Home Dog Training Sheffield & Behaviour Expert
Welcome to dog training Sheffield, I'm Gavin Chambers, certified Grand Master Dog Behaviour Therapist and Trainer of Bark Busters. If you are having problems getting your dog’s behaviour under control, looking for general obedience, or want to give your puppy the best start in life, I will be delighted to help you. I am a dog lover and dog owner. My two working Springer Spaniels, Lottie and Pippa, keep me fit, active and on my toes with their boundless energy and enthusiasm. Like any dogs, they are so much happier and more relaxed when they understand the rules and feel safe and cared for. I love seeing dogs retain their spirit and love of life, and once dog owners learn to establish rules and boundaries, the sight of a happy, well-trained dog is a joy to behold.
It is my love of dogs, together with my previous career in the hospitality industry, that led me to become a Bark Busters Home Dog Training behaviour therapist. I know you may be wondering - how does a career in the hospitality industry lead to a career as a dog trainer?
I have always had a customer-service focus, offering value for money, and I am passionate about bringing this to my role as a Bark Busters dog trainer. My career developed into a role as a lecturer in hospitality. This was a challenging and rewarding role where I learnt to recognise and respond to different learning styles and needs when delivering training in new ideas and concepts. I love watching people develop new skills and seeing the joy it brings them. This carries over into dog training, where, with patience and understanding, dog owners develop new skills and see changes in their dog’s behaviour. All the months and years of stress they have experienced disappear once they learn to communicate with their dog in a kind, consistent way, so that both dog and owner can relax and enjoy their lives together.
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If you're looking for professional dog training near you in Sheffield, then you've found the right place. Whatever behaviour problems you are struggling with, I can help you. I will come to your home at a convenient time, where, together, we will work on improving issues such as separation anxiety, barking, destructive behaviour, aggression to strangers, aggression to other dogs, pulling on the lead, recall, or even puppy training to get you and your puppy off to a good start. The lessons will involve lots of opportunities for you to practise your new skills, whilst I am there to show and guide you. Then I will leave you with lots of helpful written information, along with a programme for you to follow. My support guarantee means that I will return, free of charge, to assist you in your progress for the duration of your guarantee. It also means I am always available by telephone or email to support you with any questions or queries you may have.
We are fortunate to live in a beautiful part of the country. My role means that I travel around the area, meeting lots of fabulous owners and their dogs. It also means that when customers need me to, I can enjoy walks in the wonderful countryside, do what I love most, and teach owners how to enjoy their beloved pet, watching their pleasure reflected in their happy dog.
Home Puppy Training
If you are looking for puppy training classes near you, then why not consider my home training. Group training classes can be very stressful for your pup, and if they become disruptive in the classes, you can often be asked to leave. My lessons are informative and provide puppies with the very best start in life.
My home puppy training lessons cover topics such as:
- Toilet training
- Appropriate diet and good food manners
- Recall - coming when called
- Gate and door control
- Sit, stay and down training
- Correct holding of the lead and walking
- Walking to heel
- Distance control (staying with you when there are other distractions)
- How to successfully socialise your puppy
- How to desensitise your puppy to things like vacuum cleaners and car travel
- Appropriate Socialisation - protecting your puppy from being overwhelmed by people or other dogs
- Accustoming to handling, bathing and grooming
- Bad behaviour prevention and management, e.g. jumping up, mouthing, play biting and chewing etc…
I would love to help you experience the joy of owning a well-behaved, happy dog. I hope to meet you very soon. Simply call 0808 100 4071 or click the contact button to learn more about my services and book a visit. You are very welcome to ask as many questions as you need to, and there is no obligation.
Backed by the Bark Busters Support Guarantee
You pay only once, and I will return free of charge until you're happy with the progress. Plus, if your dog develops another problem, it's also covered under the support guarantee at no additional cost. Read more about our unique Bark Busters Support Guarantee
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of dog behaviour problems can Bark Busters Sheffield help with?
Bark Busters Sheffield provides one-to-one, home dog behaviour training for a wide range of problems. This can include aggression, reactivity, excessive barking, separation anxiety, destructive behaviour, jumping up, pulling on the lead, poor recall, nervousness and unwanted behaviours around people or other dogs.
Can you help with an aggressive dog in Sheffield?
Yes. Bark Busters Sheffield can help dog owners understand and address aggressive behaviour towards people, other dogs or animals. Training is tailored to the individual dog and the circumstances in which the behaviour occurs, with the aim of improving safety, communication and your dog's long-term behaviour.
Can you help with a reactive dog?
Yes. If your dog reacts adversely or becomes difficult to control when seeing other dogs, people, vehicles or particular situations, Bark Busters Sheffield can help. Our home behaviour training allows the trainer to assess your dog's behaviour in its natural environment and develop practical strategies to manage and improve reactivity.
Do you offer puppy training in Sheffield?
Yes. Puppy training can help establish good habits from the beginning and address common behaviours such as mouthing, jumping up, chewing, toilet training and poor manners. Training helps you build reliable communication and prevent unwanted behaviours from becoming established.
Can you help with separation anxiety?
Yes. Bark Busters Sheffield provides in-home dog behaviour training for dogs that struggle when left alone. Signs may include barking, howling, pacing or destructive behaviour. The first step is to understand the circumstances and develop an appropriate training and management plan.
Do you provide dog training in the home?
Yes. Bark Busters Sheffield specialises in home dog behaviour training. This means your dog's behaviour can be assessed in the environment where many of the problems actually occur, rather than only in a training class or an unfamiliar location.
Does Bark Busters Sheffield use harsh punishment-based training?
No. Bark Busters focuses on understanding why your dog behaves a certain way and teaching dog owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs through voice tone and body language. The specific approach used is tailored to the individual dog, the behaviour problem, and the circumstances.
Can you train an older dog?
Yes. Dogs can learn new behaviours at any age. Whether your dog is a puppy, an adult, or an older dog, training can be adapted to their individual behaviour, circumstances, and learning needs.
How many dog training sessions will my dog need?
Every dog is different, and every dog's behaviour problem is different, so there isn't a single number of sessions that is right for every dog. The amount of training required depends on factors such as the behaviours involved, how long they have been occurring and how consistently the recommended techniques are implemented.
My Trustpilot Reviews and Customer Testimonials
4.9 / 5 from 110 reviews
Very good trainer explained everything in depth
Great dog trainer, very helpful...
I was very pleased how Gavin explained everything. Though it wiil take me time to get my head round all of it.
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Your trainer is an independent business owner who operates their own business under a franchise agreement with Bark Busters. Gavin Chambers trading as Bark Busters, is a franchisee of BBDT (UK) Limited, the Master Franchise holder.