“I help Dogs and Owners lead happier lives”
With around 30 years of experience working with dogs, I’m passionate about helping owners create positive, lasting changes in their dogs’ behaviour — and in their everyday lives. My career began in 1995 as a dog groomer before expanding into dog training and behaviour, where I have specialised for more than 20 years. Over the years, I’ve also worked as a dog walker, home boarder, commercial daycare owner, and career development trainer, giving me extensive hands-on experience with dogs and their owners in many different situations.
Through Progress Dog Training, I focus on reward-based, modern training methods that combine behavioural understanding with practical obedience, helping dogs learn not only what to do, but to genuinely want to make good choices. Alongside my practical experience, I hold Level 3 and Level 5 teaching qualifications, ensuring a professional, supportive approach that helps owners build confidence and understanding as they train their dogs. I am also a Master Trainer with the Guild of Dog Trainers, an Associate Member of the Canine Behaviour Centre, and the author of The New Puppy Owners Manual.
Whether you’re raising a puppy, managing behavioural challenges, or simply looking to strengthen your relationship with your dog, I’m here to help you achieve your goals in a way that works for both you and your dog.
GROUP PUPPY COURSES
- 6-week Puppy training course
- Beginner sessions, option to continue on further courses
- Supportive and positive learning environment
- Small classes with a maximum of 8 puppies
- Free access to training & behaviour support through your course
- Free attendance at our Dog Behaviour Masterclass
GROUP ADULT COURSES
- 6-week beginner course for dogs over 6 months
- Learn around real-life distractions in a supportive group setting
- Includes lead walking, recall, stay, leave, impulse control, and more
- Suitable for all breeds with social behaviour around others
- Option to continue through further levels of training
- Free attendance at our Dog Behaviour Masterclass
PUPPY PROGRESS PACKAGE
- Bespoke 1-2-1 Puppy training plans for puppies under 6 months
- Choice of 3 or 4 sessions
- Training at home and outdoors to build real-life skills
- Covers obedience, behaviour, socialisation, and communication
- Flexible session scheduling to suit both yours and your puppy’s needs
- Personalised support for common puppy challenges and training goals
THE HAPPY HOME PACKAGE
- Suitable for issues such as barking, separation anxiety, aggression, and over-excitement within the home/garden
- Home assessment with practical hands-on training
- Follow-up visit included
- Ongoing support via phone and WhatsApp as required
- Tailored enrichment and management strategies for your dog
- Ideal for owners wanting calm, confident behaviour support within the home environment
THE WINNING WALKS PACKAGE
- Designed for dogs aged 6 months+ needing help with recall or lead walking
- Ideal for dogs who are ‘ignoring you’ or pulling on the lead
- Outdoor training sessions held in parks or other real-life environments
- Support with lead walking, recall, impulse control, and outdoor engagement
- Includes an assessment (incl. base line training) and practical outdoor sessions
- Comes with a tailored walking plan plus ongoing WhatsApp support as required
THE FREEDOM
PACKAGE
- Comprehensive programme for dogs with reactivity or social anxiety challenges
- Helps with barking, lunging, aggression, over-excitement – focusing on calm, responsive behaviour around distraction
- Uses positive, tailored training methods across multiple real-life environments
- Includes an assessment (incl. base line training) and practical outdoor sessions
- Bespoke training and behaviour plan plus ongoing support via phone and WhatsApp as required
SCENT WORK COURSES
- Fun 6-week scent work course for dogs of all breeds
- Builds mental stimulation, focus, and confidence
- Uses engaging scent games and search exercises
- Encourages natural instincts and problem-solving skills
- Helps reduce boredom through positive enrichment activities
- Strengthens the bond between owner and dog in a relaxed environment
DOG BEHAVIOUR MASTERCLASS
- Owner-only (no dogs attend) 90-minute Masterclass for owners of dogs of all ages, focusing on understanding behaviour and improving reliability through reward-based training.
- Learn how dogs communicate and how they learn, with guidance on using positive reinforcement effectively.
- Explore reactivity in dogs, including why it happens and practical ways to help your dog avoid developing triggers.
- Discover strategies for overcoming distractions and improving your dog’s focus and behaviour in real-world situations.
- Understand the difference between a high-energy, intelligent dog and genuinely problematic behaviour, plus advice on meeting your dog’s needs.
- Q&A session to finish
Thanks to the patience, knowledge, and support we received, our dog is now calm, focused, and so much more enjoyable to walk. The difference is unbelievable — not only has our dog changed, but our confidence as owners has completely grown too. Being able to walk him off lead safely and confidently is something we never thought possible.
The training methods were clear, effective, and tailored to our dog’s needs, and we always felt supported throughout the process. We would highly recommend Angela to anyone struggling with lead pulling, reactivity, or confidence with their dog. Absolutely worth every penny!
