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Meet the Team
Maralyn Hughes
Co-Founder
Maureen Regan
Co-Founder
The History of
Ambassador Dog Training
Ambassador Dog Training was established to help owners of puppies and older dogs who are not able, or prefer not to attend training classes held in the evenings. It is run by Maureen Regan and Maralyn Hughes who each have 35 years experience in training all breeds of dogs.
We use reward based, force free training methods combined with the best traditional training techniques which always rewards the dog with either praise, edible treats or their favourite toy whichever is most important to your dog.
Our objectives are for owners to have a well behaved, well mannered sociable dog that is a joy and pleasure to take out and about. That will come back when its called and walk on a loose lead.
The Dog Training Lessons are run on Tuesdays in West Monkton Taunton, starting at 9:30am.
Start from the beginning with your puppy in one of our socialisation / training classes which continues into a 7 week training course.
Classes
Having a new dog is an exciting new chapter in your life, but it can be daunting too. Ambassador Dog Training is here for you but also to help you with everything involved in owning a dog. No question is too small, so why not contact us today?
Some of the questions Ambassador can help you with include:
- Feeding: when, how much, and how often?
- Exercise: when and how much?
- Training: when, what types, and how?
- And other questions, including why your dog is behaving in a certain way.
When you decided to get a dog, did you envisage him being part of your family? Happily returning to you when called? Being well behaved around other dogs? Not pulling on the lead, but staying by your side? And perhaps even competing in the various sports for dogs that are available in the UK?
We can help you with all of these things and show you how to achieve a happy well balanced dog!
So why not give us a ring on 07470 891209 or use our contact form.
Puppy Socialisation / Training
Tuesdays: 09:30 & 11:30
Who for: Inoculated puppies to 5 months
Course Objectives
To learn social skills with other puppies and humans in a safe environment
Basic care of puppies including grooming, passive domination, visits to the vets, puppy handling
Beginning of the lure control
Basic commands ie: puppy recall, sit etc...
Initial Training Course
Tuesdays: 10:15 & 12:15
Who for: For any dog over 5 months.
Course Objectives
Walk to heel on a loose lead
Sit, down, recall
Learn when and how to reward/praise your dog
Learn how to understand & recognise dog body language
Basic commands and good manners
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Testimonials
Here are just some of the emails we have received from clients who have attended Ambassador Dog Training and have found the classes benefical, invaluable and enjoyable.
I would just like to say a BIG thank you to you both for giving Ernie the best start in life!
It has not only given Ernie a wonderful experience, it has made me confident in continuing the techniques and training you have shown me ..
I will happily recommend your training classes to friends, family,colleagues , or whoever is looking to train their dog !
Just wanted to say thank you so much for all the time and effort spent with myself and KC.
You have both made me feel at ease not only in my training but also with the confidence needed out and about and around other dogs. KC is an absolute delight to be with and always gets lots of wonderful comments wherever we go.
We will both miss our Tuesdays at dog school.
Thank you so much for all your help so far with Biscuit. I definitely feel that we’re on the right path now. Having said that, I would really like to book in for a second training course, to build on what we’ve learned so far.
Recently completed training classes with Buddy, an English Springer Spaniel and it’s the best money I’ve spent!
We particularly liked their “passive dominance” approach which actively encourages good behaviours and helps the dog understand boundaries and consequences.
You must however be willing to put in the work outside of class if you really want to see the benefits. I would have no hesitation in highly recommending Ambassador to any owner.
Cash and I quite miss our mornings with you. If you could hear some of the compliments that Cash gets about his behaviour / friendliness from people we meet, and especially other dog owners I feel you would be quite proud of one of your pupils.
It’s a good job he doesn’t understand as he could get quite big headed!
Access
Our classes take place at Hill Farm, West Monkton on Tuesdays, as it is a working farm please call us in advance of a visit so we can expect you.
Below are directions to our training venue.
Hill Farm,
West Monkton,
Taunton,
Somerset,
Directions from Monkton Elm Garden Centre, Taunton TA2 8QN
Turn LEFT out of the garden centre
Take 2nd RIGHT into Mead Way
*** At the top of the road is a sharp left hand bend which is on a cross roads, do not follow the road round the bend but go STRAIGHT across (signpost Broomfield)
Stay on this road for a total of 1.2 miles crossing another cross roads, BUT keep going straight on (signposted Broomfield)
The farm entrance is on the left hand side. The entrance has a large triangular piece of grass with 5 mature oak trees on it. Follow our signs down the track and into the farmyard. Follow our signs to the our barn.
Just to reiterate, from the very sharp left hand bend , the farm is only 1.2 miles
Directions from Taunton
Take the A3259 Priorswood Road to Monkton Heathfield passing Crown Medical Centre and Council Tip on your right.
When you pass the Merry Monk pub on your right, take the next LEFT into Mead Way.
Follow the directions above from ***
Contact Us
If you have any questions please get in touch below!