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dog training and scentwork in Romney Marsh, kent.
Helping dogs and their humans build confidence, connection and everyday skills through kind, reward-based training. From puppy classes and Life Skills to scentwork and individual sessions, we’ll find a starting point that suits you and your dog.
Based at Waggy Tails Field in Old Romney, with a secure training field, meadow pathways and our purpose-built Scent Shed.
🐾 Puppy Training A friendly introduction to learning together, covering everyday skills and helping your puppy explore the world with confidence.
🐾 Life Skills Classes Practical support with recall, lead walking, settling and learning around everyday distractions.
🐾 Scentwork & Tracking Enjoy searches, challenges and discoveries that put your dog’s remarkable nose to work.
🐾 1-2-1 Dog Training Individual support with everyday challenges, or time to enjoy scentwork, hoopers and something new together.
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Why Dogs Love Learning at SkellyWags.
- Purpose-built Scent Shed
- Secure training field
- Meadow pathways for calm learning
- Small supportive classes
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Dogs treated as individuals
Our class dates are updated regularly for the latest dates please view our what’s on page.
Meet Mark from SkellyWags Dog Training
Hi, I’m Mark
I’m the trainer behind SkellyWAGS Dog Training and the SkellyWAGS School of Scent here in Kent. I started SkellyWAGS in 2019 with a simple aim: to help dogs and their guardians understand one another a little better.
I describe myself as an ethical, reward based dog trainer. For me, that means looking beyond the behaviour we can see and asking what the dog might be communicating. Training should consider the whole dog: their emotions, physical wellbeing, environment, previous experiences and individual personality.
My approach is built around trust, communication and choice. I don’t believe every dog should be trained in exactly the same way or expected to progress at the same speed. Whether I’m helping with a puppy, recall, loose lead walking, reactivity, everyday Life Skills or scentwork, the starting point is always the dog in front of me.
Ethical training isn’t simply about whether something works. It’s about how it works, why it works and what that experience is like for the dog. Results matter, of course, but the dog’s wellbeing must always be part of the result.
Alongside me is Bert, my Border Collie, best friend and occasional quality control manager. He has taught me an enormous amount about patience, communication and the importance of listening to dogs, even when what they’re communicating is that my lunch appears to be unnecessarily far away from them.
At SkellyWAGS, you won’t be judged, and your dog won’t be expected to be perfect. You’ll find friendly, practical support shaped around real dogs, real people and real life.
Because good training shouldn’t just change behaviour. It should strengthen the relationship you share.
I also wrote a book which will give you an insight into not only me, but the world of dog training too!
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