EVERY DOG IS WELCOME

Welcome to The Dog Squad! I'm Syrah and my mission is to enrich the lives of pet dogs and their people by providing appropriate outlet for the  dog's natural drives, thereby reducing behavioural issues in the home.  I am a certified instructor in Scentwork, Hoopers and Creator of Retrieve Team.  I have trained with multiple trainers and agencies based in the UK and overseas, including UK Sniffer Dogs, the NNA, the IMDT and SOCS as well as Ford K9. I am a dog training geek and believe learning should be lifelong. Come geek out with me!

Welcome to The Puppy Club where learning is fun for all!  From training and engagement to rest and physical care;  from socialisation and stimulation to bonding through play and calm, our bespoke programme takes care of your training wants and your puppy's training needs. Offering group classes, one to ones and puppy workshops,  there is something for everypawdy!

Welcome to Dog School because life doesn't always go to plan!  Leash pulling, loss of recall, lack of impulse control can all make life more stressful than it needs to be.  One to one sessions will help you gain a clearer understanding of what needs to change and how you can do it.  Also available for busy dogs of busy owners, the Stay & Train session, where I train your dog for you!

Welcome to the Scent Squad for dogs who love to sniff!  Humans are using the dog's sense of smell to do amazing real life jobs and your pet dog has a superpower you have yet to unleash! Scentwork is mentally challenging, physically tiring and any dog of any breed or age can do it! It's also innately calming making it wonderful for reactive dogs who can join in our structured group classes safely.  We offer the full UK Sniffer Dogs programme as well as National Nosework Affiliation so you can play for fun or competition!

Welcome to the Hooper's Troop for dogs who love to run! Hoopers is a fast paced sequence sport in which the dogs negotiate courses of hoops, barrels, tunnels and gates.  Whilst encouraging speed from the dogs, the courses are generally lower impact, with no jumps or sharp turns, making it suitable for dogs and handlers of all ages and fitness levels.  Handlers will be amazed to see their dogs taking the course at distance and can progress through Hooper levels.

It's fast, it's fun and the dogs get to run! 

Welcome to Retrieve Team for dogs who love to work! If your pet dog is a working breed then this course is for you!  Hunting, retrieving, pulling, herding and chasing are natural instincts that can pose challenges in pet homes. Retrieve Team combines the gundog pathway with obedience challenges, putting the brainwork back into fetch and keeping obedience fun and fresh.  Working through levels you'll tackle heelwork, impulse control, recall, stops, send aways, some fancy footwork and, of course, advanced retrieves!