Using only kind techniques, I work privately with you and your dog to resolve all your canine behaviour and training problems.

Best Dog trainers in Dundee

 Focusing on restoring balance and calm in your dog, I specialise in solving the most complex and unusual of behavioural cases. Many of my clients have been referred to me by other dog professionals or have previously tried training and rehabilitation with limited or no real success. 

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Private Dog Behaviour Consultations are currently available in the Dundee area and beyond including to Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Forfar, Newport and Tayport, Carnoustie.

Caroline’s knowledge of and approach to dog behaviour is just amazing, she gives you practical and easy to follow advice. She is also very kind and understanding with the humans…

5-star rating

Jennifer

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Caroline is so calm and, most importantly, non-judgemental. Everything she suggested was tailored to our boy and we are already seeing a difference after only a matter of hours…

5-star rating

Deborah

Facebook Review

Caroline is very professional and friendly. She has given great advice in a calm manner. Teemu was like a changed dog when my friend came. I would have no hesitation in recommending her…

5-star rating

Margaret

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It's normal for a dog to have good days and bad days when it comes to changing behaviour. Here's why they are just as vulnerable as us to a bad days, why Maslows pyramid can help us understand why dogs can't always do what we need them to, and how to get round it!You might also be interested in these blogs:Do dogs have spoons, and what happens if they run out?: https://www.gooddoggie.co.uk/do-dogs-have-spoons-and-what-happens-if-they-run-out/Rehabilitating a reactive dog: https://www.gooddoggie.co.uk/rehabilitating-a-reactive-dogAlso check out my Free Reactive Behaviour Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/475509291233979 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gooddoggiebehaviourtrainingCourses:learn.gooddoggie.co.ukGet in Touch:www.gooddoggie.co.ukFollow Me:www.facebook.com/gooddoggie9www.twitter.com/gooddoggie9A rescue dog and trauma specialist; Caroline has been solving canine behaviour and training problems since 2004. Over the past 20 years she has tried and tested her own set of techniques that are designed to help you restore balance and calm to your dog, in a kind and positive way.#reactivedog #reactivedogbehaviour #reactivedogtraining#dogbehaviourist #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingadvice #dogbehaviourtraining #forcefreedogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainerslife #professionaldogtrainer #dogbehaviourvideo #rescuedog
Dogs should have bad days too and that's ok: How to manage bad days in dog behaviour training!
We've all been there! We're just about to start an important zoom meeting and that is the moment our dogs decides he wants to play with you or get your attention. In this video I'll reveal why he chose that exact moment and what you can do to change it!You might also be interested in these blogs:How dogs learn new behaviours - https://www.gooddoggie.co.uk/how-dogs-learn-new-behaviours/Also check out my Free Reactive Behaviour Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/475509291233979 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gooddoggiebehaviourtrainingCourses:learn.gooddoggie.co.ukGet in Touch:www.gooddoggie.co.ukFollow Me:www.facebook.com/gooddoggie9www.twitter.com/gooddoggie9A rescue dog and trauma specialist; Caroline has been solving canine behaviour and training problems since 2004. Over the past 20 years she has tried and tested her own set of techniques that are designed to help you restore balance and calm to your dog, in a kind and positive way.#attentionseeking #solveattentionseeking #attentionseekingdog#dogbehaviourist #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingadvice #dogbehaviourtraining #forcefreedogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainerslife #professionaldogtrainer #dogbehaviourvideo #rescuedog 00:00 - Introduction00:33 - Why now?02:41 - What do you want instead?05:05 - Rehearse a zoom
Surviving zooms! Why dogs choose zoom meetings to beg for attention and how to solve it!
Being able to take a dog anywhere requires a few essential dog behaviour skills. In this video I talk about 5 essential skills and how to teach them so you can take your dog to cafes, hotels and friends houses with confidence.You might also be interested in these blogs:How to Speed up your Dogs Training with Markers - https://www.gooddoggie.co.uk/speed-up-your-dogs-training-with-markers/4 Ways to easily become more consistent in your dogs training - https://www.gooddoggie.co.uk/4-ways-to-easily-become-more-consistent-in-your-dogs-training/Also check out my Free Reactive Behaviour Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/475509291233979 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gooddoggiebehaviourtrainingCourses:learn.gooddoggie.co.ukGet in Touch:www.gooddoggie.co.ukFollow Me:www.facebook.com/gooddoggie9www.twitter.com/gooddoggie9A rescue dog and trauma specialist; Caroline has been solving canine behaviour and training problems since 2004. Over the past 20 years she has tried and tested her own set of techniques that are designed to help you restore balance and calm to your dog, in a kind and positive way.#reactivedog #reactivedogbehaviour #reactivedogtraining#dogbehaviourist #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingadvice #dogbehaviourtraining #forcefreedogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainerslife #professionaldogtrainer #dogbehaviourvideo #rescuedog 00:00 - Introduction00:46 - Place command02:49 - Introducing a crate05:28 - Make the world feel boring08:53 - Managing your space 12:42 - Activities and toys
Who doesn't want a dog they can take anywhere? Here's five ways to get a take-anywhere dog!
When we are at our best we get better results from our dogs. In my latest video I talk about how to get, and stay, in a good mindset and ways to measure success and avoid repeating mistakes.You might also be interested in these blogs:5 Ways to stay calm(er) when walking a reactive dog! - https://www.gooddoggie.co.uk/5-ways-to-stay-calmer-when-walking-a-reactive-dog/4 Ways to easily become more consistent in your dogs training - https://www.gooddoggie.co.uk/4-ways-to-easily-become-more-consistent-in-your-dogs-training/Also check out my Free Reactive Behaviour Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/475509291233979 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gooddoggiebehaviourtrainingCourses:learn.gooddoggie.co.ukGet in Touch:www.gooddoggie.co.ukFollow Me:www.facebook.com/gooddoggie9www.twitter.com/gooddoggie9A rescue dog and trauma specialist; Caroline has been solving canine behaviour and training problems since 2004. Over the past 20 years she has tried and tested her own set of techniques that are designed to help you restore balance and calm to your dog, in a kind and positive way.#reactivedog #reactivedogbehaviour #reactivedogtraining#dogbehaviourist #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingadvice #dogbehaviourtraining #forcefreedogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainerslife #professionaldogtrainer #dogbehaviourvideo #rescuedog 00:00 - Introduction01:59 - Whether you expect to fail or win, you're probably right05:18 - Monitor your progress08:28 - Keep a diary12:28 - Do a pre-mortem14:15 - One more thing16:30 - When things don't go to plan
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