1:1 Personalised Dog Training in Bristol
Helping you to have a dog that’s a joy to live with through positive, bond-building training.
Personalised Training Programme
For you and Your Dog
Bringing a new puppy or dog into your home is a beautiful and life-changing experience, but it can also come with uncertainty, adjustment, and challenges on both sides. Whether your new companion is shy, excitable, overwhelmed, or simply learning what it means to be safe and loved, this programme is here to help you.
This 3 or 6 month course isn’t about rushing results, we want to help your new canine companion feel safe, understood, and supported in their new life. With the right foundation, you can build a deep, trusting bond that lasts a lifetime.
What’s included?
Both of my 1:1 packages include the all of the following training and support.
Initial consultation
In this initial 2 hour consultation I’ll take the time to understand your dog’s history, environment, and behaviour in detail. We’ll discuss your goals, identify the underlying causes of any issues, and implement some initial training with a tailored plan to move forward.
Personalised training plan
You’ll receive a bespoke training plan designed specifically for you and your dog. It outlines clear, achievable steps based on your goals and your dog’s individual needs, helping you put positive reinforcement techniques into practice with confidence. Practical, flexible, and easy to follow - this will be your roadmap to real progress.
In person sessions
Follow up sessions take place in your home or at your preferred walking location, where we can work on behaviours and goals in real-life settings. Together, we’ll build on your training plan, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate progress, helping you and your dog gain confidence in everyday life.
Ongoing Support
Have a question or a tricky moment between sessions? You can contact me any time for ongoing guidance and reassurance throughout the programme.
Weekly Check ins
Each week, you’ll have the option to complete a check-in form to update me on your progress. You’ll receive a 5-10 minute video response via Loom where I’ll celebrate your wins, tweak what isn’t working and make sure you are keeping on track.
Optional follow on sessions
After completing your initial training programme, you can keep your momentum with follow-on sessions at a discounted rate. Ensure long lasting success and a strong, happy partnership with your dog.
Take Your Pick!
I offer two tiers of Personalised Dog Training Programmes, designed to meet your specific needs and goals:
Essential Training Package:
Price: £180 (3 sessions - 4 hours total).
Over a 3 month window.
2 hour consultation to understand your goals and challenges and get started on the training in your own home.
Two x 60 minute in-person follow up sessions, customised to address the key training issues in a practical and supportive way.
Premium Training Package:
Price: £260 (5 sessions - 6 hours total).
Over a 6 month window.
2 hour consultation to understand your goals and challenges and get started on the training in your own home.
Four x 60 minute in-person follow up sessions, customised to address the key training issues in a practical and supportive way.
This programme is for you if :
You've recently adopted or are thinking about adopting a rescue dog or puppy and want structured, professional support to give them the best start in their new home.
You're committed to building trust and connection with your dog using kind, force-free methods. You understand that real progress may need time, patience, and gentle guidance to adjust to a new environment.
You're willing to work at your dog's pace and prioritise their emotional wellbeing over quick results. You're ready to invest the time now to prevent or reduce future behavioural issues.
This programme is not for you if :
Your dog is showing intense fear, severe reactivity, aggression, or signs of trauma that may require specialist behaviour support - please do still enquire as I can make sound suggestions for more experienced specialists in the area depending on your concerns.
You’re looking for fast fixes or dominance-based training methods (this package focuses on relationship-building, science-based positive reinforcement and emotional wellbeing).
You want to use a ‘one size fits all’ approach based on your experience with previous dogs. The aim of this package is to adapt to the needs of the dog in front of you, and understand them as an individual.
Does this sound like you? Get in touch today!
Fiesta and Amor’s Story
Fiesta and Amor are a bonded pair of Podencos who were rescued from the hunting industry in Spain. Despite their close bond they needed some guidance on how to cope in their new surroundings and environment. Due to their background they had a high prey drive and struggled at times in their new inner city setting, but their new owners were patient, kind and understanding in supporting them and they now live a calm and happy life with plenty of fulfilling off lead walks!
Helen has been a guardian angel to us with our 2 rescues, our online sessions have been so comforting as Helen is always reassuring and so knowledgeable! Helen kept a progress document with all the training we went through so we could look back anytime, and sent us a recording of each zoom session. There was a great balance of theory and practical training and would highly recommend her for any level of training or advice, Fiesta and Amor have come such a long way since the start of our sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I participate in the training sessions?
A: Absolutely! Our training sessions will focus on you, the owner, as the handler and I will coach you through the training protocols. This allows you to truly understand the techniques and work on training in your own time when I am not around.
Q: Do you offer any guarantees for the training outcomes?
A: Whilst I cannot guarantee specific outcomes, my training programmes are designed to achieve positive changes. With ongoing support and weekly check ins, together we will make sure you are seeing the regular progress and troubleshooting any sticking points.
Q: What training methods do you use?
A: My goal is to help you understand the motivation behind your dogs behaviour, rather than just treat the symptoms. Techniques will be centred around positive reinforcement and force free methods, with your dog’s emotional and physical wellbeing as the main priority.
Q: Can you help with specific behavioural issues?
A: It depends what the issue is. Get in touch to discuss your dog’s needs and I’ll let you know whether I can help or I’ll be happy to refer you on to another trusted professional.
