My name is Naomi and it is my life’s mission to help people and their pets live their best lives together! I am an experienced animal behaviourist working with people and their pets online and in person. I am a dog separation anxiety trainer and specialise in anxiety related behaviour issues generally.

Having fostered and adopted many dogs into my own home that have suffered with a range of separation related problems, as well as other behaviour issues, I know that no matter how much we love them, behaviour problems can be upsetting and frustrating for pet, and owner too. We really just want the best for our furry family members.

With a mixture of my years of professional and personal experience I will work closely with you to better understand what’s going on for your pet, and the steps we need to work through to get you to the best place for you and your pet. Find out more about me, my story and my credentials on the About We Teach Pets page here.

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How I can help!

 

Dog sleeping during online separation anxiety training

Transform your dog’s alone time from stressful to snooze-fest! No more missed outings to stay home with your dog.

Whether they are vocal, destructive or just generally upset when you leave them, separation anxiety is distressing for both you and your dog.

You’ve come to the right place to learn more about separation anxiety and how, together, we can help your dog to feel comfortable with being home alone.

An anxious dog feeling more confident after training

Click above for more on how I can help your anxious dog.

Maybe they generally lack confidence?

Can’t cope with vet exams or being groomed?

Run away at the first sign of loud noises or

Shout at your visitors?

A picture of dog trainer Naomi and her shepherd, Max

“Absolutely amazing experience. Highly recommend. Our border collie suffers bad with anxiety but since approaching we teach pets we have managed to find a way of helping our boy.

Could not have done it without the help of Naomi.

Thank you so much.”

– Ellie, with her border collie

Why I’m qualified to help

  • Post Graduate qualification in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling.

  • BSc in Pscyhology

  • NOCN level 3 in Canine Training and Behaviour

  • Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council

  • Full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC)

  • 30+ hours of continued courses every year to keep up to date with the latest knowledge

  • Alongside this, importantly, I am a lifelong animal lover. I have worked with, fostered and owned several dogs with a variety of issues which have led me to become a dog separation anxiety trainer and to focus on anxiety issues specifically.

  • I have a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to both you and your pet. 

  • My pets are family, and I know yours are too!

  • I use kind, reward based training methods to get great results in the best interests of you and your dog.

“Naomi is a wonderful person, calm, non judgemental and a good listener.

She did set up a weekly schedule for our dog Otis to tackle the most important issues and we managed to fit them in our busy life without feeling overwhelmed.”

– Julia, with Oti

Photo of dog trainer Naomi training an anxious kennel dog to feel more confident

What areas do I cover?

In person: Malvern, Ledbury, Worcester, Tewkesbury, Pershore, Hereford, Cheltenham, Birmingham.

Travel fees may apply.

Online: Anywhere! With the advantages of online sessions, location and distance is no object! You can have an online behaviourist with you every step of the way.

Ready to get to a happier place with your dog?

Whether you’re ready to dive into training with your dog, or you have more questions or would like to arrange a chat first, I’m here to help!

I’d love to hear from you so I can learn more about you and your dog and I can help you to decide on the best next steps to get you on the right path.

Let’s get started with a tailor made plan for you and your dog!

Mitch, whose owner has worked hard on his various anxieties