At Good Dogs! we understand that in order to be a good 'pack leader' you need to consistently meet your dogs expectations and convince him of your top ranking status. People who achieve this often want to be able to become a dog behaviourist themselves or extend their knowledge further.

Good Dogs! hold an Exclusive 5 Day Advanced Course (Click here to see the course in action) which is only for people who are serious about becoming a dog behaviourist or have a strong desire to increase their knowledge.

Sharon Bolt founder of Good Dogs! says ‘I believe the best way to learn is to roll up your sleeves and get involved yourself, which is why there are so many ‘hands on’ approaches and situations during the course. I also believe that small groups are more beneficial to the participants as it enables the course trainer to give each person individual attention, support and direction.’

 For this reason there is…

• A maximum of 6 people on the advanced course to ensure that all individual needs are met.
  
  During the course you will experience: 

• The trainer conducting a ‘live’ home consultation

• Holding your own ‘live’ consultation with  the trainer and the group supporting

• Observing the other group members perform a ‘live’ consultation

• Individual ‘hands on’ outside consultations working with clients and their dogs, with plenty of support and direction if required
• Click here to see this taking place

 Paul Dunmore from Hockley, Essex wrote:

 I really enjoyed the hands on stuff, it’s great for giving you confidence.

The practical areas were a priceless experience and worth the course price alone, given the results and confidence built.

This is what Kay Duffy from Sharpthorne, Sussex said after she had a home consultation with 2 group members: 

A huge thanks for the very informative consultation that I attended. The trainers certainly reassured me that I was doing some things correctly and gave me a huge amount of information on how I would improve my 'top dog' skills. Ellie and I returned home and have put them into practise. Dexter is responding really well and is now walking on the lead and looking up to either of us for leadership. We are really enjoying training him and he is really responding.

 
I want to say that the improvement was immediate and I was really surprised we managed to make a difference so quickly. We returned from the consultation and found that the whole house was calmer, even the cats made an appearance with Dexter, up until then they made great efforts to avoid him at all cost. I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel!

This is what Valerie Thomas from Worthing, Sussex wrote after having a 1 hour outside consultation with one group member:

Attending a training session with Yvonne was probably the best thing I have ever done for my two adorable (but very springy!) Springer spaniels. I really thought that I would never be able to walk them on the lead together as I just couldn’t stop them from pulling. Yvonne was brilliant! She was so easy to talk to and gave me the most fantastic ideas and tips – and they really work! I quickly learnt how important it is to be a confident pack leader, and Baxter and Poppy are so much calmer now they know that I am in control, and all they have to worry about is enjoying being out with me! We now do basic lead training around the house and garden for just a few minutes before leaving the house, and always do a little more lead training when we get to the park before playing ball. I can even take them to the allotment with me without worrying that I’m going to be pulled all the way from the car to the plot! I would recommend Yvonne’s methods without hesitation – my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner!

This amazing feedback was written about the trainers when they performed ‘live’ consultations on day 3 and 4 of the course.

WHAT YOU WILL ALSO LEARN:

*    You will witness real life situations and scenarios you may encounter with your dog or other peoples’ dogs.

*    You will have unlimited opportunities to ask any questions you may have.

*    You will learn more about dog psychology and how to recognize submissive and dominant signals.   

*    You will receive plenty of ‘hands on experiences’ working with real-life situations  with dogs and owners in a supportive environment.    

*    You will be given advice on how to start your own dog behaviourism business, with marketing tips, including a suggested consultation format, client agreements as well as website and PR tips.

*    You will be given countless tips and processes on HOW you can boost your  confidence levels.

*    You will discover the beliefs that are stopping you living from your true potential. You will then be given the tools to change them to positive, fulfilling attitudes. 

*    You will receive self – development tools which change negative beliefs to empowering ones, whilst on the course.

*    You will be given processes and recommended reading tools to take away to continue your Journey in life.

·You will receive a Good Dogs! attendance certificate.

·You will be recommended by Good Dogs! subject to successful case studies.

·You will receive back-up support after the course.

Click here to see what course attendees say.

Suzi Grant, from Brighton , wrote after attending the course:

 ‘What an empowering 5 days’

Sharon says ‘I believe that creating a calm, relaxed and fun atmosphere is so important when people are learning. This is why I have chosen a private, secluded venue with comfortable couches and delicious food’

Paul Dunmore from Essex said:

‘The course had a great atmosphere, it was nice and relaxed, Hazel was the perfect host, we all had a great time while learning. ’

Leigh Phippard from Devon wrote:

‘I had a great time on the course. Fantastic food and always plenty of tea which I liked a lot.’ 

The courses are held at a private, secluded venue in Crawley, West Sussex which is situated about  10 minutes from Gatwick Airport and at an exclusive hotel in Manchester, situated about 20 minutes from the city centre .

As with all of Good Dogs! services this course comes with a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE:

We GUARANTEE if you decide at any time, up until the end of day Three of the course, you do not feel this is for you and do not want to continue, there is NO CHARGE.

The course is run by Sharon's top trainer Lynda Hesketh-Butler  and whenever possible Sharon likes to come along to say hello and answer any questions.

Attendance is strictly by application and invitation only. The first part of the course is either Sharon's ‘Dog Training’ On-line Course, a home consultation or attending a Good Dogs! one day workshop. Once you have been confirmed a place on the course one of these options can be arranged. 

The next 5 Day Advanced Course in Crawley, West Sussex (located about 10 minutes from Gatwick Airport) is:

please email enquiries@good-dogs.co.uk to request an application form, including which course you would like to apply for.

