Train → Bond → Thrive |
Train → Bond → Thrive |
Canine Behaviour Modification & Balanced Dog Training in Brixton, SW2
Whether you are dealing with a reactive dog, a boisterous puppy, or a long-standing behavioural issue, navigating busy London streets requires total confidence. A balanced, well-trained dog is a safe dog. True control protects your pet from urban hazards and ensures they remain reliable in unpredictable situations.
At South London Dog Training, every service is delivered personally by me. I am a Level 4 certified canine behaviourist, experienced dog trainer, and former psychotherapist based near Brockwell Park.
Why My Approach is Different: Working With Both Ends of the Lead
Dogs never behave in isolation; their actions are profoundly shaped by their relationship with you. By drawing on my background in psychotherapy alongside deep expertise in canine behaviour, I help you understand the emotional roots of your dog's actions. This holistic framework bridges the gap between human psychology and canine instincts to establish absolute control and safety.
The Pillars of Your Training Journey
Loving Leadership: You need to be steering the ship and making good decisions for both of you.
Loose lead walking: A very important foundational skill. If your dog cant walk calmly next to you in all situations more complex tasks are impossible.
Obedience Training: A well trained dog that listens and respects you is important. I only train obedience skills that matter!
Diffuse Reactivity: Decode underlying emotions to prevent explosive reactions around other dogs and triggers.
Perfect Puppy Foundations:
Get things right from the start. Imprint critical boundaries early to prevent future behavioural risks.
Create Lasting Security: Foster a calm partnership where your dog looks to you for safety, eliminating stress for both of you.
Reactivity Dog Training in South London
The Psychology of Safety
Safety is about emotional regulation—for both you and your dog. Drawing on my psychological background, I help you manage the anxiety, frustration, or hyper-vigilance that often travels down the lead. When you learn to project calm, clear leadership, your dog stops feeling the need to protect, react, or flee. We build the psychological security required for absolute safety in the real world.
All sessions are strictly one-on-one, tailored to your dog's specific needs, and fully supported with ongoing guidance between appointments.
How It Works: The Two-Step Initial Process
To set you up for long-term success, all new clients begin with a structured, two-step assessment and practical session:
Step 1: The Diagnostic Consultation (1 Hour): A thorough assessment covering your dog's history, environment, triggers, diet, and medical background. We explore the unique communication profile between you and your dog to build a tailored training plan that balances high-value rewards with clear, calm boundaries.
Step 2: The Practical Training Session (1 Hour): With a clear blueprint of your dog's psychological triggers, We get straight to work. This hands-on session puts our findings into action—building new habits, establishing clear communication, and laying down fair boundaries for lasting change from day one.
The Training Environment & Progression
Conducted entirely in your home or a local park. I travel straight to your location to deep-dive into your dog's behavioural history, triggers, and communication profile in their everyday environment.
Follow-up sessions (1 to 1.5 hours) are typically scheduled 1–2 weeks apart. Most clients successfully achieve their goals within 3 to 4 tailored sessions
Complex Issues I Commonly Resolve:
Lead Reactivity (Lunging, barking, or planting/freezing on walks) over excited behaviours
Aggression & Resource Guarding
Separation Anxiety, Excessive Whining, or Over-Attachment
Excessive Barking & Destructive Behaviour
Severe Fears and Phobias
Poor Recall & General Disobedience
Puppy Biting, Nipping, and Jumping Up
Building Owner Confidence & Human-Dog Bonding
Single Session Investment
Weekdays: £80 per hour
Weekends & Evenings (from 5pm): £90 per hour
The 6-Hour Progress Package
Buy 5 hours in advance, get your 6th hour entirely free!
After just a short training session, this big pulling reactive dog is now manageable, and walks are enjoyable.
Puppy Advice, Information & Training
Get the foundations right from day one.
Bringing a puppy home is exciting, but it can quickly feel overwhelming. The choices you make in those first few months shape your dog's adult behaviour, confidence, and lifelong relationship with you.
My personalised puppy programmes are designed around your specific home setup, lifestyle, and your puppy's unique temperament. Drawing on my behavioral and psychological expertise, I help you understand the human-canine bond from the start, giving you the tools to prevent behavioural issues before they take hold.
What We Cover:
Proactive Socialisation: Learning how to safely introduce your puppy to London's busy streets, traffic, and crowds without triggering fear or over-excitement.
Essential House Manners: Bulletproof strategies for crate training, toilet training, settling quietly, and stopping puppy biting or chewing.
Early Balanced Foundations: Setting clear, loving boundaries and consistent routines that make your puppy feel secure.
Core Mechanics: Introducing loose-lead walking, focus work, and reliable basic obedience using positive rewards as our primary motivator.
Daily Management: Tailoring age-appropriate exercise, diet, and smooth introductions to children, visitors, or existing pets.
Single Session Investment
Weekdays: £80 per hour
Weekends & Evenings (from 5pm): £90 per hour
The 6-Hour Progress Package
Buy 5 hours in advance, get your 6th hour entirely free!
Specialist Dog Walking |
Specialist Dog Walking |
Specialist Walk & Train (Solo Walks)
This is an active training and management service tailored explicitly to complex behaviours like lunging, reactivity, over excited, deep-rooted fearfulness or any difficult anti-social behaviours or dogs that just prefer a solo walk in peace with a trusted professional canine behaviourist and trainer.
Standard group dog walks are simply not designed for every dog. If your dog struggles with leash reactivity, severe pulling, or high anxiety, a crowded park or a multi-dog pack walk can quickly worsen their stress levels and push them over threshold.
