Barking, as well as other dog behavioural problems, can often be solved quite easily by trained dog handlers.  You may even have seen this done on a television programme such as ‘It’s me or the Dog’ or ‘Dog Borstal’.

Dog behaviour trainers may offer a variety of forms of consultation.  For example, many choose to visit you and your dog at home, others may offer ‘surgery-type’ visits or even telephone consultations.  Prices obviously will vary but may be as little as a few tens of pounds.  Some pet health insurance policies may even cover the fees for behaviour counselling.

If you, or a dog trainer, feel that your dog needs additional exercise or companionship during the day which you are unable to provide, there are services available which can provide this.  

Below is a list of businesses offering dog behavioural training or day care and walks.  The list has been taken from the Plymouth and Exeter Yellow Pages or the Internet and does not represent endorsement by the Council.  Only the business names and contact details have been reproduced and in many cases the original entries include further information on qualifications etc.  Some dog walking/checking services may not be available across all of the South Hams.

Dog Trainers

Alpha Dog (& Cat) Training, Jacqui Jones,  Fratton Golf Links Road, Yelverton 01822 853350

Jacqui@alphadog.fsnet.co.uk

Caroline R Bower, The Veterinary Health Centre, Hillcrest Drive, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2DX

01752 344188

www.plymouthvets.co.uk

Complete Dog Training, Paul Broad, 29 Meadow Way, Plymouth 01752 336975

Polite Dog Training, Ron Paice, 159 Hemerdon Heights, Plymouth 01752 343461

Sara Davies, PO Box 43, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0BG, 01803 859634

Home Dog Training and Therapy, Bark Busters, 65 Longford Lane

Kingsteignton, TQ12 3DL, Freephone 0808 100 4071

www.barkbusters.co.uk

Devon Dog Training School Diane Courtier, 20 Oak Close

Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3SY, 01626 208824