Member of the Guild of Dog Trainers
Jared is recognised by them as a ‘Professional Dog Training Instructor’
Professional dog walking, training and behaviour support service, Walking service within a 10 mile radius of Newton Abbot. Behavioural and Training Services within a 20 miles radius, further afield by special arrangement.
Rescue, giant and large breeds our speciality. All age of dogs from puppy to seniors.
Experienced Team providing a tailored dog walking service
Expereinced and knowledgable Behaviourist with a track record of success offering a Dog training and behaviour support service.
From 1st June 2024 we will also be offering a Pet Sitting Service, providing the same level of care we bring to walking, training and behavioural support. See the Pet Sitting section for more details!
D4Dog walking training and behaviour support is open for business, we opened on May 4th 2021. The first couple of years has been quite simply amazing. We have met some fantastic dogs and owners, discovered walks and locations we didn’t even know existed. Most importantly we have helped a significant number of clients, whether through providing a reliable dog walking service, or resolving unwanted or challenging dog behaviour issues. For more detailed information on this work, look at our FaceBook page or please take a moment to read the Blog or relevant page from the menu.
We are still accepting new clients for behaviour and training sessions, contact us if your dog(s) require Training and Behaviour support.
Training and Behavioural Support
Building on the success of D4Dog Professional Dog Walking Service, we are delighted to have introduced D4Dog Training and Behaviour Support. Our approach is simple and underpins everything we do, our goal is straightforward;–
Happy Dogs, Happy Owners, Happy Days.
We are seeing quite a few dogs who are struggling to adapt to the new post pandemic world, especially as owners are having to spend more time at work and working from home becomes less usual.
Drawing on the latest developments and research into dogs and their behaviour, including genetics, behavioural psychology and the growing field of Canine Science. We follow the operant conditioning approach, which uses positive reinforcement, combined with a control and management approach to support owners and their dogs to successfully resolve the concerns they have.
We have been highly successful at resolving issues such as ‘on lead reactivity’, ‘poor recall’, ‘lack of socialisation’, ‘over arousal’ and ‘general aggression’.
Understanding dogs, Live, Work, Train Dogs – 6 part course – next course starting in June 2025 at Foredown Kennels
The course your dog wants you to take! Starting on Wednesday the 19th June 2025 at 7.00-9.00pm. We will be delivering a 6 week course with the aim of helping staff currently or looking to work in the canine sector – Vet Practices, Gooming, Kennels, Dog walking and Sitting as well as Dog Owners to better understand their dogs. Numbers will be strictly limited to ensure the course can be tailored to the needs of the group.
The 6 week course costs £50.00 paid in advance, or £12.00 PAYG – call 07743864373 or email d4dogwalking2021@gmail.com to reserve your place.
Dog Awareness Training Courses
We offer businesses and employers, a short course for their staff providing an introduction to working in a dog friendly business. This includes an introduction to dog behaviour, communication, risk assessment and how to minimise negative interaction in retail, hospitality, leisure and other settings. This course is delivered in a 90 minute session with plenty of time for Q&A
Walks
Walks can be tailored to individual requirements – distance, on or off lead, or on a long training/roamer lead.
Please contact us to discuss your dog(s) individual needs
We have recently launched Walkies! – Helping your dog find a walking buddy – as we’ve recognised that many dogs and owners would like to be able to walk their dog with. a suitable companion dog, but there isn’t a simple way of finding a dog that would be a good fit – well now there is! It is an open Facebook group, that anyone can join and give their dogs details or look for a suitable buddy for their dog. https://www.facebook.com/groups/251554231163370
For further information or to discuss you and your dog(s) needs, call Jared on 07743864373 and ask for D4Dog Training and Behaviour Support, or email d4dogwalking2021@gmail.com
Personal History & dog background
After 28 years working in Education as a teacher, manager and senior leader, following redundancy, I decided a change of direction was required, but one that requires every bit as much care and attention, but now for dogs, rather than children and young adults.
Enhanced DBS checked and Level 3 Safeguarding trained – you can be sure your dog(s) are in safe professional hands.
Full Dog walking training and behaviouar insurance cover via PetPlan providing security and reassurance.
I grew up with dogs, German Shepherds and a Jack Russell, as an adult, our first dogs were Ben and Bob, GSD crossed Collie – litter brothers rescued from Battersea Dogs Home in 1990. Dog ownership as a baptism of fire!
Since 1998 we have had Old English Mastiff’s following the unintended adoption of a previously rescued breeding bitch, called Deefer (for which the business is named.) We joined the Old English Mastiff Owners club and have subsequently rescued 4 further English Mastiffs through the club.
Currently we have two dogs an English Mastiff – Freya (76kg), a tall and rather slim bitch, brindle in colour and approaching 6 years old in December 2023. We also have a Romanian Rescue – Milo an Anatolian Shepherd x Raven dog or Carpathian Shepherd – opinions differ. He is a large male (48kg) and we are his 3rd home in the UK following his arrival/rescue from Romania at 5 months of age. He has had a few issues and I have learnt a great deal from him!
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