About Abbietails
Abbie & Bonnies story
Yes it can be done!
Abbie is the head trainer for abbietails. She grew up around dogs from the age of 2 years old and from then felt her passion for animals. Being able to understand animals (more than people in most aspects) has given her the passion to work with them. Starting with her first rescue pup in 2017 Tetley - a Chihuahua cross Jack Russel! (yes he is yappy), she pushed herself to learn the most she could about the way dogs think and how they communicate with each other. After spending 4 years at university learning animal science, she then went on to create ABBIETAILS!
In 2024 Bonnie joined the gang. Now this is where it gets interesting...Bonnie is a fox red lab who was found by Abbie through a facebook "rehoming" organisation (who has now disappeared off the face of the earth). Looking for a dog that could keep up with the hard work of helping train other dogs, well a lab was the first to attract attention! However, after a couple of days it was clear that this "fun loving" "perfect at everything" rescue dog was infact the complete opposite. Yes...reactive to everything, everyone and would happily tear off every chance she could get. It was time to get to work...and fast. After quite literal blood, sweat and tears on Abbie's part, Bonnie has shown her full potential and is now the great stooge dog you will meet when doing training sessions with us.
ABOUT US!
From Passion to Profession: The Journey of Bonnie, Tetley, and Abbie Join Abbie as she shares her personal journey from a young animal lover to a dedicated dog behaviourist. Learn about her early passion for animals and how it led her to pursue animal science. Meet Tetley, a Jack Russell Cross Chihuahua, and Bonnie, a rescued Fox Red Lab, both of whom played crucial roles in shaping Abbie's career. Discover the challenges and triumphs Abbie faced while training her dogs and how consistency and understanding transformed them into well-behaved companions. If you're interested in dog training and behaviour, find out how you can join Abbie's classes or boot camps.
A couple of our cases
Don't just take our word for it...come back here regularly to see the impact we have made to people lives.
Raven 
Raven had come to abbietails with a fear of other dogs. Unsociable and having to wear a muzzle because she showed reactivity towards others.
Raven had 3 sessions with abbie, showing her how to listen to command, keep focus and work on her impulse control and lead walking.
It's safe to say Raven and her owner are now living their best lives, meeting others and even joining in with Obedience class on Saturdays!
Jax
Jax had come to abbietails with issues of aggression and reactivity to other dogs.
His owners were finding it difficult to walk him and life just wasn't enjoyable with their lovable staff. Avoiding other people and dogs, and in constant worry about what was going to jump out of the corner.
Fast forward 3 weeks and this boy is a happy go lucky chap. His owners are enjoying their long off lead walks with him and regaining their important bond.
Testimonials
Don't just take our word for it, here are what some of our customers have said.
Ralph
Abbie is fabulous! When you have to leave your dog with someone it is really hard. You have to trust them and know that your dog is happy and safe.
My dog loves Abbie and goes insane when he sees her and she loves him back!
Would 100% recommend her.
Jax
Abbie has been fantastic with our Staffie Jax!
Jax suffers with fear/anxiety which causes him to be reactive to dogs larger than him.
Abbie spent time with me & Jax, working on his reactivity. Since our training Jax can now pass other larger dogs without kicking off!
Thank you so much Abbie.
Woody
The puppy class was equally fantastic! Abbie was knowledgeable and created a fun, engaging environment for both the puppies and their owners. Woody has learned so much and has become more confident and well-behaved (doing great at “leave it”) 
I highly recommend Abbies services to any dog owner looking for a great puppy training class!