How to Stop Worrying and Love Your Dog

  • Impulse Control for Real Life (and Real Dogs)

    In this 5-week course, we tackle the big ones: food stealing, door dashing, jumping, and focus (or the lack thereof). You’ll learn how to work with your dog’s quirks, not against them — no shouting, no gadgets, just science, snacks, and maybe a little silliness.

  • Ideal For

    - Dogs who believe “impulse control” is a myth invented by cats
    - Humans who are tired of being used as canine launch pads
    - Anyone who wants to stop shouting “Leave it!” and start seeing real progress
    - People ready to trade perfection for partnership (and a laugh or two)

  • What’s It All About?

    This course is all about helping you and your delightful little chaos machine learn how to live in harmony — without harsh methods or unrealistic expectations. We’ll work on impulse control basics like polite greetings, food manners, staying cool around distractions, and actual listening (from both ends of the lead).

    Through proven, kind, science-based training, you’ll learn to support your dog instead of control them — building trust, confidence, and maybe even a well-timed “sit” in the process.

  • Course Overview

    Over 5 weeks, we tackle the classic chaos-makers:
    Week 1: Foundations and Engagement — learning the art of rewarding the right moments
    Week 2: Food Manners and Reward Removal — stopping the grabby paw of doom
    Week 3: Door Dashing and Polite Greetings — conquering portals to chaos
    Week 4: Focus and Distractions — training your dog’s squirrel radar to dial down
    Week 5: Sit For Everything — making calm the new cool, everywhere you go

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  • Join us at:
    Stone Village Hall,
    Lower Stone Road,
    Berkeley,
    Gloucestershire,
    GL13 9LE

  • Glad you asked! Bring:

    • Your dog (preferably yours)

    • A flat collar or well-fitted harness

    • A standard lead (no retractables – we like to keep control... somewhat)

    • A mountain of tasty, soft, high-value treats (think: chicken, cheese, liver cake — go big!)

    • A favourite toy

    • A blanket or mat for your dog to settle on

    • Poo bags (they always go when it’s your turn)

    • Water for your dog (optional, but helpful)

    Optional: your sense of humour, and maybe a drink — it's 90 minutes of fun and focus!

  • This is a 5-week small group class (max 4 dogs), focused on building your dog’s impulse control through kind, science-based training.

    Each week, you’ll learn practical, real-life skills in a supportive space where mistakes are welcome (that includes the humans).

    You’ll get coaching, laughs, practice time, and tools to keep the learning going at home.

    We work with your dog’s unique personality — not against it.

    Think: progress over perfection, and biscuits over barking.

    • Arrive a few minutes early so your dog has time to sniff, settle, and judge everyone silently.

    • Keep your dog on lead when entering the hall.

    • Give your dog space — not all pups are ready for a social mixer!

    • I’ll greet you, show you where to set up, and we’ll get rolling from there.

    If you’re nervous or unsure — that’s OK!

    We’ve got you.

    Just show up, bring the snacks, and we’ll take it from there.

  • Yes — as long as your dog is safe around others and not likely to bite.

    We keep classes small (max 4 dogs) so we can support dogs who are a little “extra.”

    Just drop me a message beforehand so we can chat through any concerns. I may recommend a 1:1 session first if it’ll help set you both up for success.

  • Life happens (especially with dogs).

    While we can’t offer refunds for missed sessions, you’re welcome to:

    • Request a written recap or video demo of key exercises

    • Book a discounted 1:1 catch-up if needed

    • Ask lots of questions before or after your next session

  • Real ones. But not magic ones.

    You’ll learn how to help your dog make better choices, and your dog will start to understand what calm can feel like.

    Progress depends on your practice, but we’ll make sure you leave each week feeling clearer, calmer, and more connected.