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Tamasine Smith BCCS.CanBhvPrac worked with horses for over twenty years and taught and studied horsemanship for around half that time. For a number of years she was also a teacher and trainer of horsemanship at her own centre, around South Africa and other countries.

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7 March 2024

We cannot recommend Tamasine highly enough. We were really struggling to understand and manage our Spanish Rescue Podenco and at the point of sadly considering rehoming. Her approach and honest support has enabled us not only to safely keep our dog but to truly enjoy him and watch him flourish. Tamasine breaks her process down into manageable steps that make absolute sense and allow time for dog and family to really embed the learning. Most importantly for us, the process has built confidence, helped our dog trust in us and start to relax. More...

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Thank you so much for your lovely review. It brings much joy when dogs can stay with their families and Lucas is so lucky to have you all - thank you for being so dedicated to supporting him and I wish you many years of fun together. It has been a complete joy spending time with you and watching you all grow.

27 February 2024

We inherited Billy after a family bereavement and at ten years old he could be reactive to other dogs and nervous with certain situations.
From the very start of working with Tamasine not only were the improvements obvious we could see Billy loved learning the foundations and following the training was easy. Every video call was followed by thorough notes to help in-between sessions and feedback on the videos we sent was really helpful.
The in person sessions with Tamasine really helped with understanding and just showed how much Billy had improved....he is a different dog and the guidance and help received from Tamasine cannot be understated.
I would highly recommend Tamasine and it shows that a dog even of Billy's age can change mainly by allowing him to think for himself while looking to us for support.
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Thank you so much Nik. I really appreciate this and it is so incredibly heart warming to see how older dogs are just as capable of change and how they can embrace new situations and find new confidence. It is so important for others to get this encouragement too because the saying "you can't teach and old dog new tricks" is just not true! Thank you Billy for proving that you are never too old to learn and that you have a clever brain ready to learn and try new things. I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions - Billy is such a joy and we could visibly see him learning as you both embraced the exercises. I hope you have many more years together enjoying new adventures and fun activities and hope to see you at some soon. Thank you again!

22 January 2024

What impressed me from the moment I made my initial inquiry with Tamasine was the support she gave me. I had so many questions and worries about my dog Bella which Tamasine was so happy to answer. Her communication and detail in her replies confirmed from the very beginning that I had found the right person. Her knowledge, passion and kindness filled me with so much confidence (I've never felt like that with any one else who I've asked for help). Since Bella was rescued as a puppy from Turkey, I also needed someone who has an understanding of street dogs. I learnt so much from Tamasine about street dogs and their different needs, therefore understanding why Bella was struggling. This really helped me to build a better relationship with Bella and to help her cope with her stress and anxiety.
I also highly recommend Tamasine's online sessions. I know if Tamasine had come to my home at the beginning , Bella would have been very stressed, anxious and unable to learn anything. The online sessions enabled me to work with Bella for the full time knowing she was calm, relaxed and engaged. The sessions are very well structured and delivered with notes and further videos sent to you after. You have to put in the effort but I really enjoyed having focussed exercises to complete with Bella. When Tamasine did come to my home, Bella welcomed her in. Doing all the foundation work online really paid off.
Thanks to Tamasine, Bella is now a happy, calm and confident dog. The techniques that I have learnt means that Bella is much happier on her walks. If I find myself needing to support Bella on a walk, Tamasine has gifted me a brilliant tool kit of techniques and approaches to use. I love our walks now.
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13 November 2023

When I first met Tamasine I knew straight away that she was going to be the person that I wanted to work with, lovely, kind and prepared to listen to you as a dog guardian. Tamasine clearly understands the huge amount of emotion that we invest in our 4 legged companions so I had every faith going forward with sessions. My dog could be over the top reactive particularly to other dogs as he is an anxious dog and Tamasine guided us on how to build the foundation blocks that enabled me to guide my dog to better decision making, build his confidence and to also help him to understand that I am allows beside him as 'his person/go to'
The sessions were predominately done on Zoom, after all why would you have a stranger come into your home that would likely stress your dog further and it worked so well also being in the comfort and security of your own space that you are in control of. Tamasine emailed notes following each session along with other helpful video clips which were invaluable and in the background to answer any questions or concerns. Don't get me wrong, Tamasine is there to help us, she can not wave a magic wand and all will be resolved, you also have to put in the practice and do the homework :). I also gained so much knowledge and a better understanding of how my dog feels & thinks and also realised the mistakes I was also unknowingly making.
Having completed the foundation sessions and 2 meet ups I am pleased and proud to say we have made improvements, we have a clearer working partnership between us and my dog is gaining in confidence each day.
I would highly, highly recommend Tamasine to work with again repeating myself...she is lovely, kind, supportive and understanding...
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Oh thank you so much Julie. I feel quite emotional reading this. It’s beautiful - especially reading about the special relationship that continues to grow between you and Peanut. You absolutely dedicated yourself to supporting him and it shines through in the progress he has made. It has been a complete joy to travel with you on your journey so far.

29 August 2023

What people don't see: Tamasine cares about the dogs she helps. She spends a lot of time studying and researching to ensure that she has the best answers for dog behavioural issues. She has helped multiple people and has many 5 star reviews across Bark, Google, and here, on Facebook. She is never rude to her clients and takes every issue seriously. She has over the years tuned and improved her technique to give owners the best chance they have of resolving the issues they have with their dogs. The level of advice and resources she makes available to her clients is off the scale. Read her reviews from people who have employed her to help them. It's clear how much she helps. I am her husband, so you might think I'm biased. But I see what others don't. The work that she puts in, the care she gives. Not biased, but very impressed. More...

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1 July 2023

Trying to find the right person to help you and your dog is such a hard decision. A friend suggested Tamasine, but I was unsure about video sessions. How wrong could I have been. From the first phone call I knew I had found the right person. Tamasine's approach is perfect and put me at my ease straight away. She is passionate, professional and yet friendly and learning by video proved to be brilliant. I could look back and see what I was doing wrong and also see how we had improved. It is about getting the basic relationship and bond in place to allow you to work well as a team. Honey has done so well and I now feel I understand her and we work together as a proper team. Having the face 2 face meetings puts everything into practice. We have gone on to doing Mantrailing and Parkour which we enjoy and are increasing Honey's confidence. I have no hesitation in recommending Tamasine. Don't just think about it contact her. You and your dog will never look back. More...

