Private Dog Walks - Group Dog Walks - Reactive Dog Secure Paddock Exercise - Behavioural Support
Pet Sitting - Puppy Training Classes - Dog Grooming Support
Hosted by BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour & Welfare qualified, experienced, modern dog handlers.
Specialsing in Nervous/Reactive/Hyperactive dogs!
Our business is based from Barnstaple, North Devon and is run by Joe Mansell and Lana Mansell, a husband and wife team. We both hold degrees in BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare and are experienced dog handlers, using modern and positive training techniques.
We were inspired to start this business from our experience of training our first reactive rescue dog Willow, to be calm and confident in all situations thrown at her. Watching her thrive under our care and guidance we wondered how many other dogs and their owners could use our experience, knowledge and support?
Since 2020 we have helped countless dogs and owners by setting up specialised dog/puppy training classes, dog walking and group socialising sessions, one-to-one behavioural support and pet sitting services. During all of our services, dogs are encouraged to behave naturally and build confidence within themselves and their handlers; while their owners learn how to read their dog's behaviours more accurately, understand the reasoning for any undesirable behaviour and find a positive based response to help their dog get on the right track to success.
Dog walking (Private & Group walks) & Behavioural Support services available Monday to Friday
Puppy Training Classes available on Thursdays
Pet sitting service available Monday to Sunday
Services are subject to availability!
Phone/WhatsApp: 07590249459
Email: heartandhounddogcare@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook: @heartandhounds
Our dog handlers' qualifications include BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour & Welfare, Canine First Aid; BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management.
We are all DBS Checked and Fully Insured with the business too!
Onlead/longline adventures with only your dogs either in public or free lead at our secure paddocks (Minimum 3 dogs to guarantee secure paddock use).
Up to 8 dogs per handler learning to interact, socialise and play nicely with each other at our secure paddocks.
(If less than 4 dogs are booked to a session they may be taken on a sniffy lead walk in public).
One-to-One behavioural support and training to help you and your dog(s) understand eachother and succeed in your goals.
We will transport your reactive dog(s) to a local secure paddock (either our own or to another professional paddock - depending on location of pick up/drop off) to let them run free and explore a controlled environment.
Perfect for dogs that love an adventure but hate unpredictable environments and may present a danger to the public with their reactions.
Behavioural support sessions may be needed first to build a relationship with your dog if they are reactive to new people or are hesitant to be transported.
Our secure paddocks are located in Gunn, North Devon and offer a safe space for dogs to free run, play and learn new things.
Comprised of an acre of land surrounded with 6ft stock fencing with the option of dividing in to two 1/2 acre paddocks. Perfect for when introducing new dogs to a group session or hosting multiple sessions at once!
Our paddocks are complete with a rain/wind shelter, access to fresh water and shade.
Hosted within the premises of 'Shop Raw North Devon', Landkey, EX32 0NN.
We teach classes of up to 6 puppies and their owners are taught a modern skillset of dog care, handling training knowledge and techniques to set themselves up to lifetime success with their new companion!
We will look after and exercise your pet(s) from your home while you're away!
You'll receive daily updates about your pet(s) and dogs will be given a 1 hour walk as standard. Additional exercise services can be pre-booked if required.
We are a self-catering and self-cleaning service so you will find you home as your left it, with hygiene areas disinfected and your bedding refreshed, if necessary.
We will help guide qualified, professional dog groomers to conduct a specialised grooming service for dogs with anxiety or are reactive to grooming.
Using positive methods and encouragement we help dogs build confidence around the process of being calmly bathed, dried, brushed, clipped, trimmed and scissored.
Perfect for rehabilitating dogs from a bad prior experience.
This service is build with the intention of preventing/stopping as many dogs from having to go under general anaesthetic or sedation each time they need a wash and hair cut as part of their welfare routine.
We encourage owners to have good communication with their groomer, set up an appropriate routine grooming appointment and get involved with the process of desensitising their dog using our Behavioural Support Service from their home.
