About Debbie's Dog Training Centre
Hi, We're Debbie's Dog Training Centre
We're here to make life with your dog the most amazing life it can be! By offering a range of dog training courses, one to ones and workshops that give you just what you're looking for when you need it most. Oh and we've also got a fabulously fun dog swimming pool too! So we're the complete package for training and having fun with your dog. So if you've just got a new puppy, or you're looking for training to deal with the dreaded adolescence, we can definitely help.
Reward based training
As we're all about motivation and fun, our training methods here at Debbie's Dog Training Centre are all reward based and recognise the requirements of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), of which we are a member. Also known as positive reinforcement, reward based training is a method that focuses on encouraging good behaviours. Rewarding a desired behaviour, will encourage your dog to repeat it and associate it with positive outcomes every time.
our Friendly and Knowledgeable team
Our team is friendly, knowledgeable, and always passionate about helping dogs and their owners. We are committed to providing excellent customer service and ensuring that both dogs and their owners feel comfortable and supported throughout the training process. The team consists of Debbie, who is the founder and owner, Andi who is a trainer and administrator/marketing and Emma who helps support with all the swimming fun! Plus Alan and Dave who work hard in the background to keep our venue and pool, looking great and running properly.
meet the Debbie's Dog Training Centre team
Debbie Eales
Debbie Eales
Debbie Eales
Debbie is a professional dog trainer with nearly 20 years of experience in both training and behaviour. So has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. She is also an APDT member (membership no. 01026) and always trains using a reward based approach. But with Debbie, there's always lots of fun thrown in there too! She believes that
Debbie is a professional dog trainer with nearly 20 years of experience in both training and behaviour. So has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. She is also an APDT member (membership no. 01026) and always trains using a reward based approach. But with Debbie, there's always lots of fun thrown in there too! She believes that training your dog should always be fun, because if it's fun you and your dog will learn much quicker!!
Andi Gregg
Debbie Eales
Debbie Eales
Andi has trained dogs for over 15 years, mostly in the areas of working trials, but she has a particular interest in reactivity and behavioural issues. She is currently working towards her APDT, whilst furthering her knowledge and experience as Debbie's business partner over the past 12 months. Previously Andi has run her own art and desi
Andi has trained dogs for over 15 years, mostly in the areas of working trials, but she has a particular interest in reactivity and behavioural issues. She is currently working towards her APDT, whilst furthering her knowledge and experience as Debbie's business partner over the past 12 months. Previously Andi has run her own art and design company and taught for over 15 years as a college lecturer. She also holds a BA Honours in Education and Training.
Emma Hallam
Debbie Eales
Emma Hallam
Emma has been working with the team for just over 6 months and is amazing at helping dogs to gain confidence in the water. She is also a dog groomer and has been for over 9 years, so is very experienced with both handling and understanding what your dog needs. Which is a strength and invaluable for helping dogs to have the best time in th
Emma has been working with the team for just over 6 months and is amazing at helping dogs to gain confidence in the water. She is also a dog groomer and has been for over 9 years, so is very experienced with both handling and understanding what your dog needs. Which is a strength and invaluable for helping dogs to have the best time in the pool. Emma has a vast knowledge of customer care too, so is always there to help!
Alan Eales
Alan Eales
Alan Eales
Alan (husband of Debbie!) is responsible for maintaining the site and ensuring that it looks amazing too. All of our beautiful flowers, pots and ornaments (if you've not seen our yard, you need to come along!), are Alan's handiwork. And Christmas here is like Santas grotto too! Alan is also responsible for our amazing cakes, for both part
Alan (husband of Debbie!) is responsible for maintaining the site and ensuring that it looks amazing too. All of our beautiful flowers, pots and ornaments (if you've not seen our yard, you need to come along!), are Alan's handiwork. And Christmas here is like Santas grotto too! Alan is also responsible for our amazing cakes, for both parties and our Jo Hill days, so he definitely brings something extra special to the team.
Dave Gregg
Alan Eales
Alan Eales
Dave (husband of Andi!) supports Alan with maintenance and generally keeping the site running smoothly. He is an engineer in his other job! and uses this experience to troubleshoot any problems that come along. He is also on hand to help with our pool parties and other celebrations.
Meet the rest of the team
Meet our Dogs!
Meet our Dogs!
Meet our Dogs!
As you can imagine, our work as trainers is actually far more than just a job as it crosses over into everything we do. Especially when it comes to our own dogs. So as they’re such an important part of our lives, we thought you’d love to me our fabulous team of dogs too!!
Sonny
Meet our Dogs!
Meet our Dogs!
This is Sonny who is one of Debbie’s gorgeous Collies. He is three and currently in training for competitive obedience. Sonny is a bit of a character and definitely one of Debbie’s most mischievous dogs. His most favourite thing is his ball and he just loves to go in the barn and train.
Breeze
Meet our Dogs!
Breeze
This is Breeze who’s another of Debbie’s collies. Breeze is 5 and also in training for competitive obedience. His most favourite thing ever, is his tuggy!! Which he plays with, with enthusiasm. He’s a big softy and just loves to play out in the paddock with his friends.
Colin
Meet our Dogs!
Breeze
Colin, one of Andi’s dogs, is an 8 year old Boxer. He’s a larger than life character who loves to be involved in everything! he particularly likes looking in through the barn and watching the classes, whenever he gets chance! Colin also takes part as a stooge dog for our reactivity sessions, where he helps nervous, or excitable dogs cope
Colin, one of Andi’s dogs, is an 8 year old Boxer. He’s a larger than life character who loves to be involved in everything! he particularly likes looking in through the barn and watching the classes, whenever he gets chance! Colin also takes part as a stooge dog for our reactivity sessions, where he helps nervous, or excitable dogs cope with everyday life. So he’s a very big part of the team! If you’ve attended any of our puppy or junior/adult course you’ll have seen Colin is one of our video tutorial stars too!!