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Thank you Lorraine! This review is lovely and brought tears to my eyes. It has been such a joy spending time with you and Honey and to see the love and joy grow between you. She is always so happy in her activities with you. Thank you too for being so supportive, you have helped me through some of my own challenging moments and I am honoured to have met you. I look forward to meeting up with you and Honey at different activities and please stay in touch. Tamasine.

16 February 2023

Tamasine was recommended to me when the relationship between me and my dog broke down completely. He had become reactive and nervous and had become unresponsive to training. I was a little concerned initially that the sessions would be by video rather than face to face, however I think they worked incredibly well. The demonstrations were clear and the chance to work on the games/exercises and receive specific feedback was so useful. I also liked the fact that I could send videos between our sessions to show progress and again receive feedback, very promptly. The progress was clear and when my dog started to play again and then came to give me a "kiss" I knew we were cracking the problems. We have made so much progress and have enjoyed Parkour and mantrailing sessions to keep moving forward in a positive way. Thank you we will keep working and developing together. More...

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Ahh this is lovely Sian. Thank you. I am so happy you have both found your joy and connection again - it makes my heart sing. I feel very moved by your review. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it. I look forward to seeing you both out and about enjoying life together

15 February 2023

Tamsin gave us premium quality training, advice & support with our lovely dog Ginger.
She has given us all the tools to develop a greater level of communication & understanding with our dog.

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Thank you for your lovely review. Ginger is such fun and I am so glad you have enjoyed our work together. I hope you get to some if the fun trick training and Parkour workshops.

12 February 2023

We contacted Tamasine after welcoming Bo, a Romanian rescue into our lives, Bo is reactive and we quickly realised we needed help and guidance with her behaviours.

My first conversation with Tamasine assured me that she was the right fit for us moving forward. We did all our “fundamentals” online with Tamasine and her support and feedback via videos and messages was super encouraging.
Tamasine also supported us with her wealth of knowledge and experience regarding Bo’s reactivity, recommending workshops, videos, books, activities and even other colleagues to support us on our journey.
The work we have done with Tamasine has changed my entire approach to how I think about and look after my dogs, and as Bo continues to progress, life with a reactive dog feels a lot more positive.
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Thank you so much for your lovely review Rachael. It has been such a pleasure sornding time with you and Bo and I have also benefited from your knowledge and feedback. It’s always such a delight when someone really engages with the process and develops their bond with a new family member. I look forward to meeting you both enjoying new adventures out and about.

1 November 2022

We came to Tamasine for help with our Romanian rescue dog. Ziggy is a playful dog who is nervous around strangers and noise sensitive. When we adopted her she was sometimes too scared to leave the house. Ziggy has made great progress since working with Tamasine. What you get with Tamasine is not an attempt to tinker around with the behaviour issue. It’s about building a base (a bond and greater understanding of your dog) from which you can work on the issue but also apply these principles to so much more. The online sessions plus 2 follow-up face-to-face session model works really well and any queries we had between sessions were answered quickly and extensively. Ziggy has gained hugely in confidence and I think that’s largely because Tamasine has given us confidence. We would recommend Tamasine without hesitation. Thank you! More...

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21 October 2022

We came to Tamasine for help with our Romanian rescue dog. Ziggy is a playful dog who is nervous around strangers and noise sensitive. When we adopted her she was sometimes too scared to leave the house.
Ziggy has made great progress since working with Tamasine. What you get with Tamasine is not an attempt to tinker around with the behaviour issue. It’s about building a base (a bond and greater understanding of your dog) from which you can work on the issue but also apply these principles to so much more. The online sessions plus 2 follow-up face-to-face session model works really well and any queries we had between sessions were answered quickly and extensively. Ziggy has gained hugely in confidence and I think that’s largely because Tamasine has given us confidence. We would recommend Tamasine without hesitation. Thank you!
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Hi Tony, Kevin and Ziggy, Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It has been such a pleasure spending time with you all and watching Ziggy grow. She is delightful and I have enjoyed every minute. I look forward to meeting up at events and can’t wait to hear what you’re all up to next. I was very impressed with her agility video! Enjoy every minute with Ziggy. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey.

16 August 2022

Thanks to Tamasine have a completely relaxed, very happy little sausage. Perfect pace, back up and so understanding

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Thank you Samantha - it has been a complete joy and I can't wait to see you out Mantrailing soon!

27 July 2022

Tamasine has been amazing from the very start.
We needed help and guidance with our beautiful golden retriever Sam and Tamasine showed interest, passion and support at all times.
Not only did Sam learn many things I found out a lot about myself and my approach to his learning, I indeed have found more confidence and understanding to deal with situations that may arise.
I also found out why Sam was reacting to other dogs and now understand how we can support him and what we need to do moving forward.
Who would have thought that our wonderful dogs were thinking the things that they do, fascinating!
I cannot thank her enough for being so supportive, through what were some difficult and challenging times.
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Thank you so much Kim. It has been such a pleasure spending time with you and Sam and seeing how much you love to learn and to give him all the support and love he needs. Please stay in touch and I wish you and Sam all the best. I am here if ever you need me. Hopefully we will get that beach walk not so far from now.

13 July 2022

Thoroughly recommend Tamasine - she is full of valuable advice and guidance and is passionate about her work. We approached her with a specific problem we had evolved with our dogs and this was resolved - yay! Thank you Tamasine 😀👍

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Thank you so much. The girls have been a joy and it was such a pleasure to be part of your journey with them toward a more harmonious life together. You have done such great work with them and it is lovely to see them looking to you for guidance. Have lots of fun and remember I’m here any time if you need to get in touch.

