woofs in the wood: training

Zoe is an IMDT-certified Canine Behaviourist offering tailored training and behaviour modification programs for dogs of all ages, sizes, and temperaments.

Sessions are available as one-on-one training with your beloved (though sometimes unruly) pooch, as well as individual or family sessions to help you and your household learn effective training techniques.

Each training plan is customised to meet the specific needs of you and your dog. Zoe uses force-free techniques and positive reinforcement to encourage desirable behaviours while building essential skills that keep your dog safe, happy and fulfilled. On the human end of the leash, we focus on developing a deeper understanding of your dog’s behaviour while boosting your confidence as a handler and trainer.

The goals for your dog and the training approach will be established during an initial consultation, either at your home or via Zoom.

Achieving effective results requires commitment, but the rewards are immeasurable. A well-trained dog leads to a happier, more harmonious home—because a happy dog means a happy guardian, and vice versa.

Rates:

• Training: £65 + VAT per hour

• Behaviour Modification: £80 + VAT per hour

training

Our family can’t recommend Zoe highly enough. We adopted Yuma when she was about 4 months old. She is a Basenji, a primitive breed that is clever but also can be very obstinate and challenging. Zoe agreed to help us with Yuma who hadn’t learned to walk on a lead or return when called as a puppy. Zoe spent time understanding Yuma and what would motivate her and then she spent time with us--putting together a plan for training us to manage Yuma. As a result, walking Yuma is now enjoyable! And even when she is running full out at the park, she will return to us. Zoe has a real understanding of dogs and how to connect with them. As a result of her instruction; Yuma is now so much more responsive to us, which makes life with Yuma in our family so much more enjoyable and rewarding.

Kristina, St.John's Wood, NW8.

Life changing! I came to Zoe with a pretty unusual request. For the past 44 years of my life, I had experienced the strongest dog phobia which I had never been able to control: I would change road to avoid even the smallest of dogs or refuse to go to people who had dogs at their home out of fear. However I was told that having a dog would be of a great help for one of my kids. I decided therefore that I needed to make the effort and face my fear. Zoe has enabled me to make what I thought impossible for me possible. Thanks to her love and passion for dogs she enabled me to understand them, read their communication cues and start to love them as well. After a few sessions with Zoe and a few dogs, I felt confident enough to go on a journey to adopt our dog. There again Zoe’s expertise has helped our family along the way with care, attention and professionalism: to identify the best breed, understand how to find the right dog for our family and more importantly how to welcome her in our life. We have done training sessions with Zoe and our little Yumi (cavalier king charles spaniel) from day 1. Zoe accompanied everyone of us to become a good dog owner and help us train Yumi who very quickly was potty trained, understood seat/stay in just a few weeks and got a great recall very quickly as well. We are on an amazing journey thanks to Zoe and both Yumi and our family owe her a lot. I highly recommend Zoe for dog training and more broadly to help you become the best dog owner ensuring your and your little ‘wolf’ will have the best possible time.— I highly recommend Zoe for the exceptional support she can offer to unlock the best dog owner inside everyone of us and help your dog behave in the best possible way to make the most of their time with humans. Zoe is remarkable at sharing her passion and expertise with dog and act with care, attention, psychology (toward dogs and humans alike) and professionalism. She is highly reliable and will for sure help you make the most of your journey with your dog.

Anais. Marylebone