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 the two options below.
One-Off Session
1.5 hour in person appointment to assess your dog, evaluate any problems, and help you understand their behaviours
An individual, personalised training plan on how to move forward will be initiated
Training for specific exercises will be demonstrated and you will be given individual coaching to work on your handling skills
Exercises will all be 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 for an hour can be booked as required.
Investment: £120 + travel costs
Package of 3 Sessions
3 x 1 hour appointments to provide a programme to develop skills and resolve problems or initiate your puppy or rescue dog’s training
Training skills both in the dog and handler will be developed over the three sessions
Training for specific exercises will be demonstrated and you will be given individual coaching to work on your handling skills. Training will be adapted accordingly as you both progress through the sessions
Exercises will all be 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
WhatsApp back up between sessions during working hours
Additional sessions or packages can be booked going forward.
Investment: £200 + travel costs
“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.