We took our children to Lisa's workshop in the library and it was brilliant fun. The children loved it.
Talks and Webinars
Lisa provides free educational talks to schools, scouts and brownie groups about how to care for animals and learn about dog body language to stay safe.
The talks are fun and interactive!
What are the talks like?
Lisa is an educational speaker for the Blue Cross charity and does lots of talks in schools. Lisa came third in a Toastmasters funny speech competition at area level, and has been in a comedic play at the Abbey Theatre, she was judged as best actress by Bafta award winning director Mike Newell for an entry to the Abbey Theatre in 2020, so her talks are amusing, energising aswell as informative (unlike her Physics teacher's when she was at school!).
Why do I hold these sessions?
Because kindness starts from a young age and if we nurture compassion and skills now it will foster kind behaviour throughout life into other contexts too. Children are more receptive to learning at a young age and can change behaviours in their earlier years too.
Dogs are a huge part of our life and our culture and if children are supported in understanding how to approach dogs (or not) this can help to keep them safe and the dog too. Sadly many bites happen with a dog a child already knows.
Veterinary Centres, Rescue Centres and groomers
I offer talks to help staff understand more about behaviour and how they can reduce stress in the clinic.
Topics can include:
- In person talk with me about the intricacies of canine body language and subtle signs you might miss.
- Fear frustration and aggression - how to tell the difference. how to handle dogs to avoid behaviour escalating videos so you can see behaviour at hand. hand out's for you to keep.
- Guidance on low stress handling techniques
- A certificate of completion.
- Role play to practice different situations from dog bites, dog fights or nervousness and anxiety.
- Lower level signs to spot (the whispers that a dog is feeling worried so you can take steps to help them feel safer and prevent reactivity from occuring being able to spot early warning signs guidance on the four f's - flirting, flight, fiddling about and fleeing play
- Training guidance to get a dog to come when you call them for emergency situations
Get in touch to discuss requirements.
Lisa is so knowledgeable and we are so greatful to learn from her.
Jackie De Friez, National Animal Welfare Trust
Thanks so much for coming, we really loved having you and learnt so much too!
Hitchin Veterinary Surgery
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Heathlands School for Deaf Children
Thank you for explaining all of this Lisa and how dogs brains work! I was really confused about why she was behaving this way. I've learnt alot over these sessions, thank you.
Catherine, St Albans
My dog Monty and I had a great experience working with Lisa at St Paws. I'd been struggling with him being quite nervous around other dogs, and reacting and growling as a result. We worked on association with other dogs and Lisa shared alot of things to train in to help us in different situations. It's a long process but we've definitely seen positive progress and continue to work on what Lisa has taught us. Lisa was very patient, gave lots of good insights and clearly has alot of experience and knowledge around dogs, their triggers and reactions.
Sarah, Brixton (but travelled to St Albans for the in person sessions)
I've seen a definite improvement over the course of the sessions.
Karen
We can leave him longer than in the first week now. It feels we are heading in the right direction.
Tracey
Lisa is a calm well organised teacher - Tyson has really enjoyed and was relaxed in the classes. Lisa made it fun.
Kam
Lisa is great! Very passionate and knowledgable.
Matt
We like that you are proactive in getting to know the puppies and checking on their progress. Being able to ask questions to get answers tailored to our issues. We also really liked tips on recall, like, "touch" command or "spin" to divert dog's attention from jumping.
Michael
The sessions were fun!
Kirsty
Lisa is very clear and understanding in helping us through the training and very patient. I felt listened to and Lisa answered all my questions with background explanations to clarify, which was very helpful
Sarah, St Albans
The children found Lisa very helpful, friendly and informative. She was very inclusive with them, and did not make any of us feel that we asked a silly/pointless question.
Naomi
Lisa was amazing and the training techniques were so useful. She understood our dogs needs, listened to our concerns and it was great working with her!
Jane
Lisa was great at formulating and communicating the plan. She provided amazing support not only during sessions but over messages and calls in between. Lisa was particularly kind. I am finding the experience difficult and she has showed amazing compassion which I really appreciate. I was surprised by the level of support and advice Lisa provided. She goes above and beyond her responsibilities and shows clear understanding and knowledge, as well as a love and passion for what she’s doing. She also displays good humour which I always appreciate! The literature, links and videos she sent me has been extremely useful. Lisa does not advocate for punitive techniques which had been advised to me by countless people. She explained to me why these are not effective.
I am very glad I chose her to help me with my puppy and I feel confident that with her help I’ll have a happy, well trained canine companion.
I am very glad I chose her to help me with my puppy and I feel confident that with her help I’ll have a happy, well trained canine companion.
Josie
We wished we had met you when we first got our Boxers. In puppy class there was too much focus on theory and not enough action. The techniques are working really well.
David, St Albans
The techniques you showed us in the first session have been a fantastic. My friend noticed the difference straight away.
Ruth, St Albans
We enjoyed Lisa's expertise and teaching style. It made us feel comfortable. We wouldn't change a thing about the classes, we found them so so helpful. We are so sad the classes have ended.
Jo
I'd really recommend the reactivity course
Karen
I've just had such a positive walk paying attention to his body language - he played nicely on the open space with a little white dog (they were doing mirrored play bows) until she rolled over and I called him back to me. He came back straight away :)
Kate
She aw a dog and didn't bark.. I was astounded!
Rosalind
Seeing Poppy make clear progress each week and explanations from Lisa (based on her knowledge of dog behaviour) of why and how to use different approaches was a highlight of puppy class.
Elisabeth
Nora is doing well, she's much better behaved!
Ella
Arlo is doing brilliantly! We have implemented your suggestions and are doing the decompression walks.
Jack
Just a quick note to say thank you for today and it was so lovely to meet you - you have such a lovely kind, calm nature which is just what she needs.
Emma
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Lisa Sinnott BA (Hons) PGDip. Dog and Cat Behaviourist and Trainer
- Specialising in preventing and modifying reactivity and aggression.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Animal Behaviour at the University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
- Professional Development Programme in Clinical Animal Behaviour at the University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
- Canine Coaching Diploma
- Enhanced DBS Certificate
- Candidate Member of Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians
- Provisional Member of the The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors - APBC - Provisional members have demonstrated that they have the appropriate level of Knowledge and Understanding for the professional role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB). They are now gaining the practical experience necessary to be assessed as a CAB and therefore become a Full member of the APBC. The APBC supports its Provisional members undertaking behaviour consultations.
- Insured
- Educational speaker for the Blue Cross UK
- Dog Trainer and Behaviourist
- Finalist in the national everywoman Entrepreneur 2023 Awards founded by Karen Gill MBE and Maxine Benson - out of nearly 1000 nominations 30 women made the final - woop 🎉
- Silver Winner Best Business Women Awards 2022
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