Hi! I'm Amy
I am blessed with 3 wonderful dogs of my own.
Are they perfect dogs? Absolutely not.
Does this mean I'm terrible with dogs? Absolutely not.
What it does mean is that I've worked really hard to educate myself on understanding dogs and have a huge toolbox of handling skills and experience. Your dogs couldn't be in better hands.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
I have been lucky enough to share my home with four amazing dogs, each of which has challenged me in different ways. My dogs are not perfect, nore would I want them to be, I want them to be free to be themselves and do dog things. Most of my dogs have struggled with anxiety and sensitivities. Their challenges have meant I've had to work really hard to educate myself on dogs and how to help them be comfortable in today's modern world. We've attended numerous training classes and workshops in lots of different things including Hoopers, Scentwork, Positive Gundog Training, Focus and Engagement.
I am passionate about kindness and train using positive reinforcement. I believe in teaching dogs appropriate behaviour in a way that promotes a strong bond with the dog and makes them feel safe. I am passionate about continued CPD and regularly study with providers such as Canine Principles and the ISCP. I am a member of The Pet Professional Network and an Intro member with the Association of INTODogs.
I am extremely fortunate to assist training classes run by two fabulous dog trainers, to learn from their experience and pass on my own to those who need it.
I am qualified in canine first aid fully insured and DBS checked.
MY CPD
Canine Principles - Canine Fear Course
Rachael Bean RVN - Canine First Aid & Wellbeing
Canine Principles - Loose Lead Walking
Canine Principles - Canine Coaching Foundations
Canine Principles - Canine Coaching Advanced Accredited Certificate
ISCP - Certificate in Professional Dog Walking
Canine Principles - Canine Resource Guarding Workshop
Canine Principles - Canine Calmness
Canine Principles - Rock Solid Recall
Canine Principles - Settling Through Scentwork
Canine Principles - Reactivity Specialist
Animal Love – Dr Sophie Bell - Keep your eye on the balls
Canine Principles - Dr Lennon Foo - Dog Food A Vets Perspective
Roz Pooley - Is it Over Yet? Managing and Understanding your adolescent dog.
Sarah Hedderley - The Border Collie Summit Loose Lead Legends
Emma Lee - The Border Collie Summit All about Barking
Allwinds - Canine First Aid
Talking Dogs Scentwork - How to teach Scentwork
Talking Dogs Scentwork - Puppy Scentwork
WALKING SERVICES AND FEES
Covering Shirehampton and surrounding areas
GROUP DOG WALKING
Groups of no more than 4, dogs will be matched with other companions of suitable personalities.
45 min: £15
SOLO WALKS
These are ideal for dogs that aren't so comfortable with other dogs or the world around them. Also suitable for dogs that may have unique exercise requirements due to age or health constraints.
45 min: £25.00
PUPPY VISITS
Is your pup too young for walks but you've got to go back to work?
We can pop in to allow for toilet breaks and some human interaction to break up the day.
25 min: £12.00
TRAINING SERVICES AND FEES
Covering Shirehampton and surrounding areas
121 TRAINING
Do you need some extra help with recall or loose lead walking? Would you like your dog to be able to settle and relax in public places? Need some extra support building your dogs confidence?
Initial Consultation: £50
Follow Up Visits: £40
SCENTWORK & DOBERMANN CLASSES
Do you want to have fun with your dog and learn something new?
Check out our NEW classes.
Various
Alexia Graveney
Amy is so good with our dog and he’s always thrilled to see her. He obviously has a great time! And Amy is so thoughtful when planning to try and get our dog on the same walks as his besties.
Bogusia Bea Babijczuk
I cannot recommend Bluebell Dog Walking and Training enough! Amy REALLY cares about dogs, not only her customers' dogs, but every dog and their carers! She kindly allowed me to join her on her scheduled group walk so she could provide me with lots of helpful guidance and advice, demonstrating how to correct some specific behaviours I was working on and was so very inspirational. I won't forget what she said to me when I thanked her for helping me and sharing her knowledge with me... I have not met many professional dog trainers like Amy who are so keen on helping those like myself who are only just starting their journey to becoming a trainer/behaviourist. She told me she was very pleased to help me because she knew it would benefit my doggies!
Geraldine Sloman
Snoop Dogg and I have just completed the ‘Delightful Doberman’ 6 week course and I can honestly say we have both loved it! We’ve bonded & learnt new things together as well as reinforcing things we already knew. Thank you to Amy for being so fab!!!