1 June 2022

I contacted Tamasine after having had my puppy, Ronnie, for about 18 months. I was really struggling with some of his behaviours and as a new dog guardian, the life changing, sometimes overwhelming experiences this can bring.
My first call with Tamasine was great! In just a few minutes I felt someone understood how I was feeling, understood how my dog was feeling and knew exactly what to do about it!
I needed confidence and Ronnie needed to learn good manners, patience and tolerance.
I had 8 sessions in all, going back to basics with some things and specific training for others.
Each video session was followed up with loads of back-up information and notes. Videos I sent back were quickly reviewed and critiqued, fairly and kindly, but honestly.
I found this so useful. To watch myself back and “get it” - to see where I was going wrong.
The results have been incredible!
Thanks to Tamasine showing me how to interact with, play with and enjoy my dog he is now happier, more attentive, better mannered and calmer.
Too often people say “it’s been a journey”, but it really has, and one I would recommend to anyone who may be struggling with their dog.
You need to understand that your input needs to be continual and consistent. It is time consuming. Tamasine will tell you what to do, but you do the training.
The relationship I have built with Ronnie through the daily games and interactions Tamasine has shown me has been amazing.
Ronnie still pushes his boundaries sometimes but I feel so much more empowered and confident in dealing with it and have a “toolkit” of dog training to fall back on whenever the need arises.
Tamasine said at the very beginning that it was important that I got the dog I wanted. Well Tamasine, I do!
I just hope I’m the guardian Ronnie deserves and wants too.
Thank you for helping us get there.
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Oh Debbie, that is really beautiful and I am so happy. Thank you for your lovely review. You have put in the time, effort and commitment and are reaping the benefits. You totally deserve the wonderful dog you now have and you are definitely the right person for him - it was a joy to see how he ran gleefully to you the other day, despite my two dogs offering to play, he was with you and engaged and loving life. You will, I am sure, go from strength to strength and I look forward to meeting you at various fun events with him. I am here any time should you need me. I wish you many, many wonderful years together xx

1 June 2022

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19 March 2022

Working with Tamasine was really wonderful, even though I had a fair amount of training experience, my new dog had fear and anxiety problems which I really needed help with. The training games and knowledge Tamasine brings Is outstanding. Everything she taught us was easy to learn and had a completely practical use. It has helped us so much and we now feel much more confident in the things we do together. Thank you Tamasine you have star qualities . More...

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Awww thank you Dawn - and don't forget your own star qualities! You are amazing.

18 March 2022

I chose this this on recommendation and I was not disappointed, the training is very very good, and it works!!! I particularly love teaching my dog the calm breath technique. AMAZING. This training is science based and kind and very easy to teach. We loved it. More...

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Thank you Penny - I have so enjoyed working with you and sharing thoughts and ideas. It has been a real joy. I am so glad you have got lots from the training and look forward to hearing how you progress.

12 March 2022

Tamasine has helped so much with my 2 year old Labrador, Reggie. He was becoming more reactive and nervous with each walk, which meant I wasn’t enjoying them. I decided to look for someone who could help me with his behaviour, so I contacted Tamasine and from that first email I knew that she was the person to help.

The ‘foundations’ are taught over video call and I found this a very easy and calm way to get taught these; it meant that things could be taken at whatever pace was necessary and it was the least stressful was for us to learn.

After each session I was sent detailed notes with example videos to back everything up. These were great to go back to in between each session and if I needed extra support I always knew that Tamasine was just a WhatsApp away.

I had a few in-person sessions, where Tamasine brought her dogs and it was fantastic to see Reggie being with others and not being nervous about it. This really was an invaluable experience and it embedded the knowledge that I had already learned.

Since the start of the training it really is like having a different dog. People who knew Reggie before have even commented on how well behaved he is now, and he is only getting more confident as time goes on. The walks we go on are also more relaxed now and I actually look forward to taking him out for a walk now, as I’m not always on edge and worrying about what’s going to happen.

I highly recommend Tamasine to anyone who is looking for help. Her knowledge, patience and professionalism are invaluable and I am forever grateful to her. Thank you!
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Thank you! What a beautiful review and such kind words. I feel very touched. It has been so heartwarming seeing the changes and it was so heartwarmimg watching all the dogs play together. It has been a very special journey.

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29 January 2022

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We adopted our dog in August 2021, who came to us with behavioural issues. He was extremely reactive to any wildlife, lead reactive to other dogs, he was frightened of buses, lorries and trucks with trailers which caused him to dangerously lunge out into the road. Walking him was exhausting and we began to fear and dread going out with him.

Then I found Tamasine through Bark and I knew straight away from her introductory email that she would be the right person for us.

We started training through video calls teaching us the foundations of dog handling and distraction techniques in a calm methodical way. These were backed up with notes and example videos. At first we went to quiet areas to practice with fewer triggers for him which also helped us gain our confidence. With our new found knowledge we learnt to manage his triggers in a very short time. It wasn’t easy and required consistency, commitment and practice. We regularly sent short videos to Tamasine and she came back to us straight away with positive feedback. We added two in person sessions with Tamasine which brought it all together and gave us the invaluable opportunity to iron out things we hadn’t got quite right.

Now five months on we have a completely different dog. We all have more fun and have confidence. Although we still have to be on the ball to anticipate situations, we now know how to deal with them.

Tamasine has a wealth of knowledge. Not only with the training but dietary needs, getting the right gear i.e harness, halti, leads. She has helped us with all of this.

Tamasine is a very reliable, genuine, positive and encouraging professional and an all round fabulous woman too! We can’t recommend her and her training methods highly enough. We’ll be forever grateful.
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Thank you so much Jill and Ann - I am overwhelmed by your kind and generous words. You have both been such a delight to support and I have loved every minute. You should be so very proud of what you have achieved and I love to see how you have made enormous progress. I can't wait to see you on your adventures together and enjoying your time with Bryn. He looks so happy and joyful and I can't wait for your to join us in some of our summer fun activities. Please stay in touch.

10 December 2021

I turned to Tamasine when I adopted an eleven and a half year old Brittany, who quickly attached to me and suffered from separation anxiety.
Tamasine’s approach is far more effective than any other method I’ve engaged in over the last forty years.
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? The games and activities have had an amazing effect on Bryan. He is far more confident and significantly more settled.
I have learnt so much from Tamasine, which is enabling me to carry on and reinforce the activities which Bryan loves.
Thank you, Tamasine.
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Thank you so much Bev for taking the time to write about your experiences and how the sessions have helped Bryan. It is such a joy to watch him enjoying himself and lovely to witness an older dog getting the most out of life. He is very lucky to have you and it is a delight to work with you both.

