DOG TRAINING DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
Want more for you and your dog? You’ve come to the right place!
I focus on both of you - building confidence, developing skills, and achieving real-world results. Shaped by science & strengthened by partnership.
1:1 TRAINING
ONLINE &
IN-PERSON
No challenge is too big or too small - from recall and loose-lead walking, to more complex issues like reactivity that can place real strain on your relationship. I take time to understand your dog’s behaviour, explore the underlying causes, and create a clear, structured plan to help you move forward together.
At DOC & DOG, our approach is shaped by science and grounded in current research - not outdated dogma. Every strategy I use is evidence-based, practical, and tailored to both you and your dog. Your partnership with your dog is at the core of everything I do. I know how isolating it can feel when you’re struggling, especially when it seems like everyone else has that perfect “disney dog.” You’re not alone, and help is here.
I offer online sessions, in-person sessions, or a combination of both. In-person appointments are primarily based in Edinburgh, with travel available to nearby areas for a small additional fee.
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
1:1 TRAINING
walk & TRAIN
Struggling to find the time to both walk and train your dog? Or looking to safely socialise your dog alongside a calm, well-rounded stooge dog guided by someone you trust? This service is designed with you in mind!
I understand how challenging it can be to balance your dog’s needs and training alongside work, home life, and everything in between. That’s why this service is built to support you around the chaos of every day life!
I’ll start by discussing your dog’s current needs and training goals, then create a tailored strategy to help move you both forward with clarity and confidence.
This service includes:
30-minute training video call to discuss your goals and create a personalised training plan
4 x 1-hour Walk & Train sessions tailored to your dog's needs (typically over four weeks, with more intensive options available if preferred)
Training videos and personalised feedback after each session, so you can continue the progress at home
Ongoing WhatsApp support throughout your programme for questions, updates and troubleshooting
Discounted 1:1 training sessions throughout your Walk & Train block if you'd like additional hands-on coaching
walk & TRAIN
scentwork
It’s so important to remember to have fun with your dog (even more so when you’re working through other behavioural issues), and scentwork is a brilliant way to connect, work as a team and tap into your dog’s natural instincts while having a great time together.
Scentwork teaches dogs to search for and locate a specific scent, putting their incredible ability to hunt using their nose to work! It’s a brilliant activity to meet their breed needs, providing fantastic mental enrichment and teaching them that they can both sniff and explore in a way that is connected to you (particularly helpful if your dog blows off recall for scent out and about)!
Scentwork is suitable for dogs of all ages, breeds and abilities. Whether you’re looking for a fun new activity to enjoy together, an outlet for a busy brain, a confidence boost for a more cautious dog, or something you’d eventually like to take into competition, there’s something in it for everyone.
I’m a Scentwork UK Accredited Trainer and run small group classes in both Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. I also train and compete with my own dog Jeffrey, and have competed in both Scentwork UK and National Nosework Association trials.
• SCOTTISH BORDERS - NEW BLOCK STARTING AUGUST •
• EDINBURGH - NEW BLOCK STARTING OCTOBER •
SOCIAL WALKS
SOCIAL pack WALKS
Our structured group walks offer a safe, supportive environment where you and your dog can practise handling skills, build real-world confidence, and enjoy appropriate socialisation together. Each walk is carefully guided to provide opportunities for positive exposure, all while helping strengthen your partnership with your dog.
Social walks take place across Edinburgh, East Lothian, and the Borders - so there’s likely to be one near you, wherever you’re based in South East Scotland.
If you’d like to join us, please book a Social Walk Assessment. This gives us a chance to meet you both, discuss your goals, and make sure you’re ready to join the pack!
SOCIAL Skills club - next block starting soon
Looking to build confidence before joining our Social Walks? The Social Skills Club is the perfect place to start.
These small-group training sessions are designed to help you and your dog develop the essential skills needed to navigate the real world with confidence. You’ll benefit from personalised 1:1 feedback and guidance throughout. We’ll cover key foundations including reliable recall, reading canine body language, appropriate dog-to-dog greetings, advocating for your dog, handling approaching off-lead dogs, and much more - all within a supportive, structured environment that puts your partnership first.
Spaces are limited - please get in touch directly if you’d like to reserve a space on our next block!
SOCIAL WALKS