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Get in touch For further details about dogs, training, demonstrations, clinics or judging give Julie a call on 01875 835249.

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The Natural Way is the technique that Julie uses to train the working sheepdog. It builds on the natural social order and interactions that dogs use as pack animals. Julie will show you how this gives you an understanding and insight into your dog's mind. 

Julie will teach you how to use body language and develop a "pressure/ release" technique that will tell your dog when it is acting correctly and when it needs to alter its behaviour. In addition, she will help you hone your timing and feel - two essential essences in dog training - and your dog will quickly learn right from wrong.

This method is similar to that used by "horse whisperers" and works well with pet dogs as well as working animals. Read more about the Natural Way.

Listen, your dog is talking to you! Julie and dogs showing mutual affection

The language of the dog has evolved from when his wild ancestors lived in packs.The first step in understanding your dog is to realise that he uses non-verbal signals and behaviour when communicating with other dogs and us humans. 

With 30 years experience of working with a pack of dogs plus a qualification in canine communication, Julie can help you understand what your dog is really thinking and saying to you. She can also show you how to use relevant body language in the correct manner and at the appropriate time to effectively communicate back to him using the Natural Way.

Communicating in this fashion helps with dog training and improves dog behaviour. 

The Natural Way provides a new and fresh approach to training and handling the pet dog or "the wolf in your living room". 

For further information on applying the Natural Way to domestic dogs, please visit our website dedicated to the pet dog

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