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Vet & Co-Op Care

Dealing with being handled, groomed, examined with intent can be overwhelming for our dogs.
The stress worry and even embarrassment that can hit us humans can be just as overwhelming!

So why not do something about it?

Lets make home grooming, nail clipping, tick and grass seed removal, medication delivery, vet visits, examinations and diagnostics, recovery and more easier and less stressful for everyone involved!

Who better to learn with than with a Veterinary Nurse and Trainer!

Let Ruth bring you her real world experience and skills to start improving Vet visits and Co-operative care with your dog!

Train with Ruth

Why choose Ruth

Support Trainer at Great Paws & owner of Dog First Training
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Specialist in Co-operative care including vet visits and grooming
Puppy expert
Skilled in core training including lead work, settle and recall
Passion for enhancing knowledge on health and wellbeing with our dogs

1:1 training offers a truly tailored experience for you, your family and most of all your dog. People and dogs all have different learning styles and sometimes online courses or classes are not the most suitable scenario for you.

Our mission is to help you learn more about your dog and how to work together to achieve your goals. To do this will take commitment on your part and will not be achieved within a few hours of 1:1 sessions. Think of it like having a gym membership with support from a personal trainer, they can advise, guide and show you how to achieve your results, however the hard work and dedication from you is the real key to success.

So we will support you with advice, practical demonstration, games and exercises which will achieve your goals so that you can continue to achieve progress and results.

Examples of things we can help you with

General Handling
Vet Visits
Dealing with examination
Safety & Equipment
Administration of drops (ears and eyes)
Brushing & Nail Trims
Rest & Recovery

What does 1:1 training include?

There are 3 main phases to our 1:1 training journey together. Our role is to support and coach you to help you achieve all the skills needed to work with your dog in a happy fun and engaging way.

Phase 1 = Analysis

This is usually completed during our first session together but in some circumstances, may be completed over several sessions for very complex issues. This phase is where we can get to know much more, ask lots of questions around the issues you may face and what our training goals are. This enables us to build an achievable plan and also get to work on the foundational training elements that we will build on.

Phase 2 = Core Training

This phase moves our plans into actions. Here we will arm you with all the skills and abilities to work with your dog to achieve your goals.

Phase 3 = Progress & Advancement

Dog training is partnership with another living creature and therefor is not a mechanical route to success. In this phase we tailor our plans further to ensure they working at their optimum to achieve our goals. We will also push our core training further so we can "bombproof" it and make it fit for life long success.

What to expect in 1:1 training?

During our sessions, you will spend the majority of the time handling and working with your dog under our guidance and we will provide demonstrations and explanations throughout the session.

There will be a blend of Q&A, practical exercises and theory to ensure we can build the right plans and set achievable goals which will enable the learning journey keep progressing.

£ 40

1 x 50 min Consult
Notes, videos and Guides Where Appropriate
First Session is at your home (within 5 miles of DL1)
Additional session location will vary depending on training needs
WhatsApp Support Available Post Session*
The best option for Life Skill Training, Puppies, and Handling Training