One to One Dog Training in Worcester & surrounding areas
Personalised, expert 1:1 help and training advice for adult and rescue dogs, as well as puppies and adolescents.
Need some help with your dog or puppy?
Do you feel out of your depth with a new puppy and overwhelmed by the conflicting advice you can read online?
Are problems occurring and you know you need to deal with them, rather than let a behaviour become established?
Have you adopted a rescue dog from this country or abroad and are experiencing problems you never anticipated?
Would you like to develop your skills as a dog handler and owner, by working with someone kind and supportive?
Do you want to give your puppy or dog the very best training they deserve (and will enjoy)?
Do you want to work with someone who uses ethical methods, underpinned by years of experience and knowledge?
I’m here for you
My experience is broad, having owned dogs from puppies, rescue dogs and dogs from abroad, I have lived in multi dog households, navigated the trials and tribulations of adolescence with many dogs. In my 25 years as a dog trainer I have trained so many different breeds and dealt with complex and difficult problems and am extremely good at finding solutions and applying my knowledge, experience and skills to your individual family’s set up and needs. I will approach your individual training needs with kindness and compassion, providing a supportive approach which will help you all to move forward.
“We feel so much more positive”
“Thank you so much Pauline, for your excellent advice. We had tried different things we had seen on the internet and were getting desperate before you came. Now, we finally feel that we are communicating in the language that Mabel understands and it is so rewarding watching Mabel grow and work together with her on training and exercises.”
- Helen, Lee and Mabel
1:1 Dog Training Packages
Choose from four options (essentials/ puppy/ adolescent/ rescue) depending on your needs.
Training Essentials Package
Helping dogs and owners develop understanding and strong foundations together.
[Basic package, for dogs of any age]
2 hour in person appointment to assess your dog, evaluate any problems, and help you understand their needs and behaviours
An individual, personalised training plan based around successful, incremental progression will be discussed
Short, bullet point report provided following the appointment
2 weeks of WhatsApp check-ins and support for you to share videos and ask questions.
Demonstration and live coaching for specific training exercises, to work on your handling skills
Step by step videos provided (for certain exercises)
All training is based on positive reinforcement, will be fun, useful and engaging to help resolve the problems, develop skills and enhance the bond you have with your dog
Follow up appointments can be booked, as required.
N.B. Some basic behaviour queries can be addressed in these sessions but for serious behaviour issues, a full behaviour consultation must be booked.
Investment: £225 + travel costs at 50p per mile
Puppy Training Package
Beyond the basics: Set your puppy up for success and feel supported every step of the way.
[For dogs aged 0-6 months]
Four months of support, to help you and your puppy establish firm foundations and get off to the best possible start
4 x 75 minute in-person sessions, with discussion, personalised advice, and teaching specific training exercises
4 months of WhatsApp check-ins and support, for you to share videos and ask questions.
Step by step guidance and training plans
Support for you, your puppy and your family to help create a well rounded ‘take anywhere’ dog
Scientifically led advice around key issues such as socialisation, handling, learning and dealing with problems.
Learn how to set your puppy up for success, prevent problems occurring and resolve minor problems, before they become established
Fun activities to share with your puppy
Step by step videos (for some training exercises)
All training is based on positive reinforcement, will be fun, useful and engaging, as well as helping you to enhance the bond you have with your dog
Additional sessions can be booked, as required.
Investment: £495 + travel costs at 50p per mile
Adolescent Dog Training Package
From chaos to calm:
How to survive and thrive with your young dog
[For dogs aged 6-24 months]
Four months of support, to help you to turn your adolescent into a dream dog who you enjoy
4 x 75 minute in-person sessions, with discussion, personalised advice, and teaching specific training exercises
4 months of WhatsApp check-ins and support, for you to share videos and ask questions.
Step by step guidance and training plans
Support and understanding for you and your dog through the tricky adolescent phase
Up to date and scientific advice on handling problems as they occur and resolution of any problems that have started to become established.
