Feeling Overwhelmed by your dogs behaviour?

Calm personalised support for you and your dog.

Whether you have a new puppy and you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed, or an older dog with behaviours you’re struggling to manage, you’re not alone — and you don’t need to have all the answers. I work in a calm, supportive way, taking the time to understand you, your dog, and your situation properly. There’s no judgement and no one-size-fits-all approach, just practical support that’s tailored to you both and your everyday life.

Why I Work One-to-One
Over time, I realised that group classes just don't work for every dog or every family. Some dogs find them a bit too busy or overwhelming, and I often saw that what they learned in class didn't translate to real life at home or on walks.

Working one-to-one gives us the space to slow things down and really focus on what's going on for your dog and you. It means I can get to know you, your dog and your situation properly, without distractions or pressure. You can work at a pace that is right for you and your dog, on what matters for you and your dog for every day life.

The added bonus of one-to-one is that your dog learns faster and the time fits your family.

1-2-1 Puppy Programme

A personalised, in-home training tailored to your puppy’s age, breed, personality, and your family lifestyle. You receive calm, practical guidance on key foundations such as toilet training, biting, socialising, lead skills, and early recall. Sessions focus on real-life situations, so what you learn works at home and out on walks.

1-2-1 Recall Progamme

Build a reliable, happy recall that works even around real-life distractions. Training is personalised to your dog’s motivation, emotions, and environment, rather than relying on one cue or command. Sessions focus on making recall rewarding and fun, using games and practical exercises you can use on everyday walks. You’ll learn how to manage distractions, prevent setbacks, and read when your dog needs extra support.

1-2-1 Adolescent Programme

Support for the challenging teenage phase with calm, tailored training for your individual dog. Sessions focus on real-life struggles such lead pulling, over-excitement, reactivity, and selective listening. You’ll receive clear, practical guidance and ongoing support to adapt as your dog develops.

1-2-1 Behaviour Programme

Provides calm, compassionate support for dogs struggling with behaviours such as reactivity, anxiety, over-arousal, or frustration. Each plan is fully tailored to your dog’s emotional needs, triggers, and learning history. Sessions focus on understanding why the behaviour is happening and teaching practical strategies that work in real life. You’ll receive clear guidance, realistic expectations, and ongoing support between sessions.

1-2-1 Lead Skills Programme

Designed to help you enjoy calm, relaxed walks without pulling, frustration, or stress. Training is tailored to your dog’s needs, emotions, and triggers, rather than using one-size-fits-all techniques. You’ll learn how to build focus, reduce over-arousal, and support your dog to make better choices on lead.

Puppy Socialising & Training Programme

A paced course that gently guides you through your puppy’s early development, step by step. Each stage focuses on safe socialisation, confidence-building, and key foundations such as toileting, biting, settling, lead skills, and recall. You’ll learn how to introduce the world at your puppy’s pace, without overwhelm or pressure. Clear, easy-to-follow guidance helps you apply the training in everyday life. This programme builds confident puppies and confident owners with structure, clarity, and reassurance throughout.

If you're unsure of whether to take your puppy to a puppy school or have individual training, I would definitely encourage you to do the 1-2-1 training with Karen. Karen provides structured and interactive training sessions based on your needs and the needs of your puppy. Thank you Karen our puppy turned into a well-behaved little fella

— Mike & Parker

"Google Review"

Honestly getting Karen in to work with us and our dog has been absolutely invaluable! We were really struggling with a very high energy large breed rescue puppy and she has been able to get us to understand his behaviours more and implement lots of things to help, both in the house and out on walks.

— Nikki & Falkor

"Google Review

Things Can Get Better

If you're feeling stuck or unsure where to start or just confused, I want you to know that that is absolutely normal and that things can and will get better, no matter where you are right now.

If you'd like to have a chat about your dog, without judgement and look at how to move forward in a way that feels right for you and your dog, you're welcome to book a free 30 minute call. Just book on the link below.

Torquay Dog Training

TRAINING FOR DOGS OF ALL AGES