Advocating for dogs and coaching their owners

About

I’m Galina – Degree qualified and insured Dog Behaviourist and Trainer. I’m passionate about improving the lives of dogs, and their owners. My goal is to help you understand your dog’s behaviour and provide you with the ability to communicate effectively with your pet.

With over 6 years of experience in pet dog training and over 35 years of experience in owning various dog breeds, I provide positive reinforcement, force free training.

I began my education journey by achieving a Diploma in Canine Science and Dog Training level 3, and, in addition to this, I completed the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Foundation course.

I decided to further my knowledge by completing a Foundation Degree in Applied Canine Behaviour and Training.

I then progressed to a Bachelor’s Degree in Canine Behaviour Management.

I am continuously developing my knowledge and gaining up-to-date information by attending canine behaviour seminars.

Skills and experience:

Canine cognition

Canine Psychology

Canine training

Behavioural analysis

Conditioning

Knowledge and understanding of canine learning and humane training techniques.

Services

I offer a range of services, packages and options designed to support your training goals.

  • 1 hour training/consultation £120.

  • 1 hour training/consultation £120.

  • Initial consultation 1.5 hours £175.

    Follow up consultations 1 hour £120.

  • 1:1 training walks (45 min).

    I offer one-to-one training-based walks for dogs that are too anxious to be walked in packs. These walks are to be combined with a consultation and personalised training plan prior to that in order for a dog owner and myself to follow the same plan.

    45 min £35

    30 min £25

Puppy training

  • Loose lead walking.

  • Recall.

  • Jumping up at people.

  • Position training, e.g. sit, down, stand (with duration stay and wait).

  • Child/dog interactions are a practical introduction to what is appropriate and what is not.

Obedience training

Building relationship with your dog is most important part of your training journey. This requires attention and dedicated time investment for your beloved pet. Through structure, play, enrichment, and fulfilment, you will have the dog you always wanted. 

Play. Knowing how to play with your dog is a game changer for your relationship. Through movement, trust and appealing to the hunter in your dog, you can elevate your play style.

Enrichment. Ensuring you are understanding and meeting your dog’s individual needs through learning, play and physical exercise. The key to achieving a truly happy dog is fulfilling their needs. 

Structure. Creating clear and concise communication methods and setting your dog up to succeed. Achieving balance between home and dog life can be tricky to navigate - solid structure and communication system will help keep harmony at home. 

Behavioral modification

Helping you understand your dog’s problem behavior:

Dog to dog aggression.

Dog to human aggression.

General nervousness and anxiety.

Separation anxiety.

Destructive behaviours.

Excessive barking.

Over excitement in greeting people.

Overexcitement in greeting dogs.

Behavioural problems can be upsetting and difficult to live with and manage. I will take the time to listen, understand and analyse the problem and why it is occurring. I will recommend and provide support for an effective modification or training programme to help your dog change their emotional state.

In order to treat them, it is important to understand the dog’s underlying emotional and psychological state associated with the behaviour as part of the treatment plan. Changing the dog’s emotions is an essential first step in a behavioural modification or alternative training programme. In the majority of cases, there are no quick fixes. It takes time, patience and a step-by-step approach to change and modify behaviour. Your understanding, and ability to be consistent, is key to success, and we give you the confidence you need to support and train your dog effectively.
The process will present challenges – to both you and your dog – but, as new skills are learned, you will discover it to be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Please note that behavioural issues can be an indication of a medical problem, which can only be diagnosed by a vet. If you have not been referred to us by your vet, it is important that your dog has been examined to rule out any underlying issues. Knowing all of the relevant factors can help us to decide on the best treatment approach.

Contact

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