Dog School is here to break down the barriers that prevent disabled individuals from participating in dog sports. We offer fun, accessible and inclusive training sessions, bringing top-tier guest trainers and events to Stratford Upon Avon. Our focus is currently on serving handlers who are autistic, neurodivergent, and those with significant mental health conditions and other invisible disability's. We understand the unique challenges they face and provide a safe space for them to explore their passion for dogs. Join us in creating a more inclusive dog sports community.
"Ruby is a such a ‘dogs’ dog trainer. She always manages to get my dogs engaged and working, she also teaches me to be a better handler; ensuring I’m getting the same level of engagement from my dogs long after the workshop or training day is done.
She sees each partnership as they are and caters her challenges to match their level, I can’t count how many times she has forced me to challenge myself in order to match my dogs potential.
She accommodates all dogs and handlers, regardless of needs and requirements, and does it with a kindness and ease that ensures your ‘problem’ isn’t made to feel like a hindrance or burden.
Her workshops are always fun, filled with laughter, and focused on getting the most for your dog."
- Grumblenug Greene
"I have trained with Ruby a few times and have always had a great time and always learned far more than I have expected I would.
Ruby’s teaching style is unrepentantly inclusive both for people and dogs as long as the welfare of the dog is put first. It is a joyous thing to go to a workshop where high performing sports dogs are welcomed in the same way as reactive rescue dogs, and the same amount of care and focus is given for them to have the best experience possible. The noise levels changing from loud excited laughter and shouting, to absolute silence and stillness as we are all watching a nervous dog learn to trust and engage with a new human.
I have recently begun Assistance dog training with Infinity dogs also, and have seen how that care transfers to ensuring the best quality training possible for the humans involved too. Ruby and her team seem to take every challenge or obstacle as an find a new and creative way to more forwards, embracing peoples talents, whilst respecting their limitations.
I feel very lucky to get to train with and be part of the Infinity Dogs family, it is one of the best decisions I have made."
- Eva Johnson