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Pet advice

At Woodgreen, our dedicated team of behavioural and training specialists offer expert pet advice online, on the phone and in person – helping at every step of the pet ownership journey.

From behavioural issues to dietary needs and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Not only that, but we also have a range of classes, courses, and other events to explore, too!

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Free behavioural advice helpline

Our Behaviour & Training Specialist Team are available to speak to Monday-Friday, by appointment only. They provide owners with free advice to help them manage their pet’s behavioural issues.

How to save money as a pet owner

How to save money as a pet owner

Pets are an amazing part of the family! But caring for them can be expensive. Here, you can find money-saving tips for pets big and small – we hope you find them useful.

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Training classes and courses

We offer a variety of free and paid-for workshops, plus free virtual classes for owners.

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Pet advice for kids

Activities, games and courses for kids, schools and families who love pets.

Pet Promise

Do you ever worry about your pets outliving you, and what will happen to them after you’re gone? Our free Pet Promise scheme gives you peace of mind.

Meet the experts

Our amazing behaviour and training specialists are equipped with the qualifications, skills, experience (and passion!) to support pet owners in the best possible way with expert advice.  Whatever the issue – big or small – they’ve seen it before, and they’re ready to help. Find out more about them below.

Sue Ketland

Sue’s wide-ranging experience in working with dogs is nothing to be sniffed at. She’s been a member of the team at Woodgreen for over 30 years, and it’s safe to say she’s a powerhouse of knowledge!

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Wendy Kruger

With a lifelong passion for dogs and a career at Woodgreen which spans three decades, there’s little Wendy doesn’t know about canine behavioural issues. She loves nothing more than seeing a dog grow in confidence – and many have, thanks to her!

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Juliette Jones

When it comes to pet behaviour, Juliette has seen it all throughout her thirty-year career at Woodgreen. She specialises in cats, but her extensive knowledge stretches far beyond the needs of our feline friends.

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Samantha Prior

Sam has helped countless cats throughout her 14 years at Woodgreen – from tackling small issues to overcoming more complex ones. She’s a fountain of knowledge and loves teaching people why cats behave the way they do.

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Lindsay Arliss

Lindsay’s experience speaks for itself. She’s worked with Woodgreen’s dogs for over 15 years, and her knowledge on all things dogs is second to none. When she’s not helping our dogs, she’s usually busy with her own four-legged friends!

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Britt Rosendahl

Britt has been positively impacting the lives of our dogs for over ten years. Whether it’s giving advice calls or running training classes, she likes to keep busy! Not one to shy away from a challenge, she particularly enjoys helping adolescent dogs.

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Sam Ryan

Sam makes a big difference to the lives of small pets at Woodgreen. She’s passionate about helping our smaller furry friends develop strong bonds. There are fewer things she finds more rewarding than seeing a new friendship flourish!

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Wendy Jones

Wendy has worked wonders over her thirty years as a professional animal behaviourist. Establishing and leading her own dog training programme for twenty of those years, alongside a choc-a-block profile of behavioural consultations, means Wendy has helped thousands of dogs and dog-owners achieve a happier, waggier way of being.

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