Being a Pro Dog Trainer means teaching dogs through a games based method.
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I work with you to give you a better understand of your dog so you work in partnership together
05/08/2025
Really happy how this big boy turned out 😍 happy to get a run around after his groom.
Taking bookings
Bernadette 086 33 99 228
15 minutes from Ballyshannon
20 minutes from Tullaghan, Kinlough, Donegal Town
31/07/2025
Can’t beat a de-shed. Grooming an Akita is so different to grooming a Labrador. The hair has to be ready to come out and this girl timing was spot on.
Taking bookings
Bernadette 086 33 99 228
15 minutes from Ballyshannon
20 minutes from Tullaghan, Kinlough, Donegal Town
27/07/2025
Girls just want to have fun ❤️❤️❤️
First groom needs to be a great experience.😉 🐕
Taking bookings
Bernadette 086 33 99 228
15 minutes from Ballyshannon
20 minutes from Tullaghan, Kinlough, Donegal Town
26/07/2025
The owners were trying out getting short top and sides and they loved it. 😍
Stunning dog and was so good with its first groom. ❤️❤️❤️
Taking bookings
Bernadette 086 33 99 228
15 minutes from Ballyshannon
20 minutes from Tullaghan, Kinlough, Donegal Town
26/07/2025
This beautiful gentle giant needed breaks as he found getting groomed difficult. What an amazing gentle soul ❤️
Taking bookings
Bernadette 086 33 99 228
15 minutes from Ballyshannon
20 minutes from Tullaghan, Kinlough, Donegal Town
04/07/2025
This wee girl takes a beautiful photo ❤️❤️
Taking bookings Bernadette 086 33 99 228
15 minutes from Ballyshannon
20 minutes from Tullaghan, Kinlough, Donegal Town
03/07/2025
Bobble tail 🤣🤣
03/07/2025
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his belly 🤣🤣.
Taking bookings Bernadette 086 33 99 228
15 minutes from Ballyshannon
20 minutes from Tullaghan, Kinlough, Donegal Town
16/06/2025
Akita’s, Huskey’s, Malamute’s and Samoyed’s all seem to have a different coat to these dogs the Chow. Their undercoat is like a mesh and takes forever to groom. They are very cute, only get if you like grooming 😉. It can take 3 to 4 grooms to get all the old undercoat out.
06/06/2025
Had a purrfect time grooming this big fella. 😃🐈
01/06/2025
It’s time for a little wash ❤️
20/05/2025
Taking the hair out of the dogs ear can be sore for them. Especially if it’s not maintained and there is a lot of hair. If taken out in strands, gently, a nice ear rub and hugs during the process it is very gentle on the dog. Some dog’s hair can grow down into the canal leading to scratching and possible infection.
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I'm Bernadette Kelly, a certified dog trainer and behaviour consultant. I live in South Donegal and cover the surrounding areas. I am currently the proud owner of 4 dogs Chocolate Labrador, American Akita, Border Collie and a Chow Chow. I am privileged to have such a mix of dogs and each one of these have played a part in me becoming a dog trainer.
I am certified Canine Behaviour & Training with Elista Education. I am currently an active member of the Pro Dog Trainer community and have the privileged to be mentored and trained by Lauren Langman (Crufts agility winner and has captained The Team GB agility) and Tom Mitchell a renowned vet behaviourist and trainer.
I am passionate about being able to help others with their dogs. Being a Pro Dog Trainer means teaching dogs through a games based method. This training method really and truly gives real life results in the most positive way possible through teaching our dog to have fun. Reward based training through games is the most up to date training techniques and is becoming wildly used is dog rescue centers. I am excited to show you a way where you will gain the trust and build a relationship beyond your imagination with your dog(s). Your dog(s) will seek you out, wanting to be with you and you will build an unconditional bond with them where they will respond to you.
This training is not about a quick fix, as we know quick fixes only last for a short time and then you are back to where you started. I will educate you on why your dog is reacting the way it is and I will work with you and give you a plan where you will get the dog you always wanted. In doing this you will learn how to help and manage your dog and I will work with you and breakdown your end goal into more manageable steps.
This dog training teaches your dog to think, to make good choices and encourage them to work with you. This is all done by playing fun concept games that reshape your dog's brain and their behaviour. Learning through fun is more powerful and gets real life results. You will get to make a difference to you and your dog.