Calmness, Confidence & Connection - whatever your dog's age!
If you’re looking for guidance for your new puppy or need support with your dog’s anxious behaviour, my gentle, game-based training provides what you need to have a dog with joy!
Whether your dog’s anxiety shows up in behaviour which is annoying, like a bit too much barking, or more dramatically in behaviour which is unpredictable or scary, living with an anxious dog can feel frustrating or overwhelming – I know, I’ve been there!
However, it doesn’t have to be this way. There are solutions to prevent or address anxiety.
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
Those 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. Additionally, you will get support in how to handle some of the challenges of puppyhood such as puppy biting, house training or chewing.
Get start right and secure your puppy owning dream!
Behavioural Support
Anxiety can show up in dogs in many forms such as a general unease, excessive barking, pulling on the lead, phobias, noise sensitivity, separation distress or extreme fear around certain things such as other dogs or anything new.
After taking a full behavioural history of your dog, I will work with you to develop and implement a plan which will help your dog move into a calmer more confident space.
Get in touch to discuss how I may be able to help you.
Training and Behavioural Packages
Most dogs have been practising their anxious behaviour for some time so while there are solutions, 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.
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
