Looking to train your own Assistance Dog but don't know where to start?

Do you want clear help and support for any point of your assistance dog journey but confused about where to begin. Our puppy to assistance dog support is designed to help you every step of the way

Training an assistance dog is life-changing but it takes time, consistency, and expert guidance.

With an Assistance Dog Training subscription, you’ll always have the support you need at every stage of your journey.

No more feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure if you’re “doing it right.” With my help, you and your dog will move forward step by step, building the skills, confidence, and bond that make assistance dog partnerships so powerful.

This is for you if....

👉 You would like your assistance dog to help with everyday tasks, but don’t know how to start

👉You’re overwhelmed by all the information online and need clear, personalised training support

👉You want reassurance that you’re training in the kindest, most effective way

👉You’re worried about handling training setbacks or challenges on your own

👉You’d feel more confident knowing you have ongoing expert support

If that sounds familiar, our Assistance Dog Training is for you.

How It Works

Instead of a one-off session, you’ll get ongoing support every month.

That way, you’re never left feeling unsure or alone, and your dog’s training stays consistent and on track.

Each month you’ll receive:

Live 1:1 training sessions (online or in person)

Clear next steps explained in each session

Email/message access between sessions for quick questions

Kind, positive training tailored to your needs and your dog

What You And Your Dog Will Achieve!

Public Access Skills

Public access training is an important part of assistance dog training. It focuses on preparing the dog to behave appropriately in a variety public settings

An Assistance Dog’s ability to access public spaces calmly and be well behaved and attentive you is essential for their role to help you with your disability.

To achieve successful public access training, we will focus on basic obedience and exposing the dog to a variety of public access settings and scenarios.

Over time, your dog will learn to walk nicely, on and off the lead, ignore people, settle in various places and access a variety of services and environments with you.

The emphasis on training is to teach you to train your assistance dog and enable you to enhance your independance.

Video: Max the golden retriever walks past a dog in public access

Task Work

Assistance Dogs are dogs trained to mitigate a disability and this is an essential part of their training.

Task training assistance dogs needs a very individual approach as everyone has different requirements for their disabilities. Thats why tailored task training is important and the support of a trainer can help you get the best out of your assistance dog.

Tasks can include physical things like retrieving items or help with household tasks, medical alerts, Deep Pressure Therapy, guide work or hearing alerts.

Mitigating your disability is what makes an assistance dog an assistance dog, making this a vital part of your dogs training!


Examples of tasks we can train include:

Deep Pressure/Light Pressure Therapy

Object Retrieval

Finding Exits

Medical Alert/Response

Opening Doors

Pressing Buttons

Daisy performs a deep pressure therapy task

Handler Confidence

Whether you have had a bad experience, dealt with an access refusal that has knocked your confidence, or just feel you need support accessing public spaces, we can help give you the skills to navigate public access as an assistance dog handler.

We will teach you your rights and responsibilities, what to do in the face of access refusals and difficult members of the public, how to advocate for your dog and your space and leave you feeling confident in your ability to access the world as a partnership!

Why Train With Me

Filming for the BBC series ' Our Lives: My Lifesaving Dog' in 2023

Aviation Training Day 2023

Science-based and kind

I only use positive reinforcement techniques that build confidence, trust, and long-lasting skills. Your dog will learn in a way that’s enjoyable, effective, and stress-free.

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Expert Advice

With an MSc and BSc (Hons) in Applied Animal Behaviour and Training, plus 17+ years of hands on experience, you’ll get guidance rooted in science and tailored to real life needs. I also have lectured on assistance dog training at universities and advised organisations such as the NHS, airlines, and major companies so you know you’re in expert hands.

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Flexible to your journey

Whether you would like me to train your dog for you, need support as you train your dog, or are looking for mentorship while you undertake your training journey, I’ll meet you where you are and adapt to your needs.

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Neurodivergent & disability friendly

I understand that sometimes training services aren’t always accessible. That’s why I design training plans and support that work for you. I am neurodivergent so our services are extremely neurodivergent friendly and I have lived experience of disability.

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Real results

Dogs I’ve trained and supported go on to provide life-changing assistance for their people and have achieved high marks in PAT tests worldwide.

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If you’re ready to start the journey with your assistance dog, I’d love to help.

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What Do You Want?

I want In person Support and Training

I want you to do the training for me

I am looking for online mentorship

I Want In-Person Support!

This is for you if you would love to be the one training your assistance dog but doing it alone feels scary and overwhelming. With this option, you will stay hands-on while I guide you step by step.

I’ll show you how to teach each behaviour, turn complex skills into simple stages, and make sure both you and your dog are always set up for success.

Together, we’ll:

🐾 Improve your confidence as a handler

🐾 Strengthen your bond with your dog

🐾 Build calm focus and good manners in public

🐾 Work towards specialist task training tailored to your needs

This means you can train your own dog with the reassurance that expert support is always there when you need it. You will feel more confident, your dog will learn faster, and you’ll both enjoy the journey.

👉 Perfect if you want to be your dog’s trainer, but with guidance and encouragement every step of the way.

Investment

2 Sessions Per Month

£139/m

  • 2 x sessions per month

  • Automatic payments via subscription

  • Online booking calender

3 Sessions Per Month

£199/m

  • 3 x sessions per month

  • Automatic payments via subscription

  • Online booking calender

4 Sessions Per Month

£259/m

  • 4 x sessions per month

  • Automatic payments via subscription

  • Online booking calender

I Want You To Do The Training For Me!

Want results fast, with minimal stress? This option is for those who want me to train the dog directly. I’ll work hands on with your dog to teach the skills, behaviours, and specialist tasks they need to support you effectively.

You’ll benefit from:

🐾 Rapid progress through consistent, expert-led sessions

🐾 Reduced stress for both you and your dog

🐾 Training in real-world environments, including public access

🐾 Expert handling of complex or challenging behaviours

This option is ideal if you’d like a highly structured, professional approach while still being involved and seeing your dog succeed.

👉 Perfect if you want me to do the training for you, so you can enjoy a confident, reliable assistance dog

Investment

Basic PLAN

£159/m

  • 2 x sessions per month

  • Automatic payments via subscription

  • Online booking calender

PRO PLAN

£239/m

  • 3 x sessions per month

  • Automatic payments via subscription

  • Online booking calender

AGENCY PLAN

£299/m

  • 4 x sessions per month

  • Automatic payments via subscription

  • Online booking calender

Mentorship for Owner-Trainers

Coming Soon

Before We Begin

Assistance dog training is not for everyone. Before we begin you must meet the following criteria:

The person who the dog is assisting must be disabled

Your dog will directly mitigate your disability through trained behaviours

Your dog cannot be reactive or aggressive to dogs or people

Your dog must be in good health

Your dog cannot be a banned breed

This is due to legistlation that surrounds the use of assistance dogs in the UK

You must also be willing to travel to the Birmingham area for your training unless your training takes place online.

Get In Touch

If you are looking for help to train your own assistance dog please use the form opposite to get in touch.