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Training dogs since 2013. Completed Training Cesar’s Way, Raw Intuitive Talent and RV seminars. My goal is to educate dog owners and bring dogs back to balance.

I’ve been training dogs in Marbella and on the Costa del Sol since 2013. In 2015 I was fortunate enough to complete the training Cesar’s way course and was personally taught by Cesar Millan. I have also attended courses with LucasAgnew Workshops and RV dog training seminars. Hi, I’m a dog trainer in the Marbella area and the Costa del Sol. I have studied under Cesar Millan and attended other dog t

raining seminars held by some of the best trainers in the USA. Brian Agnew of Lucas Agnew workshops and Sean O’ shea of The Good Dog. I go by the Title of dog trainer but as any of my clients will tell you, I certainly put most of my focus on training you the human. I offer In-home consultations and training programs. In my experience, people need help in communicating with other species. It seems that with our modern lives we have forgotten how to work with mother nature. This is where I can help. dogs are simple, humans are complicated. I like to get to the root of the problem and bring it to the surface to truly fix dogs issues and more importantly, teach people how to maintain their dog’s balanced state. Whether we are teaching our dogs to sit, down, recall, place, heel, fetch or just be calm at home its important the human understands how their energy and body Language affects their dog’s behaviour. This is why I put a massive amount of emphasis on training dog owners into becoming handlers. Most of the time, people call me because they are experiencing issues with their dogs. I love working with all dogs. Dogs and puppies, issues or no issues I’m all about honoring the dog so we can bring the best out in them. If you are experiencing any of the following with your dog, I can help:

·Dog reactivity
·Leash or lead pulling
·Dog aggression
·Not coming back when called
·Unable to relax at home or on a walk
·Leash bitting
·Rushing thresholds
·Won’t sit still
·Anxiety
·Extreme flight or fight
·Not socialized
·Not good around dogs
·Doesn’t like the muzzle
·Dogs fighting at home
·Counter surfing
·Extremely dominant behaviour
·Food aggression
·Lunging

No matter what the issue is I can help and I have plenty of videos on my page, youtube channel and Instagram showing my work. I might even ask you if I can film your dog for a video if we have the pleasure of working together. I like to post lots of free content every day to help struggling owners with their dogs whether they are here or in another country. I think one of the most important things in dog training is that it actually works! When I started my group classes and training pack walks at the beginning of this year, pretty much every dog was reactive or aggressive or had other issues. Now every one of those dogs is better! all coming to group class enjoying the time out with their dogs without the same stresses as before. These classes and walks are a great opportunity for you to train and socialize your dog in a real life situation and meet like-minded people.

27/10/2025

How to Teach Your Dog to Walk Nicely

One of the main things I've worked on with dog owners over the years is helping their dogs stop pulling on the leash and walk nicely. Often, you can achieve this with a simple change in approach and tools, but the most crucial part of getting a dog to walk nicely is understanding what a walk is truly about.

Many people believe that walking a dog is primarily for exercise or enrichment through sniffing. While there is some truth to that, if you focus only on that, you may be setting yourself up for failure.

The walk is really about creating a bond and a relationship with your dog. It's essential to understand that as soon as you take the leash, the dog is learning who you are in that moment and how relevant you are to them. Some people allow their dogs to pull and walk ahead of them, letting the dog stop wherever it wants. That causes the dog to not pay attention to you as you lose relevance.

This approach can lead to problems when the dog faces a challenging situation. Allowing yourself to become irrelevant during walks can make your dog feel alone, triggering a fight-or-flight response.

That is why the walk is about so much more than exercise, toilet breaks, or enrichment. You never know when your dog will need to feel your calm, assertive presence or leadership. That's also why having clear rules and boundaries on walks is crucial.

So, the next time you pick up a leash attached to your dog, think about showing them that you are a calm, assertive leader who can give direction and keep them safe in the big, scary world. That is what truly stops pulling, as allowing your dog to pull can diminish their connection with you. Having your dog walk next to you is about much more than just avoiding pulling; what you allow dictates how your dog will behave. I hope this helps!

