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 a family farm in Tolleshunt D'Arcy with my pride and joy "Gus" - a Rhodesian Ridgeback (born September 2019). Many of my clients will meet him during our sessions and he may even be brought out as stunt dog.
I adore taking on new clients and watching them progress exponentially with their dogs.
- Degree in Animal Sciences from Harper Adams University
- Over 7 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
Kim
Head Girl
Kim has joined us as a Packwalker and Trainer-in-Training, after completing our intensive shadowing programme.
Kim has many years of hands-on experience with dogs and is currently being mentored by Ella to become a Hounds & Co. trainer.
Kim covers pack walks in the Colchester area.
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Find her @houndsandco_kim
Grace
Head of Office
While Kim & I are out stomping, Grace is in the office making sure everything runs smoothly. She handles all financial and administrative tasks.
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Our Services
Each made bespoke for you and your dog.
1-2-1 Training
Bespoke dog behaviour modification, individually tailored to your dog using modern, positive reward based training methods. I will help you build a relationship with your dog whereby your dog is willing to respect you with no harsh or aversive techniques involved.
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1-2-1 home training is perfect for fixing common behaviour problems such as lead pulling, recall, barking and puppy training. Sessions are between 1-2 hours long, depending on the dogs concentration threshold, but I like to aim for two where I can.
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An in depth training plan is can be made bespoke to each dog and owner upon request so you can continue with the training when I am not with you.
Gundog Training
I believe that there is no greater joy than tapping into a gundog breeds natural instincts and original purpose and watching them do what they were bred to do.
Gundog Training is suitable for young pups or adult dogs of any age. Any breed can take part in gundog training.
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This service is also suitable for trained dogs who have become a bit stuck in their learning, such as a lack of steadiness.
Virtual Training
Location doesn’t have to hold you back when it comes to your dogs training. Virtual sessions allow you to get the full experience of a private training session from the comfort of your own home.
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All behavioural issues can be discussed and solved in online lessons, from toilet training a puppy to improving recall in an older dog.
Videos of homework set and feedback from me are all included in the cost of a session.
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
- Roadwork
- Ignoring distractions
- Manners
- Patience
- Navigating obstacles
- Hunting and finding toys
- Improving social skills
- Individual and group time with a dog trainer.
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Covering Earls Colne, Colne Engaine, Coggeshall, Great Tey and Colchester.
Our Fees
1-2-1 Training
£100 per session.
Sessions are an hour and twenty minutes long.
Gundog Training
£75 per hour.
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Virtual Training
£100 an hour.
£50 for half an hour.
Pack Walks
From £20 per dog per walk, dependent on area.
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Happy Dogs. Happier Owners.
Testimonials from some of my wonderful clients.