Trick Training
Trick Training & Advanced Skills
Why teach your dog tricks?
Trick training isn’t just fun – it’s a powerful way to build confidence, improve focus, and enhance overall behaviour. Whether you want to strengthen your bond, help your dog listen more reliably, or enjoy learning together, there’s nothing quite like the joy of discovering what your dog is capable of.
From fun tricks and advanced behaviours, to cooperative care skills to make vet and grooming visits easier, these sessions give your dog mental stimulation and teach you both something genuinely enjoyable.
What we can cover
Trick training sessions follow the same consult-led journey as all other services, ensuring the work is tailored, structured, and aligned with your dog’s needs and goals.
Fun tricks using movement like weaves, walk backwards, spins, and other creative tricks that challenge your dog physically and mentally.
Using positive reinforcement to teach new behaviours, break down complex tricks, and encourage problem-solving.
Does your dog struggle with grooming or vet procedures? Through training, choice and predictable patterns we can make everyday handling and grooming easier and more enjoyable for both of you.
Practical and impressive skills such as shutting doors, collecting the post, or helping around the house.
Activities designed to boost your dog’s self-assurance, curiosity, and enjoyment of learning.
Testimonials
“We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better trainer for Ozzie when he was a puppy. Emma is absolutely amazing, so friendly, patient, and has such a calming presence. She always made both us and Ozzie feel completely at ease. Ozzie adored Emma and it was so clear how much she genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. We’re so grateful for everything she taught us. I would highly recommend! Thank you Emma!”
– Jamie & Ozzie
“Before finding help, my Romanian rescue dog barked at every sound, doorbell and visitor and was constantly on edge in the home. After working with Emma, I have a calmer dog during deliveries and, with management, can invite guests into our house without my dog getting overly stressed. I can highly recommend Emma, she has transformed my anxious Romanian rescue dog.”
– Victoria
“Emma spent several months helping us with our Westie puppy, Tilly, who struggled with severe reactivity and anxiety. Emma has been absolutely amazing in helping us with training, behavioural guidance and advice, plus supporting us alongside our Clinical Animal Behaviourist. She is a highly skilled dog trainer who seems able to get Tilly to do things we thought would be impossible, while being equally patient with us as she shared the skills and techniques we needed to get Tilly’s challenging behaviours under control. We were very sad to hear that she is moving out of our area and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for support and training for dogs struggling with their behaviour.”
– Jason
“We started working with Emma when we were having some behavioural issues with our then 18-month-old dog. Two years later, we’ve done everything from intermediate obedience, to scentwork, and more advanced trick training, and Emma has been superb throughout! She is a highly compassionate and professional trainer who takes the time to understand the best way to approach training rather than looking for one size fits all. Her methodologies keep things fun while building up good foundations for more advanced skills later (we never would have known getting a dog to walk backwards was so useful!). We would highly recommend Emma to anyone looking to not only improve their dogs behaviour, but change their relationship with their dog for the better.”
– Jake & Dani
