Yes! Discovery School is a great place to start with your puppy. Before focusing on traditional training, we help you understand your puppy’s communication, emotions and individual needs.

Through positive reinforcement and age-appropriate activities, we build confidence, calmness, engagement and choice. We also explore appropriate socialisation, helping your puppy experience people, dogs, environments and everyday life safely and without becoming overwhelmed, creating strong foundations for future learning.

Discovery School can help you understand your new rescue dog before asking too much of them. You'll learn to recognise their communication, emotions and individual needs while giving them time to settle and decompress. Together we'll focus on building trust, confidence and connection, creating positive foundations before introducing everyday life skills at a pace that feels comfortable for your dog. 

For the lifetime of the website. 

Absolutely. Your learning and your dog’s journey don’t simply stop when the sessions finish. You’ll have options to continue receiving support, guidance and further learning. Whether you need a little extra help, want to continue building your skills or have new questions along the way, I’m here to help you decide on the best next step for you and your dog.

You’ll have the option to book additional behavioural sessions at a discounted rate, should you need further guidance. Or have the option to join our Skills for Life (Membership)Club to continue your journey amongest and supportive community. 

Every dog is an individual, which is why my approach isn’t one-size-fits-all. We work with your dog at their pace, considering their behaviour, emotions, experiences, environment and individual needs.  

Everything is based around choice, understanding and building trust, without force or pressure. If you’re unsure whether this approach is right for your dog, please get in touch. We can discuss your concerns and find the most appropriate way forward together.

For me, it starts with understanding your dog before we start trying to change anything. Behaviour is communication, and there is always a reason behind what your dog is doing. I look at the whole dog, their emotions, environment, experiences, physical comfort and individual needs. My approach is kind, ethical and choice-based, working at a pace your dog can cope with without force or pressure. I also believe knowledge at the human end of the lead is key. The more you understand your dog, the better you can support them, build their confidence and move forward together.