Dog Training
Training for Everyday Life
Dog training is about much more than teaching cues.
It’s about helping you and your dog understand each other, building confidence and developing practical skills that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable.
Using kind, choice-based and positive reinforcement methods, I’ll help you build engagement, connection and skills that work in the real world, while supporting your dog to learn at their own pace.
Training That Makes Everyday Life Easier
Training is about more than teaching your dog what to do. It’s about learning together, building confidence and developing skills that make everyday life easier.
Using kind, choice-based and positive reinforcement methods, I’ll help you strengthen your connection, understand your dog and build practical skills you can enjoy together.
How Can I Help You?
The Human End Of The Lead
Rescue Support
Rehoming A Dog
Everyday Life Skills
Adolescent Support
Calmness & Settling
Focus Around Distractions
Lead Walking
Puppy Foundations
Client Feedback
"She will advise and encourage in a positive and supportive way."
Maria is a supportive and extremely knowledgeable trainer who will really help you understand your dog and its behaviour. She will advise and encourage in a positive and supportive way. Heidi who works alongside is great too! We are getting a lovely bond with our puppy now that we understand his emotions and needs better. Highly recommend.
What Makes Me Different
Every dog learns differently. Their personality, experiences, confidence, environment and what motivates them all influence how they learn. My training isn't about creating the perfect or most obedient dog. It's about helping you understand the dog at the end of your lead and giving you both the skills to enjoy everyday life together.
Supporting Both Ends Of The Lead
Dog training isn't only about teaching your dog: you are an important part of the learning too.
I'll help you understand how your dog learns, recognise their communication and develop practical skills you can confidently use outside our sessions. Whether you're starting with a puppy, navigating adolescence or simply want to build better everyday skills, I'll support and guide you without judgement.
Understanding Before Training
Before asking “How do we train this?”, I like to consider what your dog needs to be able to learn successfully.
Can they focus? Are they comfortable? Do they understand what we're asking? Is the environment too distracting?
Are we making learning worthwhile and enjoyable? By understanding the dog in front of us, we can make training clearer, easier and more successful for everyone.
Working With Your Dog, Not Against Them
Training Tailored For Your Dog
There is no one-size-fits-all training plan. Your dog's age, breed, personality, experiences, environment and individual needs all matter. Training is adapted to suit the dog in front of me and the everyday life you share together.
Whether we're working on recall, lead walking, engagement, calmness, confidence or everyday life skills, we'll find approaches that work for you and your dog.
Building Your Knowledge and Confidence
One of the most important things I can teach isn't a dog training exercise; it's helping you understand your dog.
I'll show you how to recognise their communication, understand what motivates them and know when they're ready to learn. The aim isn't for you to always need a trainer beside you.
It's to give you the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to continue learning together. Because great dog training isn't just about what your dog learns. It's about what you learn about your dog along the way.
Where We Begin
Choose A Group Or
One To One
Every dog and caregiver is different, so choosing the right learning environment matters.
If you’re unsure whether a group course or one-to-one support would suit you best, please get in touch.
We can chat about your dog’s needs, confidence and current challenges, and I’ll guide you towards the option where you can both feel comfortable, supported and set up for success.
Look At The Range Of Courses
Take a look through the range of courses and support available to find what feels right for you and your dog.
Whether you prefer learning as part of a small group, need more individual one-to-one support, or would like a self-paced course, there are options to suit different dogs, caregivers and stages of your journey.
Thinking About Joining An In-Person Group?
Not sure whether a group environment is right for you and your dog?
Explore our courses to find the best place to start. If you’re unsure because of your dog’s behaviour, age, confidence or abilities, please reach out. I’m here to guide you.
Our groups are small, supportive and carefully managed, helping you and your dog learn together comfortably and without pressure.
Thinking About Joining An Online Group?
Our online courses are ideal for dogs who may be anxious, reactive, overwhelmed or highly aroused.
They’re also perfect if you live further away, or elsewhere in the world.
Learning from home removes the pressure of a group setting, allowing you and your dog to learn at your own pace.
You’ll receive guidance while building your confidence, knowledge and understanding of your canine companion.
Let’s Get Started – Easy Online Payments
Once you’ve found the right course for you and your canine companion, you can easily book your place and pay securely online.
The process is quick, simple and hassle-free, so everything is taken care of and you can focus on getting started, learning and enjoying the journey together.
Dive Right In
You’ll have information and preparation ready to help you get started straight away.
New course content will be released at the beginning of each week, giving you time to explore before our sessions.
There’s plenty of information included because I love to give you that little bit extra!
Don’t feel you need to take it all in at once. Work through it in your own time, and we’ll explore key areas together during our sessions.
Bonus's
Access to "Human End Of The Lead"
Free Work Basics
Access to Game Videos
Ebooks and Handouts
Client Feedback
"Ideas to help us to communicate"
I have known Maria for many years and have always considered her to be a wonderful human being, but what she brings to our fur babies lives makes me even more in awe of her!
She is so knowledgeable and patient with us Guardians, and she has genuine joy from seeing us bond with our new dogs!
The team, including Heidi and Lily, have a huge fountain of knowledge that they are eager to share with us, and I can't thank them enough.
They have given us ideas to help us to communicate with Betty (our rescue) and tips on how to read her communication to us.
I have certainly gained more confidence and skills since attending our 6 week course. Thank you FP&T for everything
Get In-touch To Find Out More
Take the First Step Towards Understanding Your Dog
TAKE A LOOK
Explore the range of courses available and discover which one feels right for you and your canine companion. Whether you’re looking for in-person learning, online support or a deeper understanding of your dog, there’s something to help you both move forward together.
GET IN-TOUCH
If you’re unsure where to start, please get in touch.
I’m here to guide you towards the most suitable course.
WHATS NEXT
You'll be able to pay securely online.
Everything is kept simple and straightforward, and we will support you and your dog.
LETS GET STARTED
Before we meet, I’ll send you a questionnaire to complete, giving me valuable information about your dog’s health, lifestyle, experiences and behaviours.
This helps me understand you and your dog, consider their individual needs and guide you throughout the course, making your learning experience as relevant and beneficial as possible.
