Introduction to Programmes
Programmes are available for puppies & dogs from 8 weeks, the programmes are bespoke and will take into account your aspirations, abilities and previous experience. I will treat you and your dog as a partnership working with the dog as an individual taking into account their breed (or potential breeds) drive, motivation and physicality.
Over the years I have realised that dogs and their human partners are so individual that general obedience/skill group classes are not the best environment for many dogs, therefore my programmes are ideal for these partnerships.
Every client and their dog has an initial assessment and goal setting consultation where we discuss your goals however small or ambitious and work out an achievable coaching plan. I cannot guarantee your will reach all your goals but I will be honest and will produce a programme that will head in the direction. Initial programmes are for two or three months and can be booked in further three month blocks after the initial programme is completed. There is a 2 month programme specifically for puppies from the age of 8 weeks which includes a 4-week puppy partnership course via Zoom so we can start their programme during their key learning phase but without them having to finish their vaccinations first.
All programmes after the initial consultation will include two coaching sessions each month, there is ongoing WhatsApp support and a telephone call booked for the weeks when you do not have a physical session. Everyone who books on a programme will be invited to join a private Facebook for support & advice and the opportunity to share with others who are following or have completed a programme this group is free for the first three months.
If you would like to discuss your goals please contact me via to book a Discovery Call https://www.allsorts-dog-training.com/schedule-booking/free-discovery-call
Is a Programme Right for You?
A programme may also suit a dog that has one of more behavioural issues that require a strategy over a few weeks, months and sometimes longer.
Therefore my bespoke programmes are a commitment of a minimum of 2 months & often longer personal coaching and support initially via Zoom and when allowed face to face. My programmes may not suit everyone as the processes I use focus on the dog wanting to behave in a certain way which can mean a slower (but longer lasting) progression than some other methods that promote a "quick fix".
To ensure you are happy that I am the right fit for your needs and requirements, there are certain steps that I like to follow which are:
- A 15 minute "Discovery Call" that can be booked at the top of the page. The call will enable us to talk about the Issues as you see them & how would be best to proceed. l am unable to discuss individual issues during this call as all dogs & your situation are different therefore you would need to complete & return a Background Information Form & have a Zoom or in person (when allowed) meeting before giving the appropriate advice. During this call we can agree whether a programme, one of my training services or another option would suit you and your dog best at this time
- Completion of the Background Information Form and a 30 minute initial consultation via video such as Zoom, where we will discuss you, your dog and the situation so we can agree which programme would be best to commence with. This consultation is chargeable but the cost will be deducted from the price of your programme when booked.
The Programmes
Bespoke Programmes Tailored for You & Your Dog
Before signing up to a programme you need to complete the Background Information Form and have a 30 minute consultation via Zoom, where we will discuss you, your dog and the situation so we can agree which programme would be best to commence with. This is chargeable but it will be deducted from the price of your programme when booked.
Initial Assessment & Goal Setting Meeting - Included in the Sapphire & Diamond Programmes but not required for the Ruby Programme
To ensure that the programme planned is perfect for you both, every client and their dog will require an initial assessment and goal setting consultation where we discuss your issues and long term aspirations however small or ambitious and work out an achievable coaching plan. This assessment is approximately 2 hours and is currently held via Zoom anywhere in the United Kingdom. Once Covid allows I can do home visits within 25 miles of Portsmouth,
Ruby Puppy to Pupstar Programme (for puppies from 8 weeks)
This is a 2 month programme that is tailored for your puppy including: bonding, confidence, life skills, puppy behaviours & any concerns you may have.
The programme includes:
- 4 x weekly 1 hour group puppy partnership session to discuss training & all things puppy
- 4 x 45 min personal coaching sessions for training & behaviour issues
- 3 months free membership to the private members group
- E-mail or WhatsApp support
- Discount on Perfect Fit harnesses
This is a 2 month programme that is tailored for your dogs individual needs including: lead walking, recall, manners, general behaviours & any concerns you may have.
The programme includes:
- 4 x 60 min personal coaching sessions for training & behaviour issues
- 3 months free membership to the private members group
- E-mail or WhatsApp support
- Discount on Perfect Fit harnesses
It is a 3 month programme that is tailored for you & your dog focusing on your individual experience, requirements & needs and your dog's previous training history if any.
The programme includes:
- 6 x 60 min sessions. (to be booked to completed within 3 months of beginning the programme).
