Winner Of Dog Trainer Of The Year - Buckinghamshire 2022
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About Cleaver Dog Training
Based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, we have regular puppy classes and adult dog training, as well as dog agility classes; workshops; events and One to One dog training throughout the local area.
Receive tailored One to One guidance and training for your dog's specific needs.
Ensure a positive and humane training environment for your dog.
Attend group classes in a spacious dedicated facility or outdoors, providing a comfortable and diverse training environment.
Access a wide range of services covering all aspects of dog ownership, from choosing the right dog to participating in canine sports.
About Us
Our main aim at Cleaver Dog Training is to make certain that dog ownership is an enjoyable experience.
We strive to ensure that all learning is fun and rewarding, whilst at the same time achieving the best possible results.
Dogs can make a hugely beneficial contribution to your health and well-being but, similarly, if it is not approached in the right way, can impose unnecessary additional stresses. Our experienced trainers will guide you through to make sure you have the best possible life together.
Training is generally carried out in our dedicated spacious carpeted unit with adjoining garden area or in our securely fenced paddock which is set up to help replicate real life situations.
Who we are and what we do
As the leading and highly experienced dog trainer in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, we have trained and nurtured a huge variety of breeds of dogs, from German Shepherds, Dalmatians and Dobermans; to Cocker Spaniels, Cavapoos, Maltese Terriers, Chihuahuas and and more. We are passionate about understanding the owners' aspirations; as well as the dog breeds' typical behavioural patterns and wellbeing requirements.
Our trainers go out of their way to ensure that learning is a fun, practical, and thoroughly enjoyable experience for both the dogs and their owners.
Our classes are customised to suit dogs of all breeds, ages, and training requirements. We offer training in a fully secure, comfortable facility where you and your dog are well looked after throughout the duration of the course.
Our large and spacious facilities enable real life training situations to ensure the best learning environments.
We use tried and tested, force free training methods, all of which are in full compliance with Code of Ethics of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT).
About Vikki Cleaver, Our Leading Dog Trainer in Old Amersham
Vikki has owned and trained her own dogs all her life but had a career change from being a successful Chartered Surveyor in her 40s. She now eats, sleeps, studies, and breaths anything dog when she is not juggling life as a single mum to her amazing 3 children.
Having grown up with multiple dogs of various breeds, Vikki's first own dog was a Cavalier called Cindy who was given to her on her 8th birthday. Cindy was her first introduction to training. Since then, Vikki has owned and competed various breeds, and currently has a Field Spaniel, a Sprocker Spaniel and a Terrier.
Now in her 50s, Vikki is qualified with The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT), The Agility Club, Scentwork UK, Dog Training College and Pet Professional Guild (PPG). She also has undertaken both human and canine first aid qualifications, is DBS cleared, and continues undertake regular CPD and study for further professional qualifications.
Vikki has considerable experience working with rescues dogs and is the lead trainer for Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue, meeting all 300+ dogs each year as they arrive from Hungary and providing support to the new adopters.
Additionally, many local vets, groomers, dog walkers and day care providers also recommend clients regularly to Cleaver Dog Training.
Meet Vikki’s Dogs
Millie (Fecimus Worlds My Oyster)
Millie was born in 2014 and is a stunning rare breed Field Spaniel. She is generally very laid back and likes nothing better than lazing around on her bed in the van.
Heading towards her twilight years, Millie would rather look back on her time when she was shown Crufts, as well as training and competing in rally, heelwork to music and agility, than do too much formal training and competing now! She still does enjoy showing off her skills occasionally at heelwork to music events as well as attending demonstrations but would prefer to leave most of this to her rather more energetic and overzealous partner in crime, Hettie.
Millie's favourite treats are dehydrated chicken stomachs and her number one toy is a dangly soft cow!
Hettie (Hett Set Go)
Hettie is an extremely intelligent terrier arrived totally untrained in 2016 when she was 15 months old.
Hettie adores training and will take every opportunity to show off her extensive trick repertoire. She has been competing in agility, rally and heelwork to music. Being the social butterfly that she is, she also loves to do demonstrations at schools, care homes and public events and is loved by everyone who meets her. Unfortunately, her age is now starting to take its toll, so she will not be competing much more in the future sadly.
Her natural chew of choice is Skippers Wolf Fish skin twists and she loves squeaky balls but food will usually win over a toy with Hettie!
Pixie (Pix Her Battles)
Pixie is a beautiful but crazy Sprocker Spaniel who has had to overcome huge challenges in life after being bred by a puppy farm in 2018.
Despite various behavioural and medical issues, she is a totally adored member of the team and excels as a photography model.
Due to her anxieties, no one ever expected to see Pixie out competing but with sympathetic training, she started to get placings in Heelwork to Music competitions, but her career was cut short again due to her pain issues. Pixie's energetic antics and love for digging, showcase her lively personality.
Pixie's favourite treat is 100% Goat JR Pate and her best toy is a cardboard box to destroy!
Luton (Happi Chappi)
Luton actually belongs to a lovely friend, Daphne, but Vikki borrows him for heelwork to music (dancing with dogs) training and competitions while her own dogs take a well earned retirement from competing. He is a very enthusiastic Sprocker Spaniel who was born in 2020.
Luton has done very little competing so far but is loving his new job as a dance partner, albeit, sometimes enjoying it a little too much! He has also successfully competed in a few online rally competitions with his real mummy, Daphne.
Luton will not eat any chew treats at
home but eats anything on offer if the other 3 are in the same room!
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To find out more please contact Vikki Cleaver on
07773 784402
Alternatively, please fill in the contact form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
We look forward to meeting you and your dog.
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