Bells and Whistles provides fear-free, reward based training & behaviour modification in Buckinghamshire. From puppy training to pets with issues we can help! We hold classes in High Wycombe (Lane End), Bledlow, Chinnor (Henton) & Marlow and can provide 121 help virtually and outdoors at our Henton venue. Home visits have now resumed, for issues that require this service.
We treat the whole household and consider all issues when treating behaviour problems. Our behaviour modification plans are easily followed and really make a difference. We don't offer quick fixes that don't work long term.
Whether you have a dog, cat or small mammal; Bells and Whistles will find the right solution for you.
Highly qualified, experienced and reliable - whichever service you use, we'll always do the right thing for you and your pet.
COVID-19: although there is now no legal requirement to self isolate for those testing positive for covid. We ask that our customers do not attend classes or 121's while covid positive or suffering any of the key symptoms. This is to help reduce the spread of covid and to help keep our small business running.
Please note, we are running a reduced schedule of classes while our behaviour counsellor Jenny os on maternity leave. 121's are available with Melanie, but we won't be taking on new behaviour cases until April 2023.
"Jenny came to meet our puppy Milo as he was scared of other dogs and displaying signs of separation anxiety. We followed Jenny's advice to the letter, and he is now doing brilliantly! He looks at other dogs, and greets appropriately, then looks to me for a treat, knowing he has done well!"
Gemma & Lucy Vinall with Milo
Our behaviour counsellor Jenny Green is a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Animal Training Instructor (via the ABTC).
Jenny founded Bells and Whistles in 2009 after 3 years with the RSPCA. Having worked in the animal industry since her teens, Jenny has extensive experience handling difficult dogs as well as a wide range of other species. With a master’s degree in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling from Southampton University as well as regular attendance at seminars and training events, Jenny is well placed to help with a variety of behavioural and training issues. Jenny is Certificated Member of the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians (FABC).
As a youngster, Jenny enjoyed the company of cats, horses, chickens, sheep & even a couple of lizards. While the bulk of Jenny’s work is now with dogs, she regularly sees other species. Jenny is also a Puppy School tutor, teaching a specialist puppy training course designed by renowned author and behaviourist Gwen Bailey.
Jenny lives with her family on their small farm, with 2 dogs, a terrier crossbreed named Silky and Foden who is a Springer Spaniel x Rottweiler. She also has two highland ponies, Hannah and Hamish. Jenny is keen to promote the use of positive reinforcement training with horses.
Claire Hallett is a Puppy School Tutor and also holds an Animal Behaviour degree from Bristol University. She works at Dogs for Good, teaches some of the Little Marlow classes and covers holidays.
Melanie Mathews is a Puppy School Tutor, taking classes at Haddenham, most of the little Marlow classes and some at Bledlow. Melanie has a Hearing Dogs brood named Tilly, a beautiful cocker spaniel whose puppies are helping deaf and hearing impaired people across the UK. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (membership number 01569).
Thank you for the help you have given me with the training of Otto. I hope that your business goes from strength to strength as you are an excellent teacher.
Sophie Hearnden
Jenny's improver classes were fantastic for my lively rescue dog, Sam. Her patience and understanding with both of us, and innovative approaches to his behavioural issues have been invaluable. Sam is now a much calmer, happier dog who adores Jenny!
Jenny Newson
Jenny is very good. Has been much help to me and Rio
June Goff
Thank you so much for coming today. We are really impressed with your ideas and we can see Bella is already responding.
Jane Green
Jenny came to meet our puppy Milo as he was scared of other dogs and displaying signs of separation anxiety. Jenny spent an hour with us, and gave us some tips of how to help Milo work things out. Namely, introduced tasty treats, of cheese and chicken/ ham pieces, playing "find it", and distracting him when other dogs are approaching, and so on. We followed Jenny's advice to the letter, and he is now doing brilliantly! He looks at other dogs, and greets appropriately, then looks to me for a treat, knowing he has done well!
Gemma & Lucy Vinall with Milo
Very good introduction to obedience for Emerson, but excellent learning for us on how to teach him.
Ashley
Jenny has been great training Jack & Jill, from day one I have seen improvements and they are a joy to live with; I have never had such well trained dogs. Jenny has been really patient and has helped me find ways to train the puppies around my commitments, even taking them for intensive training when I have been busy studying. Two puppies at once may not have been the best idea, but Jenny has helped me make it work and I wouldn't trade them for the world
Annette Garman
A fun learning experience for my puppy, he has turned into a very well-mannered dog thanks to the help of the puppy classes
Emily Pearce
Jenny has been an invaluable part of our lives since we bought our first ever puppy. The puppy and improver classes gave us the skills needed to help develop our puppy into a wonderfully rounded, sociable and fun dog to be with. Jenny's knowledge, patience and calm nature is so reassuring for us and we look forward to her classes every week as our one year old grows from strength to strength in her training - not to mention how much fun our lively dog has in her classes, she simply adores Jenny! We also use Jenny's dog sitting and walking services, which is an amazing resource to be able to call upon. Jenny is 100% trustworthy, reliable and caring - a combination that is as valuable as gold dust. Suffice to say we feel sorry for people that don't have Jenny in their lives.
Louise & Chris Full with Bella
Jenny's dog training classes were excellent. Her clear and calm approach worked well with our excitable puppy
Claire Pettit
Due to the nature of our work, our office hours can be erratic, please email in the first instance. If your enquiry is urgent, please text and we will do our best to respond within reasonable working hours.
