Speciality:
“Pooch on a Pedestal is a multi-award-winning dog training company, which covers South Monmouthshire and Cardiff. They are unique as their force-free, gentle training and behaviour modification is taught via games and fulfilling enrichment activities, meaning many puppies and dogs stay with them after training for fun, action-packed, social sessions. Both Tom and Victoria are highly qualified in canine care, training and behaviour. Victoria is also a Certified Canine Behaviourist with a 1st Class Degree in Canine Behaviour. Victoria is a trauma specialist and works voluntarily as the certified behaviourist for Newport Dogs Home, Desperate Dogs Romania & Help for Dogs each week to support rescues to find the right new home. Victoria and Tom love dogs, have 4 of their own and are passionate about improving the lives of each dog and his or her family. She has worked with about 400 dogs. They are very clear in their belief that old-fashioned, aversive techniques have no place in their sessions. Instead, each puppy or dog has a detailed assessment in the home so that a personal and holistic plan can be created that meets the owners' needs, too. The sessions are 1 to 1 with doggy mentors and carefully planned activities around each specific dog's needs, working in partnership with owners. They provide feedback, support, and advice between and after sessions for FREE as long as needed. They has earned numerous awards and published a book.
2025 Update: They offer training and support for puppies, dogs, including rescues from the UK and abroad. The team has expertise with a very large range of dog breeds, temperaments, sizes, ages and backgrounds. They travel to you, provide videos or 1 to 1 support and work with you. They give detailed videos to owners after each session to share with family members and enable easier, consistent practice. Victoria has the Defra OFQUAL recognised Level 3 and 6 degree qualifications in Canine Behaviour and Care, an M.Ed, plus full insurance and a licen”
