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South West Dog Skills
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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, Building your Dog's Confidence through Victoria Stilwell Academy and Dorwest Basic Product Knowledge - Distinction.

South West Dog Skills Centre

Our Specialist Coaching Centre - Designed For Your Dog

When designing our coaching centre we have put the dogs at the centre of all our decisions.

The physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of each dog that will come through the door has been considered and we aim to meet all of their individual needs.
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Photo Credit: Rebecca Reed Photography

Equestrian Standard Flooring

There has been no expense spared when choosing the flooring for our centre, we are proud to have an equestrian standard flooring that provides excellent protection and support for all dogs and all levels of activity. 
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Photo Credit: Rebecca Reed Photography

Equipment

All of our equipment is of the highest standard. Our agility equipment includes aluminium contacts with a rubber coating to provide the best grip, we have extra large tunnels to accommodate large breeds and a breakaway tyre that prevents injury if a dog hits it. 
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Photo Credit: Rebecca Reed Photography

Pens

For activities where one dog works at a time (such as agility and scentwork), we have specially designed individual pens where owners and their dogs can wait.

These pens give dogs some down time before their next go. As the pens are individual and have wooden gates, dogs are not visually aroused by the high activity levels going on in the centre. 
Specially designed individual dog pens
Photo Credit: Rebecca Reed Photography

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

Our specialist dog training centre is based in Hunstrete, 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 address is: ​Common Wood, Hunstrete Lane, Hunstrete, BS39 4NT
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We Also Sell Dog Treats & Toys

We pride ourselves on only selling products that we would use with our own dogs. Our high quality products include:
  • Dog Treats
  • Dog Chews
  • Dog Leads
  • Dog Toys
  • LickiMats
  • Plus much more

Products can be shipped to you or collected from our coaching centre based near Bristol & Bath.
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We look forward to seeing you soon!


Telephone

07946222541

Email

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Address

​​South West Dog Skills, Common Wood, Hunstrete Lane, Hunstrete, BS39 4NT.
​Near Bristol, Bath and Keynsham. 
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  • Home
    • About us
  • Training Support
    • Puppy Support
    • Adolescent Support
    • Adult Dog Support
    • Sensitive Dogs
  • Free Work
  • Activities
  • Dog Professionals
  • Book Online
    • Example Timetable
    • Terms and Conditions
  • Store
  • Contact us