18 November 2021

Working with Tamasine has transformed my life with our 3 year old Labrador, Bruce. Bruce is reactive to other dogs and sometimes strangers and novelty. Since working with Tamasine, he is so much calmer and I am so much more confident in how we go about our daily life.

The foundation video sessions were incredibly useful and put lots of good behaviours in place before we met for the face-to-face session. This was the first time that Bruce had met a dog that he didn't know, close up, in a long time. Tamasine was super calm and collected and knew exactly what to do and the whole experience was a complete success.

I cannot recommend Tamasine enough, her knowledge, professionalism, patience and continuous support are invaluable. If you are looking for a dog trainer then look no further. She has become an integral part of our journey and has provided practical training with visible results. I am very much looking forward to the ever improving relationship with my dog and cannot thank her enough!
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Thank you so much Nicola. It has been a delight working with you and Bruce and he is indeed lucky to have you as his human. Your words brought a lump to my throat and are the reason why I love to do this work - it is so fulfilling when dogs and their people reconnect and start to find a way forward together. I so look forward to hearing how you progress and am honoured to be part of your journey together.

10 July 2021

Tamasine started working with Rosie, my eight-month old pointer, and I four months ago when I was at my absolute wits end. Since being a very young puppy Rosie had always been nervous and scared of noises such as aeroplanes and traffic. We did everything we could to try and desensitise her and create positive associations but unfortunately Rosie’s anxiety just became more and more of an issue, which then also transferred to a fear of getting into our car and to the road outside our house.

The problem was just escalating and had got to the point where Rosie just wouldn’t leave the house – she’d just shut down and was terrified. It was so upsetting for all of us and the absolute opposite of how we’d imagined life with our new family dog.

The breeder we got Rosie from recommended Tamasine and so I signed up for an eight-week programme working with Tamasine via video calls. We’d have a live video call each week, and then I’d send progress videos throughout the week tracking our progress. On our first live session Tamasine quickly got the measure of Rosie when she watched her jump all over me and try to get my attention by pulling at my clothes. Tamasine said Rosie was over stimulated and suggested that I tether Rosie in the house so that she learnt what was expected of her and how to do nothing.

I hadn’t ever heard of tethering dogs in the house before and to be honest, I was a bit sceptical. I couldn’t understand how tethering Rosie in the house was going to help her out in the real world. However, I was willing to give it a go – I would try anything! Once we’d found a good place to tether Rosie then we set about teaching her to settle there. It got to the stage where she was happy to lie down for a couple of minutes, and so I’d reward her, but then she’d start barking, digging or dancing around. Tamasine said I needed to stop rewarding her quite so much as she was starting to get into bad habits, and basically training me to give her a reward when she wanted it.

So one evening, we undertook operation “ride the storm,” which required nerves of steel on our part, not reacting to her when she tested all the boundaries. By the end of the evening Rosie lay down on her tether and finally relaxed. This was a major turning point as Rosie understood what we wanted her to do, made her own decision and chose to settle down and relax on her tether. Result!

When it came to getting Rosie out of house and into the car, we applied the same tactics as the tether training. Using the lead around my waist, I became the tether - I wasn’t going to let Rosie move me by prancing around or jumping on me, but I’d be there to support and help her make the right decision. I stood on the front doorstep and Rosie stood there too. It took a bit of time, and she still won’t ever walk straight out of the front door, but if I stand firm, Rosie will take a bit of time to think, assess the situation, and then she’ll decide walk out of the front door.

It’s the same in the car. We now tether her in the boot. Whereas before in the boot, Rosie would go into panic mode, tethering her seems to make her realise what her boundaries are. Although I wouldn’t say Rosie enjoys being in the car, when tethered she copes better, and starts to relax more quickly.

Now we can get Rosie out of the house, and into the car, suddenly her world is starting to get bigger and I feel like there’s light at the end of the tunnel. We’re starting to slowly introduce her to quiet roads and an occasional running car engine. It’s certainly a slow process but I really think we’re getting somewhere, and Rosie is starting to be brave and cope with situations instead of shutting down.

Having Tamasine as our trainer was absolutely key, and without Tamasine’s help, Rosie still wouldn’t be able to leave the house. Tamasine completely understood how and why Rosie was behaving in the way she was and, although at the time I thought she was training Rosie, I now look back and realise that really Tamasine was training me. Tamasine taught me how to teach Rosie, and gave me the confidence and techniques to show Rosie that she can cope, and how to look to me for support.

Thanks to Tamasine’s advice and support, I feel better equipped to be the kind of owner that Rosie needs to help her conquer her fears and face the world (or at least the road outside our house!). I am so grateful to Tamasine and would highly recommend her to anyone struggling and wanting to help their anxious or nervous dog.
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Thank you so much Adele, I really appreciate your detailed review and the fact you have shared this information for others - hopefully it will inspire them to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Many do not understand the power of tethering - helping our pet dogs learn something from service dogs - that sometimes life is boring and that patience is a virtue ;-) It is often hard for those who are on their own to work with dogs that are over stimulated and using them like a tug toy, so tethering can really help and the lead can be like a parent holding the hand of a fractious toddler. As you say, we don't just abandon them but reward and guide during this process and they also have more freedom to move and make choices that we can encourage and reward. This is often far more effective than a crate or baby gate as physical boundaries don't seem to have the same effect. You have done wonders with Rosie and you are an inspiration to me too - your dedication and determination to help her and empower her to reach her full potential and be the wonderful dog that she is, is an example to us all. You have become your own "expert" on the subject of Rosie, so much so that you now intuitively know how to support her. I have no doubt that she will just go from strength to strength with you. I look forward to hearing from you over the months and years and seeing the super photos of her with your family.

6 July 2021

Not just a trainer, but a behaviourist as well...understands what she is asking your dog to do, and why, and what will motivate your dog to want to do it.

