Private training & behaviour programmes for both dogs & puppies, using positive and modern methods Hi, I’m Jo. I’m here to help you understand your dog.
I’m a passionate dog trainer and behaviourist who wants to help you find the fun and joy in being a dog parent. I’ll guide you through laying solid foundations so that you and your dog can handle whatever life throws at you with confidence. I also help dog trainers nail the foundations of puppy training, taking your knowledge beyond basic training onto behaviour so that you can help more puppies a
nd owners with certainty. Areas Covered
South Ruislip, Ruislip, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Ickenham, Hayes, Northolt, Ealing, Eastcote, Pinner, Harrow, Denham, Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peters, Northwood, Watford, Iver, Stoke Poges and more…
I may travel to any location within a 20-mile radius from South Ruislip to meet client needs. However, this may incur an additional fee to cover travel and extra travel time zoom sessions are available too.
28/05/2025
The showing their belly image is often the one bit of body language that is so misunderstood, with people thinking it means stroke my belly when a high percentage of the time it’s more about not wanting conflict and trying to get space. This is why I think that dog body language should be taught in school to help prevent dog bites.
Body language all depends on the dog and the context. Licks, jumping, belly rubs can be ways to both increase and decrease distance, your dog inviting you for more contact.
With our own dogs, we can stay curious and experiment. Only we know them best. For dogs that don’t know us as well, we can take note and move with more caution.
Often bites happen during these confusing signals, when dogs are misread. It doesn’t mean your dogs love means go away but that we can gain the knowledge to open up conversations with every furry friend.
Still confused? My body language bundle is just $1 and includes breakdowns of these more confusing behaviours. Comment 🐶 and I’ll DM you the link.
27/05/2025
When someone with ADHD acts impulsively, it’s not that they’ve thought it through and decided to ignore the rules the behaviour happens without forethought.
Now consider this from a dog’s perspective. Dogs don’t plan ahead like humans. Much of their behaviour barking, lunging, grabbing, chasing is instinctive and emotionally driven. Like impulsive actions in ADHD, these reactions aren’t the result of deliberate ‘bad choices’ but of immediate responses to their environment.
21/05/2025
This little beauty has just finished my For Pup Sake Precision Programme can anyone guess what breed she is?
20/05/2025
Do we really want puppies staring at us the whole walk? 👀🐾
If we place too much emphasis on handler focus especially constant eye contact during early lead walking, we risk limiting something essential: a puppy’s ability to process their environment and it can also cause gait and posture issues particularly in their neck and back.
Puppies aren’t machines to be programmed they’re young animals learning how the world works. Over controlling their movements can lead to frustration, pulling, or a lack of responsiveness, as the walk becomes more about compliance than cooperation.
🌍 Processing the environment means looking around, sniffing, observing people and dogs, and taking in the sounds and smells.
👃 That’s not distraction it’s essential information gathering.
🧠 It’s how puppies build familiarity and develop emotional robustness.
Connection matters but not at the expense of exploration.
When managed well with safety at the forefront, this exploration doesn’t need to involve pulling.
Puppies that feel calm and supported are less likely to lunge or rush.
With consistency, they learn how the lead works and how much lead they have to explore and how to move in sync with their handler.
A loose lead, room to investigate, and regular, voluntary check-ins lay a stronger foundation than constant control.
Allow puppies to look around.
They’re not ignoring you they’re learning.
Cooperative lead walking builds confidence, and confident dogs cope better with the world.
14/05/2025
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Looking forward to presenting my Rethinking Lead Walking webinar this evening to ATIs and APDT members this evening.
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🐾✨ Join us for an eye-opening webinar: Rethinking Lead Walking with the incredible Jo Hinds! ✨🐾
With over 25 years of dog training expertise, Jo will challenge social media trends, explore the limitations of one-size-fits-all approaches, and share how tailored, behavioral-based strategies can set dogs and their owners up for long-term success.
🗓️ Date: 13th May 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
💷 Cost: £25 for non-members | £20 for APDT members
Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink your training approach and learn how to navigate lead walking challenges with confidence. Reserve your spot today!
09/05/2025
A gentle reminder as the temperatures rise:
Every dog has a different tolerance for heat, so it’s important to tune into what your dog can cope with and stick to this temperature guide.
Choose quieter, cooler times of day for walks, and where you can, stick to the shady side of the street and grassy areas. On hot days, focus on activities that keep them relaxed and cool.
Some dogs would chase a ball until they drop so it’s up to us to be their advocates and help them make good choices.
Let them rest, keep them safe, and enjoy the slower pace together.
06/05/2025
There aren’t many dog behaviour TV shows I recommend but this one I do, wholeheartedly. Bad Dog Academy is up-to-date, realistic, and puts animal welfare front and centre.
Well worth a watch for anyone who lives or works with dogs.
Catch it on Channel 4 here:
Expert trainers take on some of Britain's naughtiest dogs - and their owners
24/04/2025
Celebrating one of my wins today with an 8 month old called Luca and when I say cuddles I don’t mean hugging the dog, he just leaned into me for affection and was sniffing and licking me.
19/04/2025
Happy Easter everyone hope you all have a great one, just a reminder to keep everyone safe and your Easter stress free.
What’s everyone’s plans we are off to Warwick Castle today and of course an Easter egg hunt tomorrow!
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Joanne is fully qualified Professional Dog Trainer APDT UK, Certified COAPE Animal Behaviourist DipCABT (QCF Level 4) and published author who uses modern, positive, science based training methods and she does not use or condone any aversive techniques, which include the use of choke chains, any other devices or handling methods that cause discomfort or distress in cats and dogs. She takes pride in making her training sessions fun and educational putting you as an owner and your pets needs first. She is here to help you develop the relationship you have with your canine and feline companions and help you understand why they do what they do.
Joanne sees private behaviour cases involving dogs and cats on vet referral, as well as providing advice sessions for newly rescued dogs and also specialises in street dogs. She also offers private one to one training, private puppy/kitten advice sessions and courses to get owners off to the right start to prevent behaviour problems in the future.
Joanne Hinds is a modern dog trainer and pet behaviour advisor based in South Ruislip, Middlesex. She started her career working at Bellmead Kennels and Cattery Training College where she obtained a Diploma and NVQ Level 2 in small animal care, continuing her training with COAPE (Centre of Applied Pet Ethology) for an Advanced Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour and Training. Joanne is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, MAPDT 01095 and attends many seminars, courses and workshops to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. Joanne has over 18 years experience in the Canine and Feline World. Joanne Hinds is also a published author see her latest children’s books here.
Joanne covers South Ruislip and the surrounding local areas including Ruislip, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Ickenham, Hayes, Northolt, Ealing, Eastcote, Pinner, Harrow, Denham, Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peters, Northwood, Watford, Iver, Stoke Poges and more… She may travel to any location further than the aforementioned 20 mile radius from South Ruislip, to meet client needs, however this may incur an additional fee.
Telephone/Virtual (Video Call) Sessions are available no matter where you are based in the world!
