Hi! My name is Sarah Hursthouse.

I am a qualified Canine Behaviour Consultant, with many years experience of working with dogs of all shapes and sizes!

I am, what they call nowadays, a "positive" dog trainer. That is, I like to find ways to reward a dog for something I want him to do, rather than punish him for something he probably hasn't been taught how to do properly in the first place!

I have a University degree, an Advanced Diploma in Canine Psychology and I am a Gold standard Approved Instructor with the Academy of Dog Training and Behaviour.

I have been working with dogs for over 12 years now and prior to that, I have years of experience in breeding and showing, as a former Dog Handling Champion. I am also a qualified Dog Groomer.

Dogskool is a Kennel Club approved Dog Training Club and is authorised to run the Good Citizen Dog Scheme courses at Puppy Foundation, Bronze, Silver and Gold level.

Dogskool is also a proud sponsor of Alsager Animals in Need in Cheshire and I have regularly worked with Animal Lifeline to assist stray or abandoned dogs in the area. I have 3 dogs of my own, all Border Collies, and enjoy competing in Flyball and Agility.  I also have a horse and a cat, just to keep me busy!!!

I hope to be able to meet you soon.