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10 May 2021

If you want a truly well behaved AND trained dog then make sure to get in some sessions with Tamasine at Leadchanges. Tamasine teaches the underlying skills to have a well mannered dog who wants to behave as oppose to a dog who just acts on command.

Tamasine provides many different types of training materials (and general information) and gives very detailed assessments to help you make the most out of the sessions and the time outside the sessions. I've mainly done sessions over video and these were very well adapted and worked perfectly.

I couldn't recommend Tamasine enough. She obviously has a huge passion for dogs and dog training and this shows in every session. Tamasine always goes the extra mile and i can't fault her! She's made me want to be a better parent to my dog and helped me get there. THANK YOU!
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Thank you so much Harry. It is always such a pleasure and delight to spend time with fabulous pet parents like you and Rox who are dedicated and committed to being the best you can be for your canine family member. It's the best thing in the world being part of getting everyone off to a good start and laying the way for you to build a beautiful lasting relationship with the best chance of success all round. You are doing an amazing job and I love seeing the practice you put in and the joy you have with Panda. I truly look forward to the sessions we do together and I hope you will keep in touch with news of your achievements over the coming years. Thank you for inviting me to join you all on this journey.

11 April 2021

A brilliant lady , so calm and really knows how to get the dog and owner working together. I reccomend her everytime

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5 March 2021

I worked with a number of dog trainers before finding Tamasine. They were all useless and didn’t understand her breed well enough to provide good advice (Spanish Mastin). Tamasine has completely transformed our lives, my giant breed was completely out of control due to my lack of experience with such a challenging breed and issues accessing training advice during lockdown. Tamasine’s approach is the first approach that I felt 100% comfortable with and was immediately able to identify positive improvements from on day one. I also think her pricing is exceptionally fair, she was completely committed to providing support between sessions and has always done everything she can to provide as much help as I needed to ensure I was correctly implementing her techniques. I feel so grateful to have found a behaviouralist who obviously had a genuine desire to do whatever was necessary to provide me with the skills I needed to give my dog the best life possible. Her dedication to helping dogs is obvious and so rare to find, all the previous trainers I used were fixated on getting as much money out of me as possible and it was obvious that they didn’t even have the adequate skills to help due to not understanding her needs and the unique behaviours of a livestock guardian breed. Thank you Tamasine, my overexcited and uncontrollable shark is now the lovely cuddly calm and happy dog that I always dreamed of having by my side 🥰 More...

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Thank you so much Hannah. I feel quite emotional reading your review. I am not only delighted that you now have the relationship you dreamed of but from our conversation the other day I am really excited that you feel motivated to study as a behaviour practitioner yourself. We so need more people who truly understand dogs and how to help them and in particular by helping them be part of the decision making process, then empowering both dogs and their human partners become a great team together. I can’t wait to hear more about your journey and hopefully meeting up with you at some of the events and conferences! I’ll be happy to support you along the way so any questions just shout :-)

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1 March 2021

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Tamasine was very professional and also had a lot of knowledge she was able to share!
Having video calls worked perfectly for me, being both a busy student and being in lockdown it meant I was still able to get support and training whilst in lockdown.
I have learnt lots of new skills as well as general knowledge surrounding Obis behaviour, although it's still a work in progress as attention/seperation anxiety takes a long time to work through!
Her continuous support was amazing, being able to reach out whenever via WhatsApp was extremely helpful and I felt well supported!
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Thank you so much Georgia. I’m here ongoing as and when you need to check back in and it has been a pleasure supporting you.

22 February 2021

I cannot thank Tamasine enough for her help with my rescue Basil. I am so thankful for her expertise, patience and continued support. Basil is my first rescue dog and he came with multiple problems that I was ill equipped to deal with, leaving me feeling anxious and isolated.
It is a very different story now, we have both learnt so much from Tamasine. I now have a much happier & confident dog with a brighter future. It has been alot of fun and opened doors to new hobbies such as mantrailing & parkour and I have met a lot of wonderful people along the way - and for that I am truly grateful.
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Thank you so much Christina. I have really enjoyed meeting you and Basil and it has been a joy to see how you have both grown together. I love watching all the amazing things Basil can do and I love the fact we get to meet you at different doggie activities. Its also a bonus for us to enjoy walks with you both. I can’t wait to see Basil aceing his Parkour challenges! You inspire us.

22 February 2021

I cannot thank Tamasine enough for her help with my rescue Basil. I am so thankful for her expertise, patience and continued support. Basil is my first rescue dog and he came with multiple problems that I was ill equipped to deal with, leaving me feeling anxious and isolated. It is a very different story now, we have both learnt so much from Tamasine. I now have a much happier & confident dog with a brighter future. It has been alot of fun and opened doors to new hobbies such as mantrailing & parkour and I have met a lot of wonderful people along the way - and for that I am truly grateful. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

4 February 2021

I have worked with several trainers over the years but when we started having some issues with our new, young rescue dog I felt that Tamasine was the only one who really addressed the issues we were experiencing.
She is patient, understanding, knowledgeable and clearly has a passion for what she does.
When you experience behaviour problems with your dog it can be such an emotional time. The support Tamasine gives during the sessions, but also after is so so valuable. I could probably write an essay but I think that is useful for anyone who is seeking help with their dog.
I 100% recommend Leadchanges
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Thank you Sally. I really appreciate this. It has been an amazing journey for me too meeting you and you in turn have been the most amazing teacher and inspiration. Long may it continue.

28 January 2021

Tamasine was a huge support to me and my dog after she was attacked my another dog out on a walk. Tamasine was very understanding, knowledgeable and reassuring throughout the time we worked together. It was at the start of the first lockdown and she was flexible to meet me needs and provided lots of support via video.

Tamasine gave me exercises to practice at home and out and about to build confidence, and was always on hand to answer questions and offer support. She was my go to person to share small wins with and she always celebrated every step forwards with me.

I trust Tamasine 100%, cannot recommend her highly enough and am hugely grateful to the support and professional advice she provided to me.
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Thank you so much Debbie. It is always so lovely to spend time with you and your beautiful dogs. You are so dedicated to them and there's nothing you wouldn't do to support them. You are an example to us all!

