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Dog trainer based in North Wales

10/04/2026

Lady’s owner reached out for support with pulling on walks, as well as some nipping and growling towards family members.

During our 1-to-1 session, we focused on building strong engagement and clear communication between Lady and her owner. Together, we introduced a few simple, consistent rules and boundaries. As a result, Lady is now walking much more calmly and politely on the lead.

In addition, her owner has been given clear guidance on how to manage and prevent the unwanted behaviours around family members, helping to create a conflict free environment.

26/03/2026

Play is a powerful and effective tool in dog training—but it should never become more important than the handler.

Structured, purposeful play helps balance a dog’s drive, encouraging focus, engagement, and control. By carefully building and reducing excitement levels during play, we can maintain clarity and ensure the dog is able to return to a calm, neutral state when the game ends.

❌ Does your dog have an unhealthy obsession with the ball?

❌ Are your walks centred entirely around it?

❌Is your dog only responsive when the ball is in your hand?

If this sounds familiar, get in touch—I can help you regain balance and take control of your dog’s focus.

24/03/2026

Meet Coco 🐾 — a 6-month-old Cane Corso with a big personality to match her size!

Her owner reached out for help with her boisterous behaviour on walks and that over-the-top puppy excitement around people and other dogs… and with a powerful breed like Coco, getting that under control is so important.

After just one 1-2-1 session, the transformation was amazing ✨
Coco went from an excitable, hard-to-handle pup to walking calmly by her owner’s side—ignoring distractions and focusing beautifully.

From chaos to calm… and now an absolute pleasure to walk 🥰
So proud of this clever girl and her dedicated owner!

15/03/2026

Milo joined us for a 1-2-1 training session to work on his reactivity towards other dogs and certain environmental triggers, such as runners.

Following a quick assessment, it became clear that Milo’s reactions were largely driven by nervousness and a lack of clear rules and boundaries in his day-to-day routine.

During the session, we focused on building Milo’s confidence, improving his ability to cope with environmental pressures, and introducing clearer guidance to help him feel more secure and settled in challenging situations.

If your dog is fearful, reactive, or struggles to cope with environmental pressures, feel free to get in touch to book a 1-2-1 training session. 🐾

05/03/2026

People often comment on how calm, well-mannered, and reliable Jade is on our walks - especially around distractions.

But it's not a miracle. ✨

It's the result of consistent training, patience, and a strong relationship built on trust, respect, and clear communication.

Good behavior doesn't just happen - it's built.♥️

03/03/2026

Meet Ollie 🐾

Ollie is a 3-year-old Sproker with a huge love for his ball 🎾 He came to us with a leash pulling issue, but after assessment it was clear the pulling stemmed from his ball obsession and lack of structured walks.

From the moment the van door opened, he’d go straight into overdrive — desperate to run and, if the ball didn’t appear, barking to demand it. Walks had become all about the ball, not calmness or connection.

In our 1-2-1 sessions we focused on:
✔️ Building engagement with his owner
✔️ Adding clear structure to their walks
✔️ Reducing over-excitement
✔️ Turning the ball into a controlled, structured reward

After three years of rehearsing this behaviour, change won’t happen overnight — but his owner is fully committed, and that’s what counts 🙌

Big progress ahead for this boy 🐶

17/02/2026

Meet Trigger

Trigger is a 5-month-old Lurcher with a heart full of love and energy to spare. Like many young pups, his excitement meant he was becoming a little too pushy and boisterous around the house, making daily life challenging for his family.

During our 1-2-1 session, Trigger learned how to follow leash pressure calmly instead of resisting it, and how to switch off his puppy-boisterous play when asked. These simple but important skills have helped him relax and make better choices.

Now, Trigger is no longer the jumpy, mouthy pup he once was - he's calmer, more responsive, and his family can enjoy spending time with him again
Well done, Trigger! 🐕❤️

16/02/2026

Rosie - 4-year-old Cocker Spaniel

Before our session, daily walks with Rosie were a real challenge for her owners. She was reactive to dogs, birds, and other distractions, had no lead manners, and was completely disengaged from her owners while out walking.

During our 1-2-1 session, we focused on building Rosie's engagement with her owners and helping her stay calm and neutral around environmental distractions rather than reacting to them.

Her owners were also shown how to structure their daily walks for success and how to begin improving Rosie's recall.
It was an absolute pleasure working with such committed owners who are dedicated to helping their dog become the best version of herself.

30/01/2026

Socialisation is a crucial part of a dog's life - but letting dogs play freely and unsupervised isn't always the right way to do it.

Unstructured dog play can actually create problems instead of preventing them, such as:
❌ Disengagement from you
❌ Obsession with other dogs
❌ Poor recall
❌ Fearful responses
❌ Reactivity or aggression
❌ Over-boisterous play

True socialisation is about teaching your dog how to exist calmly and confidently around other dogs, not just running wild.

If you want help socialising your dog the right way, drop me a DM.

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