Is your anxious dog in need of some training support? Perhaps you’re worried that your dog isn’t as happy as they could be?

Is your dog’s behaviour causing stress, embarrassment or overwhelm?

Or maybe you have a puppy and you’d like to set them up for a confident and fulfilling life right from the start?

Are you looking for anxious dog training with a knowledgable and empathetic professional to guide you and your dog to a more peaceful way of life?

I’m Naomi and I am an experienced clinical animal behaviourist working with people and their pets online and in person. I specialise in anxious dog training for those with stress and anxiety related behaviour issues.

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 to the happiest life for you and your pet. 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!
  • 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!
  • 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.
Anxious looking dog
  • 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.
  • 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.

“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.
Picture of behaviourist Naomi and one of her dogs, Max

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

“Naomi is a wonderful person, calm, non judgemental 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

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 judgemental 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

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.

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Ready to get to a happier place with your dog?

Whether you’re ready to;

  • dive into training with your dog
  • you have more questions
  • 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