Dog training that meets your dog where they are
Not where you think they should be
Some dogs find the world hard. Some need time. Some need space.
I help dogs and their people build calm progress without pressure or comparison.
If you feel behind, you are not
Puppy classes and social media create the illusion that dogs develop on the same timeline. They do not. Different nervous systems, different histories, different needs.
When we compare, we rush. When we rush, learning suffers. Training works when we stop chasing an imaginary normal and start working with the dog in front of us.
How training works here
Individual dogs not averages
Training is adjusted to suit your dog’s emotional state, pace and learning history. No forcing. No rushing.
Process over performance
We build regulation, recovery and understanding first. Skills grow from that foundation.
Clear structure with honest support
You will know what to do, why it matters and what progress actually looks like for your dog.
Ways to train with me
Puppies and young dogs
Foundations, confidence and early learning without pressure.
Everyday life skills
Practical tools to help your dog feel calmer and more confident in common real-world situations.
Scent and enrichment work
Channel natural behaviours into structured, satisfying work that builds confidence and calm.
Is this the right fit?
This is for:
Owners who want to understand their dog, not overpower them.
For people tired of being told to be firmer, stricter or faster.
For dogs who need space, clarity and time to feel safe learning.
This is not:
Quick fix training.
It is not about perfect puppies.
It is not about comparing your dog to others.
About Ricochet Dog Training
I am an ABTC registered instructor working with puppies and dogs who do not fit tidy boxes.
My work is grounded in behaviour science, nervous system awareness and practical, real world support for owners.