MODERN POSITIVE DOG AND PUPPY TRAINING
HELLO DOG LOVERS
Modern Positive Dog PARENTING
COVERING STROUD AND ALL OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Transforming Lives Through
Understanding Canine Behaviour.
A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING STARTS HERE
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A KINDER, MORE HOLISTIC WAY TO HELP YOUR DOG?
A shift away from fixing, forcing or managing symptoms, and towards listening, understanding and getting to the actual root cause.
At Sirius Dog Stars, my approach is rooted in ethical, science-led, modern canine behaviour and psychology. It's about understanding what lies beneath the behaviour, rather than relying on endless treats, constant corrections or complicated games and exercises that are difficult to put into practice in everyday life.
Instead, we focus on understanding your dog as an individual and finding practical, thoughtful ways to support their needs.
Whether it’s a brand new puppy, an adolescent navigating the world, or an adult dog needing guidance, I’m here to listen, help you understand your dog, get to the root of any challenges and build a stronger bond together, with practical guidance, compassion and no judgement.
LISTENING TO YOUR DOG STARTS HERE
If you're looking to better understand your dog and build an even stronger connection, you're not alone.
Many owners come to me because they want to understand their dog's needs, emotions and behaviour, and build a relationship where their dog feels listened to, understood and supported.
I CAN HELP IF YOUR DOG:
✓ Pulls on the lead, making walks stressful rather than enjoyable
✓ Finds it difficult to come back when called
✓ Reacts to other dogs, people or everyday situations
✓ Barks frequently at home or out on walks
✓ Seems anxious, nervous or easily overexcited
✓ Struggles to settle, relax or focus
✓ Displays behaviours you're unsure how to understand or help
EVERY BEHAVIOUR HAS A REASON
Dogs are constantly communicating with us, but it's not always easy to understand what they're telling us.
Behind every behaviour is a reason. It might be an unmet need, an emotion, an instinct or simply your dog trying to make sense of the world around them.
Rather than focusing on correcting what we see on the surface, I take the time to listen, understand what's going on beneath the behaviour and recognise what your dog is trying to communicate.
Your dog isn't giving you a hard time on purpose. They're communicating in the only way they know how. When we start to understand that, we can begin to build a relationship based on trust, connection and mutual understanding.
LET'S TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOGETHER
Every dog is an individual, and understanding their behaviour starts with taking the time to listen.
I take the time to really get to know your dog, looking beyond the behaviour to understand their individual needs, emotions and what may be influencing the way they respond to the world around them.
Together, we'll put practical, considered steps in place to help you better understand and respond to your dog's needs, while giving you the knowledge and confidence to support them in everyday life.
Because lasting change begins when we start to understand our dogs, rather than simply trying to change them.
SERVICES
PUPPY TRAINING
BUILDING ROCK SOLID FOUNDATIONS FROM THE START
(FOR PUPPIES UP TO 6 MONTHS OLD)