Fun and effective solutions resulting in a well-behaved dog
I can help you better understand what drives your dog's behaviour and suggest some dog-centred games-based solutions, allowing you to build your relationship with your furry friend while getting the results you both need.
- The course will run each Wednesday from 5.00-6.15, May 21st -July 9th , 2025
- It is an OUTDOOR course. The location is the paddock/ garden at St Fillans Catholic Church, Ford Road, Crieff.
- Learn the foundational skills you and your dog need to thrive in everyday life including handling, confidence and focus.
- Training is games-based and dog-centred.
- Sessions are supported with short videos to support practice at home.
- Class size is small – no more than 8.
- £145 per dog for 8 sessions of 1¼ hours.
- Get in touch to reserve a space or for more information. Please include details of your dog’s age, breed and any significant early life experiences.
- Signing up for the course confirms you have read and accept the terms and conditions (found on the Contact page of this website.)
- The course will run each Wednesday from 6.30-7.30, May 21st -June 11th , 2025
- It is an OUTDOOR course. The location is the paddock/ garden at St Fillans Catholic Church, Ford Road, Crieff.
- You will learn the foundational skills you and your dog need to develop loose lead walking skills.
- Class size is small – no more than 5 dogs.
- £70 per dog for 4 sessions of 1 hour.
- Please email or complete a contact form to reserve your space, including details of your dog’s age, breed and any significant life experiences or struggles the dog has e.g. anxiety, excessive excitability, medical issues and, if there are aggression issues.
- Further questions are welcome, using contact details below or the contact form.
- Signing up for the course confirms you have read and accept the terms and conditions (found on the Contact page of this website).
1-2-1 Training
Personalised Puppy Support
Start right and secure your dog-owning dream!
By investing in bespoke support, you will get help which best meets the needs of your puppy and the professional support to pre-empt hiccups you may not have anticipated, potentially saving you trouble later on.
Packages available (see below).
Are you struggling with a wayward dog?
Do you feel worried, disappointed, cross or maybe ashamed about how things are?
Perhaps you wish for a calm response when someone comes to the door instead of the current mayhem.
Or maybe you dream of going for a peaceful walk with your dog; he comes when called, walks nicely on the lead and is focused mostly on you.
If this is you, both you and your dog deserve better and there are solutions.
I offer bespoke support allowing your needs to be met in a way which works for you and your dog. For more on my approach to dog training click here.
Other common concerns include:
Limited life skills
I can show you how to build your dog’s ‘soft skills’ such as confidence, impulse control or calmness which then leads to great behaviour choices.
Anxiety related behaviours
Whether the cause is circumstantial, nutritional, physical, genetic or a combination, there are solutions and together we can find which will work for your dog!
Resource guarding
I can guide you in how to change your dog’s emotions around the protected item leading to a change in their behaviour.
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
Resource guarding Frenchie
Joy went over and above to help us. She explained why the problems happened, modelled each exercise with us and then provided guidance as we learnt. She was patient and encouraging so I felt confident when working with Joy. Sonia is doing much better and is playing with the other dogs rather than resource guarding. I never thought we would get this problem fixed. I feel very relieved.
Emily & Sonia. Cairo
Prices
Sessions take place in Crieff, your home/ garden or an agreed alternative venue. Usually, consultations are done online but training is face-to-face. I travel up to 10 miles (each way) at no extra cost. Additional mileage is calculated at 50p per mile. Starting point Comrie.
Initial Behavioural Bundle: 60 minute online consultation to facilitate a bespoke solution + 60 minute personalised training session + Individualised summary report with clear action points + vet report, if needed + 2 weeks’ on-going email support – £150
121 training for puppies or dogs: Each session is 60 minutes (including a pre-meeting chat).
- 1 session – £70
- 2 sessions – £130
- 3 sessions – £180
- 5 sessions – £275
Please get in touch if you are interested in attending a particular group class or activity. Prices will depend on focus and group size. The location will depend on demand but will probably be in (or close to) Crieff.
