Linda with dogs

Busters Dogs was established in September 2008 in Brentwood, Essex by Linda Ward after volunteering for dog rescue for two years.

I started the business in 2008 - named after my beloved dog Buster (1993-2007).

I live with Tinker, and Tuppence, both terriers. Tinker is retired, and Tuppence competes in Obedience and HTM whenever we have time.

Linda ensures she stays up-to-date with the latest developments in the dog world, attending webinars, conferences, training courses and workshops regularly.

I enjoy learning new ways of training dogs, from many of the best people in the dog world, and this keeps my dog training and behaviour knowledge current.

I have also been a dog walker, which gives me a unique perspective that not many dog trainers and behaviourists have - I can see what training works long term, and what fades. I see how dog behaviour changes as they go through different life stages, and therefore how to support and prepare my training clients for the life of their dog.

Changing the behaviour of your dog, for the better, for the long term.

Contact me on WhatsApp, Text, or phone on 07726265848. You can also follow me on Facebook for more information, and to see my training in action.

Completed courses, workshops and seminars attended

Linda has attended and completed in-person training courses, as well as conferences and workshops over the past 20 years.

Training and Instructing

  • Training, Handling and Instruction
  • Introduction to Instructing
  • Dog Owner's Club Instructor Course
  • Refining Training Skills
  • Self Control & Focus
  • "Taking the Class" Course
  • Mindfulness in Dog Training
  • Controlling Crazy Canines Kindly
  • Clicker Addicts Masterclass

Understanding Canine Behaviour

  • Dog Behaviour Foundation Course
  • 21 Day International Behaviour and Training Course
  • Breed Needs Masterclass
  • Dangerous Dogs and Fatal Dog Attack Investigations
  • Resource Guarding Masterclass
  • Chase and Recall Workshops Level 1 - 3: Stop while Chasing
  • Predatory Chase Control
  • Communication Skills for Human Behaviour Change
  • Compassion for Both Ends of the Leash
  • Understanding Behaviour - Resolving Behavioural Issues
  • The Way They Move - Understanding Posture, Gait and Behaviour

Puppies & Adolescents

  • New Approach to Training Puppies
  • 4 Day Puppy Development course
  • From Maddening to Maturity: Puppy Enrichment and Adolescent Behaviour
  • Socialisation in Adolescence (Sarah Whitehead)
  • 3-Day Puppy Conference (Animal Events UK)

Canine Communication and Body Language

  • Grooming Difficult Dogs
  • TTouch Posture Vs Behaviour
  • Conformation & Movement
  • Dog-to-Dog Play: Green Flag behaviours
  • See the Dog, Improving Observation Skills
  • Geometry of Canine Body Language & Play

Misc

  • Canine First Aid
  • Pet Sitting and Dog Walking
  • Tracking, Trailing, Search and Rescue
  • Dog Law in England and Wales
  • Doglaw for Professionals: An Update on Dangerous Dogs
  • Canine Nutrition Seminar
  • Licenced Kennel and Cattery Association Conference