DOG TRAINING
Are you looking for fun, effective, kind, reward-based training with a qualified, local trainer? Do you have a new puppy? Does your dog struggle with life skills? Would you like to take your dog to the next level of training or let them experience a training walk?
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)
Coming up next...
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Are you wondering where to start with your new puppy?
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Do you want to raise a happy, confident, well-behaved dog?
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Would you like your dog to learn all the life skills they need?
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Do you want a fun way to bond with your dog?
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Do you want to use positive, rewarding, science-based, non-aversive training methods?
This fantastic programme guides you through the whole process of raising and educating your dog; from choosing the right puppy, through their first few months, to adolescence, adulthood and beyond.
INDOOR, SMALL GROUP PUPPY TRAINING CLASSES
Next courses run:
June-July 2026
Learn all the skills that make up a happy, confident dog (and owner). The course includes walking with a loose lead, recall, eye contact, sit, dropping things from their mouths, scent work, handling skills, understanding dog body language, socialisation, curbing unwanted puppy behaviours, building the owner-dog bond and lots more...
REIGATE, RH2
Puppies: 6.30-7.30 pm
Starting June 2026
FETCHAM, KT22
Puppies: 6.30-7.30 pm
2nd, 9th, 12th, 16th, 23rd, 30th June, 7th, 14th July 2026
Price: £160 per 8-session block.
Classes limited to 6 dogs only.
INDOOR, SMALL GROUP ADOLESCENT / IMPROVER DOG TRAINING CLASSES
Next courses run:
May-June 2026
Take your training to the next level: improve key behaviours, such as loose-lead walking, sit and recall; learn useful new behaviours such as Emergency Stops, Send-aways and Settles; improve impulse control and confidence; learn fun tricks and practise social skills.
For dogs who have previously attended a foundation training course or who have in place a basic level of training in loose lead walking, recall and sits.
REIGATE, RH2
Improvers: 7.30-8.30 pm
7th, 14th, 21st May, 4th, 11th, 18th June
FETCHAM, KT22
Improvers: 7.30-8.30 pm
5th, 12th, 19th May, 2nd, 9th, 16th June 2026
Price: £120 per 6-session block.
Classes limited to 6 dogs only.
Also available for private sessions.
'Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy' puppy group training
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Adolescent/adult improver group training
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.