Experienced and qualified IMDTB Dog Behaviour Specialist, offering positive, effective training and behaviour support for puppies and dogs, including those with complex behaviours. Based in Chingford and serving Walthamstow, Woodford, Wanstead, Leyton, Leytonstone, Hackney and surrounding East London areas.
One to ones(I travel to you) – dog training (starting from £50) and behaviour sessions (starting from £65) or packages (from £200-£360) tailored to your dog’s individual needs and personality:
“I have a new puppy and want to get it right” – Puppy Package (Gold/Silver) “My dog doesn’t listen”– Adolescent Survival Package “My dog gets over-excited or barks on walks” – Reactive Dog Support Package “My dogs barking is driving me crazy” – Excessive Barking Package “My rescue is struggling” – Rescue/Rehome Package “My dog howls when I leave the house” – Separation Anxiety Package “My high-energy dog won’t settle” – High Drive Dog Support Package “My Dachshund cries when I leave and soils everywhere”– Dachs Package “My dog growls when I try to remove items from them” – Guarding Package “I’m confused about whether my dog is ready to be neutered” – Pre-Neutering Assessment
“My dog has bitten, I’m worried for the future” – Tailor Made Package
For more details and prices refer to theDog Training and Behaviour section. If none of these are appropriate, I can design a package to meet your needs and budget.
Call now press the green button or dial 07809722982, for a free (no obligation) 15 minute consultation (you may just catch me in-between clients) or email thewagologist@gmail.com
Why choose me…. force-free, non-confrontational techniques that work.
As first time dog owners, we approached Sarah for some training and advice. We had memorable sessions where Sarah was able to part with much needed tips, guidance and useful reading material.
Sarah has been helping us train our springer spaniel and has been fantastic. Sarah explains everything clearly, is so knowledgeable and adapts to the specific dogs needs. Would highly recommend for any training/support your dog needs
Sarah is lovely, very patient and calm. My little puppy responded well to her training approach. Sarah was very accessible and responsive over WhatsApp which was great!
Sarah is such an amazing trainer, she takes the time to listen to your worries, she’s non judgemental and friendly. Sarah’s methods are friendly and easy to follow. She even took us for our first walk with our puppy and taught us how to meet other dogs safely. Sarah, thank you so much for your amazing training, we couldn’t have done it without you and would recommend you to any new families who have puppies/dogs that need training/ behaviour problems xxx
Sarah has helped me take Miso (my puppa) from a nervous rescue to an outgoing boy! Being able to spread out our block sessions meant we had time to practise what she taught us and come back together once he had learnt his behaviours.
When miso was really struggling to settle at the beginning and I was feeling completely lost, she was always there to offer different methods to help, even well into the evening a couple of times! I couldn’t have done it without her support and expert advice! Would most definitely book more sessions in should we need anything else!
Sarah has helped me so much since I got Archie. From the very start helping me understand how to adapt to a lifestyle that includes a small puppy to basic training like leash training and settle training. Highly recommend 🙌🏽
I adopted a beautiful blue Frenchie, Francois, four months ago and as a very new dog carer I was totally overwhelmed. I met Sarah and from the first meet I knew she was the person for us! Sarah is clearly very knowledgable and experienced and her style of dog training is really intuitive. Sarah has given me so much confidence to be a better dog owner and our sessions together have been amazing. I have learnt so much and Francois has had a ball learning how to navigate a world from stray pup to loved pup…I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sarah.
Sarah was brilliant. She’s friendly, patient and kind. She has a real understanding of dogs. We have two very naughty Frenchies (brothers). I was at the end of my tether. In the 5 sessions that we had they have transformed. They still aren’t perfect as they are work in progress but they are 80% better than they were. Remember it isn’t the dog’s fault they are misbehaving it’s the way YOU deal with it and how you train them. We learnt a lot about the way we react and have adapted accordingly. I cannot recommend Sarah enough.
I met Sarah a few months ago to learn how to best integrate my dog with other dogs indoors (she is not a fan). Sarah gave great advice which was easy to understand and digest and I am definitely seeing improvements. Important to highlight; I really liked Sarahs approach to the training - not simply just "distraction techniques" nor did I have to inflict "punishment" - I would highly recommend.
I called Sarah just a week or so before I got my puppy, in a mild panic, due to having never been a dog-owner or been around dogs much before. She came to my home soon after and gave advice on so many aspects - food and feeding, sleeping arrangements, training when outside (we went to the local park) and impulse control. I was impressed by how quickly my puppy responded to new instructions and the rapport she quickly built up with him. She gave me things to practise with him in between her visits and also very useful links. I am now very comfortable with my dog, which means I can enjoy the difference he makes to my life.
Hi! My name is Sarah Stillwell and I am The Wagologist (previously Waggle). I’ve been working professionally with dogs for over 10 years, helping people better understand and support their canine companions. While I’ve gained many qualifications, I’ve highlighted the ones I’m most proud of below. I’m committed to ongoing learning and am always seeking out new challenges to deepen my understanding of dog behaviour.
I have completed the highest certificate with IMDT, Working with Canine Behaviour: Analysis and Application, Level 5 (www.imdt.uk.com). IMDT is the leading education, qualification and membership body within dog training and behaviour set up by Steve Mann who wrote the latest bestseller Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy!
I hold a professional qualification with L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® course by Kim Brophey (www.dogdoorcanineservices.com). Brophey is an award winning canine behaviour consultant and author of “Meet your dog”. Using cutting edge research, the course has provided me with a ground-breaking system, using four comprehensive elements: learning, environment, genetics and self. The system identifies what your dog is struggling with, why and how to fix it in the most humane way, whilst respecting the dogs specific breed motivators and traits.
I have completed the Master Course in Dog Aggression, with the world leader in dog aggression Michael Shikashio and have achieved the Higher Certificate in Professional Dog Training together with the Higher Certificate in Dog Behaviour and Psychology with CIDBT (Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training).
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