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Petra Maggiore

Advanced Senior Trainer Crawley, West Sussex

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With over 12 years of experience as a valued member of the Adolescent Dogs team, Petra is one of our Advanced Senior Trainers. She brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to every dog she trains, specialising in small to medium breeds and working with a variety of training and behavioural challenges.

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Expertise & Specialisations

Petra is a Gold UK Sniffer Dogs Instructor, allowing her to seamlessly incorporate scentwork into training programs. This technique is particularly effective for:
✔ Building confidence in puppies
✔ Reducing reactivity in adult dogs

✔ Growing calmness in puppies & adult dogs
✔ Enhancing alert work for assistance dogs

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She also plays a key role in training assistance dogs, working closely with teams training dogs for medical, psychiatric, and mobility support.

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Personalised Training Experience

Petra offers an exclusive and personalised training service, taking in only 2 to 3 dogs at a time to ensure each dog receives focused, high-quality training. Owners receive:
📸 Regular photo & video updates to track progress
🎥 Video tutorials & detailed explanations to support continued training at home

Training Environment

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Petra provides training in her quiet, child-free family home, where dogs learn alongside her own three highly trained companions—two Boxers and a Cocker Spaniel.

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Located near woodlands and a busy town, Petra tailors training to suit each dog's needs, whether they require:
🌲 Woodland adventures
🏞 Busy park socialisation
🏖 Beach walks
🏙 City training & public access skills

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Training Philosophy

Passionate about reward-based training, Petra uses treats, toys, games, and praise to create a fun and effective learning environment while maintaining the highest welfare standards.

She is dedicated to ongoing education and professional development, staying up-to-date with the latest research in dog training and behaviour to provide the best possible training experience for both dogs and their owners.

Background Qualifications, Online Courses, Webinars, Seminars & Experience 
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  • Adolescent Dogs Instructor Certificate - Advanced Senior

  • School of Canine Science - Behaviour Bible (currently undertaking)

  • UK Sniffer Dogs Silver Instructor - 2020

  • Reinforcement strategies Seminar with Anna Herzog - 2023

  • Advanced Training Skills Seminar with Anna Herzog - 2023

  • Monthly Training with Kamal Fernandez - 2020

  • Craig Ogilvie - Interactive Play Workshop - 2020

  • Craig Ogilvie - Communication, arousal and problematic behaviours seminar - 2020

  • Alex Wilson - 2 Day Tellington TTouch Seminar - 2019

  • Amber Batson - Fearful Fido Seminar 2019

  • Kamal Fernandez - 2 Day Practical Training Seminar on Dog Training & Behaviour - 2019

  • Kamal Fernandez - Reactivity, dispelling the myths seminar 2019

  • Chirag Patel - Attended Giving training back to the Animals - 2018

  • Attended ​​Victoria Stillwell ‘what to do when’ 2018
    Attended National Dog Behaviour Conference 2018 

  • IMDT- Attended Canine aggression and rehabilitation - 2018

  • Chirag Patel -  Attended Managing and Modifying problem behaviours - 2018

  • Chirag Patel - Attended Canine body language - 2018

  • John Rogerson - Attended Ultimate recall 2017

  • Craig Ogilvie - Attended Interactive play workshop 2017

  • ​Canine First Aid Certificate

  • Ian Dunbar - Attended Behaviour and Training problems 2017

  • Ian Dunbar - Attended Biting and Fighting 2017

  • Ian Dunbar - The Easiest, Quickest, Most Effective and Enjoyable way to Train your puppy/dog,

  • Behaviour programs for dog professionals,

  • IMDTB (Dave Brice) - Attended  Impulse Control, 2017

  • IMDTB (Dave Brice) - Attended Resource Guarding, 2017

  • Dean Nicholas - Teach my Pet, 2016

  • Attended Nando Brown and Jo-Rosie Haffendem - SuperDogs - 2017

  • Michael Ellis - Teaching Engagement Skills Webinar

  • Brenda Aloff Academy Online

  • Dr Ian Dunbar - Science Based Dog Training with Feeling Webinar

  • Dr Ian Dunbar - Sirius Dog Training Academy Online

  • Dr Ian Dunbar - Common sense & cutting edge concepts in Behaviour & Training Webinar

  • Dr Ian Dunbar - Simple solutions for common Behaviour & Training problems Webinar

  • Dr Ian Dunbar - Dog Aggression Fighting & Biting Seminars

  • ​Michael Ellis - Teaching our dogs the Rules of Play Webinar

Sammy the Maltese | 4 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Sammy the Maltese | 4 Weeks Residential Dog Training

🎓 Sammy’s Graduation! 🎓 A huge well done to little Sammy the Maltese, who has just completed his 4-week fully customised residential training stay! 🐶✨ When Sammy arrived, grooming was a big challenge—especially around his face. He would use gentle biting to express his discomfort, making handling tricky. Over the past few weeks, our experienced trainers have used positive reinforcement and gradual desensitisation to build his confidence and create a safe and stress-free grooming experience. We’re so proud to say Sammy has achieved all his training goals! 🎉 He’s now much happier with handling, even in those tricky areas like his face, and his mum has a clear plan to continue his progress at home. 💙 Our residential training stays are fully tailored to each dog’s unique needs, focusing on home-based training with real-life scenarios to create lasting results. Whether it’s recall, reactivity, manners, or confidence-building, our experienced trainers are here to help! 📢 Want a personalised training plan for your dog? Now taking bookings for residential stays! DM us to find out more. Well done, Sammy! We can’t wait to hear how you get on at home! www.adolescentdogs.com 08002229007 🐾 #ResidentialDogTraining #PositiveReinforcement
Skye the Border Collie | 4 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Skye the Border Collie | 4 Weeks Residential Dog Training

