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Training & Behaviour
Nottinghamshire Area

Total Dog Training & Behaviour Ltd is solely run and managed by Sarah. Sarah prides herself on her holistic therapy combined with positive reinforcement techniques. Sarah has over a decade of experience in the field & is positive reinforcement trained only. She specialises in holistic dog treatments, reactive dog training, puppy dog training, group dog classes and dog behaviour. She is proud of the skill set she has & will strive to help you on your training journey.

Dog Training in Nottinghamshire (Worksop, Retford & Mansfield)

Dog Waving Paw

One to
One's

1:1 training takes place in your own home and combats 'All Things Dog'. There isn't anything she can't help with. From puppy training right through to an older dog with an ingrained behaviour. She is experienced & intuitive & knows she will make a difference.

Price depending on concerns

Group Classes

Her group classes provide a managed environment for your dogs to learn & grow through training. Puppy, Socialising & Off Lead & Recall are her core dog group classes. Covering social interaction, off lead & recall, loose lead walking, environmentals & rainy day activities.

£10 per class per dog

Harmonising Bond Method

Noticing a missing link for dogs who struggle to learn, Sarah launched the Harmonising Bond Method™, A 3 pillar approach resetting the dogs nervous system releasing trauma & blockages.  Have you tried all areas of training yet feel like you've hit a wall? The HMB is your pathway to success. 

£300 for a 6 session block

Holistic
Treatments

Certified in Reiki (UKRF), Crystal & Energy healing for dogs, Sarah can offer a well rounded approach to dog wellbeing. Sometimes its not just about training the behaviour to stop, it's about whats causing the behaviour in the first place. Sarah targets the dog as a whole.

£45 per treatment session

Puppy
Training

Puppy Training adopts a program tailored to you & your dog. We discuss what you are hoping to achieve with your adult dog & make progress to wards this. Incorporating environmentals, age related exercise, appropriate play, diet & over stimulation to name a few. 

£300 for a 6 session block

Anxiety &
Reactivity

Anxiety & reactivity in dogs is becoming more noticeable by owners. I work with the dog to understand they might be feeling the way they do. Using confidence building techniques, quality, short, focused training sessions, together we can see great results.

£350 for a 6 session block

Loose Lead
& Recall

With a passion for walking Sarah absolutely loves working on creating calmer more focused based walks for both owner & dog. Sarah will happily head out on your walks providing in the moment training as behaviours unfold. Building on loose lead training & recall as you go.

£220 for a 6 session block

1:1 Socialising

With 3 of her own well trained & level headed stooge dogs Sarah is able to focus on 1:1 socialising in a controlled environment. This allows for us to 'set your dog up to win' scenario. This give us a calm environment for your dog to understand the fundamentals of socialising appropriately. 

£220 for a 6 session block

About Sarah

Sarah - 

"Holistic Dog Training Linked with Positive Reinforcement Training Brings Change"

I have  over a decade of experience working with a wide range of animals especially dogs, small animal & horses. My forte, though, has been within the animal welfare sector working within rescue centres. Borneholm Dog Rescue & Rehabilitation kick started my career pathway to working with dogs full time and eventually I moved up the career ladder with larger charities such as RAIN Rescue, Thornberry Animal Sanctuary & The RSPCA Doncaster & Rotherham District. I have always practiced positive reinforcement training techniques & have worked with a multiple range of trainers throughout my career. I am Qualified in Animal Management Level 3 & hold my Pet First Aid & CPR certificate. I am passionate about holistic therapies & have achieved my Reiki 1 with a UK reiki Federation certified instructor. My Level 2 will take place in April 2026. I am also qualified in Crystal Healing & Energy Balancing for Dogs. In January 2026 I decided to up skill myself further & embark on a new journey myself. I am currently undertaking my assessments to become a IDMT Accredited dog trainer & I have committed to the next 2 years training to become a Level 5 Clinical Canine Massage Therapist which I am really excited about.

For the last 12 months I have been perfecting The Harmonising Bond Method™, a trademark that emphasises my three pillar approach to dog training; positive reinforcement, holistic energy balancing and touch. This will continue to come into its own over the next 2-3 years as I complete my training.

I absolutely love working on a one to one basis with clients and their dogs as I see such improvements this way. I work with puppies to adult dogs and everything in between. I am successful with nervous and anxious dogs,  especially those from rescue back grounds. I can't wait to meet you and know my unique approach has seen some outstanding results.

Harmonising Bond Method:
Imagine you've been on a week long training course. You start out like a sponge, keen to get going & learn lots of new things,. But then someone on your table is over powering and talking over you, you start with a headache & feel a bit overwhelmed. By Wednesday your pen has ran out of ink & you're feeling a bit tense. You begin to miss your home comforts & are feeling it sleeping in a strange bed. By Friday you just want to get through the day as best you can.
This is what happens to dogs that experience trauma. Whether this be an overwhelming social interaction as a puppy, anxiety at being left or finding themselves in rescue. This is when they become 'shut down' & their sponge no longer absorbs the information we need them too.

Harmonising Bond Method ™ combines a three pillar approach to overcome stress, trauma & realign your training values.
 

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