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25 January 2021

Dog Training

Working with Tamasine was an absolute delight! From the initial contact to getting down to business, I have felt understood and supported in our challenges: I have two dogs, a border collie bitch and a golden retriever x border collie dog. Both grew up in remote locations with little exposure to other people and dogs and moving into civilisation proved difficult. I lacked confidence due to bouts of poor mental health and experiences I go through as an autistic individual. It frequently left me overwhelmed and limited our daily walks to finding remote areas without people and dogs. Interaction with strangers, even remotely, brought about a cascade of reactive behaviour (including one dog biting the other) which I wanted to avoid. Because I could not cope with unexpected events, my dogs had no idea of how to handle and remain calm in moments of unpredictability. As life is full of unforeseen events, even our remote walks sometimes involved passing another dog walker leaving us all frustrated in the end. My heart ached for not knowing how to help us all and finally, I reached out to a professional. I am so glad I did, as Tamasine was implemental in opening and building non-verbal and verbal communication channels with my dogs. She taught me the art of setting my dogs up for success by means of games which stimulate them mentally and encourage and support their own decision making. The value of positive feedback and reward for their correct choice is immense in building their confidence and Tamasine was so lovely in passing on her gift of modern dog training in a non-judgemental and all-encompassing way. I needed just as much help as my dogs. Her positive and nonintimidating attitude made me feel at ease with all our imperfections which were safely held by working together and moving forward at a pace that was manageable for me and my dogs. I would highly recommend for anyone who has doubts about seeking help to get in contact with Tamasine. Her teachings in dog behaviour, and consistent support, followed by our application in training proved so successful that I am now exploring street life with my dogs. I feel confident to make the right choices by them to prevent engaging in situations they are not ready for, while they offer me their right choices in engagements they can handle. We steadily continue to widen our comfort zone and the most beautiful thing about it is that we were never asked to leave it. With Tamasine’s help, we could build on what we have in front of us. And we have truly grown!!! More...

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Thank you so much Dorothee. I have enjoyed spending time with you on your journey and in doing so have met a truly wonderful person. You in turn have taught me so much and you have a beautiful and unique way of looking at and describing things. I look forward to hearing about your continuing adventures.

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28 October 2020

Dog Training

I was very impressed with the service provided. Tamasine is a specialist in her field and the level of professionalism displayed has been incredible. The time and effort spent helping me - from Zoom type meetings to emails and analysis of videos has been amazing. I cannot rate her highly enough. I have been blown away by the level of patience and support provided pretty much 24/7!!! If you are thinking of hiring a trainer look no further! More...

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Thank you so much Yolande. I am definitely blushing at this - your lovely review is much appreciated and I’m enjoying sharing your puppy journey :-)

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21 August 2020

Dog Training

I can’t put into words how much Tamasine has helped our little Golden Retriever puppy, Sophie, to have the best start in life. When we first got her, we were completely overwhelmed and struggling to get through each day (first time puppy owners!). Then Tamasine came into our lives and completely transformed our relationship with Sophie, helping us to lay the foundations for a well-mannered, four-legged family member.

Her knowledge, dedication and attention to detail is simply incredible. It meant that we always stayed on the right path during the sessions and the fact that she actively encouraged us to send her videos of our progress outside of the sessions, to which she always responded and critiqued, is proof of how much Tamasine cares about Sophie’s development and that truly means the world to us! She even sent us a whole host of demonstration videos, too, meaning we could always practice and perfect each element of the training.

During the sessions, Tamasine never rushes you or makes you feel inadequate. She explains things extremely clearly and ensures that each task is completed properly, both by us and our puppy. Our little Sophie has come on leaps and bounds and we couldn’t be more proud of her, all thanks to Tamasine. Please, if you’re thinking about getting a dog trainer, contact Tamasine. You really won’t regret it!
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Wow thank you so much Asli - I think I am really as red as a beetroot now! What a lovely message and this means the world to me. Sophie is just adorable and I am looking forward to hearing how she continues to develop and hopefully meeting you all out and about enjoying activities together. There are few things better than helping puppies and their humans get off to a good start - it is so rewarding and it is an honour to be able to pass on as much as I can so that each family will have all the knowledge and tools they need for life. Take care and stay in touch!

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20 July 2020

Dog Training

We had a very human and dog reactive German Shepherd puppy due to not being able to socialise her well in lockdown. I put an add on bark looking for a dog trainer to help us and Tamasine replied and saved the day! We completed all the basics via video call which worked really well and had 2 in person sessions whilst socially distancing in my garden and on a puppy play field. Tamasine's instructions were very clear, and after every session follow up information such as notes and videos were sent to aid our training in between the live sessions. I am amazed by how far Storm has come in her confidence with people in particular and I now have the tools to help her improve even more around dogs and in new situations that she would have been very anxious about before. I highly recommend Tamasine if you have an anxious/reactive dog, well worth the time and money! More...

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Thank you for your lovely reviews and taking the time to give feedback. I look forward to hearing how things progress and I’m available any time. All the best. Tamasine

20 July 2020

We had a very human and dog reactive German Shepherd puppy due to not being able to socialise her well in lockdown. I put an add on bark looking for a dog trainer to help us and Tamasine replied and saved the day! We completed all the basics via video call which worked really well and had 2 in person sessions whilst socially distancing in my garden and on a puppy play field. Tamasine's instructions were very clear, and after every session follow up information such as notes and videos were sent to aid our training in between the live sessions. I am amazed by how far Storm has come in her confidence with people in particular and I now have the tools to help her improve even more around dogs and in new situations that she would have been very anxious about before. I highly recommend Tamasine if you have an anxious/reactive dog, well worth the time and money! More...

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28 June 2020

Dog Training

Tamasine has been a fantastic help in the lead up to getting my puppy and in the first few days of settling him in and I am looking forward to working with her at another date. I was quite overwhelmed by Tamasine's generosity in both time and resources and since this is my first puppy- I never felt rushed or that my question was a stupid one. The reading materials provided were invaluable and Tamasine's responses to enquiries are both swift and thorough - nothing is left unturned! Extremely grateful :D Thank you. More...