- A progress plan
- A weekly email including bonus activities & information that may be of interest
- Email, Messenger or WhatsApp support
- Free access to the private members group
- Discount on Perfect Fit harnesses
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Programme Details
Bespoke 2 & 3 Month Coaching Programmes for puppies, dogs and rescued dogs
Ruby Puppy to Pupstar Programmes
A coaching programme to give your puppy the best start in life. Many puppy classes focus on training your puppy to do smart things like sit, wait & walk on a lead. These are all valid things that dogs need to do (eventually) but they have a lifetime to learn these things. With this programme we cover the things they need to know such as confidence, bonding, meeting new things and people in the small window of time they have available which can be started as soon as your gorgeous pup is home & settled and can be completed before they are even allowed out into the big wide world. Covid 19 - face to face 1-2-1 consultations are now able to take place following current government guidelines
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Sapphire & Diamond Coaching Programmes
Two programmes to support your & your dog through any more complex issues you may have or to work towards a long term goal. These programmes are suitable for any dog from 6 months. Rescue & adolescent dogs benefit particularly from these programmes as we are able to re-build their confidence, and work through any issues that the fear and stress of these hormonal changes have been uncovered. During this time you may feel that your once lovely & loving puppy has turned into a bit of a monster and has forgotten many things they previously knew. This is usually not the case but with the hormones running wild this stage may need careful handling. Covid 19 - face to face 1-2-1 consultations are now able to take place following current government guidelines
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Private Training for puppies & dogs for general training and confidence building
These individual sessions or 4 sessions packages are for general training of specific issues and skill and are suitable for dogs & puppies. They are not suitable for dogs with complex or long standing issues for these a Sapphire or Diamond programme will be required. Currently the initial session may be carried out by video call via Zoom until home visits are allowed, once allowed they can be held at my field. If bought as a block subsequent sessions can also be held in local parks etc.
These sessions are suitable for support with:
- Lead Walking
- Recall
- Manners
- Confidence Building
This consists of 6 x 30 min courses over 6 weeks which are structured to cover skills and activities suitable for all dogs and puppies over 12 weeks held at my field. The courses are adapted to suit the individual partnerships. Also as they are 1-2-1 classes dogs that would not normally be happy to attend a traditional class can safely attend this course.
The 6-week courses are flexible to suit the previous training the dog may have had and the experience of the handler but may cover:
- Skills such as lead walking & recall
- Confidence and partnership building.
- Distance & independence
- Activities and games
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Hoopers - Canine Hoopers World Awards
We also offer private coaching sessions, 1-2-1 courses and Canine Hoopers World Awards individual and group courses.
Hoopers is a low impact fun sport suitable for all breeds of dog and any age handler. Combining a series of hoops, barrels and tunnels so the dogs and their handlers work together as a team to navigate the obstacles to build confidence whilst having fun. We follow the Canine Hoopers World methods so If you choose we can work through the 10 CHW Awards.
- 1-2-1 Private Hoopers Sessions £15/30 min - to cover everything for the complete beginner up to CHW Level 10
- 1-2-1 Private Hoopers World Awards course £75/6-week block - working through the CHW Awards, 6 x 30 minute course with assessment on levels when ready. .
- Hoopers Foundation & CHW Awards Group Courses - space on the 6 week courses is occasionally available starting with a foundation course and then working through the 10 CHW Awards with an assessment and award presentation on week six
- They are suitable for all breeds of dogs.
- The 1-2-1 private course is 6 consecutive weeks and is designed to allow you to progress at your own pace
- Missed classes will not carry forward
- Our field is in a lovely location five minutes from the centre of Clanfield at Hyden Farm, Hyden Farm Lane.
- There is off-road parking.
- The field is over an acre, so dogs that need extra space have it.
- Classes/courses will take place in most normal weather conditions. Unless the ground is too dangerous for the dog or handler or too hot for the dog.
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Gill is an approved instructor so follows the ethics & training methods of:
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).
The Dog Training College (DTC)
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Puppy Training Classes Via Zoom
Puppy Zoom Course for puppies from 8 weeks
This course is mainly for first time puppy partnerships could be just what you are looking for. For puppies from 8 weeks as no vaccinations are required and will ensure the puppy does not miss out on a key learning period.
It can start even before you pick up your pup as it is more a question & answer session with videos for you to follow at a time your puppy is ready to learn. (puppies need to sleep when they need to sleep so no need to wake them up). The course is relaxed and informative and there will be a private WhatsApp group to chat post and discuss anything that happens between weekly sessions
The 4 week course will cover:
- Settling & bonding
- Crate & toilet training,
- Feeding & sleeping
- Confidence building
- Puppy skills & any other questions you may have, sessions will be recorded and sent by e-mail if requested
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Testimonials
Jane & Rio:
Had our first training session on Sunday and what a difference in Rio already. Gill taught us as well as him on how to react to things around us and to watch him and let him tell us if he is nervous Looking forward to next week . Highly recommended.
