15 years, I've worked in Social Housing and Adult Social Care, but I felt the time had come to follow my true passion. I decided to transition into the pet services industry, and after four years of running my own business, I’ve never looked back.
Now, I’m excited to take the next step in my journey by becoming an ethical Dog Trainer. I’ve recently received certification from the Dog Training College (DTC) and have had the privilege of shadowing Amy Thomson in Cirencester, assisting with her Puppy Classes. This experience has been invaluable, boosting my confidence and allowing me to offer engaging and fun Fundamentals classes focused on building a positive relationship with your dog through play.

A very relevant topic for our next Succeeding Together talk from the wonderful Sam K9 Confidential Training and Behaviou...
21/04/2025

A very relevant topic for our next Succeeding Together talk from the wonderful Sam K9 Confidential Training and Behaviour.

Past and present clients get free access to Succeeding Together Facebook Group and to our regular talks. Please pop me a message if you're unsure how to access this. It is there to help and support you with all your dog related questions and any difficulties along the way. Talks can be viewed at a later date through the live talk being recorded in the Facebook Group and on the Succeeding Together website members area.

Ask your questions before hand or during the live.

'On Wednesday 23rd April at 10am join me to talk about the Puppy Blues. having recently just taken on two dogs it has been an experience remembering what is it like when you first take on new dog/s and how I hear the advice I give to my clients in my head when I am trying to adjust.'

Join us if you have any questions. It will be live in the private Facebook group or here: https://www.bigmarker.com/succeed-together/the-puppy-blues

Lovely social walk on Sunday, as you can see I am always bringing up the rear 🤣😅 somewhere ahead of me there's a lovely ...
16/04/2025

Lovely social walk on Sunday, as you can see I am always bringing up the rear 🤣😅 somewhere ahead of me there's a lovely bunch of doggos enjoying their walk. All the pups did so well.

Bumper week last week of dogs graduating 🎓 from classes 🤩🐕🐶
16/04/2025

Bumper week last week of dogs graduating 🎓 from classes 🤩🐕🐶

Week 6 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
16/04/2025

Week 6 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Gorgeous little Rupert graduating 🎓 last week and some rare action photos of me and Jules 😅
16/04/2025

Gorgeous little Rupert graduating 🎓 last week and some rare action photos of me and Jules 😅

Welcome Tilly, Freya, Stormie, Monty & Rolo
16/04/2025

Welcome Tilly, Freya, Stormie, Monty & Rolo

*Next 6 Week Puppy Classes Course starts Fri 9th May Cirencester*Set you and your new pup up for success!Our next 6 week...
16/04/2025

*Next 6 Week Puppy Classes Course starts Fri 9th May Cirencester*

Set you and your new pup up for success!

Our next 6 week Puppy Classes Course for fully vaccinated pups up to 5 months old, starts Friday lunchtimes 9th May 1pm-2pm with Jules.

6 week course £123

All the basics and more!
Comprehensive notes
Online body language lesson with Speak Dog
Small classes for appropriate socialisation and individual help & support

For more details and how to book:
https://amythomsondogtraining.co.uk/homepage/group-classes/puppy-group-classes/

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Gloucester
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Hi, I’m Amy. I am a dog and puppy trainer based in Cricklade, covering Swindon, Wootton Bassett, Malmesbury, Cirencester, South Cerney, Stroud, Tetbury and surrounding areas. I have a background in assistance dog training and working with families with children with additional needs. I have a degree in animal behaviour and welfare but I keep up to date with current training methods through regularly attending courses ran by leading professionals in the field, sometimes literally in the field!

I offer puppy training classes for puppies up to 5 months of age, subsequent follow on training sessions and individually tailored one to one training and behavioural support for dogs of any age. Training is of course important, but so is you and your family’s relationship with your dog. Training should enhance this rather than jeopardise it. Training will focus on giving your dog the life skills they need to be part of the family using reward based, scientifically proven methods. My aim is to support you with whatever you would like to achieve or work on and to help your dog to understand the human world better and us theirs. Training should be accessible to all, while being kind and effective. Please visit my website for much more info, many thanks, Amy