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About us

What we offer


  • High quality enriching experiences for you and your dog.
  • Positive, kind, reward-based coaching methods, using Animal Centred Education principles.
  • Adapting our coaching to meet the needs of your dog, no matter age, breed or ability.
  • Non-competitive, fun and friendly activities.
  • An environment designed for your dog. 
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Our Core Values

1. To support the whole dog, meeting their individual needs, wants and desires
2. To support guardians to further understand and live in partnership with their dog
3. To support dogs to feel safe, secure and connected

Meet the team

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Matt Donovan
Matt is an ACE (Animal Centred Education) Advanced Tutor, member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), qualified agility instructor and qualified Canine Hoopers UK instructor.

Matt’s passion lies in ACE and the impact it can have on a dog and their guardian.
With a vast knowledge of education strategies and a background in working with adults and young people with additional needs Matt is able to adapt training techniques and provide information in a way that engages all; dogs and humans.
Matt's background in working with adults and young people with Special Needs and Disabilities allows him to have a deep understanding of the support families/individuals may need when getting a puppy or training a dog to fit into a potentially busy household.
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Tamara Getter
Tam is an ACE (Animal Centred Education) Advanced Tutor and a Victoria Stilwell Academy graduate trainer. 

Tam’s passion lies within helping dogs cope within our human, fast paced world. Tam enjoys observing dogs, identifying patterns and helping simplify their world. 
With a background in sports coaching Tam is able to present information in an accessible way and support guardians to further understanding their dog.
Tam is also always on hand via email to answer any queries you may have about our services.

Tam also has a Canine Coach Diploma with Distinction through Canine Principles and Building your Dog's Confidence through Victoria Stilwell Academy.

Our Accreditations

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Association of Pet Dog Trainers APDT UK
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Canine Principles Certified

Find Us Near Bristol and Bath

We run sessions and workshops at two venues, close to Bristol and Bath, our centre is based in Hunstrete and Tilley Farm is in Farmborough, near Bath and North East Somerset, within easy reach of most Somerset and South West towns including Bristol, Bath, Keynsham, Longwell Green, Bradford-on-Avon, Shepton Mallet, Pensford, Chew Magna, Paulton, Radstock, Clutton, Midsomer Norton.

​Our centre address is: ​Common Wood, Hunstrete Lane, Hunstrete, BS39 4NT
Tilley Farm address is: Timsbury Road, Farmborough, BA2 0AB
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​​South West Dog Skills, Common Wood, Hunstrete Lane, Hunstrete, BS39 4NT.
Tilley Farm, Timsbury Road, Farmborough, BA2 0AB.

​Near Bristol, Bath and Keynsham. 
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  • Home
  • About us
    • Dog Training in Bristol
    • Dog Training in Bath
  • Training Support
    • Reactive Dogs
    • Puppy Support
    • Adolescent Support
    • Adult Dog Training
  • ACE Dog Training Packages
    • ACE Puppy
    • ACE Adolescent
    • ACE Canine
  • ACE Free Work
  • peACEful Walks
  • Dog Professionals
  • Dog Fear
  • Book Online
  • Contact
  • Store