Welcome to my Dog Behaviour website for dog “Rehabilitation and Training”.

‘BUILDING A BOND WITH TRUST AND RESPECT’

STOP PRESS!

ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER REWARD!!

I am extremely proud to announce that for the SECOND year running, I have been awarded ‘The Best Dog Trainer in Colchester’ by the Quality Business Awards.

According to their statement, ‘This prestigious recognition demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Less than 1% of registered businesses in the United Kingdom achieve this prestigious award!’

The Quality Business Awards recognises the UK’s highest quality businesses. Only those achieving an overall quality score of 95% or greater are eligible for this prestigious recognition.

Since the inauguration of my business in 2015, I currently have 10 awards to my name, and I have been awarded with 9 certificated for courses that I have completed.

In addition, I have written 27 articles on dog training for national dog and vet magazines and I have appeared on television 6 times for dog or Police related programmes.

(Please see AWARDS section for full history)

In addition I have completed over 50 hours of online training to enhance my learning skills in the field of Dog Behaviour.

*FEATURED REVIEW**

I was recently asked by a previous client Simon to help out with a new rescue French Bulldog puppy that they had taken on. Taking on another member of the pack had started making the older dog ‘Stitch’ becoming more protective of his ‘pack’ since the pups arrival which was causing a few issues. Thankfully reinstating the fact that ‘Stitch’ just needed his boundaries reinforced by Simon, was enough for him to re think his behaviour.

'Steve's experience is second to none!'

‘Steve’s experience is second to none! I needed Steve’s help with my two French Bulldogs. Steve’s calm approach, explanation, guidance and advice was simply remarkable! The effect was immediate. I was the one who needed to learn how to communicate with my dogs. Once Steve had taught me this, everything fell into place. Within hours, the the difference started to show. Now it’s consistency on my part and they will follow suit. Thanks Steve. I very much appreciate the time taken and your calm approach in training me, not just my dogs! I would strongly recommend Steve Hutley – Rehabilitation and Training.’

Review By: SIMON CLARKE

Please see my other lovely reviews in my ‘Testimonials’ section

I am also a proud member of the ‘Magnificent Seven’, a team of specially selected leading dog businesses in the UK.

In June this year I was invited by the founder and owner of ‘The Magnificent Seven’ Michael Pipe to an ‘Evening with’ event in Northamptonshire where I was interviewed by Michael in front of a live audience about my lifes journey from joining the Merchant Navy and fighting in the Falklands War in 1982, through to joining the Essex Police and achieving my goal of becoming a successful Police Dog Handler for 19 years before finally retiring and starting up my dog behavioural business ‘Rehabilitation and Training’.

This was followed by a talk on ‘Dog Reactivity’ where the link can be found in my ‘Dog on Dog Aggression or Reactivity’ section in my ‘Training’ page above.

I was also joined on stage for a Q&A session with my friend and fellow ‘M7’ member Nick Honor of ‘Puppy Stars’ Dog Training.

The links to the videos of the Q&A session and my Interview with Michael can be found below:-

https://youtu.be/fp7eoN8_1MY

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LqOVLXhcpvUHWYxvO-wjACskfI5BLrDY/view

For further information about ‘The Magnificent Seven’ please check out their website at https://www.themagnificentseven.co.uk

‘Rehabilitation and Training’ are very proud to announce their sponsorship of ‘Yellow Dog Uk’.

‘Yellow Dog Uk’ promotes awareness and understanding of dogs who need space, also known as ‘yellow dogs’. These are dogs that may be nervous, currently in training, recovering from an injury or illness, being rehabilitated or simply dogs that prefer to keep their distance from people and other dogs.

To find out more about ‘Yellow Dog Uk’ and what they do, please take a look at their videos on the link below.

https://www.yellowdoguk.co.uk/videos/

Now celebrating over three years of being the Dog Behavioural Consultant for ‘Dog Friendly’ Magazine. The UK’s only national magazine dedicated to dog friendly places.

(Please visit their website at www.dogfriendly.co.uk)

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, I accept debit and credit cards as shown.

‘REHABILITATION AND TRAINING’ GIFT VOUCHERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE!

AVAILABLE IN £25, £50 AND £100 DENOMINATIONS. PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR DETAILS OF HOW TO OBTAIN THESE.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ME?

Success in training begins with you! You will learn about my aim for the “Rehabilitation and Training” of your dog, and when, how, and what techniques you need for success.

My goal is to help you break down the barriers of communication, and to show you the fastest, easiest and most comfortable and effective methods of training your dog.

Just as in a dogs own world, simplicity is the answer and the key to learning.

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why doesn’t my dog listen to me?” BUT are you sure your dog actually understands you? Do you know how to properly deliver the message to your dog? Do not fear, as I will show you how to talk dog!

DOGS DON’T SPEAK ENGLISH! A dogs language is based on YOUR body language and energy (the vibes that you give off). This is how they read you and how they read other dogs.

In order for your dog to understand exactly what they can and cannot do in this confusing human world of ours, I have coined the phrase ‘The Nucleus of Dog Training’.

So what is ‘The Nucleus of Dog Training’? Well simply put it is that your dog has to teach itself ‘how do I get everything I want in life?’ The answer is easy! When they are calm and relaxed (and all four paws are on the floor) then they get EVERYTHING they want. YOUR PRAISE; YOUR REWARD; YOUR ATTENTION AND YOUR AFFECTION!

I call this ‘The Nucleus of Dog Training’ because without a calm and relaxed dog, you can’t have all the ‘add ons’, such as a recall; or a sit; wait; down; stay; heel etc. as they are simply in the ‘red mist/white noise zone’ where they are NOT listening to you!

CONSISTENCY with guidelines, boundaries and rules is the key.