Whether you’re looking to build everyday life skills, tackling behaviour challenges, or helping your dog feel calmer and more settled, this is where we begin - with an Intitial Consultation.
Every dog—and every household—is different. That’s why we start with a proper conversation: time to talk things through, see what’s really going on, and work out a plan that feels realistic and right for you.
You might be:
- Starting fresh with a puppy or new rescue.
- Struggling with barking, reactivity, or stress at home or out and about.
- Feeling overwhelmed.
- Wanting to teach new behaviours like coming back when called or lead walking.
- Or simply wanting some clear, thoughtful support to make daily life easier.
Whatever’s going on, this session gives us the space to get to know each other and make sense of what’s happening. You’ll leave with clarity, practical next steps, and a plan to move forward—with as much or as little follow-up support as you need that we will work out in our session.
Your Consultation
Your initial consultation lasts around 90 minutes and can take place here in St Just, at your home, or online—depending on what suits you and your dog best. Choose your location on the drop down menu. If you have more challenges to work through, longer sessions (2 or even 3 hours) can also be booked. These longer sessions are especially useful if you live further away, have more than one dog or household involved, or need time to cover multiple issues. If you are not sure how long you need, just pop me a message before you book or schedule a free call (link below).
Travel costs may apply for Home Visits if you are out of Zone 1 - take this link to find out more – this also may mean on rare occasions I have to adjust appointment times if there is longer travel to you, but I will be in touch as soon as you have made your booking if there are any adjustments to be made.
Payment is required at time of booking to confirm your appointment, and I’ll always be clear about any additional costs (such as travel) before you commit. Payment can be made by card (Stripe) or bank transfer.
During the booking process you’ll fill in a short form to help me get a feel for your situation so be ready to answer a few questions. So you are prepared, the questions are:
- Name of your dog(s)
- Age
- Breed or breed type
- What are you looking for help with?
- What are your goals?
- What have you tried already, including whether you’ve sought advice and where from?
- Has your dog ever shown any behaviour that made you concerned for safety?
- Is there anything else you think I should know before we meet?
I may then email you some further questions or ask for more information once I have gone through the form. On rare occasions I may feel that the sort of training you are looking for is not within my skill set, and if that is the case, I will let you know straight away and refund any payments. What I don’t do includes sports training (agility, hoopers, cani cross, flyball, etc), bite work, assistance dog training, severe aggression cases, group classes … but I do a lot of things mainly based around problem solving the day to day challenges people face with their dogs.
On the day, we will take the time to talk things through. We will look at where you are now and I will fill in any gaps. We will look at your goals, both short term and long term. I will observe your dog, and we will begin building a picture of what’s going on and how best to help.
You’ll leave with:
- A clearer understanding of your dog—what’s driving their behaviour, and what might be getting in the way
- Tailored advice on what to focus on right now—specific steps you can start taking straight away
- A sense of the bigger picture—what progress might look like and how we can work towards it
- Suggestions for ongoing support—whether that’s more sessions, check-ins, or simply space to try things out.
Support Sessions
At the end of your session we will look at the ongoing support that you need and get you booked in. You can book these as we go, or I can hold some regular slots for you – if you are booking two or more sessions you will get a 5% discount.
All support sessions must be paid in full within 48 hours of booking to confirm your place. This secures your slot and ensures the diary stays manageable for everyone. Sessions not paid for within 48 hours of booking may be cancelled or offered to someone else – I will contact you first in case something has been mises, and always appreciate a quick response.
Whatever the challenges you are facing, this Initial Consultation and assessment is the place to start
How to book
- Choose the type of consultation in the drop down menu - ONLINE, ST JUST or HOME VISIT and if the consultation is a home visit you will be asked to choose your ZONE - check here.
- Choose the length of your consultation - 90 minutes is the standard length but a longer consultation may be more appropriate.
- Fill in your details during the booking process including some questions about your dog and why you are booking the consultation.
- Payment is required at time of booking to confirm your appointment. Payment can be made by card (Stripe) or bank transfer.
Why choose me?
An experienced trainer and behaviour counsellor can be invaluable in helping you through the more serious challenges with your dog. It is good to get help from someone qualified in behaviour with a vast amount of experience - I have worked with thousands of dogs over the years. It's not about quick fixes, but by utilising my extensive experience and getting it right we can get quick and effective results. I offer practical and non-judgmental advice. I know how to put in emergency procedures, preventative measures, solve problems, and prevent problems from escalating. Most importantly, all training is kind to both you and your dog.
