Hi, I'm Jess. Welcome to Smith and Snout. I'm a dog trainer in Hayle Cornwall and have a lifelong passion for animals, stemming from childhood. I have a passion for rescue and rehabilitation, all of my own animals are rescues. With this, there have been many challenges along the way, with lots of patience and training. This led me to become very interested in training and the wonders of positive reinforcement. I went on to complete the Career as a Dog Trainer course with the IMDT and I am constantly interested to know and learn new ways of training. I also have an in depth understanding of the law around dogs and the Dangerous Dogs Act.
All of my Training is positive and reward based. I will never tell you to punish your dog or use uncomfortable/painful equipment to correct behaviour. My training is about giving our dogs the best chance at navigating our human world, and helping owners to understand how to let our dog's just be dogs, and what is good for their mental wellbeing. From puppy classes to 1:1 advice, I will tailor training to your dogs needs. If there is a behavioural issue that I do not believe I am equip to deal with, I will tell you honestly and can advise you on the best place to go from there.
Dog walking. From leisurely strolls to energetic playtime. These can be with other dogs or Independent and in a wide range of locations around West Cornwall including Hayle, St Ives, Carbis Bay and surrounding areas. These walks are tailored specifically to your dog's needs.
Animal care within the home. Going on holiday? At work all day? I can pop into your home and feed/clean out/fuss your pets
Equine exercise/care. I have years of experience with horses. If I can help you in any way by riding, mucking out, feeding, whilst you are away or as more of a regular thing, please get in touch
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If you have a specific issue that you want resolved, or if you do not think your dog would cope well in a class environment, I can work with them, and you as the owner one on one. The time frame/amount of sessions varies on the individual
If you have a specific issue that you want resolved, or if you do not think your dog would cope well in a class environment, I can work with them one on one. I get to know them and work on the issues at hand, and give a full breakdown of what I do on each walk with suggestions/actions for the owner going forward
My classes aim to equip you and your dogs with skills that will help your dog to be well socialised and well adjusted to life in our world. I currently offer: Puppy, Adolescent, Improvers, Space Savvy classes and workshops that focus on individual behaviours. Please message me for availability and dates
It is wonderful being dog trainer in Cornwall. It is such a diverse county with so many different environments and places to socialise your dogs. My 1:1 and training walks will be catered to your dogs individual needs, and with my expansive knowledge of West Cornwall and all its glorious paths, I can choose environments based on what I think your dog requires, with the right level of distractions.
Prices may vary depending on specific needs, location
Up to date Institute of Modern Dog Trainers courses completed and certified
K9 First Aid
Breed and Predatory Motor Patterns
Career as a Dog Trainer
Canine Body Language
Fully insured & reviewed
I am fully insured with Clivertons, I also have a handful of great reviews for extra peace of mind. (please see my reviews below)
Please reach us at smithandsnout@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes. I have puppy, adolescent, improver and space classes. Groups are small and intimate
Any and All. No breed is off limits
Group classes are 6x1 hour. Workshops are 2 hours. 1:1 will generally be an hour. I don’t profess to have a magic wand, dogs learn at their own pace and sometimes training can take much longer than people expect
Even old dogs can learn new tricks. They are never too old
Positive Reinforcement only. Meaning lots of rewards and no punishment. I work on dogs learning through Classical and Operant conditioning
Yes, I am fully insured for dog training, dog walking and dog sitting
I have years of experience with dogs and dogs with behavioural issues, I have also completed courses through the IMDT and will continue to complete more over the coming months.
We love dog walking in Cornwall and caring for pets! Schedule an appointment to arrange a meet and greet, or to make any pet services appointment. If you have a special request, send us a message, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Mon | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Tue | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Wed | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Thu | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Fri | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Sat | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Sun | 09:00 – 17:00 |
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