Welcome to Cromwell Dog

 

Welcome to Cromwell Dog where the happiness and well-being of your furry family friend is at the heart of what we do.

 

We only use kind, ethical and positive rewards. Choice, freedom and fun are a given.

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Our services 

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• dog training to help with a wide range of challenges including lead pulling, recall, counter surfing, crate familiarisation, impulse control, settle on the mat and more!

• puppy preparation, including: 1) before selecting a pup to find the best match for your family; 2) help with setting up pup's new home, sleep and toileting advice, what kit to buy (and what's a waste of money!); and 3) puppy foundation training - practical hands-on sessions around the key challenges of toileting, how to prevent bitey bitey nonsense, coming to their name - and some cute tricks

• help with more extreme behaviours like fear of going on walks, fear of the vet or groomer, dog reactivity, excessive barking, separation anxiety, resource guarding - alongside other professionals such as vets, accredited behaviourists, force-free groomers, physiotherapists, hydrotherapists and so on if appropriate

• dog walks - one offs or regular. Fully DBS-checked and we can keep hold of a key

• (PLEASE NOTE home boarding bookings - our books are currently full and not taking on new clients.) Five-star licence from Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council (reference 20/00273/AWAAL)

• we have access to a private field which can be hired for use for training sessions in a quieter, rural location

• we have an electric van insured to transport pets securely

• we are fully DBS checked and animal and human first aid trained 

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Bookings 

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For walks and training bookings click here

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Select availability on the calendar. Please note it is not a live booking system and you will be sent a message to let you know it is confirmed.

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Full payment is required before bookings are accepted. Cancellations need to be made at least 48 hours before the appointment. Less than this notice period and no refund is given.

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About me

 

 

 

 

 

Lisa is an accredited Animal Training Instructor (ATI) with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC-ATI) having completed the Professional Association of Canine Trainers'

Level 4 canine instructors course.

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She is currently studying a PACT Level 5 qualification to become an ABTC Animal Behaviour Technician (ABT).

 

She also has an Institute of Modern Dog Trainers' (IMDT) Level 3 in Professional Daycare and Boarding.

 

She is a student member of FABC - Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians. 
The ethos of these organisations is kind, reward-based and scientifically-backed approaches to dog interactions.

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Lisa said: "Long-lasting behaviour change in dogs, like with humans, takes time and patience and works best when there is choice, consistency and commitment to making the change. There are some quick fixes when our dogs feel comfortable, supported and ready to learn, but with other issues it can take some time.

 

"I am passionate about helping people better understand their dogs so our furry family members can live alongside us in harmony."

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Inclusion and sustainability

 

I choose to study with PACT - a dog training education provider - which is a B Corp organisation with a focus on sustainability.

We drive an electric van.

The poop bags we use are biodegradable.

We rarely mow the lawn so the bees have somewhere to go.

Without wanting to be glib we recognise there is always more to be done but we try to do our bit.

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We aim to be inclusive, recognising mobility and learning differences. Our daughter is autistic with a demand avoidant profile and we have a good knowledge of neurodiversity. We have worked with people with physical and mobility limitations, and collaborated with them on novel ways of adapting dog handling and training accordingly.

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As a former childminder, Lisa enjoys getting the younger family members involved with dog training 

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