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Thank you so much Dani - your words are very much appreciated and it is such a pleasure to help newcomers to the wonderful world of caring for a canine companion onto the right path with as much information as possible. I am here any time you need support and I really hope that we will see you out and about soon having fun with your new family member!

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11 June 2020

Dog Training

Very helpful on the phone long chat and cannot wait to get started next week and see the changes

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Thank you so much for your response already Michelle, I really appreciate it. I am looking forward to getting started with you too and hope that we will really be able to make that difference you are looking for with a good (and fun!) plan of action along with consistency, commitment and compliance! See you soon.

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10 June 2020

Dog Training

Tamasine was a huge help to us with our first puppy, Hector (Staffy x). He was a very boisterous boy who struggled to calm down. We were really struggling but Tamasine helped us endlessly. She is full of knowledge and provided us with a lot of information before, during and after her visits - sometimes it was overwhelming but as we began to put it into action, we began to understand how to apply it to help Hector. Tamasine was happy to answer any questions we have and is always contactable by whatsapp or email with the questions we had. We've still got some way to go until Hector's the dog we hope he will be but feel we have the tools and understanding to get him to being the calm, happy dog he can be! More...

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Thank you so much Scott. It has been such a pleasure to support you and I look forward to continuing to do so as/when you may need any guidance. Hector is fabulous and you are both the most dedicated and perfect of guardians for him. Thank you so much for your time and engagement with the whole process. I am here if ever you need me.

30 May 2020

Easy constructive guidance from Tasamine
A structured approach to help assist our nervous timid Wolfhound .
Always available and certainly listened to our concerns and made practical game based suggestions to improve the dogs confidence .
As much training us as well as our lovely dog top marks for a top person
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Thank you so much - I am definitely blushing! You have been amazing and it has been really motivating for me too, to see what you achieved by video consult before we met in person. You are definitely the best people for Luna - she is one lucky girl!

30 May 2020

Having been involved with dogs all my life both socially and professionally I struggled and emptied my dog training tool box. After the family addition of a puppy Wolfhound who sweet and gentle was insecure and timid I was thankfully recommended Tasamine of Leadchanges Tailored guidance with play induced training has transformed our dog constantly available with web chat and practical solutions. I have no doubt without seeking Tasamine assistance we would not of progressed. I cannot recommend this training enough and are truly thankful for the encouragement and support we have and still receive More...

Reviewed on Facebook

11 April 2020

Tamasine has been an absolute god-send for my now 16wk old puppy and I. Sadly we are in lockdown so face to face sessions are off the table but thanks to video tech and WhatsApp conversations we have managed to create a fantastic and effective training schedule.

When I got my lurcher pup Lilly I didn’t really appreciate how much training was required from day one. There are many things that blog posts and FB groups do not tell you as first time owner. Yes, there are plenty of enrichment ideas online but none of this explains that puppies have to learn ‘calm’ and patience as the ABC of their education. This lack of knowledge was a bit of a challenge for us which surfaced in many unsettled evenings when Lilly just didn’t understand that there was a time for play and that I wasn’t her toy on standby.

Tamasine’s training is highly dog-centric and ethical. She helped us lay the foundations that we had missing and gives us weekly exercises to practice in between sessions. The best thing is that Lilly really enjoys it - it’s fun but clear training for the dog! And it is incredible to see just how tired her little mind gets after our sessions. Lilly had become a much more patient and less frustrated little pup. She has really started to think about solutions and I am seeing a lot less of the ‘I want it and I want it now’ pup that I had a few weeks ago.

I can highly recommend Tamasine - you will not find another dog trainer like her. In fact, Tamasine is probably the best top notch expert I could’ve found for us.
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Thank you so much Kat - I really appreciate your lovely words (definitely blushing here). It is such a pleasure to spend time with you and Lilly even though it is via video link. I am so impressed by how much you have achieved and how hard you have worked. Lilly was definitely quite a tiring and challenging girl with huge springs in her legs and sharp little teeth and you have stayed calm, focused and dedicated through all this, guiding her into better decisions. What you have done is especially admirable as you have had to really do everything yourself 100% as I could not physically step in to support you. At times we have had slow connections and therefore delayed instructions, but this has not held you back and you always maintain your dedication to support Lilly. It is heart warming to see how she is changing and how your own confidence is increasing. I hope it inspires others to support their puppies despite these challenging times as it is even more important to give them as many life skills as possible when they are unable to socialise in the same way they would in normal circumstances. I look forward to seeing how she continues to progress. Thank you so much again. T

6 April 2020

I am President of Axarquia Animal Rescue in Spain. Tamasine has supported and worked with us for a long time now , offering support to us and our fosterers and adopters. In Feb 2020, Tamasine donated her time (her travel costs were covered by a sponsor) and came and spent a week with me and my team visiting some of our adopted and foster dogs who needed behavioural support. It was a packed and hectic week. She was wonderful and has kept in contact with the adopters and fosterers since. Tamasine continues to provide advice and support on all our behavioural matters. I can't recommend her highly enough. Her experience and knowledge combined with her passion and love for what she does, and her love and respect for dogs, makes her very special. More...

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Thank you so much Diane - it is always such a pleasure being with you and the AAR team. I love doing this work and long may it continue - it is amazing what you are able to achieve with the dogs and your time, dedication and knowledge really shines through with the huge success rate and adoption rate you achieve. I so look forward to the next trip and helping more dogs and supporting more carers and guardians and continuing to do as much as I can between trips.

6 April 2020

I am President of Axarquia Animal Rescue in Spain. Tamasine has supported and worked with us for a long time now , offering support to us and our fosterers and adopters. In Feb 2020, Tamasine donated her time (her travel costs were covered by a sponsor) and came and spent a week with me and my team visiting some of our adopted and foster dogs who needed behavioural support. It was a packed and hectic week. She was wonderful and has kept in contact with the adopters and fosterers since. Tamasine continues to provide advice and support on all our behavioural matters. I can't recommend her highly enough. Her experience and knowledge combined with her passion and love for what she does, and her love and respect for dogs, makes her very special. More...

