Dog Training and Behaviour

Expert, science-based training and advice without fear or force

Dog Training and Behaviour is available across Hampshire in-person or other locations via video.

Lead to Rein’s lifelong passion for animal welfare and professional expertise endeavours to help you and your dog build a strong, positive relationship. With a BSc in Animal Behaviour Science from the University of Lincoln, accreditation from PACT, and registration as an Animal Training Instructor with the ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training Council), I am dedicated to using the most up-to-date, science-based, reward-focused methods in all my training programs.

Having worked across a wide range of animal settings, I understand the importance of a compassionate, ethical approach to training. I adhere to the highest ethical standards and am committed to continually expanding my knowledge by researching and reading, attending courses, workshops, conferences, and seminars focused on the latest research in dog behaviour and training.

I never use aversive techniques in my training, prioritising positive reinforcement methods to help dogs thrive. Outside of work, I enjoy training my own dog in agility and gundog sports, which fuels my ongoing dedication to advancing my understanding of dog training and behaviour. As I believe learning is a lifelong journey, I am always committed to improving both myself and my methods to ensure the best possible experience for you and your dog.

Whether you would like help with walking nicely on a lead and posing for photos, or dog reactivity fears or phobias, Lead to Rein can help to nurture a happy companion through personalised, thoughtful, and scientifically grounded training.

Feel free to ask if you’re unsure whether you require general training or problem behaviour modification.

All training is carried out at your home or desired location and is on a one to one basis.

Puppy Life Skills

For puppies up to 6 months old
Learning to be calm, handled, good manners, confidence and resilience
An individual session can be booked to prepare for puppy coming home

General Life Skills

For dogs 6 months or older
Learning to be calm, handled, good manners, confidence and resilience

These courses are a set of 121 training classes. The comprehensive curriculum has been carefully designed to teach you and your new puppy or older new dog all the training basics, giving you a great foundation for life together, and for any further training classes or dog sport you choose to do later.

The training exercises gradually progress, building on your dogs understanding and reliability each week. These will include Introducing the Clicker, Attentive Response to Name, Socialisation and Handling, Responsibilities, Basic Positions (sit, down, stand), Recall, Loose Lead Walking, Stay, Settle, Manners/Impulse Control, People, Food and Toys and any general puppy problems such as biting and toilet training.

I very much look forward to working with your family and helping to introduce you to the wonderful world of dog training and how to communicate effectively with your new best friend!

Package £120

General Training Any Age

A one-off training and advice session looking at any of the behaviours you wish to learn or improve upon such as recall, loose lead walking, not jumping up, tricks, retrieve etc.