From anxious and worried to at ease and confident you’ll feel looked after and supported every step of the journey.
With over two decades experience as both a dog trainer and a behaviourist, I’m skilled up to help you get to the bottom of what’s driving even the trickiest and most worrying of behaviours. People come to me for help with everything from recall right through to complex resource guarding and aggression problems.
So whether you need help with loose lead walking, anxiety driven behaviours, or teaching your dog to settle out and about the answer to your woes lies in first understanding what drives your dog’s behaviour.
Behaviour is communication & I translate what’s being said.
When we can decode the why behind your dog’s behaviour, we can make changes that support your dog to react differently. So we’re not trying to persuade or cajole your dog into doing as you need, but making it second nature for them because they feel safe, comfortable, and understood.
As a qualified behaviourist, I focus on understanding your dog’s experience and what their behaviour is communicating, so we can work together to meet their needs and help things feel easier for everyone.
“Transformed our relationship!
“Jo is absolutely phenomenal at what she does. She completely transformed our relationship with our anxious and reactive dog. Her professionalism, her insight, her coaching and her empathy for what we were going through absolutely blew us away, and she’s made our dog’s life so much happier. “
Ed
I’m sure you’ve been down all the YouTube and social media rabbit holes trying to find a cure for whatever problem has brought you here and I’m almost certain it’s left you more confused and more concerned that you’ll never enjoy the fun walks and happy moments at home you dreamed of with your dog…
Skip the confusion with a bespoke training plan
I want to reassure you that once you have expert eyes on what’s causing your dog to pull on the lead, ignore your calls, or bark and lunge at passers by you’ll see there’s a positive path forward.
- Understand your dog’s unique needs and get a personalised plan.
- 2-hour in-person (or remote) assessment
- Full behavioural and training evaluation
- Personalised report and recommendations
- Access to supporting video tutorials and guides where needed
This assessment reveals what your dog needs to progress. Upgrading to a full package gives you the follow-up support to make it happen.
- Your dog’s first step to lasting behaviour change.
- Kick Starter Assessment included (2 hours + personalised plan)
- 2 x 1-hour follow-up sessions to implement the plan
- Support between sessions via WhatsApp/email
- Video tutorials and guides for reinforcement
- Structured programme for everyday behavioural challenges perfect for building a solid foundation.
- For complex behavioural challenges or advanced training goals.
- Everything in Breakthrough included
- 4 additional 1-hour follow-up sessions
- Real-world training in stimulating environments
- Extended ongoing support for long-term results
- Ideal for dogs with complex needs or owners seeking comprehensive, long-term guidance.
Optional extra sessions at £95/hour
Every programme I work on with dogs and their families is bespoke and tailored to your needs – and comes with comprehensive follow up support and resources so you progress and see the changes you hope for.
Take the first step to breathing a sigh of relief
Providing dog training & behaviour support in:
South Ruislip, Ruislip, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Ickenham, Hayes, Slough, Ealing, Eastcote, Pinner, Harrow, Denham, Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peters, Northwood, Watford, Iver, Stoke Poges and more…
100% dedication
Jo has given us 100% dedication with the issues we were facing with Harley, whilst also putting at ease our worries. Outside of our sessions Jo was also available to answer any questions we were having difficulty with. Jo never rushed our sessions and this did not go unnoticed – we hugely appreciated it.
Aditi
Did you know….
Approximately 80% of dog behaviour cases have some kind of underlying pain or discomfort at the heart of their issues.
Pain can not always be identified in a veterinary environment fear and even excitement can mask pain.
Many dog’s behaviour problems can stem from underlying health problems even dogs who pull on lead or will not recall can sometimes be due to something physical going on beneath the surface.
A high percentage of cases I see, whether its dogs showing fear, restlessness or who are growling, snapping or biting in various scenarios, have had something physical going on. Things like neck injuries, joint pain, back pain, pulled muscles and gut issues are just a few of the problems I have identified alongside a behaviour modification programme.
Where appropriate, I may recommend a Dynamic Dog Assessment to look at how your dog is moving and feeling physically. This is usually £300, but I offer it at a reduced rate of £180 (40% off) for my behaviour clients so we can make sure nothing is being missed.
100% Hidden pain detected & treated!
Milo’s early months were erratic and unpredictable. Jo diagnosed that Milo was in pain even when our vets didn’t pick this up! Turns out that Milo had a slight dysplasia in his hips and Jo was able to get this from a few videos. A week later, Milo was getting life affirming JPS, a small surgery in his youth to make his later years so much better and more beautiful.
Raman
MEET BUDDY
Chihuahua x Maltese
Buddy the Maltese x Chihuahua was a very interesting behaviour case of mine, who presented with behaviours like:
- following owners around
- jumping up constantly and whining
- separation related issues
- insomnia waking multiple times at night
- poor appetite
- wired all the time
- frantic on walks
- could not rest unless on someone
He was a very spritely fella and incredibly sociable with everything, very active and loved to play lots to the untrained eye, you wouldn’t have suspected he was in pain.
After doing the initial behaviour consultation I then carried out a complete dynamic dog assessment for Buddy.
The vets reviewed my video evidence and report and agreed further investigation was necessary. After CT scans and later a brain scan he was found to have his left shoulder luxated with the humeral head medial to the glenoid (socket portion) and the proximal humerus and glenoid were abnormally formed and did not fit together.
Basically Buddy had a dislocated shoulder which needed repairing with a metal plate, but sadly this had to be put on hold due to a more pressing issue…
Buddy had lost the sight in his left eye and after a brain scan he was found to have inflammation of the brain and small holes in it. He was diagnosed with Necrotising meningeo-encephalitis very common in the two breeds he was crossed with.
Unwanted behaviours in dogs are not always what they first appear, it’s vital we look at every aspect of a dog’s life they are always telling us something.
Click here to find out more about the dynamic dog process.
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