Workshop 1:
Calm Dog For Christmas
Holidays can be overwhelming for dogs and humans. This workshop is all about helping both of you feel calmer, safer, and more supported through the festive season.
In this workshop we discuss:
How to prepare your dog and your home for guests, changes and new routines
Gentle exercises to reduce over-excitement, anxiety or over-excitement
Simple techniques to support your own emotions and stay grounded
Workshop 2:
Better Manage Depression As A Dog Parent
Supporting a dog while living with depression can feel overwhelming. This workshop focuses on gentle, realistic ways to support both yourself and your dog.
In this workshop we discuss:
Techniques to help you manage your emotions in simple, doable steps
How to continue supporting your dog on the days when everything feels hard
A non-judgemental approach with no pressure to share or speak unless you want to
Workshop 3:
Stress Less At The Vet
Vet visits can feel overwhelming for dogs and humans. This workshop helps both of you feel safer, calmer and more prepared before, during and after an appointment.
In this workshop we discuss:
Simple techniques to reduce your dog’s stress around vet visits
Ways to support your own emotions and confidence during appointments
Practical steps for calmer, smoother vet experiences together
Workshop 4:
Managing Overwhelm As A Dog Parent
Caring for a dog while managing daily life can feel exhausting and overwhelming. This workshop is all about creating more calm and clarity for both of you.
In this workshop we discuss:
Common mistakes we make when everything feels “too much”
Simple ways to reduce stress and reclaim a sense of control
How to plan training and support in a way that feels manageable
Workshop 5:
How To Support Your Anxious Dog To Feel More Comfortable
There are no quick fixes when we are working with emotion and that’s often why typical training plans don’t work for anxious dogs.
In this workshop we discuss:
How to work with the emotion rather than ignoring it
How to help your dog to feel calmer and less vigilant
Comes with demo of training techniques to help
Workshop 6:
Connecting with your dog through distractions
Do you ever find it hard to connect with your dog when they are distracted by the environment? There can be so many factors that contribute to this!
In this workshop we discuss:
Understanding the hidden factors that are impacting your dog’s distraction level
Your role as your dog’s guardian when it comes to managing distractions
Simple and fun games and techniques that you can do with your dog to help!
Workshop 7:
How To Get Anything Done In A Multiple Dog Household
It can sometimes feel impossible to do any kind of training, or even play with one dog when all the others want to get involved too!
The good news there are lots of things we can do to make it easier living with multiple dogs
In this workshop we discuss:
Hacks to make training and living with multiple dogs a lot easier! (Hint: It’s not just about shutting them behind a baby gate!)
Comes with demo of training techniques to help
Workshop 8:
Working with ageing dogs: How to keep the mind active when the body is slowing down
It can be difficult for us humans to accept when our canine friend starts to show their age. The thing is that it’s difficult for them too as their mind may still be active, even if their body is not.
In this workshop we discuss:
How to support your dog emotionally and physically as they age
Comes with demo of training games to play with your dog
Workshop 9:
Recall secrets for pet parents
“How to teach a good recall?” is one of my top asked questions year round and that’s because we all want to keep our dogs physically safe in the outside world.
In this workshop we discuss:
Common recall pitfalls that most people fall into
How to balance physical and emotional needs in the outside world
My top tips for perfecting a recall
Comes with training demos
Workshop 10:
How to welcome guests to your home without the carnage
Lots of dogs struggle to have guests in the home, either from excitement, anxiety or a bit of both!
In this workshop we discuss:
How to help your dog to feel calmer around guests
Pitfalls to avoid when using creating a safe space for your dog
Comes with demo of training techniques to help
Workshop 11:
How to enjoy calm, quiet, car journeys
There are lots of reasons that dog bark, whine, or are generally unsettled when travelling in the car..but it can be hard to live a life where you avoid the car completely!
In this workshop we discuss:
The varying reasons for car
Different techniques you can try according to your dog’s individual reason for disliking the car
Comes with case study discussion
Workshop 12:
How to motivate YOURSELF to train with your dog
Staying motivated, especially when you are working through some difficulties with your dog is REALLY HARD. Life is super busy at the best of times and training can start to feel like a chore.