This is a truly life-changing experience. You will leave the course feeling able to take on challenges with your dog and other people's dogs and to start a business of your own, if that is what you would like. You will leave with the confidence and knowledge to deal with life and business situations.

You do not have to have a dog to undergo this transformational course!

What people say who have attended the course:

Click here to see what they say.

The course exceeded my expectations in every way. Sharon Bolt is an expert in her field and her knowledge, experience and kindness in sharing and educating on dog language is priceless. The 5 Day Advanced Course is a life changing, morale boosting experience that will make a difference.

Robbie Clarke – Morcambe, Lancs

I loved the course, every minute of it, I am so grateful to you for not only teaching me about dogs but also thinking out of the box and getting the marketing together!  It was a unique course for me in that there was nothing you said that didn’t resonate completely and utterly with my own philosophy that will work for the rest of my life, let alone dog work!

Suzi Grant – Brighton , Sussex

I feel the course has given me the confidence to start my own journey into the business of being a dog behaviour expert. The course was presented in an easy to comprehend manner and questions were well received and answered. Truly a life changing experience.

Leigh Phippard – Okehampton, Devon

The course met all my expectations and more.  The explanations were very clear and to the point. I would recommend this course to anybody who is interested in starting their own business or just wants to know more about their dog’s behaviour and how to communicate to their dog in a way they understand.

Paul Dunmore – Hockley, Essex

I feel empowered to go and make a really positive difference to my dogs’ lives. I’m now confident in my ability to understand all that my dogs need to make their lives as balanced, happy and relaxed as they deserve.

The course is the best I have ever attended. Not only is the food, venue and host fantastic, Sharon is a brilliant teacher who certainly knows her stuff and keeps the five days upbeat and lively and whilst you’re enjoying your time you learn so much.

I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who has a passion to make their dogs’ lives bliss and/or would like to work with dogs. Your dogs will think it’s the best money you have ever spent!

Eleanor Lewis - Launceston, Cornwall.

Thank you so much for inviting me on the Advance Course. I now fully understand what my dog is telling me and I have learnt so many ways to improve my leadership with my dog. I feel very confident with the knowledge I have received during these 5 days that I can hold my own consultations. The venue was so lovely and the food was fantastic!

I would without a doubt recommend this course to anyone who would like to know more about pack mentality and leadership and/or who would like to become a dog behaviourist.

Melissa Hartnack - Cambridge

I have gained knowledge and experience which I will be able to use both in my personal and professional life.

The course is presented in a professional and friendly manner and Sharon is very generous with all her knowledge in preparing her students to open their own businesses. The venue is excellent too, very homely, friendly people.

I would definitely recommend this course.

Tracy Williamson - Cowbridge, Wales

The advanced course has been fantastic. Sharon is an excellent teacher who clearly and steadily imparts knowledge and builds confidence culminating in practical hands-on training. All of this is delivered in a beautiful, calm environment with outstanding food. In a nutshell – A superb and very empowering course – thoroughly recommended. 

Mark Billingham - Horsham, Sussex

I now have a sound knowledge base that I feel confident to work with. The course was presented in a very clear and interesting manner. It included a variety of components which came together strongly to present the 'whole picture.' Mock consultations, demo consultations and hands on sessions all orchestrated by Sharon have instilled a great deal of confidence. Empowerment is the name of the game.

Andrea Thomson - Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

Five amazing days, the days went too quickly! The presentation was top class – well constructed with plenty of excellent handouts. The venue couldn’t be in a better place, the food was superb and cooked by lovely Hazel.

I would definitely recommend this course to anybody. Thank you Sharon for letting me come on this course, I’ve learned so much and I feel very privileged to have been included. Sharon is the best!

Maivor De Young – Horsham, Sussex

This 5 Day Advanced Course was fantastic, from the course material on all days to the venue and wonderful food and the truly wonderful people that I have met.

The pace and content was perfect. I have learnt so much and my confidence soared in the last 2 days with the hands on experiences of doing consultations and working with real people and real dogs!

I would recommend this course to anyone and everyone. Thank you Sharon for this unique opportunity.

Lynda Hesketh-Butler – Andover, Hampshire

This has been a life changing course both personally and learning about dogs. The venue was perfect, Hazel really looked after us and the food was fantastic. Sharon has inspired all of us to go out and start making a difference.

Lynne Roberts – Crawley, Sussex

The Good Dogs! Advanced Course was fantastic, a real eye-opening insight into the world of dogs and their behaviours. It has been an empowering 5 days with a great trainer, wonderful venue with fantastic food and hospitality.

It really has been a life changing experience for me which I would like to thank Sharon and Hazel for and I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in studying dog behaviours and dog psychology. 5 stars!

James Cranstoun -  Wisbech, Norfolk

This course has been amazing, I’ve learned so much in these 5 days and I’m so looking forward to continuing my passion, now with more knowledge, understanding and confidence. The course, the venue, the food and the people were all perfect and I am forever thankful.

Heidrun Villa – Iceland

The course was very well presented and there were plenty of opportunities to ask questions and discuss every aspect. I really loved working with people and their dogs and being able to explain how to help them. The course was very enjoyable and covered everything I needed to start a dog behaviour business.

Katy Taylor - Bristol

Right from the start Lynda made me feel so enthusiastic. Everything taught is so clear and very well explained, the information I have acquired is amazing. The venue is so relaxing and the food delicious. I would definitely recommend this course to everyone.

 I now feel I can achieve anything I want and have the tools to become a very successful dog behaviour expert. Thank you for this opportunity.

Gregg Yates - Guildford, Surrey

To apply for an application form please email:

enquiries@good-dogs.co.uk