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Six-week dog training experience
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meet Natalie and molly

I am a qualified dog behaviour and training professional who understands that the relationship with your dog is special and important for all that you do together.
That is why I want to help support all human-dog relationships to be their best. Some relationships need extra care, and I have a particular interest in working with and helping people who live with anxious, fearful or over excited dogs; rescue dogs; and working breed dogs living as companion pets.
My dog Molly is my inspiration, friend, teacher, student, partner. She brings me joy and I do my best to make her happy. Our time together hasn’t all been easy. Molly was rescued from a regional pound and it took some time to get to know each other. We needed to learn how to read, listen and understand each other. Like all good relationships it took commitment and effort to make it work.
✔ Dog Training & Behaviour Cert III ✔ BSc (Hons) Zoology✔ Animal Welfare Grad Dip ✔ RAT Certified Instructor✔ Human-Animal Bond Certified ✔ Fear free Certified✔ Pet First Aid✔ Fully Insured

Why Us

We support and coach 'you' to improve your connection with your dog, learn skills and build your confidence working as a team. We get you results with a focus on making training rewarding and fun for you and your dog.
understanding
Our experience of living with fearful and over reactive dogs means we understand how you feel when your dog is not calm and we understand your dog's needs and emotions.
SAfe learninG space
Learning occurs best when we feel safe and secure. We create and provide a safe learning space for you and your dog.
Trusted Experience
A lifetime of living with dogs, 25 years formal and informal learning about dogs, and 8 years teaching puppy and obedience classes.
Personal training plan
Your relationship with your dog is specific to you, so you need a plan that is tailored to meet your unique needs.
our services

All the suppoRT you need

A brief overview of some of our services . Please get in touch for more information.
Behaviour consults
Solutions to behaviour challenges
Puppy power up
Tutorials to boost puppy learning
personal training
One-to-one dog training
Pet Friendly spaces
Shared spaces for pets and people

Testimonials

  • "I think that your clients are quite fortunate to have someone who is so thoughtful, compassionate but also detail oriented and clear on how to help dogs and handlers build their skills."
    — Suzanne Clothier, internationally renowned trainer
  • "We worked on the exercises and she is so much better behaved. There were a few warm days, I couldn't resist going to the beach, so I took Mala on lead to a calmer section of the beach to just have a walk/play in the water and she was very good. She was constantly making eye contact. We had a few guests over and she did not jump up on them either. Thank you so much for your time, really appreciate your help and tips! "
  • “Natalie came to our rescue when we needed extra help training our 9 month old cocker spaniel called Maisie. Natalie’s assessment of Maisie’s needs and her tailored training program has given us the tools to help Maisie, and her follow up with us was much appreciated. We would highly recommend Natalie to others and we thank her for her support and encouragement. We truly cannot thank you enough for helping us with Maisie."
    — Jules & Simon & Maisie
  • "Mitch is way better than he used to be. He is still very much a puppy and so lively. You really helped me so much with him and I am very grateful to you."
    — Olive & Mitch
  • "Natalie has been such a great help training my one year old Labrador. She was able to fit us in for a home visit in great time and taught us lots of exercises to target specific concerns with my pup. Natalie’s communication after our session has been awesome, and she’s been a great resource whenever I have needed. If, like me, you weren’t sure where to start with your dog training, I cannot recommend Natalie highly enough!”
    — Penny & Clementine

What We've Been Up To

Natalie has recertified her human-animal bond credentials with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)