About Bridgwater Dog Training

Hello! My name’s Melissa and I run Bridgwater Dog Training. I’m a Certified Family Dog Mediator, Certified Behaviour Adjustment Trainining Instructor, Certified Separation Anxiety Behaviour Consultant, Canine Principles Reactive Behaviour Expert Assessed and Approved Trauma and Rescue Expert, Nanci Creedon Professional Dog Reactivity Specialist, Dog Training College Specialist in Reactivity, Scentwork and Separation Anxiety, Canine Hoopers World Instructor as well as being OCN level 3 Accredited after completing the IMDT six month course in learning, motivation and reinforcement.

I also have a level 4 diploma in advanced canine behaviour and am currently studying an Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) recognised level 5 course in canine behaviour.

I am committed to using ethical training methods and I am a member of the National Institute of Canine Ethics (NICE). I am also a member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG).

I specialise in supporting reactive dogs and their guardians. I have been on my own reactivity journey with my dog, Pip, who has taught me so much. I know how stressful it can be- dodging or avoiding dogs can become so easy to do but in the long term, this doesn’t offer a solution. I look at the emotional root of the reactivity and how we can change the emotion behind it so that our dog can offer different behaviours.

Reactivity can be stressful and emotionally draining and so I take a compassionate approach to the training to empower you and your dog to feel more calm and confident together. I also specialise in separation anxiety and helping dogs learn to be happy home alone.

I am always upskilling to provide the most efficient and effective services for my clients.