Welcome to Hilary Burbidge Dog Training. My approach offers supportive, non-judgemental and practical dog training, delivered through an easy to follow and enjoyable process.
Designed around you, your dog and your training goals, I encourage confident dog handling skills for both working dogs and companion pets alike.
My training is suitable for all levels of experience from welcoming your puppy and early training, young dogs and novice owners to the more experienced dogs and handlers.
I use force free, positive reinforcement methods to shape desired behaviours and help build happy, collaborative teamwork between you and your dog.
Working together, we agree your training goals, these typically cover a wide variety of obedience issues, such as those listed below. If you have a specific query not mentioned, do get in touch, I’ll be happy to help.
- Puppy training – nipping and biting, jumping up, toileting, routine etc.,
- Walking to heel – on loose lead and off lead
- Recall – control off lead
- Steadiness – impulse control, sit, stay/wait and down
- Good manners – calm, obedient and well behaved
- Building a bond – fun games for both dog and family, scent work, retrieving etc.,
To support you further, if it’s appropriate, detailed, prescriptive and easy to follow homework will be set to practice in between training sessions. You can also speak with me on the phone as and when you need.
How can I help?
Classes
Designed around you, your dog and your training goals, I encourage confident dog handling skills for both working dogs and companion pets alike.
Assessment
An Assessment Session is a 60-90min meeting at your home address, during which we discuss your dog’s daily routine and needs.
Workshops
These typically cover a wide variety of obedience issues from recall to coping with picnics, high prey drive and more.
Desensitisation
Specific classes to help your dog cope with livestock, wildlife and situations you may encounter while out on a countryside walk.
Areas covered
Hampstead, Highgate, Muswell Hill, Finchley, Barnet, Enfield, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire
Location
All classes are run at a 250 acre private livery estate located at…
Mote End Farm, Totteridge [map link]
How I work
- In the first instance I aim to meet all clients and dogs at their home or at a suitable outdoor space, for an Assessment Session. To get to know one another and discuss what training you and your dog would benefit from; bespoke 1:1 or group training classes… or perhaps a mix of both.
- 1:1 Training – focused on your specific training needs. Based at private training grounds in Barnet and Hertfordshire or from your home and in local green spaces.
- Group Classes – variety of fun foundation training exercises suitable for all dogs attending. Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, up to 6 dogs maximum in securely fenced private grounds in both Barnet and Hertfordshire.
- Group Puppy Classes on Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings
Key Terms and Conditions
Here are some basic terms and conditions you may need to know when booking or attending sessions:
1:1 Training Session – cancellation policy: HBDT requires 48hrs cancellation notice.
Group Training Sessions – cancellation policy: No refund will be given for any training sessions missed, unless a vet provides HBDT written proof the dog is not sound.
Bitches in season are not permitted to attend 1:1 or Group Training Sessions.
For full terms, cancellation and refund policy, click this link.
