I am Lisa Childs G.Dip.ABM., A.Dip.CBM., APDT (871). I am a qualified and accredited dog trainer and behaviourist with nearly 20 years experience.

Based in Smallfield, I cover Crawley, East Grinstead, Reigate, Oxted, Caterham, Lingfield and many surrounding areas.

Please get in contact to discuss how I can help you and your canine companion.

About me

Lisa Childs G.Dip.ABM., A.Dip.CBM., APDT (871)

I am:

A full member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT 871)
A full member of The Canine Behaviour & Training Society
A full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC).
An Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) Registered Animal Training Instructor
An Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist
A Tellington TTouch Training Companion Animal Practitioner P1
A Dynamic Dog Practitioner (Licence no. 230601)

My Qualifications

A distinction in Graduate Diploma in Animal Behaviour Management
A distinction in Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management
A distinction in Canine Nutrition
A distinction in the Dynamic Dog Practitioner Training Course - May 2023
As part of my ongoing continued professional development, I regularly attend courses and seminars presented by leading experts in the field of dog training and behaviour.

How I work

I promote kind, fair, modern and effective methods of training including clicker training, motivational and reward based training and Tellington TTouch Training. I do not recommend the use of any forceful training techniques that can cause fear, stress and pain to your dog.

As a fully accredited Dynamic Dog Practitioner I am trained to carry out in-depth hands free functional assessments to highlight areas of potential discomfort in dogs. Discomfort can be the cause or a contributing factor to many behavioural issues seen in dogs. Dynamic Dog assessments are incorporated into some behaviour packages and are also offered standalone directly to owners or in collaboration with other dog professionals who may need additional insights into a behavioural case they are working on.

Used and recommended by vets.

Services offered

Behaviour consultations
Rescue dog rehabilitation
Puppy socialisation and training
Adult dog training
1-1 sessions and classes
Workshops
Remote online sessions
Dynamic Dog assessments

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Dog behaviourist

As a qualified behaviourist Lisa can help address your dog's problem behaviour and can help with issues such as fear or nervousness, separation distress, aggression and more. Contact us now to discuss your requirements.

"Lisa I was out running with Goldie today off lead and I was thinking how grateful I am she is so good. When we get near a road I tell her to stop and she does. I clip the lead back on and we trot on. She always runs next to me, sometimes stopping to sniff but then races to catch me up. Thank you for helping train her to be such a good running buddy"

- Naomi

"Been so amazed at the change in my very lively bouncy cocker spaniel pup. Lisa was brilliant, the course was really interesting and I feel confident to continue what I've learnt. In such a short time, she's taught me and Rosie so much. I'd definitely recommend puppy training, apart from the manners it's achieved, it's created a real bond between me and Rosie. Thanks so much!"

- Helen

"Thank you for the help and advice you gave for Eddie. He has settled down loads and is much better to walk, especially with using the double end lead. We recently had a short break which set some of Eddies anxieties off again, but with the knowledge you gave me, we were soon able to get him back on track. Thank you so much."

- Tina