Thoughts on shock collars
Thoughts on shock collars It has been said that even a chimpanzee can train a dog with a shock collar (e-collar), as it removes much of the skill from the trainer. Interestingly, most seasoned dog trainers are firmly against the technology, considering it to be ‘cheating’ – while others leave it in reserve for only […]
Dog trainers and behaviourists fees
Dog Trainers and Behaviourists Fees Extortionate fees are being charged by some dog trainers and behaviourists? It has been drawn to my attention by clients that have approached me for help with their dogs, that an alarming number of owners have been ripped off by some trainers and behaviourists charging extortionate fees for relatively simple […]
Dog Training College
Dog Training College Dog Training College Please note Norwich Dog Training School is not the Dog Training College. Our goal is to help people train their own dogs – not to teach commercial dog trainers to train other people’s dogs Please note we are not in any way (or have ever been) connected with the […]
The Guardian – Protection Dogs
The Guardian – Protection Dogs Protection Dogs Checkout the link taking you to The Guardian Newspaper article on ‘Protection Dogs’: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/04/demand-has-increased-without-a-doubt-the-shocking-rise-of-personal-protection-dogs We were very privileged to be selected to assist ‘The Guardian’ Newspaper regarding their thought provoking investigation into ‘Protection Dogs’ Hopefully you will have read the article which was published on 4th February 2026 […]
Norwich Tracking School
Norwich Tracking School Tracking Training Norwich Tracking School Norwich Dog Training School Whether you have aspirations of competition or want something practical that you can do with your dog. Maybe you simply want to allow your imagination to run wild with dreams or hunting down escaped convicts or tracking down lost persons? Then perhaps training […]
Giant Schnauzers Norwich Dog Training School
Giant Schnauzers Norwich Dog Training School Giant Schnauzer Norwich Dog Training School Our viewpoint After returning home from yet another Crufts, I write this with a saddened heart. The ‘breeders’ of this once magnificent breed have in effect…. ‘Well, for me’….. wrecked this once, awesome breed. And while I am sure, that hidden in some […]
Best Rated Dog Trainer Norwich
Best Rated Dog Training Norwich Best Rated Norwich Dog Trainer It is indeed a privilege and an honour that Norwich Dog Training School (NDTS) has once again been awarded Three Best Rated in Norwich 2026, making this our third year in succession (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026) for receiving this prestigious award. We would like to […]
Dog Training Legend
Best Dog Trainer – A legend Best Dog Trainer Reprinted from an article produced with my good friend, the late John Westwood for the GSDL Magazine. A tribute to one of the best dog trainers this Country has ever seen. Someone to whom I owe so much regarding working dogs : TributeGeorge Garbett28.10.28 – 09.01.14 […]
Norwich Pet Portraits
Norwich Pet Portraits Norwich Pet Portraits Over the years I have discovered that one of the truly great things I have learned about becoming a dog trainer, whether for fun or professionally. Are the valuable contacts that I’ve made and the wonderful friendships forged. One such example is Steve Flanagan, a superbly talented Professional Photographer […]
Norwich Dog Artist
Norwich Dog Artist Mandy Slater Let me introduce you to a Norwich Dog Artist Mandy Slater, a client of ours that we have been helping with her rescued Belgian Shepherd Dog, who we are pleased to say is making fantastic progress. Besides been a keen dog trainer, Mandy is a superbly talented local artist, whose […]