About Us
As an animal lover, like you, I believe that your much loved pet deserves the best possible care, every day.
 
My name is Mary Broadbent, now a qualified Behavioural Trainer, I decided to set up Leaps and Bounds after many years practical experience gained from experts in the field of animal training, socialisation and behaviour worldwide, using kindness, patience and reward and having an understanding of animal perception. I know how difficult it is to leave your pet, for whatever reason. But you can be assured that your pet will be able to enjoy their day – every day.
As a child I grew up in a household full of pets, we kept a variety of different animals including including cats, kittens, rabbits, budgerigars, goldfish and gerbils. At College, I studied animal husbandry and spent my holidays doing the rounds with the local vets. My experience includes 15 years with Racehorses and two years at a veterinary practice. Having studied dog behaviour and consulted animal behaviourists and veterinary surgeons over many years, I have gained valuable knowledge and understanding of people’s pets. I have also experience of dog training in Agility, Flyball, Gun Dog Training and Obedience as well as Puppy socialisation and training. I hold the National Certificate in the Management of Horses and also have qualifications in Canine Psychology, Canine Behaviour & Training and am an associate member of the Animal Care College.
My husband and I live in the heart of the Oxfordshire Countryside with our two children, our black labrador and two rabbits. We have plenty of local walks, so your dog can enjoy a change of scenery, and we find that visiting dogs settle in well here. They tend not to fret and have a great time playing and going out on local walks.
As a member of The National Association of Registered Petsitters, you can be assured that I have been thoroughly checked by the association and visited to make sure I am suitable. I am recommended by my local vets and animal behaviourists, who have known me and my pets for many years. Over the years I have shared my life with a variety of much loved pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits and horses.
We operate under fully comprehensive insurance
“My dog is so thrilled to see Mary that there is no doubt what fun she has.”
S. Gilbert. West Hendred
After attending Leaps and Bounds Socialisation and Training "we now have a really well adjusted pet and it has helped us to understand the psychology involved, it's made a real difference - Great!"
H. Bishop, Wantage
"Mary has socialised and trained our Golden Retriever to a high standard - behaviour problems were addressed kindly and effectively" - while she's been - "having fun and well looked after"
P. Wilson, Grafton
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