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You are not failing your dog
Having a dog can be one of the best things that happens to you. It can also feel like the complete opposite, or simply nothing like what you pictured.
Maybe you are dealing with behaviour you do not know how to handle. Maybe a puppy has arrived and there is so much to learn that you do not know where to start. Maybe you have found yourself thinking, what have I done wrong, or why can they not just be like every other dog.
It does not have to feel this hard, and you should not have to work it out on your own.
I have been where you are
Dogs do not come with a manual. We have to learn how to understand them, teach them and help them make sense of the world. Sometimes their personality, their genetics, their experiences and their emotions come through far stronger than we expected, and it leaves us confused and overwhelmed.
I know that feeling because I have had it. I have felt the anguish, the frustration and the despair that comes with struggling with your own dog.
Willow reacted to other dogs. She found it hard to settle, hard to switch off, and she was anxious a good deal of the time. Much of it turned out to be linked to pain.
I knew she was in pain. It took me years to get anyone else to agree, including a number of vets, because it was not a simple diagnosis and nothing obvious showed up. That period taught me to take an owner seriously when they say something is wrong, even when nobody has been able to tell them what it is yet.
It has not always been easy. We worked through it together, and our relationship is stronger for it. She has taught me more than all the courses and qualifications I have gained, and she is a large part of why I understand how this feels from the inside.
How I work
My years of learning, and the clients I have worked with, have taught me how important it is to look at the whole dog rather than simply what they cannot do.
So we start with what your dog can do, and build from there. We look at their needs, their experiences, their emotions and their routine, and we look at what you are dealing with too, because you are half of this.
We build the foundations, make a plan and adjust it as we go. We keep what works, change what does not, and find the balance that fits you and your dog.
And then the small things start to shift. Your heart rate does not climb as you step out of the door. You actually enjoy the walk. Your dog goes past somebody without a second thought. Those small shifts add up, and one day you notice how much has changed.
What it is like to work with me
My aim is to make training clear, manageable and achievable.
We spend time getting to know you and your dog, where you are now and what you want to be different. From there we break things into steps that focus on what matters most right now.
I explain what is happening and why. I give you practical things to work on between sessions, and detailed notes so you can go back over everything in your own time, without it feeling like you have taken on a second job.
Most of all, I want you to finish every session understanding your dog a little better and knowing exactly what to do next.
Training is not about perfection. It is about building your skills, your dog’s skills and the relationship
Who I am here to help
You do not have to wait until something has become a big problem before you ask for help.
Whether you have brought home a puppy and want to give them the best possible start, you are dealing with something that has started to feel overwhelming, or you simply want to understand your dog better, I would like to help.
All I need from you is a willingness to learn, a commitment to the training and an openness to changing a few things. I will bring the guidance, the knowledge and the support.
What matters to me
Your dog’s welfare comes first, always.
I believe training should be kind, ethical and respectful of the individual dog in front of us. I will not promise a quick fix or pretend every challenge has a simple answer.
If something is not working, we change it. We keep learning and adapting until we find what works for you and your dog.
And I never want you to feel judged for asking for help.
Qualified, accredited and insured
IMDT qualified trainer at Level 3, and a Certified Pro Dog Trainer, with ongoing professional development in canine behaviour, learning, communication and practical training.
Insured with Pet Business Insurance.
In plain terms, that means the methods I use are kind, evidence based and assessed by an independent body, and that you are covered while we work together.
Where I work
I am based in Sawtry and I come to you. I cover Sawtry and the surrounding villages, along with Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, St Ives, Hampton, Ramsey, Yaxley, Stilton, Alconbury, Brampton, Godmanchester, Warboys, Kimbolton and Oundle.
If you are not sure whether I reach you, just ask.
Ready to take the next step?
If you would like to understand your dog a little better, change a few things, or simply work out where to start, I would love to help. You do not have to figure it out on your own.