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5 April 2020

Frankie our rescue dog was so timid and anxious when we first got him that we really wondered if we had made a mistake!
Using the methods taught to us by Tamasine he has really come on and is a much more confident wee dog and a joy to live with.(most of the time lol)
Tamasine is a wonderful, dedicated trainer with masses of patience and knowledge,
We can’t thank her enough for her help and support
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Thank you so much Kirstie and it has been such a joy seeing him blossom. I do hope we meet again and in the mean time let me know when you’re ready to add on some more fun exercises! We have having lots of lockdown challenges! 💗🐾

4 April 2020

Lil Spud is very stubborn and energetic. Using the techniques she is choosing to do what is asked of her and enjoying the activities. She will sit staring at me, as she wants to do more games (training). Thank you so much 🐾 More...

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Thank you so much Pilomena - Lil Spud is such fun to work with and I'm so glad you now have a willing companion to learn with. Any questions - any time - just give me a shout.

5 December 2019

I already had my perfect dog and then I introduced a puppy who wasn’t so perfect. The stress it caused to my perfect dog was heartbreaking and we were both miserable. Tamasine coached me in how to work with the dogs to resolve the anxiety and frustration at the root of our issues. The first session made a huge practical impact and gave me confidence in my dogs ability to learn to do things differently. The follow up session gave me the reassurance that I can coach my dogs to behave as I want them to. Now I have two perfect dogs. More...

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Wow - thank you Lucy. I am so pleased that you have regained your confidence. I have really enjoyed working with you all and the dogs are adorable - as you know, I am always tempted to pop them in my car when I visit. They are not only intelligent but love to work. You are very dedicated and I look forward to seeing you shortly and at scent work. Well done to you all - it is always heart warming to hear when owners and dogs are happy again. I know how much time and love is invested into them to be part of the family.

19 November 2019

A truly excellent service and highly reccomend, my 19mnt jrt barny has anxiety issues inc jumping at strangers being frightened of loud noises ect. And after only my first foundation lesson with tasamine i had changes in barny.Also the after care you recive is fantastic and very supportive. More...

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Thank you so much Malcolm. It has been such a pleasure supporting you with Barny and you have been dedicated to putting in the practice. I look forward to seeing how he continues to grow in confidence. You are the perfect human for him.

14 November 2019

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Q&As

Helping both people and dogs make changes and grow in self esteem and self confidence. Often it is a lack of knowledge that brings out anger and frustration. Empowering people to help their dogs solve their own problems and become part of the decision making process is much more powerful and meaningful and the results are longer lasting. My work is much more about "who we need to be" for our dogs than just a method of training and it has led me to understand human psychology as well as that of the dog. Everyone I meet is a teacher themselves - I learn so much from them when we meet and it helps me to improve on what I do.

I have been working for myself for many years now - first with horses and then dogs. It came about almost by accident when I got asked to help people with their horses and dogs because they liked what I did with my own. I then went about getting qualified and gaining more experience to add to what I already knew. That's when you learn that the more you know, the more you learn what you don't know which leads you to a thirst for more knowledge. I also lived in South Africa at the time and finding anyone to help with animals was hard - so it creates a pioneer attitude. I also had challenges with a horse and dog of my own - and the only way to solve those issues was to learn how to do it myself.

I always give personal service and respond with detailed, individually tailored advice. I want to empower owners to become their own "mini behaviourist". I give ongoing support and understand that although I may have seen a particular issue on a number of occasions, for the owner, they often feel alone with their challenges. I like to work with people in a way that they feel comfortable in their own environments and help them gain confidence in their own comfort zones first. I have been in their shoes and know what it was like to feel lost and without help - I had to learn to help a horse and dog of my own because no one else had answers, so now it is time to pass on that knowledge and support to others. I come at this from personal experience and can relate to what may owners are going through.

Services

Dogs love to pull. I help motivate working dogs to pull a sulky which helps keep them motivated, fit and focused. It's fun for dogs to do plus it helps where dogs need more exercise and it's especially useful where dogs can't always go off lead.

Helping people with dog behaviour issues - offering support and back up, e-mail contact after service, full written reports, notes, guidance, training programme and video links etc. Working one on one and with others. Dealing with various issues but in particular dog on dog aggression/fear issues, basic in house manners and behaviour, getting dogs off to a good start, helping rescue dogs settle into new homes, jumping, pulling, over excitement, travel sickness, fearfulness, anxiety, confidence building for things like thunder and fireworks. All breeds covered - using positive reinforcement and motivation.

Fully Insured.

Happy to give talks to anyone who has a group that would like one. Includes notes emailed after the talk and the ability to book reduced rate consults. Happy to do this anywhere in the country and tailor make a visit and event for the organiser.

These classes are designed to tackle specific behaviours or improve specific things. For example - "Stop Jumping! Improve the Sit" and "Proofing the Stay". These are usually held over one or two workshop sessions and are for dog friendly dogs and their owners to practice in a group situation. £30.00 per person total usually with a maximum of 10 dogs.

They can also be run as private sessions at your home with a group or one or two friends - please contact me for more details.

These can be purchased and given to someone as a gift that they can claim any time within 12 months. They are available on private one to one sessions only and are discounted at 10% off the usual one to one charge. Applies to behaviour modification sessions only.

In home stays are available only after the current pandemic is over - but a similar service is available via social media.

These are suitable for those who want something unique. Instead of board and train, you have your trainer in your home with you working in your exact situation and it doesn't matter where you live, that's all part of the service. I work with people as though I'm working with a dog in my own home - but it allows us to use your own set up, garden and local walks. Prices of course vary and are individual to each case because they will often include travel and accommodation. Courses can also run from a couple of days to a week long. These courses are not just limited to the UK. Support is for life and prices reflect this.

Other courses include behaviour support and taster sessions of various activities including Parkour, Scentwork and Mantrailing. These take place in Norfolk and would require dog guardians to stay locally with their dog and attend daily activities set up for them. Prices vary and are also quoted on an individual basis depending on requirements.

Phone conversation and consults on what the latest info has to offer and how to make informed decisions.

Organised and co-hosted with accredited trainers - include canine Parkour, Scentwork, Mantrailing and confidence building.

Confidence courses are for humans, in particular for those who have become anxious taking their dogs out because they may have reactive dogs or their dog might have been attacked or hurt by others.

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