dog training that your dog understands

‘Focussed Instruction for Dogs and Owners’ offers certified dog behaviour counselling and dog training classes in South Wales, Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire. We coach owners and their dogs to build happy, balanced relationships through positive training, learning socialisation skills and resolving behaviour issues at any age.

 
 

dog and puppy training Services

We offer a range of expert dog training services across South Wales and beyond, from one to one dog training, dealing with adult and adolescent behavioural issues to dog training classes, scentwork classes and more.

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    Problem Behaviour Counselling

    Bespoke behaviour programmes designed to resolve specific problems and change your relationship with your dog. We can help you take away the stress and bring back the joy of living together.

  • One-to-one Dog Training

    Individual training sessions and tailored guidance for puppies, adolescents and adult dogs, at your convenience and in a non-distracting environment at the FIDO training centre.

  • Socialisation and Training Classes

    A careful blend of structured socialisation, basic obedience training, and education in the fundamentals of canine psychology and dog ownership.

  • FIDO Follow-On Intermediate Dog Training

    Intermediate training and obedience for more experienced dogs and owners.

  • 'Prepare For Your Puppy' Package

    Written information and a home visit to advise and guide you in bringing home your new puppy, settling them into your home and giving them the best possible start in their new life.

  • FIDO Scentwork Classes

    Scentwork classes for beginners to engage your dog’s natural instincts and have fun together.

Come see our dog training in action at our YouTube channel Helen Atton - F.I.D.O.

 

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Started in 2010, after more than 20 years of practicing under other titles, FIDO has trained thousands of dogs and resolved hundreds of diverse and challenging behaviour issues. The FIDO training approach is ethical, positive, individually tailored, and focussed on achieving the best outcomes for your dog and your family.

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’Finn was a 17 month old Eurasier when my local vet, to whom I remain indebted, recommended that I seek help from Helen. I thought that Finn’s fear of going to the vet was “normal”. When his behaviour turned towards being reactive to all dogs; I didn’t know what to do. Helen very quickly detected a very nervous and anxious dog plus a very stressed owner, close to despair!

Our 121 sessions started immediately and as I work full-time, I found the mix of f2f and telephone calls the perfect mix. Each session resulted in videos and literature which I could revert to whenever needed.

Helen saw aspects of Finn which I hadn’t. Her close observation and studying of him linked behaviours to their cause as well as the tools to support us both. Our relationship improved. We both learnt so much from Helen. I had taken Finn to numerous classes prior to meeting Helen but these weren’t what we needed nor were they the help we needed.

I am forever grateful to Helen for her skills, insight, knowledge and experience.

LD and Finn, Abergavenny

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