About Me
Ella Carey - Owner & Head Behaviourist
I have always been absolutely mad about dogs and I cannot imagine that there will ever be a time that I won't be. This enthusiasm and love for dogs is clearly visible in my work.
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Gun dogs were my initial interest as my family had Weimaraners and Spaniels when I was growing up. Now, general obedience training and behaviour modification in pet dogs is the main focus of my career.
I am based on our family farm in Essex with my two Rhodesian Ridgebacks and my less-doggy-mad, long suffering Fiancé, Will.
I adore taking on new clients and watching them progress exponentially with their dogs.
- Degree in Animal Sciences from Harper Adams University
- Over 10 years of hands-on experience with dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages.
- First-aid trained
- IOA accredited training qualifications in:
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- Dog Behaviour & Training
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- Dog Socialisation & Obedience
My Qualifications
Meet the Team
Kim
Kim has been with us for many years after initially starting off as a client with her ex-reactive Beagle, Daisy. Kim is now an experienced Hounds & Co. Trainer and Packwalker covering the Colchester area. Kim has 4 fully off-lead trained dogs, 3 Beagles and a Deaf American Bulldog and regularly takes part in Barn Hunt Trials. You can find her @houndsandco_kim
Our Services
Each made bespoke for you and your dog.
We specialise in...
- Recall that is reliable. Your dog will leave us being able to come away from; food, fuss, other dogs, wildlife, livestock, runners, cyclists and other distractions in the environment.
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- Predation. We understand that accidents happen with dogs and wildlife and sometimes even livestock. We can fix this dangerous and upsetting behavioural problem sensitively and without judgement.
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- Heelwork. Pulling on the lead is not only incredibly frustrating, it's also physically detrimental to your dog, as well as you the owner. All dogs leave us with an on and off-lead heel.
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- Gundog Training. We seeing love breeds doing what they were meant to do. From starting from scratch or problem solving, we'd love to help.
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- Other anti-social behavioural issues and much, much more! From reactivity, OCD and to separation anxiety. There's not much we've not seen at this point! With that said, we have many contacts in the dog training industry and will happily refer you out to them if we believe they'd be a better fit for you.
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Packwalks
A Packwalk is far more than just a regular walk. They are run by a qualified and experienced dog trainer.
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Our walks are 1.5-2hrs long and are structured, play is very closely monitored and they’re jam packed full of training.
The dogs have a real blast and get plenty of mental and physical stimulation.
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The Hounds & Co. Packwalk Curriculum includes (but is not limited to):
- Confidence building
- Gundog Training
- Impulse control
- Downstays
- Sitstays
- Whistle work
- Walking to heel off lead
- Group recall
- Walking to heel on lead
- Playing nicely with other dogs
- Individual recall to their own name in a group
- Ignoring distractions
- Manners
- Patience
- Improving social skills
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Covering Earls Colne, Colne Engaine, Coggeshall, Great Tey and Colchester.
Our Fees
Pack Walks
From £25 per dog per walk, dependent on area.
Bespoke Training Packages
POA. Please enquire via the email address at the bottom of the page to organise your complimentary 15 minute phone consultation.
Gundog Training
£100 per hour
@houndsandcodogtraining
Happy Dogs. Happier Owners.
Testimonials from some of my wonderful clients.