Does your dog...

...bark at everything that moves?

...struggle to meet new people?

...pull you down the street?

...ignore you when you call their name?

Then you are in the right place!

Training Support

Training is where we are trying to teach a dog skills to improve or change aspects of their and your life for the better.

This might be stopping tension on the lead or pulling, it might be training an emergency stop in case your dog ever runs towards the road.

It might be helping to stop counter surfing because your dog has eaten Christmas dinner and it really was quite embarrassing, not to mention dangerous for your dog.

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Behaviour Plans

Behaviour modification is the changing of underlying emotions towards things. So with behaviour support we are trying to change how your dog feels about certain situations or specific triggers.

This will include any scenario where a dog has shown aggressive behaviours, this doesn't just mean biting, it also includes growling or snapping.

If your dog is showing signs of discomfort around other dogs or people, or specific contexts like grooming or veterinary handling, these will require a behavioural approach to changing their feelings in these situations.

I work via vet referral - this means that first you will have to fill in a consent form and take it to the vets to sign. It's so that I can see your dog's vet history. With this I will send you a questionnaire to fill in telling me everything about you dog.

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In our initial phone call we will discuss what approach is right for you and your dog and we will outline next steps and costs so that you know exactly what to expect.

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Training or behaviour

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Emergency phone support

If you need immediate help, you know where I am.

Has your dog just bitten or hurt someone? Have they got into a fight with another dog? Do you have an unexpected visitor coming and you're not sure how to handle it?

Book a 30 minute emergency or interim support call to give you support right now.

Same day availability guaranteed.

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Puppy & Rescue Dogs

Are you bringing home a new dog? Those first few weeks are crucial and I know first hand how daunting it can be. My settling in packages are so beneficial to helping you and your new dog feel prepared in your budding relationship.

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Bully owners, I can help!

Low cost muzzle training sessions with different muzzles to try!

Reduced cost 1-2-1 sessions.

Reduced cost behaviour consults.

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Gundogs

I offer a wide range of training options for all gundog breeds. From pet gundog training, just for fun, to a more working oriented goalset.

I also specialise in pointing breeds: Hunt Point Retrievers, Pointers and Setters. With a focus on HPR Breeds and setting them up for success in their home.

Use breed specific techniques to capture their already present behaviours, and help your dog thrive in a more manageable way

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COURSES COMING SOON!

Are you interested in puppy socialisation? Sports training? Pet Gundog or HPR? Or... do you want to understand emotions more?

Our online courses are coming soon for you to work through by uploading videos of your training and gaining expert feedback. Our courses use scientific evidence and techniques to help you get the most out of your dog or puppy.

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Our Testimonials

We are in good company.

I have been training with Helena for over two years and she is a fantastic trainer/behaviourist. She always uses positive methods..... for both dogs and owners! Helena takes time to explain behaviours, how to deal with them and the reasoning behind her methods and solutions. Whenever she says, 'let's just try' - I know her suggestion will have the desired outcome. It is a joy for me and my dog to train with such a supportive and encouraging trainer.
- Ali & Moose

One of the first things I said to Helena when I met her at an assessment for my then 2 year old GWP was “I know I’ll never be able to let him off in woods but I’d just like to be able to have him off lead in a field” With Helena’s help and knowledge we not only are off lead in fields but happily walk around the woods off lead too. I can’t thank her enough, she was always so patient and really advocates for the dogs she works with as well.
- Kayleigh & Gili

We have only been doing a couple of sessions with Helena which have proven invaluable towards understanding my pup. A huge learning curve was learning how to adapt my training to him, his learning style and not generalising his training as a "one size fits all" approach. Helena has a fantastic way with dogs and she makes every effort to understand how his mind works in order to find solutions to further his development. I look forward to seeing how her advice and support helps us both in our everyday life!
- Kelcey & Apollo

Looking for help with our GSP puppy we found Helena’s experience and approach in training HPRs invaluable. Her tips and advice were always really easy to follow and had a clear positive impact on behaviour. Helena seems to really understand the nuances of each and every dog she works with. We would definitely recommend her services to help train your dog.
- Nick & Pepper

Helena is very knowledgeable when it comes to dog training especially behavioural issues.

Having a reactive lurcher from a puppy she's helped me with training & socialising. Always on hand to answer any queries I had nothing was ever too much trouble. We both enjoyed attending Helena's classes every Sunday & we both got so much out of it every week.
- Claire & Flynn