Helena Woodfield
Hi it’s me Hels ☺️
I'm here to help you and your dog succeed in living the life you always imagined.
The idea for this page and business is a positive but informed approach to training, and helping you to think about the behaviour you want your dog to do. I am advocating for a movement towards you as an owner, being able to consider your dog holistically and as the wonderfully emotional and varied individual that they are.
Consider this platform a subversion of the typical good vs bad tropes we hear so much of and an evolution towards expanding the vocabulary of owners everywhere!
I’m offering in person sessions, zoom and virtual advice, courses, q&a’s, breed specific support, a listening ear, and a science based and informed approach to keeping your household happy and your dog’s tail waggy. We’ll be answering all the why’s around dog behaviour and helping owners support their dogs.
Join me in the dog behaviour transformation and see for yourself how simple change can affect your relationship with your dog.
Sincerely,
Helena
Meet my team:
Bonnie, CED
Chief Executive Dog, Bonnie, is my ex working Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer. She now takes on a number of supportive roles in the business: Nanny, Stooge, Demo dog, Best Friend.
Toph, CFD
Chief Fun Dog, Toph, is my rescue Weimaraner cross. She is a flyball prodigy and spends most of her time trying to contain her incredible excitement for life.
Kris, CNC
Chief Napping Coordinator, Kris, is an accomplished show dog, retired to live his life napping on the sofa, bed, dog bed, where ever he pleases. Can coordinate group naps if needed
Qualified
And knowledgable
Experienced
in rescue & private practice
Supportive
and always a listening ear
Understanding
with no judgment
I have extensive experience of training working, pet and rescue dogs, both in kennels and in the home environment. My training ethos is relationship based, with a focus on building trust and consent aiming to formulate safe, simple, creative solutions for handlers to implement for those dogs who need a more tailored approach.
I have a keen interest in the safe rehabilitation of dogs with anxiety and aggression issues; and the training of high drive working breeds both as working dogs and home based pets. I have trained working, pet and rescue dogs, in appropriate settings to help them reach their goals and meet their training needs.
I have worked at the largest dog rescue charity in the country and lead their behaviour team at the largest centre they operate. This means I have a wealth of experience to share when it comes to you and your dog.
I am a provisional member of the APBC - Provisional members have demonstrated that they have the appropriate level of Knowledge and Understanding for the professional role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB). They are now gaining the practical experience necessary to be assessed as a CAB and therefore become a Full member of the APBC. The APBC supports its Provisional members undertaking behaviour consultations.
Check out my social media to see what we've been getting up to and to read my complete experience and qualifications.