Kind, professional help for your dog’s behaviour and puppy life skills.
Reward based, 1:1 training and support designed to help you and your dog thrive together.
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Buxton, Stockport, Ashton, Macclesfield, Poynton, Glossop, Hyde, New Mills, Marple
Guiding dog owners with compassion and expertise.
I am Sarah Heyes, a Clinical Animal Behaviourist based in the High Peak.
Whether you need help addressing your dog’s problematic behaviour or would like to set off on the right paw with your new puppy, I am here to help.
I can help you with ….
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Inappropriate Behaviour Towards Dogs
Does your dog growl, bark and lunge at other dogs? Are they overly excited by other dogs or do they hide with fear?
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Inappropriate Behaviour Towards People
Does your dog guard food and toys from you, bark at visitors or lunge at particular family members?
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Problems caused by Anxiety and Fears
Is your dog anxious when they are left alone, afraid of car journeys, too afraid to enjoy a walk, terrified of fireworks?
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Addressing Common Puppy Problems
Establishing essential life skills is the best way to set your new companion off on the right paw In 1-2-1 sessions.
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School Dog Assessments
Undertaking school dog assessments for the purposes of insurance compliance.
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Foster / Adoption Assessments
Dog assessments for prospective child foster and adoption applicants for Local Authorities and Agencies.
I am an experienced and highly qualified animal behaviourist.
I am an APTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) and a full member of the APBC.
This means that I have a proven high level of knowledge and expertise, using strong ethics and keep animal welfare at the forefront of everything that I do.
Areas Covered
I am based in New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire and will travel up to 45 minutes for face to face consultations. If you live further away, I can still support you. Behaviour consultations can work really well online.
Ashton-Under-Lyne | Buxton | Chapel-en-le-Frith | Glossop | Hyde | Macclesfield | Marple | New Mills | Poynton | Stockport | Wilmslow
I totally get that choosing the right behaviourist is an investment in your dog’s future and an important step.
If this sounds like you, then we could be a good match…
You love your dog but feel stuck dealing with tough behaviours like reactivity, fear, or guarding—or you're preparing for life with a new puppy.
You’re tired of confusing advice and want clear, expert guidance from someone who actually gets it.
You want a calm, happy relationship with your dog—not daily stress and frustration.
You’re looking for support from someone kind, qualified, and truly on your side.
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Still undecided? Here is what other dog owners say…
“Sarah has a great insight and understanding… She has supported us in training our dog to be confident around other dogs and people.”
Helena & Otto
“Sarah was a great help with my new, nervous rescue dog. She really helped me understand my dog’s behaviour and how best to support her. Both my dog and myself are now growing in confidence in new situations.”
Anonymous
“Sarah has a friendly approach, and was very professional with the assessment of our behaviour worries with Bruno. She gave a detailed behaviour plan, which in turn made a big difference to Bruno’s behaviour”
Anthony & Bruno
Here is how to get my help:
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Step 1: Take a look at my services
Have a read through my different services and select the best fit for you and your dog. If you are not sure, no problem! I am happy to chat things through with you.
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Step 2: Contact me
Complete the contacts form giving as much detail as possible. I will get back in touch with you as soon as I can and we can get your consultation book in the diary.
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Step 3: Contact your vet for a referral
For behaviour work I need a referral from your vet. This is really very simple and is explained in further detail on my vets page. A referral is not necessary for puppy training sessions.
