Specialising in Rescue and Reactive Dogs

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About Forever Home Dog Training

Led by Gareth Dickinson, a former Police Officer turned certified dog trainer, Forever Home Dog Training is dedicated to providing force-free, fun, and supportive training methods. With a focus on rescue and reactive dogs, our mission is to create harmonious relationships between dogs and their owners across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Our Credentials

Key Facts About The Dog Trainer

Certified Expertise

Gareth holds a University level diploma in teaching in the lifelong learning sector and is a certified dog trainer with the Dog Training College, specialising in aggression, canine body language, reactivity, and scent work.

Former Police Officer

Gareth spent 12 years as a Police Officer.

Educated Approach

Gareth holds a degree in Politics and Law.

Force-Free Advocate

Committed to promoting force-free training methods.

Specialist in Rescue Dogs

Gareth has a deep understanding and passion for working with rescue dogs, addressing their specific needs.

Engaged and Supportive

Fully engaged in your training journey, offering bespoke solutions for your dog.

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A Journey from Law Enforcement to Dog Training

Gareth Dickinson's unique path from a former Police Officer to a certified dog trainer is not just a career change; it's a passion realised. With a solid foundation in Politics and Law, coupled with a diploma in teaching, Gareth's approach to dog training is both educated and empathetic. His certification in dog training, specialising in areas such as aggression, canine body language, reactivity, and scent work, underscores his commitment to understanding and improving the lives of dogs and their owners.

A Force-Free Philosophy for a Happier Home

At the heart of Forever Home Dog Training is a force-free philosophy that champions positive reinforcement over aversive methods. Gareth's dedication to this approach stems from a deep belief in creating a supportive, understanding, and fun training environment. This philosophy not only fosters a stronger bond between dogs and their owners but also ensures that training is a joyful and rewarding experience. Gareth's expertise, particularly with rescue and reactive dogs, has made Forever Home Dog Training a beacon of hope for those seeking compassionate and effective training solutions.

What Our Clients Say

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My dog is not motivated by food

Dogs| dog training| canine behaviour

March 27, 2025•1 min read

Its great when your dog is food motivated.

They respond to your commands and the come in attentively waiting for that yummy piece of food.

But what if your dog doesn't respond to food...is all hope gone?

Absolutely not.

Every dog is different and they will have different motivations and some dogs are not driven by food.

Should you be worried?

Absolutely not

How do you work around this?
You find what motivates the dog and make this the reward, in some cases your dog might find it more rewarding to have some times to sniff and explore the world around them after they have done some training or have walked on a loose lead.
Your dog may prefer to have fuss and a little cuddle.... so why not use what they will find more rewarding?

Yesterday when working with the awesome Marvin a Bosnian rescue dog it was clear that treats were not a motivator for him probably because food is not exciting to him this could be due to his breeding and previous experiences.

What was more rewarding however was to sniff the environment around him and we reinforced this after every aspect of training which in this case was reactivity so after each recognition of a dog without a reaction Marvin was given time to sniff which in turn is his reward and this helped to reduce the fixation he was having towards other dogs.

Find your dogs motivation and watch how more exciting you become.

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