ABOUT US
Family Dogs Services is a family run business comprising of married couple Claire and John Denyer.
“Our mission is to help dog owners get their training right first time and help them correct any unpredictable behaviours that occur during their dogs development.
People are often unprepared for what is required to develop a well mannered, obedient pet, and even when you get everything right, circumstances beyond your control can give rise to challenges. For that reason we decided to learn to teach key skills that your dog should have, provide assistance and advice to enable you to correct any issues you are having and help your dogs become well mannered members of your family.
Our focus is to show you, how, through changing your own behaviour and attitude towards your dog, your dog’s behaviour and attitude towards you will be rewarding. Our aim is to offer you the skills to develop a well mannered, obedient and respectful dog.
We have always had dogs in our families. We lost our first black Labrador Gemma to old age. We now have the pleasure of owning three black Labradors from working lines (Indy, Dude and Rose) Although initially we trained our working dogs as a hobby and for the joy of watching our dogs do what they were bred to do, we have, over the years become passionate and committed to dog training and behaviour on many levels.
We have advanced and further developed our knowledge and skills training alongside Dog Trainer and Behaviourist Robert Alleyne, undergoing his instructors course, as well as attending various work shops and seminars. We have both participated in various activities with our dogs including gundog training, agility, obedience, displays and shows.
Claire and Indy featured on Sports Relief Top Dog T.V show in 2014, and featured in video advertisements and packaging for a well known pet food.
Claire is the author of the puppy book 'The Life of Rose' (Raising puppies the family dog services way)
Whilst John has travelled to train in China in 2018 and 2019 becoming a level 4 certified True 2 Life International trainer with world renowned dog trainer and behaviourist John Rogerson
We are thrilled to be able to put our passion and knowledge to good use helping owners of varying breeds and issues with their training needs.
We have attended various workshops and seminars including canine first aid, dog aggression, Tellington Ttouch, Zoopharmacognosy, and studied dog training and behaviour with the CIDBT (Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training) and with Lez Graham completing her accredited Pet Gundog Instructors programme with distinction.
We continue to train with a diverse number of trainers undertaking courses to further our knowledge and skills whenever possible.
