Jenny Hunter Dog Training

Services

1-2-1 session (60 mins)- £40

Initial assessment before 1-2-1 session (30-45 mins)- FREE These sessions are tailored to the needs and wants of you and your dog. Through ethical, positive and force-free methods, we can address any specific issues you may be facing. Sessions can take place at a private field in Ponteland, and at Doggy Days Creche, Salon and Boutique in Cramlington.

1-2-1 Home Visit (60 mins)- £40 plus mileage

Home visits are designed to help address any specific issues your dog may be facing around the house. If necessary, we can conduct an Initial assessment in the home before a 1-2-1 session. Consultations last approximately 45 minutes, and only incur the cost of mileage. Home visits are conducted at locations within and surrounding Ponteland and Cramlington. Examples of locations include: -Heddon - Ponteland and Darras Hall - Medburn - Kingston Park - Throckley - Great Park -Newburn - West Denton - Westerhope - Wylam - Chapel Park/ Chapel House

Puppy Socialisation Course - £60

Here at Jenny Hunter Dog Training, we know how crucial early socialisation is for new puppies. This 4 week course is designed to teach owners about enrichment, calmness, handling techniques, focus work, and ways to safely desensitise your puppy to objects which they will encounter in later life. This is all rounded off with supervised play. For puppies who have completed their initial injections- 18 weeks of age.

Adolescent Crash Course - £60

Just like a human teenager, adolescent dogs can be frustrating and on occasion difficult to live with! However, they are very often misunderstood. This 4-week course is designed to give owners the confidence to continue training, and socialising their adolescent dogs during this phase in their development. For dogs 6 months-2 years of age. **Saturday 7th May-4th June, 12:15-1pm* FULL

Recall package

Recall is one of the most important behaviours to teach your dog. It helps to keep them safe, and means they can enjoy and benefit from exercise off lead. This package is designed to give dog guardians tonnes of new and fun ways to help build a solid recall. This package includes: - 4 private lessons - A comprehensive handout explaining the theory of recall - Over a dozen recall games - Personalised notes and videos after each session - Email/phone support from a fully qualified trainer £160 10% discount when purchased alongside another package

Loose lead package

Training your dog to stop pulling on the lead can be tricky but it helps ensure walks with your dog are safe and enjoyable for you both. This package is designed to give dog guardians tonnes of new and fun ways to help teach their dog to walk calmly on lead. This package includes: - 4 private lessons - A comprehensive handout explaining the theory of loose lead - Over a dozen loose lead games - Personalised notes and videos after each session - Email/phone support from a fully qualified trainer £160 10% discount when purchased alongside another package

Reactivity package

What is reactivity? Basically, it means that your dog is reacting to their environment, but are unable to assess the situation calmly, make good judgements, and move on. And at the bottom of this is usually FEAR. This package is designed to help people understand and support their reactive dog. This package includes: - 1 free behavioural consultation in our enclosed field - 3 private lessons - 1 accompanied walk in a more 'real life' environment - A comprehensive handout explaining the theory of reactivity - A range of exercises to help aid/ manage reactivity - Personalised notes and videos after each session - Email/phone support from a fully qualified trainer £170 10% discount when purchased alongside another package

FUNdamental Life Skills Course- £60

We're always looking for ways to enrich our dogs' lives. One of the best ways to do that is to keep training fresh and exciting! Mixing up your dog's training helps strengthen your relationship with your dog, focuses excess energy, prevents boredom, boosts confidence...the list goes on! This 4 week course is designed to be great fun for everyone, and cover exercises you may not find in a traditional training class! Start with Level 1, and progress to Level 2. For dogs 6 months and older. Previous experience of group training classes is preferable.

About

About
Welcome! My name is Jenny Hunter, and I am a holistic dog trainer based in Ponteland and Cramlington. I am a 'Platinum Level' Instructor at the Academy of Dog Training and Behaviour,  and a member of The International Companion Animal Network.

