Caroline Kjall @ DogBasics Area: Hertfordshire, East Anglia Contact Details | Interview | Updates & Offers | Testimonials Interview with... Caroline Kjall @ DogBasics
What services do you offer?	I hold basic dog training classes, agility and socialisation sessions. My focus is more on teaching the owners, so you can bring puppies and dogs of any age to our lessons and socials. I also offer Dog boarding and Dog Day Care in my house for my training clients. The dogs live with us as part of our family.
If you offer dog sitting or walking, please tell us some specifics.	I usually have between 1-4 day dogs every day, Monday to Friday, and 1 or 2 boarding dogs at the weekend. I take max 5 dogs, plus my own dog. In our county (Herts/Beds) we can't have more than 6 dogs in the house at any one time, or we would have to apply for building permission for change of use of property. They all stay in our house and are allowed on all the sofas. The boarding dogs have access to the whole house at night, but usually sleep with us in the bedroom. Dogs are pack animals and I have found that they are more harmonious when they are allowed to sleep with us at night.
What are your opening hours?	I consider my open hours to be 6.30am to 6.30pm, but I'm flexible.
How long have you run your business for (in months or years)?	I've run my dog training business since I took my dog instructor diploma in 1994 and I've run the dog boarding business since 2001.
What type of pet/s do you have yourself?	I only have one pet, a Saluki cross dog called Toby. He's was born February 2002 and I've had him since he was 6 months old. He is a rescue dog from Battersea Dogs Home.
Do you have any recommendations to other pet owners?	Don't get a puppy / kitten and don't breed from your pet. Get a rescue dog or cat instead and help us stop the increasing number of rescue dogs and cats out there! Just at the Battersea satellite of Battersea Dogs Home, they have 400 dogs and some 200 cats waiting for new homes EVERY DAY!
Do you have any dreams for the future?	Winning the lottery so I can buy a few acres of land, for an agility set and for a communal dog park. There just aren't enough places for dogs to come off lead in the countryside. As weird as that might sound... We live bang in the middle of sheep, cows, horses, game keepers and their birds, farmers with valuable crop... there just are not that many places to let your dogs run in. I also want to find a a way to help more dogs avoid rescue centres...

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Caroline Kjall @ DogBasics

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1 June 2009

Malachy receives so many compliments for his good behaviour and nature in public places that I felt I should thank you for all your help with his training. We can take him anywhere and he will behave (sometimes only with the tastiest treats but he ho!) At 9 months he still has plenty of mad moments but I'd be worried if he was any other way. Your style of training was fun and informative and we enjoyed it immensely. Thanks Caroline. Nicola

9 April 2009

Rocky and Herbie are our first dogs (after 20+ years of being cat owners) and without Caroline's support being a dog owner would have been a much more stressful experience! Her love for dogs, knowledge, determinaton and constant support has been an inspiration to us both. Our dogs adore her and without her support we would still be scratching our heads and tearing our hair out and may have had one dog with only three legs if it hadn't been for her calm approach in a recent crisis! Carol & Mark

12 August 2008

I went to just one training session and came home with Caroline's simple instruction to stop him pulling and..........it worked. So simple even my children can do it - now I don't think twice about walking him whereas before it was such a chore. Thanks Caroline - can't wait for the next bit of wisdom. Mrs L Rutter

4 July 2008

I have been going to DogBasics since Feb 2008 and not only does Benji love it but so do I. Caroline is friendly approachable and always willing to give advice or help, and put in that little extra. I am just about to get a new puppy and wouldnt dream of going anywhere else for his training, no doubt he will also look forward to his sessions with Caroline as much as Benji does. Thanks, Alison Milner

3 June 2008

Caroline is superb!! She is an excellent dog trainer, with so much valuable informaton and advice. Caroline is really down to earth and makes you feel so welcome. Holly and i have learnt some excellent training techniques and i now have a happy, obedient and well trained dog. I also have more knowledge of how a dog thinks!! Holly came to Caroline at 12 weeks of age for puppy socialising, and we still continue to see Caroline when we can. I fully recommend DOGBASICS ~ and have done to Family & Friends. I as so pleased with Holly, she is a pleasure to own. Thank You DOGBASICS, Thank you Caroline! Vicki Powlson & Holly

24 May 2007

When we took on Stanley we had no idea about dogs or dog training. After looking around and speaking to people i knew with dogs Caroline came highly recommended. We booked onto the initial course and have been highly impressed with the results and information given. We come away from every session knowing something new and a worn out dog. Caroline teaches in a way that is easy to understand and seems able to answer any questions you have about dogs. We feel we have a much better understanding of Stanley and will continue tioo use DogBasics and Caroline in the future. Dave Tew

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