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About Rovers Return Dog Training

Transform your dog into your dream companion

Sam Hughes Head Trainer with her dogs in Woolacombe Bay

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Welcome to Rovers Return Dog Training.

I Want to Help You transform your dog into the

Companion of Your Dreams

Welcome to Rovers Return Dog Training, based in Leicestershire. We understand the struggles of dog ownership and offer effective solutions to improve your dog’s behaviour.Are you feeling at the end of your tether with your furry friend’s behaviour? Perhaps you’re confused by all the jargon from social media and unsure where to turn for help. We get it, we’ve been there too.

Meet Sam, a dog lover (some say dog mad), our qualified, dog trainer and dog behaviour expert and the founder of Rovers Return. Having experienced the trials and tribulations of dog ownership firsthand with a reactive dog named Bert, Sam works daily to manage his behaviour and improve his quality of life.

Sam is there for you, you’re not alone, and we’re here to help. Bert and Ernie, Sam’s two beloved dogs, have taught her valuable lessons about proper training techniques and the importance of positive reinforcement. Ernie’s presence has presented some unique challenges for training Bert. However, Sam has risen to the occasion and now shares her knowledge and experience with clients just like you.

At Rovers Return Dog Training, we are passionate about ethical, positive reinforcement training methods. Seeing the joy on our clients’ faces when their dogs’ behaviours improve is the ultimate reward.

Sam has completed numerous courses in pet dog training, scent work, and behaviour modification, making her a qualified expert in the field.

Sam is a Distinctive Dog Trainer, dedicated to uniqueness, empathy and unrivalled support, ensuring your dog is treated as an individual. She is part of the Pet Professional Network, a global business support group for ethical pet professionals.

Sam’s journey has been a long one, from being an anxious and frustrated dog owner to running a successful training business.

Her experience has given her a unique perspective, allowing her to develop targeted behaviour plans that produce real results.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and would like some extra support, we encourage you to book a free call to discuss your issues.

We never judge I don’t talk jargon, and I am never pushy.

With our bespoke behaviour programs, 1-to-1 programs, or group classes, we will work with you to achieve your dream dog.

We understand that your time is valuable, so I designed our techniques to be time-saving and stress-free.

With our support and guidance, you will see results in some areas and long-lasting improvements over time.

Don’t let your dog’s behaviour hold you back from enjoying life. Work with Rovers Return and experience the joy of a well behaved furry friend.

Based in Ullesthorpe, Lutterworth, I cover South Leicestershire and Warwickshire and offer online sessions if you are out of the area.

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"Welcome to Rovers Return Training Academy.

I Want to Help You transform your dog into the Companion of Your Dreams

Welcome to Rovers Return Dog Training Academy, baseded in Leicestershire, where we understand the struggles of dog ownership and offer effective solutions to improve your dog's behaviour.

Are you feeling at the end of your tether with your furry friend's behaviour? Perhaps you're confused by all the jargon from social media and unsure where to turn for help. We get it, we've been there too.

Meet Sam, our qualified, dog trainer and dog behaviour expert and the founder of the Academy, who has experienced the trials and tribulations of dog ownership firsthand. Sam has a reactive dog named Bert, who she works with daily to manage his behaviour and improve his quality of life. You're not alone, and we're here to help.

Bert and Ernie, Sam's two beloved dogs, have taught her valuable lessons about proper training techniques and the importance of positive reinforcement. Ernie's presence has presented some unique challenges for training Bert, but Sam has risen to the occasion and now shares her knowledge and experience with clients just like you.

At Rovers Return Training Academy, we are passionate about ethical, positive reinforcement training methods. We believe that seeing the joy on our clients' faces when their dogs' behaviours improve is the ultimate reward. Sam has completed numerous courses in pet dog training, scent work, and behaviour modification, making her a qualified expert in the field.

Sam's own journey has been a long one, from being an anxious and frustrated dog owner to running a successful training business. Her experience has given her a unique perspective and has allowed her to develop targeted behaviour plans that produce real results.

If you're feeling overwhelmed and would like some extra support, we encourage you to get in touch. We never judge, we don't talk jargon, and we're never pushy. With our bespoke behaviour programs, 1-to-1 packages, or group classes, we will work with you to achieve your dream dog.

We understand that your time is valuable, which is why we design our techniques to be time-saving and stress-free. With our support and guidance, you will see immediate results in some areas and long-lasting improvements over time.

Don't let your dog's behaviour hold you back from enjoying life. Work with Rovers Return Pet Care and experience the joy of a well-behaved furry friend.

Based in Ullesthorpe, Lutterworth, I cover South Leicestershire, and Warwickshire and offer online sessions if you are out of the area.

Specialising in Reactive Dogs

Meet Sam The Dog Trainers Dogs - Bert and Ernie

Meet Sam The Dog Trainers Dogs - Bert and Ernie
Are you at the end of your tether with your dog’s behaviour? Or confused by all the
jargon from TIK TOK and FB?
Do you long to meet up with friends and family on a nice family walk, to chill in a cafe,
and enjoy your holiday?
But you can’t because of your dog’s embarrassing behaviour?

I get it, I have been there!

Help is at hand, book your FREE call to discuss how your dog’s behaviour can be transformed with my help.

Meet Bert and Ernie, butter wouldn’t melt, right? Wrong.

Bert is an anxious dog whose reactive behaviour has recently escalated through my own fault. I got complacent, I got lazy, and I stopped fulfilling their needs.

