The Relationship Behaviourist…

It means your dog gets the best of both worlds: clear boundaries and high rewards. We use positive reinforcement (treats, praise, play) to teach and reward good behaviors. We also use calm, minimal, and fair corrections to instantly stop unwanted behaviors like lunging, jumping, or severe pulling. This balanced approach gives your dog the structured clarity they need to feel safe and relaxed.

To set you up for long-term success, we use a structured two-step initial process. You can view exactly how it works and read our training methodology here.

We typically schedule your follow-up session 1 to 2 weeks after our first meeting. This gives you plenty of time to practice your new techniques and implement our strategies, while allowing your dog the necessary space to adjust and learn. During our next session, we will review what worked well and address any remaining challenges—allowing us to evaluate, adapt, and evolve our training plan as we go.

For your initial consultation, I suggest we meet at your home so I can assess your current environment and recommend helpful changes. This step is especially critical if your dog is experiencing home-based reactivity.

If meeting at your home is not suitable, we can use our backup location:

• Meeting Point: Brockwell Hall in Brockwell Park (specifically at the outdoor benches behind The Glassmaker's Café).

• What to Expect: We will spend the first part of the hour completing your diagnostic assessment here, and then head directly into the main park for our practical, hands-on training session.

A standard slip lead is a gentle, lightweight, and highly effective communication tool. It allows me to deliver micro-signals and precise feedback to your dog with minimal physical effort. It helps your dog learn to walk on a loose lead by providing immediate clarity when they pull and instant slack the moment they yield.

• The everyday normal dog lead you use on your daily walks.

• Plenty of high-value treats (such as diced sausage, cheese, or boiled chicken—something much more motivating than their usual kibble).

• Their favourite toy, or whatever else best motivates your dog.

• Appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather, as we will be active and outdoors in the park.

No. I do not use prong collars, pinch collars, or electronic shock collars (e-collars). While these tools are common in some balanced training circles, I find them unnecessary for my work. My focus is on using the simplest, most humane tools combined with psychological clarity to reshape your relationship with your dog.

No, quite the opposite. Think of a correction as a gentle boundary, not a punishment. Just like humans, dogs thrive when they know exactly where the line is. By pairing clear boundaries with heavy positive rewards, your dog will actually become more relaxed, confident, and securely bonded to you because they finally understand what is expected of them.

I provide a fully mobile service across South London. If your specific area is not listed on the site, please get in touch—I am sure we can find a training setup that works best for you.

• Home Visits: In-person coaching directly in your everyday environment.

• Park Sessions: Practical, real-world 1:1 training at the wonderful Brockwell Park.

• Online Coaching: Virtual consultations, behavioural advice, or puppy guidance from anywhere.

Booking Note: Please remember to include your full postcode in your message so I can quickly review your location. (Travel fees may apply beyond a certain distance.)

As a mobile trainer cycling between sessions, I am well-prepared for classic British weather! Sessions will go ahead in normal wind and rain. However, if conditions become severe or unsafe for cycling and outdoor training—such as torrential downpours, thunderstorms, extreme ice, or dangerous summer heatwaves—I will contact you as early as possible. In those cases, we will either move the session indoors to your home or reschedule for another day.

Yes, but exclusively through our Structured Group Walk service, which is strictly limited to a 3-dog maximum. This premium service is an active training and management walk designed specifically for dogs that can safely walk alongside a carefully selected pack to work on real-world emotional regulation and reactivity. Conversely, our specialist Walk & Train service remains strictly 1:1 to provide total focus for dogs that are easily overwhelmed or over threshold. [1]

Services operate from Monday to Friday only. Weekend support is available via the initial two-step consultation and training process.

Yes, for initial sessions and handovers. Alternative arrangements—such as key holding, using a secure key lockbox, or other pre-arranged access methods—can be discussed once a reliable routine is established so collections can occur while you are out.

Loose lead walking is one of my specialites. I have trained hundreds of dog’s to walk calmly with their owners. Being able to walk your dog smoothly on a lead is a fundamental core skill. Quite simply, without this foundation, not much else goes right. A structured walk is vital because it establishes clear leadership and fosters a mentality where your dog naturally looks to you and follows your lead.

To give you and your dog the highest quality support, I need to see how your dog actually behaves in their everyday environment. Seeing a dog in a strange house doesn't give a realistic picture of their challenges. Observing them in their own home or on their usual local walking routes allows me to spot the exact triggers and layout choices affecting their behaviour, creating a far more effective training plan.

In the rare event of Trainer illness or a sudden emergency, the Trainer will contact the Owner as soon as possible to reschedule the session at the Owner's convenience with no loss to the block.