​​Dog training isn't one-size-fits-all. Your dog's behaviour makes sense when you understand what's driving it — whether that's frustration, excitement, overwhelm, worry, lack of confidence, or simply being a dog with a lot going on.

I want to help you understand why your dog is doing what they're doing, and what you can actually do to change the behaviours that are making life difficult.

Whether you're struggling with pulling on walks, recall, settling, over-excitement, barking, or lunging around other dogs, visitors, or handling. Maybe you got a second dog, and introducing them to your existing dog isn't straightforward, or maybe you've realised your puppy or adolescent dog is sensitive. Maybe you have had dogs before, but this new one is different. Sometimes it's hard to see the wood for the trees and to put your finger on what's wrong; we'll work out where to start and build from there. The answer is usually in the details.

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What can we work on?

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Your programme is tailored around you and your dog. Depending on what you need, we might work on:

• Lead walking and pulling

• Recall and off-lead skills

• Barking, lunging or struggling around other dogs

• Over-excitement and settling

• Visitors and people

• Handling and cooperative care

• Everyday life skills

• Confidence and coping with difficult situations

• Understanding behaviour that doesn't quite make sense

And if your problem isn't on that list, that's okay. 

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What's included?​​​​​

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Initial consultation

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Around 1.5- 2 hours

We'll meet at your home, garden, or a suitable local location, depending on what we're working on. We'll talk through what's happening, look at your dog's behaviour, and decide what makes sense to focus on first. We'll then:

• Identify the key priorities

• Create a personalised training plan

• Practise the foundations together

• Talk through what to look for and what to do when things don't go to plan

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Two follow-up lessons

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Up to 1 hour each

We'll meet again during the four-week programme to see how things are going, build on what you've been doing and make adjustments where needed.

If I think an hour is too much for your dog, we can split a lesson into shorter sessions.

Because sometimes less is more. At the end of 4 weeks, we will catch up over a 30 min phone call to refine the ongoing plan.

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WhatsApp support

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You can message me throughout the four weeks with questions, updates, and videos.

If something isn't working, we'll look at why and adjust the plan rather than waiting until the next session.

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Why four weeks?

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Because real life doesn't happen in a training session.

You need time to try things, see how your dog responds, make mistakes, ask questions, and figure out what works for both of you. The aim isn't to give you a perfect dog in four weeks. It's to help you understand your dog better, give you practical things you can actually use, and leave you feeling more confident about what to do next.

Sessions are usually arranged weekly.

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Investment

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£395 for the four-week programme

Your programme includes:

• Initial consultation — approximately 1.5- 2 hours

• Two follow-up lessons —  up to 1 hour each, or split into shorter sessions if appropriate

• WhatsApp support throughout the four weeks

• Personalised training plan

• Video tutorials where useful

• Follow-up call
   

Could 1-2-1 training help?

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If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or simply want someone to help you understand what's going on with your dog, this could be a good place to start.

You don't need to know exactly what's wrong before you get in touch.

Tell me what's happening, what you're finding difficult and what you'd like life with your dog to look like.

We'll have a chat and work out whether 1-2-1 dog training and behaviour support is the right fit for you.

I work with a limited number of 1-2-1 clients at a time so I can give each dog and person the support they need. My availability can sometimes be limited. If you'd like to chat about what's going on with your dog, get in touch, and we'll see if I can help. 

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1-2-1 dog training and behaviour support is available across East Lothian, Midlothian, parts of Edinburgh and West Lothian, with online support available further afield.