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Frequently Asked Questions and Things that Matter

At Blue Dog Canine Services, we’re passionate about creating a happy healthy life for your puppy or dog.  We offer a range of one-to-one puppy and dog training services both in-person in the North East of England, and, globally online.

This page is your one-stop spot for everything important at Blue Dog Canine Services.  We’ve answered your frequently asked questions and gathered essential information from across our website to give you a clear picture of who we are and what we offer all in one place. Whether you're new to Blue Dog or a returning visitor, this page will help guide you to the most important parts of our website with just a few clicks.

What puppy and dog training services do your offer?

Blue Dog Canine Services offers personalised dog training sessions with qualified trainer Karen, both in-person and online. Using positive, force-free, and fun methods, these sessions teach essential life skills, improve manners, and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.

Puppy training options

  • In-person puppy training: Held at The Winlaton Centre, these one-on-one sessions focus on common puppy challenges like biting, nipping, jumping up, recall, lead manners, and building confidence.
  • Puppy 101 video sessions: For remote support, Karen offers personalised video sessions to guide you through preparing for your puppy’s arrival, house training, socialization, and more, tailored to your needs.
  • "Raising a Puppy Made Simple" e-book:  In this comprehensive e-book, you'll find everything you need to raise a calm, happy, well-behaved, and confident puppy!  
 

Older puppy and dog training options    

  • Dog training sessions: Whether in-person or virtual, Karen's positive, force-free methods address challenges like recall, leash manners, and calmness, helping your dog become more focused and confident.

  • Reactive dog support: For dogs struggling with reactivity issues. Karen provides individual support to address your dog’s excessive barking, lunging, and anxiety around triggers. Achieved using gentle, effective techniques that build confidence and calmness, and reduce stress.

What payment options are available?

Flexible pay-as-you-go and package options are available, with the ability to mix video and in-person sessions for a customised experience.  When you book you can opt to pay by PayPal, Debit or Credit card.

Why should I choose Blue Dog?

At Blue Dog, we promote "happy puppy and dog training." 

 We are dedicated to assisting dog owners in addressing their everyday puppy and dog challenges using evidence-based, force-free, and fun training techniques coupled with enriching activities that provide essential mental stimulation.

With our expert services and unique products, you’ll find everything you need to keep your dog healthy, well-behaved, and full of joy.

Can I see customer reviews and testimonials?

Yes.  Please visit the review page on our website.

I've booked training with you, what happens now?

When you book a pay as you go session or a package, you will be given date and time appointments available and you will select this before payment.  Watch out for automatic email confirmation of the service you have booked and details of the appointment - check your spam if this has not been received.

You will also receive an email with your free resources, important booking information such as what you'll need to bring with you or have ready and a short online registration form.

This information can also be viewed here.

 

I've booked a 3 or 6 session package when do I book the follow up sessions?

You will arrange follow-up sessions directly with Karen depending on how often you want or need to meet with her.

Where can I find booking terms and conditions?

You can find the terms and conditions of booking here.

Where do you offer your training?

Our virtual and online training services offer puppy and dog training from the comfort of your own home and can be accessed by people across the UK or even worldwide.  

We offer our In Person sessions and groups at The Winlaton Centre.   This is a lovely community centre where we have sole access to a hall and an enclosed outside area. There is an ample car park servicing the centre and a free public car park in front of the centre.

Picture of The Winlaton Centre
Garden area

Do you sell products?

 Along with our canine services, we’re excited to introduce our the Poodle, Doodle and Poo boutique filled with fun, stylish, and practical products just for Poodle, Doodle, and Poo lovers.  Our products are designed with both dogs and dog-lovers in mind, so you’re sure to find something.  Explore our shop today and bring a little bit of Poodle, Doodle and Poo joy into your life!

We also offer our own Dapper Dogwear range  of handmade vegan leather collars, leads and training lines.

Do you offer any free resources or special discounts?

Yes you can access a number of free resources and special discounts including:

How can I contact you?

Please contact us for further information, get directions to The Winlaton Centre or to enquire about any of our services or products.