My premium, one-on-one Walk & Train service provides a safe, highly focused alternative for dogs that require expert handling and a calm, structured environment. Every walk is conducted personally by me—utilising my dual background as a Level 4 certified canine behaviourist, balanced dog trainer, and a former psychotherapist to manage your dog's emotional regulation and ensure absolute safety on busy London streets.
What is included in my specialist walks?
Strictly One-on-One
Your dog receives my undivided attention. No pack-walks or mixing with reactive or boisterous dogs.Behaviourist-Led Handling
I use my advanced training to read subtle body language, predict explosive reactions, and diffuse triggers before they escalate.Obedience & Impulse Control
We don't just walk; we actively practice core obedience and impulse control activities—such as "leave it," boundary stays, and waiting for cues—to build essential "out-and-about" real-world manners.Active Loose-Lead Training
Instead of just letting a heavy puller drag me along, I actively reinforce proper lead mechanics and focus our sessions on calm, stress free walks.Longline Recall Training
For dogs that cannot be safely let off-lead, I utilise long lines to build a reliable, responsive recall in real-world environments.Psychological Security
We walk in your local area to ensure your dog is trained and desensitised to your environment where it matters the most. These transferable skills can then be taken with you wherever you go.Reliable Boundaries
I bring honest communication, high-value rewards, and clear, calm structure and routine to every single outing.I collect from your home/office
I collect and drop off your dog directly from your home or office, keeping the training in a local environment where your dog is already familiar.Availability
Monday to Friday only.
How It Works: My Two-Step Initial Process
To set you and your dog up for real, lasting success, all new clients start with my standard two-step onboarding structure.
Step 1: The Diagnostic Consultation (1 Hour): A thorough, deep-dive assessment where I visit you directly to evaluate your dog’s history, core triggers, and the communication profile between you and your pet.
Step 2: We hit the road! (1 Hour): Now I have a good understanding of your dogs Train & Walk needs I take your dog out for an walk and get to work.
The Walk & Train Session (1 Hour)
Real-world on lead training where I handle your dog personally, working through real-time urban distractions around your local park or neighbourhood streets.Service Area
I operate a fully mobile service. I travel to your home or office to collect and drop off your dog, covering up to a 4-mile radius from my location near Brockwell Park(SW2). If you are unsure whether you fall into my catchment, please get in touch with your postcode to check if I cover your area.Single Session Investment
£60 per hour.The Walk & Train Package (Weekdays only)
Buy 5 hours in advance, get your 6th hour entirely free—saves £60!
Why Choose South London Dog Training?
A Genuinely Unique Background:
I am one of the very few dog trainers in London who is also a qualified psychotherapist. This means I understand the human side of the human-dog relationship just as deeply as the canine side, allowing me to coach you with the same precision I use to train your dog.
The Power of a Balanced Approach: I don't use rigid, one-size-fits-all methods. My relationship-centred framework combines highly motivating positive rewards with clear, calm boundaries—providing the honest communication and structure that dogs genuinely need to thrive.
Level 4 Certified Behaviourist: I hold the PETbc Accredited Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma, one of the highest and most respected professional qualifications available in canine behaviour within the UK.
Boutique and Personal: I work with a strictly limited number of clients at any one time. You are investing in personal, dedicated expertise, and your dog will never feel like just a number.
Conducted entirely in your home, a local park or Brockwell park. I travel by straight to your location to deep-dive into your dog's behavioural history, triggers, and communication profile in their everyday environment. If you live outside my catchment area but are keen to work with me in person we can meet at Brockwell Park.
Completely Non-Judgmental: Whatever challenges have brought you here, there is zero blame and zero shame. As a former therapist, my job is to provide a calm, supportive space to help you move forward, not to judge your past.
Dedicated Ongoing Support: The relationship doesn't end when the session does. I am always accessible for direct guidance, troubleshooting, and support between appointments.
Fully Insured: Fully insured with Protectivity for your complete peace of mind.
Services & Pricing Guide
In-Person 1-2-1 Hours
Includes Consultations, Behaviour Modification, Obedience Training, and Puppy Advice & Information.
Weekdays: £80 per hour
Weekends & Evenings (from 5pm) £90 per hour
The 6-Hour Progress Package
Buy 5 hours in advance, get your 6th hour entirely free!
Specialist Walk & Train 1-1’s
Single Hour: £60 per hour
The 6-Hour Walk & Train Package (Weekdays Only)
Buy 5 hours in advance, get your 6th hour entirely free—saves £60!
Online Hours
Includes Consultations, Behaviour Issues, and Puppy Advice & Information.
Single Hour: £60 per hour
The 6-Hour Online Package (Weekdays Only)
Buy 5 hours in advance, get your 6th hour entirely free—saves £60!
Terms & Package Policy
Package Expiry: All prepaid 6-hour packages are valid for 4 months from the date of purchase.
Cancellation Policy: A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required to reschedule or cancel any hour, otherwise the hourly fee will be forfeited.
Catchment & Travel Policy
I operate a fully mobile in the community service and travel directly to you for all in-person sessions.
Mobile Coverage Area
I cover up to a 4-mile radius from my location near Brockwell Park . Sessions can take place at your home or your local park, or at my local Brockwell Park.
Online Consultations
We can also work together via Online sessions for consultations, behavioural issues, and puppy advice, information & Training.
Living outside my 4-mile limit?
We can still work together! If you are happy to travel to Brixton, we can host your coaching or behaviour sessions at the lovely Brockwell Park. Alternatively, we can use our Online sessions for your consultations, behaviour issues, or puppy advice & information.
Please let me know which option works best for you in your enquiry!