I understand what you are going through. And I can help you transform your dog’s behaviour with a bespoke, guided coaching program.

Read all about my reactive dog Bert and his Behaviour Blues Blog. Follow our journey to see how I am working with Bert to help him cope in this tricky world.

Ernie and Bert are siblings. Ernie hinders me with my training progress with Bert. Why?

Because as puppies I didn’t put training into place for them to be comfortably separated from each other. This means that I have to train two dogs at the same time.

Two dogs that have separate needs. This is difficult, it frustrates me, but I have to get over that and work with what it is.

So, allowing training to slide is not an option for me, or them.

My qualifications

Level Four and Level Six Behaviour Diplomas

APDT UK Accreditations in Foundation and Advanced Dog Training

Full (assessed) Member APDT UK (01528)

Distinctive Dog Trainer Certified

Pro Dog Trainer, Pro Dog Geek, Pro Dog Genius

UK Sniffer Dog Bronze Accredited

Scent Dog UK Level 1 Certified

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Sam Head Trainer with a labrador dog t the training facility in Claybrooke

Dogs and ethical, positive reinforcement training is my passion.

Seeing your face, when behaviours improve through the training methods put into place, by you, makes it all worthwhile.

How I came to be owned by B & E

Bert and Ernie came into my life as 12-week-old puppies.

I wasn’t a trainer then, but I had always had dogs. I didn’t take them to dog training.

I thought I knew what I was doing. How wrong I was! I got a book to help me and when Ernie began hurtling across the park to meet other dogs I put a plan into action to stop this.

Unfortunately, the plan went wrong. Because I used punishment. I had no idea.

I thought the book, written by a professional, renowned dog trainer would create my perfect dog!

The use of punishment created a dog that didn’t want to come back to me. Because I scared him. I was distraught. And I vowed to learn more about dog training.

My Journey Continues

And here I am 8 years later, having completed numerous great courses in pet dog training, scent work and behaviour modification sharing my skills and knowledge with you so you can create a dog that you are proud to show off, walk anywhere confidently and a dog that wants to hang with you.

Because of my dogs, I now specialise in Reactive and fear based, anxious behaviours such as seperation related behaviours, and guarding/protective behaviours such as resource guarding people and objects as well as adverse reactions towards people and dogs.

I am level 6 behaviour trained, completed courses with APDT UK and Absolute Dogs, Dog nostics ,UK Sniffer Dogs and Scentwork UK.

This has shown me that my little Bertie isn’t a naughty, aggressive dog that I am embarrassed by his behaviour, but I learned and understand that a timid, anxious dog who has been asking me to keep him safe and give him space from dogs that he doesn’t know.

Once I put training into place, there was no need for embarrassment.

How I have Grown

I was once an anxious, frustrated, isolated dog owner who made some bad choices with my dogs. Now I run a successful, busy training business, I am a full member of APDT UK a leading professional organisation for dog trainers having been assessed as a fantastic force-free trainer. I help clients achieve their dream dog.

You can own your dream dog with my support and knowledge.

If you are reading this and thinking that you could do with that little bit of extra support, feel free to get in touch. I won’t judge you, won’t talk jargon and am never pushy. I will never give you false hope.

There are no magic wands in dog training, but with my bespoke, targeted behaviour plan, or class content, you will see a noticeable improvement in your dog’s behaviour with my support along the way.

My techniques are designed to be time-saving so you are not spending hours training your dogs.

Work and learn with me and I will coach you, offering you exceptional support, whether this is one of my bespoke behaviour programs, 1-2-1 packages or one of our classes.

You have got this, and I will be there to listen to your anxieties, triumphs, tears and laughter! Because training will be fun!You will see wow moments, and immediate results in some areas, but for real, long-lasting results patience, time and understanding are needed.

My aim is to make training fun, set an easy plan, use a little of your time, (because you are busy!) and most of all a stress-free life!

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I am against the use of punishment of any kind. I promote only force-free positive reinforcement training methods.

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FREE 1:1 Discovery Call Booking

Introducing the Discovery Call: The First Step in Finding the Perfect Dog Trainer or Behaviourist As a responsible pet owner, it's important to invest time and resources into training your furry friend. But with so many dog trainers and behaviourists out there, it can be overwhelming to find the right one who can meet your specific needs. That's where the discovery call comes in - an initial phone conversation with me that can help determine whether we are the right fit for you and your pup. A discovery call typically lasts around 15 minutes and can be scheduled online or over the phone. During this conversation, I will ask you some questions about your dog's history, behaviour issues, and areas of improvement that you would like to focus on. They may also ask about your own lifestyle and preferences, as these factors can influence the training approach that works best for you and your furry friend. It's important to note that a discovery call is a two-way conversation - not only is it an opportunity for me to learn more about your situation, but it's also a chance for you to ask questions and get a feel for their expertise and philosophy. Some questions you may want to ask during the call include: - What training methods do you use? - How many years of experience do you have? - Have you worked with dogs of my breed/age/size before? - What happens if the training doesn't work? - How long will it take to see results? A good trainer or behaviourist should be transparent and honest in their answers, as well as show a genuine interest in helping you and your dog succeed. If you feel uncomfortable or uneasy during the call, it may be a sign that this professional is not the right fit for you. Overall, a discovery call is an essential first step in finding the perfect dog trainer or behaviourist for your beloved companion. By taking the time to have a conversation and ask questions, you can ensure that you're investing your resources into a trainer who truly understands your needs and goals. So don't be afraid to pick up the phone and start the search for your pup's perfect match today!