Calmness, Confidence & Connection
- and a whole lot of joy!
There’s nothing quite like the joy of a new puppy – this is a time of laughter, learning and love.
But it can also be a time of overwhelm, frustration and disappointment.
At Dogs with Joy, I am here to support you with fun, simple, effective solutions allowing you to confidently enjoy your puppy.
These days won’t last for long and you want them to be about creating joyful memories!
We offer options to fit every budget – even some FREE activities – so read on to find a solution which works for you.
Whether you’re anticipating your new arrival, navigating your first few weeks with a new pup or looking to build your dog’s ability to experience our human world with calmness and confidence, our classes and services are designed to help you and your puppy succeed.
Using science-informed games and training methods which work with the dog’s emotions and are built on compassion and empathy, I can help you grow your dog’s life-skills, trust and sense of safety, leading to a more contented life together.
Training and Services
Face-to-Face Events
The first few weeks in their new home are so important for a puppy to set the tone for things to come. By investing in personalised support, you can relax and enjoy all their loveliness, knowing you are getting high quality help on how to set things up right to secure the best start needed for a calm, confident puppy. You will get support in how to handle the challenges of puppyhood such as puppy biting, toilet training or chewing along with access to expert advice for your puppy-related questions, building your own confidence.
Start right, without the endless scrolling, and secure your puppy owning dream!
Behavioural Support
As a fully qualified canine behaviourist, I am well-positioned to provide support with your dog’s behavioural concerns.
After taking a full behavioural history of your dog, I will work with you to develop and implement a plan which fits into your life-style and will help your dog move into a calmer, more confident space.
This service is offered online and face-to-face (when practical).
Get in touch to discuss how I may be able to help you
Training and Behavioural Packages
I only use kind, positive strategies which reliably secure the results you are looking for but they can take time and patience.
By purchasing a set of bespoke training sessions, you not only save money, but also secure a coherent approach making the journey easier for all of you!
Packages of 3 and 5 sessions available at a reduced pro rata rate. These can be used for online, face-to-face or a bit of both (when practical).
Testimonials
No more barky dog!
Sena was nervous and barky with guests so I reached out to Joy for some help. She provided some simple enrichment tools which really helped to lift Sena’s mood meaning she was far less stressed and barky when visitors came. Joy then provided some further exercises which I am still working through but I am very pleased with the progress. Her approach has worked where others’ have not! Thank you.
Amanda & Sena, Online
New puppy support
Gaining support and advice from Joy was the best start we could have given our new puppy, Dusty. She was clear, practical and very relevant and personal to our dog and context. Joy had a thorough knowledge of the different games she suggested for each of the goals we were working on appropriate for the breed. They worked well and everyone in the family was able to participate in the training. Dusty also loved all the games and fully engaged.
So thank you from Dusty and his family!
Adri & Dusty, Essex
Enthusiastic recommendation!
I want to recommend Joy very highly as a dog trainer and as a person with warm sympathy and a friendly approach to people and dogs.
We contacted her when we got a new puppy because we knew it might be difficult for my daughter, who has Down’s Syndrome, to take responsibility for her…My daughter and all the family now feel much more confident and the puppy is fitting in wonderfully. I am so happy we met Joy and our relationship has been a very happy one in every way.
Fiona and Hsi Shih, Crieff