Helen, Andy, Meggie & Baxter:
Gill is patient and encouraging. The sessions really help to build trust between dog and owner. We have learnt strategies to help with various behaviours in a positive way. Thoroughly recommend.
Julia, Flappy and Blue:
Reactive Dog Training I have attended two courses with my 2 reactive dogs. Gill is very positive and has helped me have to confidence to recognise signals from my dogs and act accordingly. I have even started walking them again! And Flappy has made a new friend on our walks!!! Thank you
Tony & Bertie:
Very good for new owners Gill is very good at showing how new owners can spot the behaviours in dogs and overcome them to the benefit of both. By showing owners and explaining what the dogs are doing and why, you get invaluable tips on how to control and enjoy the dogs without worry. Bertie has loved the sessions and so have I, and both dog and owner have come on in leaps and bounds!
Jo & Ashe:
Great opportunity for my dog to meet farm animals in a controlled setting. Will be booking into the next one.
Angela & Theo:
Back to Basic's is just what Theo and I needed. Theo was an easily distracted dog when out and now he is a pleasure to walk. Great environment for lessons. Thank you Gill for the training and advise
Dee & Lyla:
Great to be around farm animals and be up close to the lambs. Lyla didn’t seem to be to bothered by them. Gill does take a slow and gentle approach so that dogs can process the environment they are in. Good afternoon. Thanks Gill.
Su & Usha:
Absolutely superb Had a fabulous first session with Gill. Usha had an absolutely brilliant time, she slept for hours after! Plenty of opportunities for her to learn, play and 'be' in a safe, controlled environment. We both learnt new skills ... and are already practising them at home. Gill explained everything really clearly which made everything so much easier to do! Thank you, really looking forward to the next session
Jo & Lottie:
Great Fun for Dogs We have been bringing Lottie our Jack Russell to Hoopers on Sunday mornings and she absolutely loves it. The trainers are brilliant and explain the exercises really clearly and make it fun for the dogs with plenty of opportunity to socialise too.
Claire, Ella & Minnie:
Hi Gill I hope you are ok and all your classes are going well. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated the classes you did for us and for all that you taught us – a big thank you! Ella and I did really enjoy the classes, especially the puppy socialisation ones. I feel they really helped Minnie get on with the other puppies and got her used to being around new dogs and experiences. I get lots of compliments about how well trained Minnie is, which makes me a very proud puppy mum! She is very obedient (on the whole!), sociable and keen to please. I do lots with her off the lead – she never goes far and comes back quickly if called. I believe that a lot of this is due to what you taught me and it gave me confidence with Minnie and her training. I love being out and about with her and she is now enjoying running off road with me, which is just great for us both! So a big thank you from all of us for your help and guidance (and a woof and a lick from Minnie!)
Hayley & Marble:
Hoopers We are on our second Hoopers course with Gill and really enjoying it. The lessons are lots of fun and our young dog Marble has become much more focussed and attentive. Would thoroughly recommend the sessions.
Karen & Roxie:
I initially met Gill when attending her Reactive Dog Classes as my Rottie could and was very reactive. Roxie and I learnt together in these classes, skills which would help me in helping her in situations she was not comfortable in. She is maturing into a very well mannered girl albeit can still have to odd moment but I am more aware of her body language. Thanks Gill :-) xx
Bill & Evie:
Having nearly always just done obedience, I feel we are more of a team moving around a Hoopers course together!
Mel & Daisy:
Really kind dog loving lady who helped me with my puppy. Hope lockdown ends soon for you Gill
Chloe:
Thank you Gill for fitting and supplying our working cocker spaniel with a perfect fit harness, we love it and it makes such a big difference. Gill was also very understanding and accepting of our slightly people shy dogs temperament - which is always helpful! Will definitely recommend you to others ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Karen, Izzy & Basil:
I would highly recommend Gill as a trainer. She has great knowledge of how to train even the most hectic terrier. Gills classes are fun and informative. Both me and my terrier love them.
Paula & Bruno:
Thank you for an enjoyable challenge Gill, lots of tips and great to hear how we can train our dogs with just a little time and patience .
Jayne & Tarn:
Thanks Gill enjoyed the week although I didn't manage 3x5 minutes every day it made me realise I should be doing more. Resolution to try a new skill every week. Thank you
Natalie & Lottie:
Lottie has made really good progress with the off switch training this week! We have got to a comfortable stage 3 so will start adding in the cue now as she starts to approach her bed 😊 thanks for all your efforts this week Gill Gallagher it’s been great!
