About Us
Hounds & Hooves is very lucky to be based on the Whitcombe Racing Estate just outside Dorchester, Dorset. We provide Dog Group Walks, Dog Training, Puppy Training, Adolescent Dog Training, 1-2-1 Dog Training, Recall Workshops, Loose lead workshops, Jumping Up Workshops, Dog Agility Training, Sniffer Dog Training, Flexible Ongoing Dog Training, Online Dog Training and Mantrailing Dog Training. In addition we also have 2 Secure Dog Fields for hire which are enclosed 2.5 acre deer fenced areas and have a mixture of enrichment activities for your dog to do. To compliment the dog training we also offer the Perfect Fit Harness and have a wide range of Dog Treats and Training Toys. What ever you choose to do with us we will give you and your dog a warm waggy welcome and our ethos is always to make training fun and positive.
Hounds & Hooves was established in 2013 and is a family run business. When your dog joins us they are not just seen as a number, or another client to fill a spot. They become family. YOU become part of OUR family. Your dogs needs are very important to us and we take time and care to make sure that they are extremely happy when they are with us. We believe each dog has their own story and we pride ourselves on the commitment to maintaining lasting relationships with all our clients be it two legs or four.
Hounds & Hooves is insured with Cliverton, carry public liability insurance and our team are all up to date with current Canine First Aid certificates and we are also members of the IMDT, APDT and UK Sniffer Dogs
Our team are always happy to answer any questions you may have and we cant wait to meet you.
Team H&H
Hello! I am Jordan and this is Stanley and we live in the beautiful county of Dorset with my husband Rich and our two young sons, Samson and Solomon
Back in 2013 I was in a bad way. Having been to university and landed my “dream” job I was miserable and disillusioned. At the same time I was also dealing with some really difficult personal issues and its safe to say I was extremely unhappy. Animals have always played a huge part in my life and I guess its really no surprise that I have ended up forging a career out of something I am passionate about.
I decided to hand my notice in at my well paid, secure job with all the perks to walk dogs…my family thought I had gone mad. It was the best thing I ever did. Back then I really had no idea what was to come but one thing was for sure…I had the fire back in my belly.
I started out offering dog walking, day care, horse care, all manner of small animal care..in fact if you called me and asked me to help I would always say yes. In 2014 Stanely our Golden Retriever came into our life. To say he was a challenge was an understatment. He blew apart everything I thought I knew about dog training and he was the driving force behind me wanting to become a trainer.
When I started my training journey I was lucky enough to be able to shadow another dog trainer twice a week for three years. This was invaluable hands on experience and it meant I could apply what I was learning daily to our dog walking clients. I built on my knowledge by attending training courses, workshops, seminars etc when I felt confident enough I applied to become accredited with the IMDT. Once I had this affiliation with a professional body it meant that I could start hosting my own classes and offering 1-1 training services. I have since gone on to become a UK Sniffer Dogs Instructor and Canine Hoopers World Instructor
One thing that is really important to me is inclusivity. I want people to feel that they are part of their dogs journey, that they do not feel judged and that they always leave training sessions feeling like they have achieved something.
Jordan (& Stanley)
Qualifications and training
I am passionate about keeping up to date with current training and have undertaken a variety of workshops, seminars and courses. This allows me to provide my clients with the most up to date knowledge and continue my professional development.
- Fully qualified and accredited IMDT Dog Trainer (Institute Of Modern Dog Trainers)
- Full Member of the Pet Professional Guild of Dog Trainers
- Up to date Canine First Aid Certificate
- Levels 1,2,3 Canine Psychology course delivered by Ann Bond ADPT (Association Of Pet Dog Trainers).
- IMDT 2 day career as a dog trainer
- IMDT 4 day practical instructor workshop
- IMDT Perfect Puppy
- IMDT Canine Agression and Rehabilitation
- 3 day Instructor Workshop with Chirag Patel
- One day seminar with Dr Ian Dunbar; Common-sense & cutting edge concepts in behaviour and training.
- UK Sniffer Dogs Instructor
- Canine Hoopers World Instructor
- School Of Canine Science Scent 4 6
- School of Canine Science Puppy Lab
- Affiliate member of ICAN
- Platinum Member of the Pet Professional Network
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