Susan Sentinella is our local dog behaviour and training specialist. Susan has provided consultancy services to a Scottish Dog Rescue Charity, and is a member of Battersea Academy which is a centre for professional development that trains animal welfare practitioners from across the UK and around the world.

Susan works using reward and choice based methods developed over decades of continual studying, together with hands on experience.  Passionate in sharing her in-depth knowledge and understanding of dogs, their needs and guiding them, she has put together 2 hour packages specifically for those on a holiday break with an added option for those that want to continue with their training at home.

Training takes place in the very spacious Lonmay Hall (with rubber matting for your dog to work on) and is conveniently situated just ½ mile away.  

The 2 hour package can include either 1 option from below or the time can be spilt over 2 options:

Young Puppy Package – up to 6 months old.

Older Puppy Package – 6 to 12 months old.

Recall – Foundation skills to advanced.

Happier Walks – Making your walks enjoyable for you and your dog including lead walking skills and intro to using a long line.

Reactive Dog – Foundation work and beyond.  Option to also book discounted zoom sessions and ongoing support be it 121 or via a private Facebook Group for after you return home.  Booking to be made within a week of your initial session.

Children and Dogs – Ensuring your child understands your dog’s body language and what they need in order to maintain safety whilst encouraging appropriate play to build unbreakable bonds through their lifetime together.  If your child is nervous then we can look at building their confidence around your dog.

Confidence Building for Vet and Groomer Visits – Work will be bespoke to your dog’s needs.

Ramp Training – For Large Breed Dogs in particular.  Be it your puppy or older dog, ramp training and all considerations whilst puppies are growing and care of your older dog in later life, taking into consideration minimising impact when getting in and out of vehicles.

Golden Oldies – Ideas to enrich their lives.

Team Goal – You advise what you would like, ultimately, to achieve and we can look at putting the foundations in place.

Sport Dog – Areas I cover for training and/or troubleshooting your struggles:

Obedience, Working Trials and UK Dog Sport Exercises

Please note that jumping, agility and tracking will not be available at the hall and protection work isn’t covered.

For more information please email susan@saintsschoolingfordogs.co.uk and include your holiday booking ref. Please also contact for online support, detailing your specific needs.