Dogs Club is based in Hove and covers all local areas around Brighton & Hove:-
TRAINING & BEHAVIOUR SESSIONS FOR PUPPIES, ADOLESCENTS & ADULT DOGS
Fully qualified support of the highest standard for the following:
Prevention and management of challenging behaviours.
Initial support of complex behaviours, plus further modification as required following assessment.
Essential basic obedience, including focus and impulse control and ongoing training and behaviour.
Helping you bring out the best in your dog. Positive Reinforcement Training methods only.
* Highly Qualified – Level 5 Advanced Canine Behaviour & Training – Group classes or 1-2-1’s
For further information go to The Training Page – group classes & 1-2-1’s page
About Me!
Kate Toomer (BCCSDip.AdvCanBhv & Dip.FDAg) – Founder/Owner/Trainer at Dogs Club.
After years of front line customer service and owning/managing retail catering/coffee shops, in 2016, I eventually decided to follow my passion to work with Dogs.
I have a natural affinity with Dogs and a great affection and respect for their welfare. I invest an enormous amount of effort to ensure that all the dogs are well cared for and well handled as well as providing an excellent service for my human customers.
After qualifying as a Fun Dog Agility Coach [Distinction], which is very much based on focus and communication, I was further inspired to continue studying dog behaviour to enable a richer understanding of how our dogs learn and how we can help them thrive.
I’ve completed my HND/Foundation Degree (Level 5) Advanced Applied Animal Behaviour (Canine), in addition to Level 3 and 4 Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma [Distinction], Dogs & Children Certificate, Dog Training Instructors Course, a Separation Anxiety Webinar and a qualified Fun Dog Agility Coach [Distinction].
I am also very involved with Brighton Dogwatch, who are an incredible non-profit, local group, based on facebook with the support of a tremendous following of over 13k local people, helping reunite lost and stolen dogs in and around our region.
TIMELINE OF DOGS CLUB TO DATE:
January 2016 – Dogs Club started with a Dog Walking service.
June 2017 – I qualified as a Fun Dog Agility Coach – since then I’ve offered regular classes/courses.
March 2021 – I qualified with my Level 3 PETbc Accredited Dog Behaviour Diploma [Distinction].
July 2022 – I qualified with my Level 4 PETbc Accredited Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma [Distinction] – since then I’ve gradually been integrating a training/behaviour service into my full time schedule.
October 2023 – My dog walking service ceased.
End of September 2024 – My Fun Dog Agility service ceased (this was the end of an era for me, but my training and behaviour side of the business is getting busier, so it was time for the business to change again).
From October 2024 – Dogs Club Training and Behaviour became the sole focus of the business.
From November 2024 – New Mental Exercise Courses started and from Summer 2025, then our twice monthly ‘On-Track’ Training Classes have continued for the foreseeable future – PRESS HERE for more information
September 2025 – Successfully completed my dog behaviour Higher National Diploma/Foundation Degree (83.6%) – Advanced Applied Animal Behaviour Level 5 – Canine.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Into 2026 – Whilst attending Gundog training with my own working line Labrador, I’m incorporating elements of Gundog training within our ‘On-Track’ Training Classes.
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