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Name: The Doghouse
Address: Furnace Farm Road, Felbridge, GB
Telephone: 07551006357

AW083

FIVE STAR RATED by

Mid Sussex District Council

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The Doghouse provides professional dog daycare with direct access to training and behavioural assessments. Situated in beautiful surroundings, your dog will be safe and cared for by experienced staff who really understand canine behaviour. We welcome dogs from East Grinstead, Crawley, Lingfield and surrounding areas.

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ABOUT
US

The Doghouse day care and training centre is situated in a private estate comprising of 50 acres of secure woodland and a beautiful 7 acre lake. The space available enables us to cater for many types of dogs including the larger breeds. All dogs undergo an introductory behavioural assessment to ensure their individual needs can be met. They will be carefully grouped with compatible dogs for controlled exercise and have a private space for some relaxing downtime.

Licensed by Mid Sussex District Council AW083, insured by Clivertons and DBS checked. All staff hold Canine First Aid Certification.

Relax in the knowledge that your special dog/s will be safe, exercised and allowed to relax in beautiful and comfortable surroundings.

What a special place! It's a playground heaven for our two who have never been to day care before. They get the socialisation we want for them along with lovely walks and downtime when they need it. Thank you Ross and Rachel for taking such good care of them both

Mr & Mrs R, Lingfield

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THE
TEAM

Dog welfare, training and behavioural assessments are led by Ross George BCCSDip.AdvCan Bhv., who has extensive experience in handling, training and competing with high drive, working and large breeds. As a certified canine behaviourist, his previous work in welfare kennels gives him the experience to not only understand but also to handle a plethora of breeds and issues, including those that have unresolved behavioural problems, or those that have been misunderstood and let down by other training methods. Dogs are sentient beings and Ross believes there is no one single way to train. Emphasis is put on strengthening the relationship between dog and owner. It is equally important to ensure the dog receives all the information available to it in order to allow educated decisions to be made and rewarded.

Ross has trained and competed in various dog sports including the Kennel Club Working Trials, Belgian GlobalRing and tracking with UK Tracking Dog Association. As well as being a registered judge, tracklayer and decoy, Ross has held committee positions and memberships with the Southern Alsatian Training Society and East Riding Working Trials Association. He has also been heavily involved with Surrey and East Anglia Working Trials Association in a competing, judging and decoying capacity.

Ross is a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and the Association of Responsible Dog Owners (ARDO) As continual professional development Ross has also completed a course in dog law through the British College of Canine Studies and is currently completing a specialist course in reactivity and aggression. In addition, Ross is looking to embark on further professional international certifications through the IACP.

Ross specialises in dealing with problematic behaviour such as reactivity, fear aggression and a myriad of behavioural modifications both in the household and out. He firmly believes that real life problems require real life solutions and by simply subscribing to one static method of training does not afford both owner and dog all the information.

Integrating a personalised, balanced approach, rooted in positive reinforcement with a focus on creating trust, communication and a congenial life together.

Having owned and competed with several high drive dogs, he currently owns and trains his two rescue Belgian Malinois, Gunnar and Maus, both of which have been instrumental in further stoking his passion in professional development, behaviour modification and all aspects of canine communication.

Clodagh Thomas is our daycare supervisor and is responsible for overseeing the daily running of The Doghouse. Clo has been with us for the last 18 months, and prior to that, spent 3 years involved in both dog walking and dog sitting businesses, where she has been able to increase her experience working with dogs. Working at The Doghouse, Clodagh can utilise her passion for canine behaviourism and training. She is always ready to get involved and is a core member of the team.

Through her prior dog walking experience, Clodagh has handled many different breeds ranging from larger breeds such as Chinese Red Dogs to the very smallest Dachshunds.

Clodagh is also dog first aid and emergency trained. She also assists in group training sessions.

Rachel Whitby BSc (Hons) Medical Neuroscience, PGCert, M.Ost works alongside Ross to ensure the smooth running of The Doghouse. From senior management in the IT/telecoms industry, to neuroscience research and osteopathy, her career has certainly been varied.

Rachel works with passion and meticulous attention to detail. She has an industrious drive which ensures streamlined functionality at a high level and standard that sets The Doghouse apart.

Rachel is no stranger to boisterous, strong dog breeds. She has an immense passion for her two Rottweilers, Denzil and Marlene (the former being the catalyst to the inception of The Doghouse). Her dedication and time spent with both dogs have ensured that they have become perfect examples of their breed and a credit to her.

Summer Harper has been with us at The Doghouse for the last 18 months and has chosen dog handling and training as a career. Originally starting as an apprentice daycare staff member, she has learnt a plethora of new skills ranging from behavioural assessments to sports dog handling. Her knowledge and ability with the dogs has grown from strength to strength and she is a fundamental asset to the daycare and training dogs.

Summer is currently studying a Level 3 Diploma in Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare which is aiding her in her management of the dogs she looks after.

International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants

OUR

SERVICES

DAY CARE

Professionally customised experience for each dog based on their temperament and individual personality requirements.

Dogs are slowly and carefully introduced to others who are considered compatible. Constant supervision from experienced staff ensures that all dogs are comfortable and stress free.

Set in 50 acres of secure private woodland, enclosed paddocks ensure your dog is able to explore safely in a controlled, professionally supervised space.

As well as physical exercise, your dog will also enjoy mental stimulation and enrichment in our several sensory areas.

Your dog will also be able to enjoy important downtime in their own personal area which will include personal touches to make it feel like home away from home. Inside space is temperature controlled with individual under-floor heating for the winter months.