Animal Agency - Giving Animals a Voice in their Training
Animal Training
If you are new to The A.B.C., please be aware that we will require a recent clean bill of health from your animal's veterinarian and shall take a detailed history prior to training. For all new clients, the first training session is dedicated to teaching you, the handler, fundamental ethical training techniques and theory in a practical hands-on manner. Please call to discuss you and your animal's needs so we can help you find the right training programme for you both. All our training is currently carried out on a 1:1 basis providing you with dedicated tailored training.
Why Training Matters
Training plays an important role in supporting both animals and the people who care for them:
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Training helps animals live safely and comfortably in human environments, reducing the risk of situations that may be stressful or unsafe for animals or humans.
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It strengthens communication between humans and animals, fostering mutual understanding and a more secure bond.
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Cooperative care training allows animals to voluntarily participate in procedures such as grooming or veterinary examinations, helping to reduce fear and stress.
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Training provides valuable mental stimulation, supporting emotional wellbeing and reducing frustration, boredom, and stress-related behaviours
In reports from Bristol University / behaviour clinics: between 13%–20% of dog owners reported that their dogs show Separation Related Behaviours (barking, howling, destructive or toileting behaviour when alone).~82.7% of dogs are reported to pull on the lead.
~82.7% of dogs are reported to pull on the lead.Nearly 31% of those show moderate to severe pulling intensity - (Townsend, L, Dixon, LM, Chase-Topping, M & Buckley, L 2020)
Pick & Mix
This package consists of 3 one-to-one sessions. If your dog is already skilled in the basics, you might want to work on teaching family-friendly games such as A-to-Bs, Emergency Stop, Middle, Spin, Roll Over, or Find It. Alternatively, your dog may benefit from a refresher in loose-lead walking. As always, for those new to the A.B.C., the first session will focus on teaching you, the handler, how to train your dog effectively and humanely.
£195
Training Walks
Finding time for training can be difficult around an already busy schedule. We offer training walks with a qualified registered trainer dedicated to working 1:1 with your dog through some basic training such as loose lead walking, recall, good park etiquette.
A hand over session will be required in order to ensure criteria can be easily maintained.
These are booked in blocks of 5 sessions.
Training Walks £ 250
Good Park Etiquette Programme
This programme is divided into three levels: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Each level includes 5 one-to-one training sessions (booked as separate levels). We will focus on polite greetings and play (with both dogs and humans), recall, and loose-lead walking. If your dog is already proficient in any of these areas, we will dedicate more time to other aspects of the training. The rate of dogs learning will vary as some will take longer to work through each level.
£325
Vet Visits / Husbandry & Grooming Programme
Cooperative care plays a vital role in the welfare of our animals. Many pet parents avoid veterinary or grooming visits due to the stress it causes both them and their animals. 65% say it’s difficult preparing for vet visit due to pet’s nerves; 30% said they’ve put off a visit because it’s so stressful. At the A.B.C. we offer a programme designed to support you in helping your animals. If your cat or dog already has a severe fear of the vets or groomers, you will need to book a behaviour modification programme, and may require a referral from your veterinarian. However, if your dog or cat has not yet reached that stage, we can focus on training to help them build a positive relationship with their healthcare providers. Our Care training package is booked in blocks of 4 one-to-one sessions.
Dog Care Programme £260
Cat Care Programme £195
