Training with a Smile

For those lucky subscribers to the Shooting Gazette you will have received the January 2011 edition, and will find Sarah Miles in the Gundog section talking about her experience and training methods. Expertly written by John Walker, regular writer of 'Shots from the Shires' (found on page 17 in this edition) this article gives a real insight into Sarah Miles the person as well as the dog trainer.

It’s never too late to train your dog “Smiles”

When Judi Robertson met Hampshire dog trainer Sarah Miles she was at her wits’ end as her 18-month-old cocker spaniel chased anything that moved and totally ignored commands. Like many untrained dogs, Gemma was frequently running off – responding to her “hunting instincts” – and failed to take a blind bit of notice as Judi called in vain for her to return. Fearing the dog was a bit of a lost cause, Judi entrusted Gemma to Sarah – who runs Dog Training with Smiles – and now describes her as a “super little dog” who responded perfectly to the East Meon trainer’s tried-and-tested, professional methods. Judi said, “I love cocker spaniels and now have three of these busy little dogs and it is essential that they are under control and respond to my commands, I consider the training with Sarah to be very important and also ongoing. My dogs love her and really enjoy their training sessions and I continue to learn a great deal. I am often complimented on my dogs’ good behaviour and have frequently recommended Sarah’s training to those in need of help with their pet or working dog Judi’s three cocker spaniels are just an example of Sarah Miles’ many ...

Make your dog smile

Make your dog smile Is your pooch as well trained as your horse? If you're one of the many horsey people who owns a dog, you'll understand the importance of having a well-behaved canine. But if your horse could teach your dog a few things when it comes to behaving, it might be time to get the experts in! Meet Sarah Miles, who has just set up a new dog training venture in the Meon Valley, in Hampshire... From horses to dogs Sarah - known as ‘Smiles’ to her friends - used to be heavily involved with horses in all aspects of horse care and training, and has now made the transition to working with dogs. With 12 dogs of her own - a mixture of Working Labradors and Cocker Spaniels - Sarah knows canine behaviour inside out, and is now putting her efforts towards helping with a range of doggie problems and training needs. Lucy King, PONY Magazine’s Editorial Assistant, was lucky enough to attend one of Sarah’s workshops recently with her 11-year-old Collie ...

Understand Your Dog

Understand Your Dog with “Smiles” Hampshire’s Sarah Miles, or Smiles as her friends call her, says getting your dog to toe the line shouldn’t be all hard work and to prove it she has just launched her own dog training company - “Dog Training with Smiles”. Sarah, from East Meon, Hampshire, has been training dogs for years mainly for family and friends and has 12 of her own, which are so well trained she can take them for an off-road walk without leads! She works by observing each dog and then responding to its nature and any behaviour issues it is showing. She also helps owners to carry on the good work and to understand their dog’s needs. Her key message is that happy owners, make happy dogs – KISS – Kind, Informative, Sensitive and Simple. She said: “I run workshops and also have one-to-one sessions with owners, either here or at their homes, depending on the training required. Dogs have always featured heavily in Sarah’s life and despite a career as a horse trainer and later as a stockbroker in the City, her love of canine companions has never wavered. “Psychology of both people and animals plays a large part in the way that I ...

Become the leader of the pack with “Smiles”

Hampshire’s Sarah Miles, or Smiles as her friends call her, says getting your dog to toe the line shouldn’t be all hard work and to prove it she has just launched her own dog training company - “Dog Training with Smiles”. Sarah, from East Meon, Hampshire, has been training dogs for years, mainly for family and friends and has 12 of her own, which are so well-trained she can take them for an off-road walk without leads! She works by observing each dog and then responding to its nature and any fearful behaviour it is showing. She also helps owners to carry on the good work and to understand their dog’s needs. Her key message is that happy owners, make happy dogs – KISS – Kind, Informative, Sensitive and Simple. She said: “I run workshops and also like dogs to come and stay with me for a short time to keep the training consistent. The everyday demands on owners mean it can be difficult to stay focused on the job in hand.” Dogs have always featured heavily in Sarah’s life and despite a career as a horse trainer and later as a stockbroker ...