Lady & the Hound
Affiliate Trainer
Mentorship programme
Are you an aspiring Dog Trainer but have no idea where to start?
Perhaps you have been researching how to start your own dog training business or dog sitting company, but simply can’t find any courses which suit your requirements or budget?
Our tailored 1:1 mentorship programme could be just what you’re looking for!
With three different mentorship plans to choose from, applicants have the option to train as an independent dog trainer or work towards becoming an Affiliate Trainer with Lady & the Hound.
Our 1:1 mentorships are limited to just four trainees a year so please enquire directly to avoid disappointment!
Why not book a discovery call to talk through your options with head trainer and founder of Lady & the Hound, Imogen Haley. Imogen is an accredited dog trainer with the ABTC and APDT and has over 10 years industry experience in practical dog handling, canine behaviour, coaching people and families, presenting and public speaking, dog first aid tuition and she is passionate about helping other small businesses and start-ups.
*Please note that those wishing to study with us to become independent industry professionals in their own right, can only do so if they live in a non-competing postcode area. Please enquire directly.
What you’ll Get…
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1:1 Mentorship with our Founder
Meet with Imogen online, on a day and at a time to suit you. Train from the comfort of your own home and anywhere in the country! Friendly, tailored and supportive mentoring to suit your individual needs.
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Practical Dog training experience
Work with your own dog or borrow a friend’s! We’ll mentor you through our science based positive reinforcement training techniques, using only kind, ethical and reward based methods. Become a master dog handler!
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Canine Learning theory
Become an expert in reading your dog’s body language and learn about canine behaviour and learning theory. Learn why we don’t advocate for the use of aversive techniques using pain, fear or force.
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Supporting families & Young people
Learn how dogs can help support children and young people. Develop an awareness of how to best support the needs of families and their children in class.
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Setting up in your specialist field
Whether you’re starting your own dog training brand, dog walking company or dog sitting business, we’ve done it all and can guide you through the best routes to success.
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Working with different age groups
Different aged dogs (and breeds) have different needs when it comes to canine care and coaching. Learn how to apply varying skillsets when working with dogs of different breeds and ages.
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Rescue Dog Rehabilitation
Learn how to best support rescue dogs and their families. We also offer guidance on how to help advise guardians in their search for a rescue breed, including the legalities around owning certain breeds and the best ethical practices to follow when considering adopting a rescue dog.
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Supporting Sensitive Dogs
Develop an understanding and empathy for how some dogs can struggle with certain environments. You may have heard of terms such as “reactivity” or “separation anxiety”…but what do these labels really mean and how can we best support these dogs?
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Dog First Aid Certification
An essential pre-requisite for all canine professionals working in the industry. Join one of our emergency canine care courses which are offered in a variety of locations nationwide. (Optional add-on).
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Guidance on Accreditation Routes
In an industry which is still unregulated, it’s vital to get the right accreditation and recognition for your skills. We’ll guide you through the different options and can help you prepare for your own assessment and examination process.
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Business start-up support & advice
We’re passionate about supporting other small businesses and have over 10 years experience in the industry - we’ll share some mistakes we have learnt along the way and also our top tips for things like sourcing the most comprehensive and cost effective business insurance.
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Membership & Affiliate Trainer Status
Based in Surrey, Lady & the Hound is one of the most established dog training businesses in the SW London and Surrey area. Join for free if you have completed the first two mentorship levels, or apply for ‘Affiliate Trainer’ membership which includes access to a variety of training resources.
Mentorship options
We have three different mentorship options which can be studied individually or together, with the option to tailor your individual mentorship by adding on extra modules such as canine care and canine first aid.
Our Foundation Training modules have been designed to give applicants a comprehensive overview of what a career in dog training involves, as well as some of the essential theoretical knowledge and basic handling skills. Applicants who complete this mentorship are in a good position to either go on to further their own education or set their own businesses up in canine care and coaching.
