Dog Training Workshops
🐾 Understanding Canine Communication & Behaviour
🐕 An Informative Course to How Dogs Communicate, Learn and Express Emotion
'This is an excellent course. It has been extremely useful and I now feel much more confident in reading my dog. I cant wait to come back in January for Day 2.' Maureen
‘Excellent course, extremely useful and I now feel more confident on interpreting my dog’s body language. Gemma was excellent and presented the information clearly. The workshop felt evidence-based and professional. Kim and Jean
Course details
Day One — Saturday 23rd January 2027
- 🐕 Dogs Are Communicating All The Time
- 👀 Reading The Whole Dog – eyes, ears etc
- 💛 Dogs’ Emotional States
🕊️ Dogs’ Calming Signals
🪜 The Ladder of Aggression
🧠 How Dogs Learn
Day Two — Sunday 24th January 2027
- 🌱 Socialisation & Habituation
⏳ Developmental & Fear Periods
❤️🩹 Recovery from Negative Experiences & Rebuilding Confidence
🩺 Pain, Health, Aging & Behaviour Change
🎬 Final: Course Reflection & The Behaviour Detective Challenge
Where: At my home in Petts Wood or remotely via Microsoft Teams.
Time: Arrive at 9:00 am for a 9:30 am start. The day will finish between 5:00 and 5:30 pm. Lunch is from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, allowing time to check on your dog if needed.
Cost: £99 for one day or £160 for both days. Instalments are available—and you could ask for the course as a Christmas gift.
What to expect on the course:
You will receive a workbook containing key information and space for notes. You will also analyse videos, complete quizzes on dog behaviour and have plenty of opportunities to ask questions. By the end of the course, you will have a clearer understanding of what your dog is communicating.
Please note: Dogs cannot attend this course.
Following strong demand, this course is being offered again by Gemma of Assisi Animal Transport and Training, based in Dorset.
Gemma is an experienced dog trainer, behaviour specialist and certified animal transport professional. Her business provides DeFra licenced animal transporter alongside dog training and behaviour services, drawing on her specialist expertise to support animal welfare.
Doggy First Aid Course by Animal Aiders
Saturday 30th January 2027
Where: At my house in Petts Wood
Time: 10-1pm
Cost: £40
Trick Training
New date coming soon in Summer 2027!
9 - 11 am
Willet Recreation Ground, Petts Wood, Orpington
£60
Trick training is a lot of fun that you and your dog can enjoy together. It is confidence building activity for you dog. Your dog will love performing and getting claps, praise and treats for being so clever! It is also useful if your dog is nervous going somewhere new or meeting new people. Get them to perform some tricks and if will help them to be relaxed.
Maggie's owner
Thank you for a lovely workshop Sue. Maggie is already recalling well back home.
Anonymous owner
We found the workshop really helpful and enjoyable. And we are delighted with the improvement this has made already.
Zeus's owner
Thank you for today Sue. I really felt that I learnt lots.
