Certified Member of The Guild of Dog Trainers
PBI Insured
Level 3 Award in Canine Emergency First Aid
Willow’s Walks and Dog Services is owned by Christopher McKeown, a certified and award nominated dog trainer and behaviour consultant. Through the eyes of dogs, we are encouraged to see the world in a way that celebrates compassion, patience and a deeper understanding into how different stimuli a
round our canine companions impacts how their time with us. Utilising positive reinforcement and reward-based training, my aim is to help strengthen the bond between my clients and their dogs. Some dog trainers and behaviourists place blame on dog owners, while the latter can at times place blame on their companions for the obstacles that present themselves. I take neither approach; I focus on understanding your dogs’ behaviour as it is a form of communication towards you and their environment. While I’m employed to train dogs, I acknowledge that I train humans more, and my job is to help you learn to communicate with your dogs, and to respond with kind leadership. Behaviours that present themselves can be labelled as “bad” or “naughty”, and whether or not you choose to believe that, there is always an opportunity to connect and grow with your dogs. The bond born from unconditional love from so many dog owners can help us change our view of the world.
“My dog is aggressive”
“My dog doesn’t listen to me”
“My dog is nervous of everything”
Most of the behaviour that dogs present comes from a place of fear and their own misunderstanding. With love, patience and trust we can work together to help them overcome their obstacles while helping to reshape our own way of thinking. I offer 1:1 training for dogs, as well as in group settings. Other services that are offered include:
Dog Walking (including group walks and adventure)
Drop-in Visits
Pet-Sitting
