Canine Bond
Dog Behaviour Support
& 1-2-1 Training
Certified Dog Behaviourist
Covering Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Teignmouth & Dawlish
Are you struggling with your dogs behaviour? Do you need help with improving specific areas coaching your dog? Is your dog finding life challenging on walks or in your home? I provide personal 1-2-1 behavioural support and coaching to you and your dog.
I offer a range of canine behaviour and training services. Please feel free to contact me, sending an email to CanineBondTorbay@gmail.com with a description of the support you are looking for and to arrange a free discovery call (with no obligation) to discuss your dog's needs.
About Me
Hi, I'm Donna and I am fully certified, insured force-free Dog Behaviourist and Trainer, a certified family dog mediator, full accredited member of The Association of INTODogs, covered by the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter.
I am passionate about helping families and their dogs with behavioural support and 1-2-1 training. My ethics and philosophy are rooted in positive reinforcement and a dog's well-being is paramount in all my efforts, aiming to provide you with an understanding of your dogs behaviour, aware of what your dog is telling you and providing supportive care from a compassionate relationship centred approach.
In addition to my qualifications and accreditations, I have worked and volunteered in animal rescue also completed several courses on anxiety, applied ethology, coaching for all ages, body language, teaching scent work, skills for reactive dogs, and a level 3 in canine nutrition. I enjoy expanding my knowledge, sharing this with others, also committed to ongoing CPD as an accredited canine behaviourist.
I offer support for dogs finding life challenging around
- Reactivity towards other dogs or other animals
- Fear and anxious related behaviours
- Over excitable and frustrated behaviours
- Guarding
- Excessive jumping
- Puppy stage
- Adolescent stage
- New and Rescue dog support
I do not use any aversive equipment, methods or techniques that cause pain or discomfort to a dog, no slip leads, choke chains, check chains, spray bottles, shaking cans, or devices.
Qualifications & Memberships
- Level 5 in Canine Behaviour & Psychology
- Certified Family Dog Mediator L.E.G.S
- RCT Skills for Reactive Dogs
- Level 3 in Puppy Coaching
- Intermediate Canine Anxiety Course
- Canine Coaching Foundations
- Exercises foundations to advanced
- Talking Dogs Scentwork Course
- Dogs and Children Course
- The Dog Rescuers Guide
- Foundations to Advanced Coaching Course
- Canine Nutritional Course
- Full Member Certified Canine Behaviourist of INTODogs
- Member of the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter
- Member of the Dog Welfare Alliance
- Member of the Pet Professional Network
Services
Please contact me and provide a description of the support you are looking for. I also offer a free discovery call which can be arranged to discuss your needs.
Behaviour Consultation
1-2-1 behaviour support are for families, caregivers looking to have a better understanding of their dog's behaviour, helping you to identify those issues and how to best support your dog.
Behavioural Support includes
- A pre questionnaire form
- A pre telephone/email/zoom sharing information
- A personal arranged home visit/meeting lasting 1.5- 2 hours
- A tailored support plan via email post visit
- 3 month email/ telephone/zoom support based on the initial support plan
- An in-person 1 - 1.5 hour follow up appointment
£150
Additional 1-1.5 hour appointments £45
*(If outside of Torquay an additional fee maybe added)
1-2-1 Coaching
(not for behaviours such as anxiety, fear, or aggression related behaviours)
1-2-1 coaching is suitable for dogs that may struggle in a group setting, or your looking for extra advise and guidance in or out of the home with training you are already working through.
I have a selection of sessions depending on the support you and your dog needs.
( If a behaviour consultation is recommended then pricing will be discussed )
- Initial session: 1.5 hours £60
- Block sessions: Initial session 1.5 hours + 2 x 1 hour session £120
- 1 hour follow up sessions £40
*(If outside of Torquay an additional fee maybe added)
1-2-1 Puppy Coaching (12 weeks up to 6 months)
1-2-1 puppy coaching is tailored to you and your puppy, supporting to set you and your puppy to have a enjoyable, happy life together. Full support is given throughout the training.
How to handle common puppy problems
Building confidence
House training
Appropriate socialisation
Foundation behaviours like walking well on a lead and recall
- Initial session: 1.5 hours £40
- Block Sessions: Initial session 1.5 hours + 2 x 1 hour session £99
- 1 hour follow up sessions £30
(If outside of Torquay an additional fee maybe added)
Contact Me
Business Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 - 19.00
Sat - Sun Appointment only
Testimonials
We have just completed our puppy training with Donna. I can not recommend her enough. Penny loved her lessons and I feel like I've learnt so much as well, Donna was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Sophie & Penny
After a few sessions with Donna I feel so much more confident with Kobi.
He has definitely lacked confidence in some situations and Donna has helped me manage them in a calm and relaxed way.
Kelly & Kobi
Donna has been helping Tess and I deal with reactivity around other dogs, she has made a huge difference. It has been a great experience and I would absolutely recommend her for any training needs, thank you for all your help!
Amy & Tess
Donna, has been amazing with our two very anxious dachshunds, with Donna’s advice and guidance, we are starting to see positive changes in our dogs behaviour. Highly recommended!
Zoe, Sid & Ralph
We booked in to have 1-2-1 with our staffie pup. We wanted to have better lead walking with him. He loved playing the games that Donna planned. We continue to play them at home. Thank you so much for your help we have learnt alot.
Gail & Bertie
Thank you Donna for helping us train Luna our golden doodle. In just 4 weeks we went from a pulling dog that would not come back to us when called, to a dog that is a pleasure to walk and returns after her playtime. I will certainly recommend your skills to anyone needing help with their dog training . Paul & Luna
Thank you so much for all your help! I honestly didn’t think I would be able to get to this point after everything with Pip and Barney being attacked. I wouldn’t of got this far if it wasn’t for your help and I cannot thank you enough for that.
Megan & Barney
Great time with Donna certainly has a lovely approach with dogs. My Bob'O loved the training. Highly recommend.
Maggie & Bob'O