🎓 Watch Skye’s Training Video & See Her Transformation! 🐾🎥 Meet Skye, the 5-month-old Border Collie who has just completed her 4-week residential training! Skye arrived for training alongside her housemate Cooper, but due to their similar ages, their trainer worked with them individually to ensure each pup developed strong, independent skills before their owners bring them together for walks at home. 🐕 Skye’s Progress: ✅ Calmer around traffic – Though she still needs clear direction, she’s learning to stay focused. ✅ Improved recall – She now responds reliably when working alone, even with distractions. ✅ Better lead walking – She’s eager to go, but with training, she’s learning to walk nicely. ✅ Polite manners – Learning that sitting calmly gets attention instead of jumping up. 💡 Why Residential Training Works! Skye has made amazing progress during her stay, thanks to: ✔ One-on-one intensive training using positive reinforcement. ✔ Tailored training in real-life environments to build confidence. ✔ A structured routine to reinforce consistency and focus. ✔ Ongoing support so owners can continue her progress at home. 📢 Watch Skye in action in her training video! If you’re considering residential training for your dog, send us a message—we’d love to help! 🏡🐾 www.adolescentdogs.com
Cooper the Border Collie | 4 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Cooper the Border Collie | 4 Weeks Residential Dog Training

🚀 Watch Cooper’s Training Video & See His Transformation! 🐾🎓 Meet Cooper, the 6-month-old Border Collie who just completed his 4-week residential training! Cooper arrived for training alongside his housemate Skye, but since they are close in age and tend to rely on each other, their trainer worked with them individually. This ensured they both built a strong foundation in their training before their owner brings them together for walks. 🐕 Cooper’s Big Wins: ✅ Calmer around traffic – Learning to disengage and focus on his handler. ✅ Loose lead walking – Checking in and staying engaged, rather than pulling ahead. ✅ Stronger recall – Even in distracting environments! ✅ Polite greetings – Understanding that sitting calmly gets him attention. 💡 Why Residential Training Works! Cooper is proof of how much a structured training stay can transform a dog’s behaviour! Our home-based residential program provides: ✔ Daily intensive training using positive reinforcement. ✔ One-on-one focus to build strong foundations. ✔ Training in real-life environments to improve reliability. ✔ Ongoing support to help owners continue progress at home. Want to see Cooper in action? 🎥 Watch his training video now! And if you’re considering residential training for your dog, send us a message—we’d love to help! 🐾🏡 www.adolescentdogs.com
Leo the Labrador | 2 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Leo the Labrador | 2 Weeks Residential Dog Training

Leo, the lovable 9-month-old Labrador, recently completed his two-week residential training program and is now back home with his family, ready to take on his new role as big brother! With a new baby on the way, Leo’s family wanted to ensure he was prepared for the changes ahead. During his stay, we worked on key behaviours like resisting counter-surfing, practicing reliable stays at doors and gates for safety, and improving his recall. We also focused on building Leo’s confidence, and it’s been incredible to see him blossom into a more curious and inquisitive pup. His newfound confidence will help him navigate the exciting changes in his home with ease. We’re so proud of Leo and thrilled to see him thriving. Way to go, Leo—your family is so proud of you, and we are too! www.adolescentdogs.com 08002229007 Info@adolescentdogs.com
Barney the Cockapoo Puppy | 6 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Barney the Cockapoo Puppy | 6 Weeks Residential Dog Training

After six incredible weeks of training, love, and growth, it’s time for Barney, our now 14-week-old cockapoo puppy, to head home to his forever family! Barney arrived as an eager and curious 8-week-old, and since then, he’s blossomed into a confident, well-mannered pup. He’s mastered his basic obedience skills, including sit, stay, come, and even some lead manners. Along the way, he’s explored new sights, sounds, and environments, growing braver and more curious with each experience. His sweet, playful personality has charmed everyone he’s met, and we know he’s going to bring so much joy to his new family. While it’s hard to say goodbye, we’re so proud of how far he’s come and excited for the adventures ahead of him. Goodbye for now, Barney—your journey is just beginning, and we’ll always be rooting for you! www.adolescentdogs.com
Spot the Cockapoo Puppy | 3 Weeks Residential Dog Training
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Spot the Cockapoo Puppy | 3 Weeks Residential Dog Training

Spot, the 14-week-old Cockapoo, has just completed her 3-week residential stay with us! This sweet little girl has brought so much love and joy to her new family after the heartbreaking loss of their previous dog to cancer. With her parents both working busy jobs, they decided some time with a trainer would give Spot (and them!) the best possible start. Their main goals were to take Spot out without being pulled around and to feel confident in her recall. During her stay, we focused on building all her basic obedience foundations, loose lead walking, recall, and reinforcing her toilet training. We also helped her explore the world in a safe and positive way to build her confidence. It’s been a joy working with Spot, and we’re excited to see her continue to grow with her family. Welcome home, little Spot! ❤️ www.adolescentdogs.com

Watch videos of dogs trained by Petra below

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