In this workshop we discuss:
The main pitfalls to avoid when it comes to staying motivated
My top tips (taken from human psychology) to help you stay motivated and making progress with your dog
Comes with demo of techniques to help
Workshop 13:
Relaxed lead walking...a how to guide
We want our dogs to enjoy their walks, to sniff and explore and play. Most of us would also prefer that our shoulder doesn’t get dislocated in the process!
In this workshop we discuss:
The pitfalls to watch out for when teaching relaxed lead walking
Techniques to make the process easier without taking away your dog’s enjoyment
Comes with training demonstrations
Workshop 14:
How To Apply Your Dog's Training To Real Life Situations
It’s common for dogs to understand something at home but struggle when distractions appear in real situations. This workshop shows you how to bridge that gap.
In this workshop we discuss:
How to transfer skills from training sessions to daily life
Pitfalls to watch out for and how to navigate setbacks
Real examples you can apply to your dog and your situation
Workshop 15:
Help For Dogs That Struggle To Settle
Lots of dogs that I work with find it almost impossible to come down from stress or excitement in certain situations and it can be incredibly difficult for the dog and the human caregiver(s).
If you’ve tried all the usual things like kongs, chews and place training but are still struggling, in this workshop I’ll share the exact steps I took to help my own dog, Riggs and now many of my students in the same position.
Workshop 16:
A Fresh Look At "Demand Barking"
A one off specialised workshop to tackle the concept of ’demand barking’ .
Together we’ll take a fresh look at WHAT your dog might be trying to say to you and most importantly how to help them, so that everyone feels less stressed.
Workshop 17:
"Over-Reactivity" Solutions Workshop
Practical help and emotional support for dogs that are easily over-stimulated or frightened by triggers in the environment.
Workshop 18:
Helping Your Rehomed Dog Feel Safe & Confident
To rehome a dog is a GIFT to you both. It makes sense though that sometimes adjusting to a new life together can come with it’s challenges.
In this workshop we discuss:
How to help a rehomed dog feel comfortable in their new life
How to help a dog with previous trauma recover
Comes with a demo of training techniques to help and listen in Q&A sesh!
Workshop 19:
Cracking Toilet Training
Toilet Training is just like anything else in dog training…individual. Yes, there are general principles that we follow but sometimes we need to tweak things to your individual dog.
In this workshop we discuss:
My exact blueprint for toilet training success!When toilet training goes wrong and how to get back on trackComes with a case study discussion and listen in Q&A sesh!
Workshop 20:
Puppy Biting Solutions Workshop
My most popular workshop that explains all the common pitfalls to avoid and shows you exactly how to stop your puppy from using their teeth on your skin/clothes/kids and guests. This best bit is that the training is fun..for you and your pup!
Workshop 21:
Helping Dogs That Run Away From Their Harness
Your dog running away from their harness might feel like a minor thing, however, for most it is an expression of stress. As most of us walk our dogs regularly, that means a micro-stress multiple times a day in some cases.
In this workshop I share
Practical, actionable steps to help your dog to learn to love their harness, not run away from it!
One hour workshop with training demo and additional listen in Q&A at the end
Workshop 22:
Stress Barking & How To Help
Living with a dog that barks at what feels like EVERYTHING can feel very difficult. Especially when you know that the constant barking isn’t just frustrating for you…but stressful for your dog too.
In this workshop we discuss:
The real reason your dog is barking excessively
How to help them to feel calmer and less alert
Comes with a demo of training techniques to help and listen in Q&A sesh!
Workshop 23:
Resource Guarding & How To Help
Resource Guarding is no joke. A dog that feels anxious enough to guard their toys/food/spaces/people/other items is STRESSED and there is a bite risk to whomever the dog is guarding from.
The good news is we can help our dogs to feel better.
In this workshop we discuss:
Type of guarding and why dogs do itHow to help whilst keeping everyone safe
Comes with a demo of training techniques to help and listen in Q&A sesh!
Workshop 24:
Separation Anxiety & How To Help
Living with a dog with separation anxiety can feel like a permanent lockdown. Lots of pet parents tell me they are desperate to help their dogs feel better.
The truth of the matter is that separation anxiety training is BORING training, BUT it also has a high success rate if done in the right way
In this workshop we discuss:
Specific separation anxiety case studies
How to apply the scientific knowledge that we have about the disorder to practical in home training
Comes with theory and practical exercises to help