Rhiannon & Tyson:
Gill is fantastic, knowledgeable and patient, she had great ideas for any solution, her classes are great fun and she runs lots of distanced challenges that are really helpful. would highly recommend Gill
Contact
- 07595 217299 - Gill Gallagher
- gill@allsorts-dog-training.com
- Monday - Wednesday 9.00am - 6.00pm Thursday & Saturday 9.0aam - 2.00pm
Terms & Conditions
- Payment in full is required at the time of booking.
- Payment can be made via bank transfer to Allsorts Dog Behaviour & Care Sort Code 30-99-20 Account Number 27756668 or Paypal to paypal.me/GillGallagher.
- Any personal coaching session that needs to be postponed & rearranged by the client or Allsorts Dog Training (except for emergency situations or sudden illness) a minimum of 24 hours notice is required.
- Group courses are self contained so missed classes will be forfeited unless cancelled nt Allsorts Dog Training due to trainer illness or dangerous conditions
- Completion of the Background Information Form and a 30 minute initial consultation via video such as Zoom is to be carried out prior to any coaching programme being confirmed. This consultation is chargeable (£30) but the cost will be deducted from the price of your programme when booked.
- Bespoke programmes are a commitment of a minimum of 2 months & often longer personal coaching and support. Clients are required to follow the instructions and plan to achieve the results required.
- The Hyden Farm venue is 100% outside in a field. Sessions or classes will go ahead if wet unless the ground is dangerous for the dogs or handlers, therefore please wear suitable footwear & clothing. It is a working farm there are pigs, sheep and other farm animals in neighbouring fields, so all dogs must be kept on leads on the farm. Please close all gates that are closed when you arrive behind you and park considerately as cars will be coming and going between classes and sessions.
- All dog mess is to be collected and taken home at Hyden Farm (please check you haven’t left any poo bags outside your car before leaving) or put in the bins provided. Water will be available for the dogs.
- Dogs must not attend a session or group class if it has had sickness or diarrhoea within 3 days of the session for the safety of other dogs that will be using the field or within 3 weeks of symptoms of kennel cough or after being diagnosed with a contagious disease or as advised by a vet. Bitches in season can attend private sessions at the field, please advise if this is the case a minimum 24 hours prior to the session so Allsorts can manage the change over of dogs as the previous or next dog may not be castrated.
- Do not allow your dog off lead or long line unless specifically instructed to do so by the, the owner/handler is responsible for the behaviour, control & care of their dog during & class or session and whilst on the premises.
- Any Incidents between dogs during a group class must be reported to the trainer (if not seen) at the time of the incident and vet treatment if required sought as soon as possible.
- Allsorts Dog Training cannot be held liable for loss or damage to property whilst on the property of Hyden Farm.
- We welcome children to attend classes or sessions but they are the sole responsibility of the adult they are attending with and must not approach or touch other dogs or farm animals without asking the permission of its owner or the trainer with regards to farm animals. Children must remain with their guardian if not handling/training their own dog or eat during the class/session or offer food to other dogs.
- If training is cancelled for any reason you will be notified by App, text or Facebook as early as possible.
- Please do not smoke during classes or outside on the farm premises.
- Finally, we want you and your dog to have fun and if you have any issues with Allsorts Dog Training or any other dog or owner please let me know at the end of the class or as soon as possible afterward.
Your privacy and protection of yourself, dogs and your home
- Any of the personal information we hold on file, is for Allsorts Dog Training records only. We do not pass any of your details to third parties of any kind and will only be used for passing information back to you. We comply with the strict laws following the new GDPR 2018. All files are destroyed after 7 years from the last time a service was used by you.
- We may take photos and videos during training sessions for learning and advertising purposes. We will do our best to not include your face, unless agreed beforehand. If you object to photos/videos, please mark as such on the booking form
- Allsorts Dog Training is covered by a full business insurance including public & employee liability. You have the right to view our policy at any given time.
- Our insurance will only cover your dog and your home in the event of negligence by Allsorts Dog Training and only during the duration of the services. It is your responsibility to ensure your dog and home has adequate insurance.
F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
I have a "reactive" dog what training is available?
Can you help my dog pulls on the lead?
What is the difference between a package and a programme?
Programmes are bespoke and are a 2 or 3 month commitment which will focus more complex behaviour issues or longer term situations. The programme includes a full assessment & goal setting meeting, a full plan & support.