Leaps and Hounds Dog Training

Leaps and Hounds Dog Training - Dog Training in Exeter, Devon

We believe, like our human relationships, all relationships with dogs should include communication, trust and mutual respect. We help you to set out clear consistent boundaries, fair expectations, to avoid conflict and misunderstanding and to learn practical skills you can apply to everyday life with your dog.

We use positive methods that are based on the latest science, neuroscience, biology, behaviour analysis and philosophy. We help you to better understand your dogs behaviour to enhance life together in a positive way.

 We offer training skills that fit within the concept of obedience, but come from a calm communicative approach that promotes agency and autonomy, rather than force and control. We know dogs can think for themselves and encourage owners to facilitate this through appropriate guidance and choice making to enable learning, whilst being safe and calmly behaved.

We believe all education should be fun and accessible for all ages and learning styles.

Our Services

Dog Training
We offer both 1-2-1 dog training sessions and group dog training classes. The skills we teach, will improve your handling and training skills. Building your confidence and strengthen your understanding of how to communicate with your dog.

Puppy Training
We offer both 1-2-1 puppy training sessions and group classes. The content we teach, covers a wide range of popular topics including foundation skills for lead walking and recall. Understanding dog behaviour, dog social communication and body language. How to nurture a calm and confident puppy. As well as, the best equipment to use, healthcare and welfare. The aim of our puppy education is to help you lay the foundations for a long happy life together.

Adolescent Dog Training
Our group adolescent dog training classes will provide you with a deeper understanding of your “teen dog”. Giving you skills  and awareness to help your dog glide smoothly through to adulthood.

Adolescence is an intensely sensitive time in terms of brain development and emotions. What looks like a “naughty dog” is really just a sensitive developing adolescent who needs more patience and understanding. Learning the signs of a struggling teen and how to support them to feel calm and safe is intrinsic to the education we offer in Adolescent School.

You and your Adolescent dog will become a great Team.

Behaviour Support
We offer a behaviour consultation package tailored to help you and your dog through a range of specific, intense behaviour challenges. The package provides support over several weeks and aims to support you enough to feel confident to continue independently, when you and your dog are ready.