Are you looking for support from a knowledgeable and empathetic professional to guide you and your dog to a more peaceful way of life?

Hi, I’m Naomi, a Clinical Animal Behaviourist specialising in dog training for anxious dogs and those displaying stress related behaviour issues.

If you’re here you might be feeling worried, frustrated, overwhelmed, or unsure how best to help your dog. Maybe they’re anxious when you leave them, reactive with other dogs, or generally struggling to cope with the world, or perhaps you’ve got a puppy, and you want to give them the best start possible.

I work with kind, committed dog guardians like you to understand what’s going on, and guide you both toward a calmer, happier life, at a pace that feels safe and manageable for everyone.

Find out more on the About We Teach Pets page here. Or scroll down to see how I can help.

How I can help you and your dog!

Dog with separation anxiety looking out of a window
  • Does your dog show signs of anxiety when they’re alone?
  • Are you looking for more freedom to go out and leave your dog home alone?
  • Help your dog to become more independent and cope with separation!
Training set up with a reactive dog following a stooge dog. Image links to service page for reactive dog training package.
  • Is your dog barking, growling or lunging when they see other dogs?
  • Would you like to know what to do when you encounter other dogs on their walks?
  • Help you and your dog to calmer outdoor adventures!
Human holding a dog's paw. Image links to service page for dogs with touch sensitivity and vet visit stress
  • Does your dog cower, run away, growl or snap when you take them to the vets or groomers?
  • How about when you try to put on their harness or groom them at home?
  • Learn how to work with your dog so that they can remain calm.
Bulldog with face on floor looking sad/anxious. Image links to service page for dog training for anxious dogs with a range of stress related behaviour.
  • Maybe your dog runs away from loud noises? Struggles with fireworks, travel or visitors?
  • Or do they guard their dinner or favourite toy?
  • Learn how to manage situations to address your dog’s behavioural challenges.
Image of young red doodle type puppy sitting in grass. Image links to puppy training page.
  • Give your puppy the best start in life, so they grow into a calm and confident companion.
  • One to one support tailored to yours and your puppy’s specific needs.
  • Get it right the first time to prevent problems later on with life skills focused training.
Picture representing reviewers border collie who had suffered with anxiety prior to training. Lying in sphynx position on dry leafy floor, lightly panting.

Could not have done it without the help of Naomi

“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 focus on “stressy” and anxious dog training 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.

Find out more about me by clicking here!

We’ve already seen big improvements and can, for the first time see a way through.

 

“Could not recommend Naomi more. We’ve been following her training and guidance for a few months now with our cockapoo Margot.

Margot was a very anxious and reactive dog, especially with resource guarding. She was very difficult to walk and almost impossible to take to new places with people/dogs she hadn’t met before.

… we’ve already seen big improvements with Margot and we can, for the first time see a way through.

Really great experience all round.”

~ Brad and Margot

Calm, non-judgmental and a good listener

 

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

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

~ Julia and Oti

She has made such a huge difference to our family and to Arlo and we are extremely grateful

 

“I was referred to Naomi through my vet as we were having serious behaviour issues with our lab x collie Arlo. She was professional but friendly.

 

She gave us a great deal of practical advice on how to deal with the issues that Arlo was having. She was not in the least bit judgmental but kind and understanding. She kept in touch throughout the process and it was reassuring to be able to email her for advice…

 

She has made such a huge difference to our family and to Arlo and we are extremely grateful.”

 

~ Claire and Arlo

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What areas do I cover?

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

Travel fees may apply.

Online: Anywhere! With the advantages of online sessions, location and distance is no object! You can still have a behaviourist with you every step of the way. If you’re looking for dog training for anxious dogs then get in touch!

A tan and white bearded collie cross sitting looking up at Naomi, the behaviourist in positive anticipation whilst she looks back at him smiling.

Meet me here!

You’re in the right place if…

  • Ready to dive into training with your dog?
  • Have more questions?
  • You’d like to arrange a chat first?

I’m here to help!

If you’re searching for support with dog training for anxious dogs then 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!

Picture of Mitch, reviewers dog. Blue merle border collie, sitting in the garden in the sun, panting with tongue lolling from the side of his mouth.