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Training & Behaviour

 I support dogs & their owners for both training and behaviour work. Training is about teaching your dog new behaviours – like walking on a loose lead, coming back when called or any basic command work. Behavioural work is about helping your dog with an emotional response. This may be reactivity or separation anxiety. Training and behaviour work often go hand in hand but since every dog is different, we will create an individual plan for your dog together. Whilst I work with dogs of all ages, I specialise in working with puppies and young dogs. 

I offer in-person services across the Bournemouth & Poole area and also offer online training, which allows me to work with dogs around the world, and my clients stretch from Aberdeen to Arizona. 

I am a member of some of the best dog training institutions in the UK so I am continually developing my knowledge as a professional. I believe passionately in using the most up to date, fear-free training methods so that learning is fun for both you and your dog.

1:1 in-person session

Whether your dog is experiencing separation anxiety, nervousness, lack of recall or anything between, I’m here to help. I take a holistic approach to training and we will work together to make sure we set your dog up for success and teach new ways to behave.

I  employ purely fear-free training methods, where dogs learn through praise and positive reinforcement – never punishment. My methods focus on teaching the dog what to do rather than punishing them for making a wrong choice. We will also look at what is driving your dog’s behaviour.

All training sessions include a detailed follow up email, which will cover your next steps with your dog, meaning you can refer back as many times as you need to. 

£65 p/ h      

£85 p/ 90 mins

 

 

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1:1 online session

We don’t have to meet in person for you to get amazing results with your dog. In many cases, online training is superior as your dog doesn’t have to contend with the excitement (or worry, depending on the dog!) of meeting a new person. 

Online work also means you can have support from a certified professional wherever you are in the world, without geographical location limiting your access to a fear-free trainer with the most up to date and science-based training methods.

The work we do together will be focused on understanding the motivation behind your dog’s behaviours and teaching you to address the root cause of the problem and all sessions are proceeded by a detailed follow up email, detailing your training plan moving forwards. 

£60 p/h

£80 p/90 mins      

 

 

 

  • Honestly such a brilliant puppy training course! My puppy Loki had started as a complete beginner and Jess really was able to help us teach him so many new things... read more

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    Ellie Oakley Avatar Ellie Oakley
    14/08/2023

    Excellent trainer, very skilled and offering personable friendly training based upon a brilliant regime of six sessions. Highly recommended! Thank you!

    John Repairs Avatar John Repairs
    21/08/2023

    Jess has been great with my girl, she always comes home happy and tired from her group walks! We’ve also had a couple of training sessions which have made a... read more

    Lindon Parker Avatar Lindon Parker
    08/12/2022
  • Jess is fabulous 👌 highly recommended!

    Alex Crabbe Avatar Alex Crabbe
    04/12/2022

    Jess is very professional and and easy to work with. Archie is very happy after his walks.

    William Slaney Avatar William Slaney
    04/11/2022

    Lovely lady she walks my old tyme bulldog twice a week ventures over to different places with her the photos and videos she sends shows she's having a lovely time... read more

    Abigail Cox Avatar Abigail Cox
    04/12/2022
  • Jess is a delightful girl and I know Archie will come back home exhausted but very happy after a fun filled walk. I can really trust Jess to look after my... read more

    Dave Taylor Avatar Dave Taylor
    15/12/2022

    Week 1, our pup was a little reluctant to climb the stairs for his first training session. Being a pup he was easily distracted always interested in whats going on... read more

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    darren gilbert Avatar darren gilbert
    21/08/2023

    Before Jess began exclusively training, she took our dogs for walks. We were always extremely happy with Jess; she is incredibly knowledgable and has the perfect balance between being warm... read more

    Matthew Rushent Avatar Matthew Rushent
    04/08/2023
  • My little angel Elsie can turn into the Tasmanian devil in a split second but since having Jess for just 3 one hour sessions the difference in Elsie's behaviour is... read more

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    Jennifer Tames Avatar Jennifer Tames
    04/04/2023

    Jess is absolutely UNBELIEVABLE at what she does. My 3yo Frenchie had some traumatic experiences within a short space of time & had gone from a friendly, playful, bouncy gremlin,... read more

    Sarah Lednor Avatar Sarah Lednor
    04/07/2023

    Needed some help training recall with my terrier. Jess was very knowledgable and patient, giving practical advice that’s simple to follow. Enjoyed our sessions and David’s like a different... read more

    Alexia Purse Avatar Alexia Purse
    04/02/2023
  • I’m really happy with our 1:1 session with Jess. She gave me the tools and knowledge to correct my two beagles recall and walking on lead. She really cares and... read more

    Krisztina Schafler Avatar Krisztina Schafler
    07/12/2022

    Six weekly sessions with Jess was a really enjoyable experience both for Oscar my Shih Tzu puppy and my wife and I, we all learned so much so put us... read more

    Roger Perry Avatar Roger Perry
    30/08/2023

    Mermaid loves going out for a walk with Jessica, always excited to see her. Comes home exhausted and sleeps. Jessica is reliable and trustworthy would highly recommend 🐾🐾

    Karen Swain Avatar Karen Swain
    11/10/2022
  • Jessica has been the best person with whom I've trained my Collie Ella. Many other trainers (supposedly more experienced!) have come nowhere near Jessica in terms of her ability to... read more

    Jonathan Mills Avatar Jonathan Mills
    04/10/2022

    Jess took my dog Lissy out for a walk with her adorable dog Kenny and it proved to be a very enjoyable occasion for all. Jess was patient and instructive.... read more

    Michael Doohan Avatar Michael Doohan
    28/09/2022

    We contacted Jess about a few issues we were having with our two dogs. Some demand barking from one dog. The other dog developed poor impulse control on walks around... read more

    Katie Halsall Avatar Katie Halsall
    14/08/2023
  • Jess is amazing with dogs ! My two Jack Russells have such a great time !She is reliable, friendly and adaptable!

    Sally Bennett Avatar Sally Bennett
    04/11/2022

    Jessica was very understanding when she first came to meet my dog Ariel as she is very nervous and anxious of life! I have a long way to go with... read more

    Cara Hewlett Avatar Cara Hewlett
    04/04/2023

    Dia loves her walks with Jess - she gets so excited to see her! Jess has been patiently working with Dia's reactivity issues and helping her become a more secure... read more

    Jennifer brophy Avatar Jennifer brophy
    01/11/2022
  • Jess has worked with our 13 month maltipoo who suddenly started barking whilst out on walks and at the tv. After 5 sessions he has made a remarkable improvement and... read more

    Rita Lavery Avatar Rita Lavery
    04/04/2023

    Jess is amazing with Jazz and she always looks forward to her walks. Highly recommend 🐶

    Isobel Yeatman Avatar Isobel Yeatman
    04/12/2022

    We are first time dog owners to a gorgeous golden retriever puppy called Teddy. We decided to get Jess in for a private session very early on to make sure... read more

    Beth Avatar Beth
    04/03/2023
  • Jess is a delightful girl and I know Archie will come back home exhausted but very happy after a fun filled walk. I can really trust Jess to look... read more

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    Dave Taylor Avatar Dave Taylor
    04/01/2023

    Mermaid loves going out for a walk with Jessica, always excited to see her. Comes home exhausted and sleeps. Jessica is reliable and trustworthy would highly recommend 🐾🐾

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    Karen Swain Avatar Karen Swain
    04/11/2022

    Yogi has enjoyed many a walk with Jess and is always so happy to go with her. He gets a good run around with other dogs and loves the chance... read more

    Chloe Asquith Avatar Chloe Asquith
    28/09/2022

Certifications

University-of-Southampton
University-of-Exeter