About Me

Dogs have been my passion from a very young age. I became a qualified veterinary nurse in 1998 and enjoyed working in a veterinary environment, but I knew my main interest always lay with dogs. I rescued my Saluki “Bill” in Febuary 2000 at 9 months old. He had a very rough start in life with no training and came to me very nervous and unpredictable. Through him I started out on a journey training him and understanding how dogs learn.

I worked closely with dog trainers to learn the techniques and methods to help train Bill. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to go on more courses and to start my own training company, Dingley Dell! 

Since 2000 I have seen so many different types of dogs and behaviours, and I really do enjoy working with owners to help train them to have happy, contented dogs.

I believe in teaching dogs through kind, positive methods to encourage the right behaviour, as well as teaching owners to be responsible and understand their dogs.

In 2010 I also started teaching dog agility at my farm in Pirbright. This this is a great, fun way for owners to bond with their dogs and to keep the dogs stimulated and fit! 

All my classes are run in Pirbright in Surrey, where I have the use of farm facilities in a rural location, making the training as true to life as possible.I have the use of a lovely outside menage and a covered barn if the wether changes. I offer lots of different classes from puppies to adult dogs and also do one to one training for any behavioural problems. Please see the individual pages for more information.

I am a full member of the IMDT (Institute of modern dog training) accredited dog trainer.

Im a Certified member of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers. I solely use ethical, positive and force-free methods to train dogs with love. As an Assessed and Qualified Member of The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers. 

I am proud to display the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter symbol. 

Hannah Forrest Puppy Classes In Pirbright, Surrey

Pre-Vaccination Home Visits

1 hour one-to-one at owner’s house. 

I will cover:

• House training
• Jumping up
• Establishing house rules
• Leaving puppy home alone
• Manners with food
• Puppy play times
• Introducing puppy to the lead and collar
• Interaction with children and other pets in the house
• Help with seperation anxiety
• Socialising
• Use of puppys name
• Toilet training
• Help with barking
• Teach leave cue

Puppy Training Group Sessions

First course I will cover:

• Sit
• Introductionn to marker word/clickers
• Wait/Stay
• Introduction to whistle
• Recall
• Eye contact
• Loose lead walking 
• Appropriate Puppy play
• Down
• Manners round food
• Leave/Drop
• Retrieve
• Settle
• Fun games 
• Grooming/Veterinary advice
• Hand touching
• Teach correct use of equipment
• Find it

Second course I will cover:

• Sit with distraction
• Wait/Stay at a distance
• Emergency Stop
• Heel work off the lead
• Down at a distance
• Hand Signals
• Manners at the door
• Scent work
• Games/tricks
• Send to a bed
• Teach middle
• Recall with distractions

One-to-One Puppy and Dog Training in Pirbright with Hannah Forrest

All breeds and ages welcome.

Great if you need specific one-to-one help with:

• Pulling on the lead
• Loose lead walking
• Recall
• Whistle training
• Chasing 
• Distance control
• Socialising around other dogs
• Stealing food
• Barking
• Jumping up
• Resource Guarding
• Manners with food
• Control at doorways
• Nervous dogs
• Rescue 1-1 help

Dog Agility Classes in Pirbright, Surrey

Dingley Dell Agility is based in Pirbright, Surrey. Our facilities are set in a rural location, giving dogs and owners the opportunity to train and learn in a safe enviroment. The classes are run in our large outdoor manege surrounded by beautiful fields and woodland. We also have an indoor barn available for use on the wetter days.

My aim at Dingley Dell Agility Club in Pirbright is for both the dog and handler to have fun together, learn valuable training skills and gain confidence in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We can train to competion level for those wanting to take agility to the next level, without the pressure of a competitive club.

We encourage kind, effective, reward based training. We welcome all handlers, from children to adults. 

As well as taking part in annual local dog shows, we also run fun kids agility sessions during school holidays. Please see my Facebook page Dingleydell dog training and agility for up and coming events.

What better way to spend time with our four-legged friends than being outside, exercising and having a good time! I also have an indoor barn if we get any wetter days/evenings.