About Training Tails - Expert Dog Training in St Albans, Hertfordshire

At Training Tails, we believe in scientifically proven, kind, reward-based dog training methods. These techniques are simple and easy for you and your puppy or dog to follow, whether through small group classes or bespoke one-to-one sessions.

Our Approach:

• Ongoing Learning: Our commitment to excellence means we constantly update our skills by attending workshops and courses with leading canine experts worldwide.

• Understanding Your Dog: Learn about your dog's body language, communication, and how to teach them appropriate behaviour for modern living.

• Continuous Support: Whether you attend our classes or book one-to-one sessions, we provide ongoing support to help you and your dog succeed.

• Happy and Stress-Free Dogs: We believe all dogs, whether puppies, older dogs, or rescue dogs, should have choices and live happy, stress-free lives.

Meet Sally: Sally, the heart of Training Tails, is based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, and covers surrounding towns and villages. She lives in London Colney with her husband, her Rottweiler Kita, and her two daughters.

Sally's Journey: Sally is qualified via the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) and has volunteered with other dog trainers and rescue centers. Her journey began with her special bull breed, Skye, who ignited her passion for dog training. Despite early challenges and unhelpful advice, Sally committed to learning and developing effective training methods.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Qualified with IMDT since January 2017

• Kids Around Dogs Approved Trainer

• Therapy Dog UK Approved Trainer/Assessor

• Grisha Stewart B.A.T Training (Behavior Adjustment Therapy)

• UK College of Scent Dogs Instructor Course

• From the Hound Up - 8-week course of Gait and Movement Analysis

• World Scent Dog Association Scent Instructor

• Kim Brophy Licensed Family Dog Mediator in the Kids Division (LFDM-K)

• Level 6 3-year Behavior Studies with the School of Canine Science

Fostering and Volunteering: Sally has fostered dogs for rescue centers and volunteered at Glendee Rescue and the National Animal Welfare Trust. She adopted Kita in 2019, who features in many social posts and videos despite being diagnosed with Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, which limits some training activities.

Passion for Involving Children: Sally loves getting children involved in dog training, fostering fantastic relationships between them and their four-legged friends. As a Kids Around Dogs Approved Trainer, Sally ensures her daughters enjoy training sessions, too.

Commitment to Ongoing Learning: Sally continues to learn and develop her skills to provide the best possible help to her clients, completing numerous courses, reading extensively, and attending webinars.

Join Sally at Training Tails for expert dog training in St Albans. Experience kind, effective, and supportive training tailored to your dog's needs.