Explanations of what to expect through adolescence, what is normal behaviour and how to cope with it or manage it
Fun activities to share with your dog
Step by step videos (for some training exercises)
All training is based on positive reinforcement, will be fun, useful and engaging, as well as helping you to enhance the bond you have with your dog
Additional sessions can be booked, as required.
Investment: £495 + travel costs at 50p per mile
Rescue Dog Training Package
True understanding from someone who has had multiple rescue dogs from a range of backgrounds, with complex issues.
[For rescue dogs - from the UK or overseas]
Four months of support, to help you and your rescue dog develop key skills and build a strong relationship
4 x 75 minute in-person sessions, with discussion, personalised advice, and teaching specific training exercises
4 months of WhatsApp check-ins and support, for you to share videos and ask questions.
Step by step guidance and training plans
Support and understanding for you and your dog as you navigate this new relationship
Up to date and scientific advice on how to approach any unwanted behaviour through management and behaviour change
Learn how to help your dog settle into their new home and routine, developing confidence and resilience along the way
Fun activities to share with your dog
Step by step videos (for some training exercises)
All training is based on positive reinforcement, will be fun, useful and engaging, as well as helping you to enhance the bond you have with your dog
Additional sessions can be booked, as required.
Investment: £495 + travel costs at 50p per mile
“The change in Alfie is amazing!”
“Thank you for helping me understand my dog! Before working with you, I really was despairing. Thanks to your tips and advice, Alfie is now much more relaxed at home. It’s great to be able to enjoy our walks without him pulling on the lead, or running off and never coming back. Likewise, it’s great to sit with him quietly at my feet, with us both being able to relax, rather than the erratic behaviour he was displaying before. The change and improvement in Alfie’s behaviour in a few short weeks is amazing- it’s made our relationship and our house, much happier. A lot of friends have even commented on the ‘new improved’ Alfie!”
— Lucy and Alfie
My 1-2-1 Training Support Sessions are great for you if the following applies:
You have a new puppy and want to ensure you are doing everything right and resolve any early problems before they become established.
You have a rescue dog from the UK or abroad and want to help them settle in, find out about their individual needs and deal with any issues that arise.
Your dog is struggling with socialisation and appropriate behaviours around other dogs as they progress through adolescence and you are unsure why these changes have occurred (this may include minor reactivity or nervousness; for more serious problems, a behaviour package may be needed).
You want to develop your handling skills and understand that dog training is often about us, as handlers, learning the right skills to support our dogs on their training journey.
Your dog has a specific training need which cannot be dealt with effectively in a class situation.
You prefer a personalised approach or your lifestyle makes attending a class difficult or maybe you would like your whole family to be involved.
Got a different need? Just get in touch to discuss what I can do to help.
“Pauline is a godsend”
I would just like to say a big ‘thank you’ for everything you have done for Roxy. We treat our dogs as very much part of the family and to have found someone like you to train our puppy has been a godsend. We did not make our choice of trainer lightly, but after the first one to one session you had with Roxy we were both happy we had made the right decision.
— Darren, Britnell & Roxy
Did you know?
Scentwork can provide a valuable tool when used as part of a behaviour plan, it is also a fantastically calming, enriching and satiating activity for puppies and adolescents that need to be occupied and satisfying and rewarding for all dogs and owners.
As a scentwork specialist, I can support you with incorporating this incredible activity into your behaviour plan, where appropriate.
Training FAQs
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Book a 15 minute free call to talk through the behaviour options or email me to discuss your needs.
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Usually yes. Please book a call so we can discuss your dog’s needs.
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Worcestershire
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50p per mile from Malvern area
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I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour and Training, an Advanced Diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal behaviour. I am a provisional member of the APBC and a full member of CABPT, the APDT and the ABTC.
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Successful resolution of your dog’s behaviour problems will depend on a number of factors and some of those cannot be changed such as your dog’s genetics and early life experiences. Behaviour change takes time and consistency and whilst I can help you understand the causes of your dog’s behaviour and put together a plan to resolve the problems, successful resolution cannot be guaranteed.