The Dog Rescuers Training Centre
Promoting positive practice in the care, welfare and training of dogs through better education.
Supporting Rescue Dogs Since 2018
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If you have no experience of dog training, or you have limited knowledge and find dog training entirely confusing like many, this course is ideal for you. Learn the foundations of dog training in this easy to understand course.
(1) 5.0 average ratingClicker training has been very successful in training a variety of animal species from birds to dolphins and is hugely effective in dog training. Learn the foundations of clicker training to get the very best from your dog.
(1) 5.0 average ratingThis course will help you understand fear related puppy or adolescent behaviour including acute anxiety and aggression. Learn how to improve your puppy’s confidence, build their resilience and change their negative perception of the world.
(1) 5.0 average ratingLead walking problems and poor recall often go hand in hand making walks very stressful. These two courses will teach you how to train your dog to have self control and be responsive to you so that you can enjoy calmer walks on and off lead.
This is a FREE quiz for you to test your dog knowledge, and hopefully learn a few more things about these incredible animals. Its just for fun!
(2) 5.0 average ratingThis FREE course will help you understand the commitment of having a dog, how to choose a dog which is right for you and what can go wrong if you acquire the wrong dog too. A must for all new dog owners!
(1) 5.0 average ratingThe Puppy Perfect bundle includes everything you need to know about caring for your puppy and training them during the first twelve months so that you have a happy, balanced dog in adulthood.
A great course for puppy parents covering all the essentials you need to know from acquiring a puppy safely to settling them in, potty training, crate training, teaching bite inhibition, socialisation and training. A must for new puppy parents!
(1) 5.0 average ratingEssential training all puppies must receive is how to control their bite force before adulthood to prevent potentially catastrophic injuries to us. Learn how to manage puppy mouthing, chewing and biting to have a well behaved puppy and adult dog.
(1) 5.0 average ratingThe most important aspect of puppyhood is socialisation. A well socialised puppy will be a well balanced dog in adulthood if this critical learning is completed properly. This is the most important thing you will ever do for your puppy.
(1) 5.0 average ratingMany dog owners find the adolescent stage particularly trying as their lovely, cute puppy becomes more independent, confident, and rebellious as they approach sexual maturity. This course walks you through these changes and how to manage them.
(1) 5.0 average ratingA must for anyone adopting a rescue dog. This course is pact with information and advice about everything you will need to know to help your new dog settle into their forever home during their first six months.
(1) 5.0 average ratingDogs are one of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. When we truly understand them properly we can avoid all sorts of serious problems and achieve a far stronger relationship with our canine companions. Learn their fascinating language.
(1) 4.0 average ratingSeparation anxiety is one of the most common distressing conditions experienced by dogs and owners. Learn about this serious condition and how best to help your dog in their road to recovery.
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“I have done three courses now and found them really detailed and informative with loads of great advice. Really good value. Highly recommend.”
“Really pleased with my courses. I was really surprised I could keep all the course contents too which saved a bunch of time lengthy writing notes, great addition, thank you.”
“Really pleased. There was a lot of stuff I didn't know in my course, the information is very clear without lots of jargon which I prefer. Its also really helped my confidence with my dog's aggression, thanks Kim x ”
“Very good, loved the Quiz at the end and being able to download the whole course notes as well. Really good value, very happy! :)”
“I'm a dog walker and have found the behaviour courses I've done particularly helpful managing lots of dogs. Great tips and advice to use, not just theory, really practical too. Highly recommend. Dave ”
“Really pleased with my training and course notes. Thank you, Emily Long x ”
“I'm a rescue volunteer so have really benefitted from my training, their was so much I didn't know! Would definitely recommend and great value. Zoe Marden”
“Excellent training, really enjoyed my course. Very good price compared to other sites. The download was a real bonus too! :)”
“Great course, learnt loads of new stuff and very good price. Jack, dog walker”
“My training has massively boosted my confidence and understanding of my 3 rescue dogs. Highly recommend these courses.”
“Again just done another online course Recall: The Invisible Lead and is full of sound advice, tips and recommendations enabling you to have the best recall you can from your dog. It is a well designed and an easy to implement online course. It has been a HUGE help especially for everyone like me who has adopted a “forever” dog it also explains dog psychology which makes their behaviour so much more understandable. In my case her prey drive is particularly challenging! Once again, a big thank you for such a great course. ”
“Hoping to adopt a rescue dog, me and my partner completed 'finding the right dog for you' course. It was extremely helpful to make sure we were in the right position to adopt a dog and give it the best care possible, it also gave us a good idea of what type of dog would suit our life the best. I would definitely recommend anyone thinking about adopting a rescue dog to do this free course!”
“Just read the most informative and practical course called How to train your dog to walk on a loose lead, I wished I’d had this information available to me years ago! It is full of great tips and explains why our dogs do what they do and how to correct the lead walking problems we sometimes encounter. I’ve owned several rescue dogs over the years and after doing this easy to read course I realise that sometimes I’m not remembering how to get the very best from my daily dog walks and neither is my dog! Thank you so much for the easy to follow advice I’m sure my puppy is grateful also!”
“A brilliant service from start to finish, taking things steadily, using a common sense approach and managing the process very well to ensure a good fit between dog and owner. We would thoroughly recommend them.”
“Just want to say thank you again for helping with Lilo. You made the puppy stage so much easier and now she is really part of the family! Best wishes, Lucy, Jordan and Lilo 🐶🐾”
“We rescued the first of our Podencos through Jo (Dogs2FosterUK) who was so helpful and informative throughout the whole process. She gave us the confidence and support to rescue a very anxious boy who has blossomed and is a delight to have. We felt we were well prepared on what to expect. More recently we have rescued a second Podenco from elsewhere and Jo has been fantastic at offering behavioural advice to help us through some really tricky initial introductions which were proving to be very stressful. She was responsive, supportive and encouraging and gave us the confidence to be brave, persevere and happily they are now friends. Thanks for all you support as always Jo.. a great service!”
“We are the Bloomfield family and we adopted a beautiful podenco puppy from dogs2fosteruk (June 2021) . We were so impressed with the service and the professionalism of the charities. Overall I would recommend this charity to anyone who can seriously commit to the devotion a dog requires and deserves. Thank you so much to Jo and all the wonderful staff for all you have done I hope you continue your good work.”
“Jo Brewer's suggestions and ideas have been invaluable for our rescue dog Lilly, thanks to Jo's advice and training course regarding recall we were able to confidently let her off the lead for the first time. We only wished we lived a bit nearer to Southampton so we could have some "in person" training.”
“Just to say thank you so much for all your help bringing Shanti to us (we have renamed her Nico). She is absolutely amazing and we love her to much already. She has settled in brilliantly and has been having lots of fun with the kids in the garden.”
“So many people ask for help with their new companion, especially if it is a rescue dog with issues or just not used to living in a home. Dogs2fosteruk courses are brilliant tools for answering those questions and giving professional and excellent guidance. Asoc. Protectora de Animales/PAWS-PATAS cannot recommend these presentations too highly. ”