Heart to Hand Dog Training
Experienced dog trainer and Behaviourist offering 121 in person training, Pre puppy home visits, Puppy Home School and training classes. Specialising in Rescue dogs.
Professional experienced Dog Behaviourist & Trainer
Hi, I am Karina. I’m a professional, experienced dog Behaviourist and Trainer. I have been working for an assistance dog charity for the past 7 years as a dog trainer and have over 15 years experience training and working with dogs. Over the years I have worked with a variety of dogs on a lot of different behaviours. I have also enjoyed Gundog training, flyball, agility and scent work training and I have been fostering and rehabilitating rescue dogs for about 14 years.
My passion is to help you and your dog to develop a great relationship and enjoy everyday life together.
If you would like to find out more please contact me for a free 15 minute phone call, no obligation, no pressure, just a conversation to understand yours and your dogs needs and discuss next steps.
121 Training sessions
Working in person with you and your dog for 121 sessions. I can work on basic training including
- General Obedience
- Loose Lead Walking
- Recall
- Focus around distractions
I will build a bespoke training plan to suit yours and your dogs. needs.
Behaviour Session
I have experience solving a range of different behavioural issues, such as
- Fear Aggression
- Seperation Anxiety
- Resource Guarding
- Reactivity
- Fear of people/dogs
I will build a bespoke behaviour modification plan to help you and your dog.
Group Training Courses
I offer group training courses for dogs of all ages. Either indoor or outdoor classes, we will cover everything to develop your dogs life skills with real life training such as
- Loose lead walking
- Recall
- Focus around distraction
Pre and Post Puppy Support
Its so exciting starting to think about and get your new puppy but it can also be overwhelming.
I can help make the process easier and give you advice with the following
- Finding you the right Puppy
- Choosing a breeder
- Getting your home and family ready for pups arrival
- Initial puppy training
- 6 week puppy home school for pups from 8 weeks
Rescue/Rehome Behavioural Sessions
I offer rescue and re-homed dog support and rehabilitation.
Sometimes despite their age, dogs we rescue or re-home come with or develop behaviours that you may struggle with, such as
- Fear Aggression
- Anxiety
- Reactivity
- Fear of people or other animals
I can help with these and many other behaviours.
Video Consultation
Remote online dog training support.
A video consultation would be perfect for people with a busy schedule or anyone who needs some advice from a professional dog trainer.
Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy
I am an Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy Qualified instructor.
I have been coached and assessed by Steve Mann, Founder of IMDT and the author of Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy book.
Steve also appears on TV, Podcasts and is a dog training coach for BBC Maestro.
I am proud to add this to my CV as I have always been a positive, force free, friendly dog trainer.
If you are interested in training the Easy Peasy way please contact me to find out more!
Secure Payment Methods
I am proud to be a member of the Magnificent Seven, a team of the specially selected leading dog businesses in the UK.
For more information please click the link below
I am very proud to have become a dog trainer for Darwin dogs. Darwin Dogs provide dog training to adults disabled by mental health conditions, or on the autistic spectrum, who have their own dog, under the age of 3. Each client’s dog is trained specifically for them.
We train the dogs to be well behaved in public, confident in all situations and to perform a multitude of special tasks, to lessen the clients disability. We will consider applications regardless of race, sex or religion, providing the applicant meets our other requirements. For more information please click here https://darwindogs.org.uk
Contact us:
Anytime (Email, contact form, message, voicemail)
Tel: 07801 443497
Email: karinabird@hearttohanddogtraining.co.uk
Hours:
Monday 9am to 6pm
Tuesday 9am to 6pm
Wednesday 9am to 6pm
Thursday 9am to 6pm
Friday 9am to 12pm
Weekends by arrangement
Based in East Northamptonshire, covering the UK