I have studied with

- The Institute of Modern Dog Training
- The Association of Professional Dog Trainers
- The British College of Canine Studies
- The Academy of Dog Behaviour and Training
- Compass Education and Training
- Canine Principles
- Dogs Trust Training School
- Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Academy
- Canine Thinking
- Kachina Canine
- Absolute Dogs

I believe that every dog is unique, and that there is not a 'one size fits all' solution to behavioural issues. Therefore, I take into account every aspect of a dog's life during training, and sessions are tailored to suit the needs of each individual.

All of my training is based on positive reinforcement. My techniques are game-based and force-free.

Classes and courses are held in an enclosed private field in Ponteland, and at Doggy Days Creche, Salon and Boutique in Cramlington.

These are fun and stress-free environments which are perfect for learning. I also offer house visits, and accompanied walks in local areas.

Contact

  • Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
  •  jhunterdogtraining@gmail.com
  •  Monday- CLOSED Tuesday - 1pm-4:30pm (at Ponteland) 5:30pm-8:00pm (at Doggy Days, Cramlington) Wednesday- CLOSED Thursday- 1pm-4:30pm (at Ponteland) 5:30pm-8pm (at Doggy Days, Cramlington) Friday- 1pm-6pm (at Ponteland) Saturday- 11am-3pm (at Ponteland) Sunday- CLOSED

**I am out of the country 12th-20th May, and will endeavour to respond to your enquiries as soon as possible when I return. Many thanks.**


Blog

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Reviews

Reviews
'We took Minnie in for 1-2-1 and she really enjoyed the session.
Jenny listened and helped us with all our questions and really helped with recall and Minnie's jumping. Minnie's been great since we took her. Highly recommended, thank you Jenny'

                                                                   - Daniel and Minnie

'I really enjoyed our training session with Jenny it was exactly what we needed. Jenny was very knowledgeable and explained Ollie’s behaviour which was very useful, especially surrounding his barking. She is very flexible in her approach and was happy to look at the main issues that I wanted to focus on [...] With Jenny’s guidance I now have a very clear plan of what we need to work on, especially when guests come in the house'

                                                                                      - Charlotte and Ollie

'Amazing training session with Jenny today! Exactly what we wanted: clear and effective (and fun!) recall exercises we can practise at home. She's got so many ideas we've already booked the next session with the rest of the family. Thank you, Jenny!!'

                                                                                                                                                                                                        - Alex and Alfie

'My husband and I asked Home from Home to provide some training for Erin, our five month old German Shepherd puppy, and they introduced us to Jenny [...] Jenny is so lovely with Erin and I know she keeps an eye on her for me, when we book her into Home from Home for a day, overnight or weekend. Jenny always manages to give an insight into how Erin’s mind was working, which made it easy to understand what was going on and why she’s doing these things [...] Jenny taught us to put ourselves in Erin’s shoes and apply the same logic, and when we went home, we had her useful ‘homework’ notes to remind us how we had decided to handle things. Anyone wanting a pleasant, fun and beneficial training course couldn’t ask for more.'

                                                                                                                                                                                      - Les, Enid, and Erin


F.A.Q

What should I bring to a training session?

Please bring

- A well-fitting harness or collar, and lead (preferably not a flexi-lead). 
- Lots of tasty treats.
- Poo bags (just in case!)

Why am I not receiving emails from Jenny Hunter Dog Training?

Clients will receive notes via email after every session, and I endeavour to respond to every email by the next working day.

However, it’s impossible to avoid the occasional compatibility problem. If you’re consistently not receiving emails, here are some troubleshooting steps:

  • Check your spam folder.
  • Be sure that your spam settings are allowing incoming emails from unknown senders.
  • Add “jhunterdogtraining@gmail.com” to your approved sender list.


How many training sessions will my dog need?

Packages include 4 private sessions but we will always discuss a dog's progress during the last session. I am happy to organise more lessons if owners feel they need more support.

Private lessons are tailored to you and your dog, and so the teaching is done entirely at the dog's pace.

Feel free to get in touch to discuss which option would suit you best. 

Do you have a cancellation policy?

Yes.

Each session requires a deposit in advance. This deposit is transferable if owners cancel within 48 hours of their appointment.

Group courses require a minimum of 1 week's notice.