Positive, Force‑Free Dog Training & Behaviour Support
Force-free, choice-led training for reactivity, loose-lead walking and puppies. Home visits and outdoor coaching in South Woodham Ferrers, plus online sessions across the UK.
What I help with
Reactivity & confidence
Barking, lunging or worry around dogs/people. We build calm, confidence and choice-making so walks feel safe again.
Loose-lead walking
Gentle, reward-based lead skills—then we practise around SWF hotspots so it works where you actually walk.
Puppy foundations
Settle, recall, calm greetings and social skills—tailored to busy family life in and around South Woodham Ferrers.
Local practice spots
Short, positive reps for calm around people, prams and shopfronts; we use distance and choice to keep under threshold.
Wide paths and sightlines for controlled dog-dog exposure and recall games with a long line.
Practise loose-lead and focus around play areas, scooters and joggers at quiet times of day.
Sniff-walks and settle breaks to teach calm arousal while enjoying the scenery.
How it works
Free 10-minute call → first visit (60–120 min) to understand history, triggers and goals.
Clear, kind plan with simple home routines and step-by-step walk practice.
Assisted Lead Walks in SWF—real-world coaching so skills stick where you walk.
Follow-up notes, video check-ins and WhatsApp support between sessions.
Popular services in SWF
Behaviour Consultation
90–120 mins in your home or local park. Includes written plan & follow-up.
From £140
Assisted Lead Walks
Progressive coaching on your real routes—confidence for you and your dog.
£50 / session
Puppy Foundations
Settle, recall, handling and calm greetings—practical and fun.
From £120
Neighbour wins
Spaniel who barked at passers-by learned to check in and settle at a café table. Short, well-timed reps → quiet coffee for everyone.
Collie who pulled hard around dogs now walks on a relaxed lead using choice-led focus games and long-line decompression.