The Core Skills modules provide applicants whom have completed their foundation training with us, the opportunity to further their theoretical knowledge and handling skills. Trainees at this stage can start to consider specialisms in areas such as puppy training, adolescent training, scentwork, rescue dog rehabilitation, senior dog support, husbandry and more. At completion, applicants can go on to set their own businesses up with the confidence of being educated and skilled in their chosen field of study. Mentees can apply for free entry level membership with Lady & the Hound.
And finally, our Certifciate of Proficiency is open to applicants whom have completed our first two mentorship levels and would like to join our own team. Completing this part of the mentorship provides applicants with the option to apply for formal membership with Lady & the Hound, to work as an Affiliate Trainer in a non-competing location. Our membership provides trainers with annual access to a variety of supportive business resources including lesson plans, behaviour & training handouts and website and logo design services.
Pay as you go or invest in multiple mentorship options for a discounted price of up to 20%!
1:1 Mentoring
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Let's work together
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Over 10 years experience
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1:1 Mentoring 〰️ Let's work together 〰️ Over 10 years experience 〰️ Join us! 〰️
Mentorship Training Routes
Foundation Training £750
~ Understanding canine behaviour & body language
~ Introduction to canine learning theory
~ Dog handling skills & training practice
~ Dog law and legislation need to knows
~ Classroom versus private tutoring considerations
~ Working with different breeds and age groups
~ Business start-up support
~ 10 hours 1:1 mentorship plus a recommended additional 10 hours of self study:
4 x 1.5 hour tailored online support sessions
4 x 1 hour tailored practical handling sessions*
~ Final assessment will be in the form of a 2000 word assignment and a 1 hour technical skills exam (sent via video).
~ Includes a certificate upon completion with a record of completed learning and study hours.
CORE SKILLS Training
Additional £750
~ Deeper dive into complex canine behaviour & body language
~ Advanced canine learning theory
~ Dog handling skills & training practice
~ Lesson planning and implementation
~ Behaviour modification plans
~ Rescue dogs and rehabilitation
~ Working with environmentally sensitive dogs
~ 10 hours 1:1 mentorship plus a recommended additional 10 hours of self study:
4 x 1.5 hour tailored online support sessions
4 x 1 hour tailored practical handling sessions*
~ Final assessment will be in the form of a 1000 word case study and a 1 hour technical skills exam (s).
~ Includes a certificate upon completion with a record of completed learning and study hours.
~ Upon completion, mentees can apply for the FREE level of our Lady & the Hound membership.
Certificate of Proficiency
Additional £350
~ Learn the art of teaching people as well as dogs.
~ Working with neurodivergent guardians and families.
~ How to plan and prepare for lessons with private clients.
~ What to include in a behaviour consultation.
~ Practical handling of different breeds and ages.
~ Husbandry essentials and practical training.
~ Routes to accreditation and membership councils.
~ Includes 1 x FREE add-on from the list below (excluding Dog First Aid).
~ 3 x 1 hour 1:1 online support sessions
~ Assessment includes a 1 hour video log of practical handling evidence and submission of a behaviour report based on a case study.
~ Includes a ‘certificate of proficiency’ upon completion with a record of completed learning and study hours.
~ Upon completion, mentees can apply for annual membership with Lady & the Hound, providing them with an exclusive business listing on our website and the option to run our own classes in non-competing areas.
Optional Add-ons
from £60
~ Dog Fist Aid (CPD accredited for 3 years)
~ Becoming a Confident Public Speaker
- Becoming an Established Dog Sitting Business
~ Puppy Problems and Solutions
~ Effective Sales & Marketing Tools for Start-ups
~ Client Relations and Business Development
Up to 20% OFF
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Up to 20% OFF ⋆
Investment Options
Mentorships can be purchased individually or together at a discounted price. We have two discounted mentorship options:
Option One:
Core Skills
(£750)
Foundation Training
(£750)
10% off
£1350
Save £150
Option tw0:
Core Skills
(£750)
Foundation Training
(£750)
Certificate of Proficiency
(£350)
20% off
£1480
Save £370
Lady & The Hound
membership
Only £12.50
per month
Affiliate Trainer Status
Business Listing
Access to lesson plans and training templates
Customisable Marketing templates
Quarterly CPD
And More!
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.