Louise Birkett - BSc (Hons) 

Hi, I’m Louise – the face behind Fellowship Dog Training.

My journey into dog training began over 14 years ago, after graduating with a degree in Animal Behaviour and Training. I was fortunate to train with an incredible force-free gundog trainer, who helped me turn theory into practice. That experience opened my eyes to what can be achieved with kindness, trust, and really listening to the dog in front of you – and how much fun training can be when done in the right way.

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Since then, I’ve worked with over 500 dogs and their people, supporting them through everything from puppyhood to adolescence and beyond (because let’s face it, training never really ends!). Whether in group classes or one-to-one sessions, my focus has always been on helping dogs become well-mannered, happy members of the family.

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I have two big passions when it comes to training:
🐾 Puppy training – setting a solid foundation for life
🐾 Fun activities – finding what lights up both dog and owner once the basics are in place

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These “next step” activities include dog parkour, mantrailing, gundog training, and mixed-activity taster courses and workshops. My goal is to keep things low pressure and enjoyable – because when you’re both having fun, training becomes something you want to do.

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I love nothing more than seeing a dog and their owner working together as a team. That moment of connection, when a dog “gets it” and their person beams with pride (or surprise!) – it’s why I do what I do.

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That’s the heart of Fellowship Dog Training: building a bond, having fun, and learning together.

If you’d like to find out more or get involved, I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks for stopping by,
Louise