DOG TRAINING
Are you looking for effective, kind, fun, reward-based training with a qualified, local trainer? I work with you to develop well-mannered, happy, confident dogs and puppies and help banish problem behaviours.
The Surrey Hills Pet Minder uses ethical, science-based, proven training methods; built to strengthen the positive, trusting relationship between you and your dog. Sessions are devised around your dog's particular training needs, ways and speed of learning and your own goals - always with an injection of fun to ensure enjoyment for yourself and your pet.
Services include...
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One-to-one puppy training
- One-to-one dog training
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Group classes and workshops
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Private training walks (exercise + enrichment + training practise)
Small Group Classes
Evening courses in Fetcham (Leatherhead) and Reigate, Surrey
Why join us?
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Force-free, science-based, proven training methods; designed to make learning fun and rewarding for you and your dog
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Tailored Attention: Small, friendly groups with strictly limited spaces for more personalised guidance.
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Real-World Results: Learn practical solutions for problem behaviours, build impulse control, and improve confidence.
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Controlled Socialisation: Help your dog learn to focus around distractions in a controlled, knowledgeable environment.
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Lifelong Bond: Achieve a stronger, happier owner-dog bond through communication, handling and play.
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Ongoing Support: Receive comprehensive written notes for at-home practice, plus expert support both in and out of the classroom.
'Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy' Puppies
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8-session course
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Teach your puppy to walk nicely on a lead, come when called and sit on cue
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Socialise your puppy the right way
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Understand dog body language
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Establish a strong owner-dog relationship
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Curb unwanted puppy behaviours
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Master fundamental handling skills
...and more.
REIGATE, RH2
6.30-7.30 pm
17th, 18th, 24th September,
1st, 2nd, 8th, 15th, 22nd October 2026
FETCHAM, KT22
6.30-7.30 pm
15th, 22nd, 25th, 29th September,
6th, 9th, 13th, 20th October 2026
Price: £160 per 8-session block.
Classes limited to 6 dogs only.
Adolescents / Adult Improvers
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Fun ways to improve your key behaviours, such as loose-lead walking, sit and recall, working with distance, duration and distractions
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Learn some very useful new behaviours such as Emergency Stop, Hand Touch and Down/Settle
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Improve impulse control, focus and confidence
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Practise controlled, polite dog-to-dog and dog-to-human interaction
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Find out how to keep your dog stimulated to avoid boredom and destructive behaviours
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Learn fun tricks
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Work on sequencing behaviours in real-life scenarios
...and more.
For dogs who have previously attended our puppy course or have in place a basic level of training in loose lead walking, recall and sits.
REIGATE, RH2
7.30-8.30 pm
17th, 24th September,
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd October 2026
FETCHAM, KT22
7.30-8.30 pm
October 2026
Price: £120 per 6-session block.
Classes limited to 6 dogs only.
Adult Intermediates
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Test key behaviours against higher levels of distance, duration and distractions
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Introduce distance work such as settles, send-aways and boomerangs
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Improve neutrality around stimuli, such as dogs and people
- Learn about scent training
- Discover more ways to encourage your dog's focus onto you
- Learn fun tricks
...and more.
For dogs who have previously attended our Adolescent/Improvers course or who have in place a good level of training in loose lead walking, recall and sits plus basic knowledge of hand-touch, down and middle,
REIGATE, RH2
7.30-8.30 pm
October 2026
FETCHAM, KT22
7.30-8.30 pm
15th, 22nd, 29th September,
6th, 13th, 20th October 2026
Price: £120 per 6-session block.
Classes limited to 6 dogs only.
Also available for private sessions. Email julia@thepetminder.uk to discuss your requirements.
One-to-one Dog Training
Whether you have a dog who is new to training, have a particular issue you would like to work on, or if you wish to take your dog's training to the next level, our one-to-one sessions will help you do so.
Popular topics covered can include:
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owner-dog handling skills
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sit, stand, lie down, settle down
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recall
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walking on a loose lead
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separation anxiety
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tricks
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distraction techniques
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introduction to agility
as well as any particular issues you would like to work on with your dog.
Training begins with an initial consultation, to get to know your dog and your training objectives.
After drawing up a bespoke training programme, we will meet in the dog's home or at a neutral venue, whichever is the most appropriate learning environment.
Following our session, you will be provided with a comprehensive training plan to use and refer to at home with your dog.
Prices start from £60 per 60 minute session. Please contact us for a quote.
One-to-one Puppy Training
The perfect foundation for learning life skills and positive behaviour whilst establishing a bonded, understanding relationship between you and your pup.
Popular topics covered can include:
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owner-dog handling skills
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name recognition
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eye contact
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sit, stand, lie down, settle down
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coming when called
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walking on a loose lead
as well as any particular issues your puppy may need to work on.
Training begins with an initial consultation, to get to know your puppy and your training objectives.
After drawing up a bespoke training programme, we will meet in the puppy's home or at a neutral venue, whichever is the most appropriate learning environment.
Following our session, you will be provided with a comprehensive training plan to use and refer to at home with your puppy.
The Surrey Hills Pet Minder is a qualified instructor for the Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy puppy training programme, by Steve Mann.
Prices start from £60 per 60 minute session. Please contact us for a quote.
Private Training Walks
The ultimate 3-in-1 solution: a private, solo walk with a qualified dog walker and certified trainer PLUS mental and sense stimulation PLUS training skill practice.
Training walks are always performed one-to-one. This ensures
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that your dog can work on their training without the distraction of other dogs, and
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that they will get the best, personalised walk FOR THEM.
Skills practised can include:
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sit, stand, lie down
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coming when called
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walking on a loose lead
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confidence building
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passing other dogs/people
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impulse control
Prices start from £65 per 60 minute session. Please contact us for a quote.
Group Training Workshops
The Surrey Hills Pet Minder is delighted to run a number of one-off workshops in the Surrey area. These workshops focus on individual behaviours such as:
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recall
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loose-lead walking
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tricks
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socialisation
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basic agility
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scent work
Our workshops are designed to get the best out of your particular dog and always involve an element of fun.
If you would like to be informed of our next training workshop, please add your email address below.
Please note the following:
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Our training sessions will teach you the tools you need for success. It is important that owners continue with these training tools outside of our sessions to achieve the desired outcome.
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Learning takes place at different paces; dependent on the owner, the dog, the issue/behaviour, any obstacles and the desired objective. As such, it is not possible to provide an exact timeline, in advance, for when the objective will be met.