17/10/2025

How to think like a dog trainer. Prey drive and Pack drive explained.🙂

15/09/2025

Oversocialisation

We often hear that we need to socialise our dogs from a young age, but in my experience, few people truly understand what that means. When the phrase "socialise your dog" is mentioned, a clear explanation rarely follows it. Most interpret it as simply allowing their dog to meet many other dogs.

But should you let your dog meet lots of other dogs while on a leash? No, and that's not what socialisation actually means. Allowing your dog or puppy to meet unfamiliar dogs during walks might seem fine, but there are potential issues. Two common problems can arise: first, your dog may develop fear from a negative experience with another dog during an on-leash meeting, and second, your dog may become overly excited whenever they see another dog, anticipating a meeting. I refer to this as "oversocialization."

Suppose you have oversocialised your dog with other dogs or people without prioritising your relationship with them. In that case, you risk creating reactivity whenever they see a dog or person on a walk. The truth is that this situation can be stressful for your dog because they don't know how to ignore the trigger.

Therefore, the advice to "socialise your dog" can be pretty misleading because most people misunderstand its intent. What socialisation truly involves is taking your dog out into the world while helping them maintain a calm demeanour around various distractions, including other dogs and people. You need to teach your dog that it's okay to ignore these distractions. You want your dog's primary source of excitement to be you, not other dogs or strangers, as this will help them stay calm around these distractions and not react.

When considering how to socialise your dog, think about taking them out and teaching them to remain calm around all kinds of distractions. While occasional meetings or play sessions with other dogs or friendly strangers are okay, such interactions should be infrequent and not with every dog or person they meet on walks. A great way to address oversocialization is by taking your dog out and working on their obedience, or implementing a structured play or walk while surrounded by distractions such as dogs or people. Start by keeping a sufficient distance for success and gradually move closer to the triggers, all while maintaining your dog's focus on the task at hand. I hope this helps!

13/09/2025

There are two crucial aspects to consider for achieving success with most dogs. The first is understanding communication and the science of learning theory, which teaches you how to convey your messages to dogs effectively. The second aspect is more personal: you need to practice calmness when you’re around dogs. In my opinion, this second aspect is the most important and often the most overlooked.

Calmness doesn’t just mean being still and expecting everything to be okay. It means getting your mental state in the right place so that dogs respect you, your space, and your boundaries. That is something that most people don't understand, and I would even go so far as to say that many trainers miss this point.

Teaching your dogs commands is great. It’s mentally stimulating for the dog, strengthens your bond, and functional obedience will be a helpful asset for the rest of your dog’s life. However, if you focus only on that aspect, you’ll miss the much bigger picture.

Your thoughts affect your body language, and because dogs are masters at reading body language, they can easily pick up on how you feel. Even a dog that doesn't know any obedience commands is skilled at reading body language. You need to focus on what is going on internally because that is who you are to a dog.

10/09/2025

You must be aware of your emotional state when crate training a dog. Dogs can sense if you are not confident when communicating with them, so if you feel bad about leaving them in there, your dog will know it.

When you want your dog to enter their crate, you should confidently give the "place" command, guide the dog inside the crate, shut the door, and walk away. This will help your dog feel comfortable being in there because you communicated clearly and confidently.

Baby talking to your dog or feeling sorry for them when you want them to go in the crate can result in a lot of whining and barking to get you back to let them out. So it's worth practising communicating confidently, so your dog feels comfortable with the crate and being left at home.

28/08/2025

I had a great consultation yesterday with this wonderful little girl named Chloe. She is a Maltipoo and only three and a half months old. She is her owner's first dog, and she reached out to me because she wants to do everything right in raising her puppy. She was eager to learn what she should be doing at this stage.

I quickly noticed that Chloe is clever and confident. Her toilet training is progressing well, and I'd estimate she is about 70% house-trained, which is relatively uncommon for a puppy her age. Her owner has been diligent in taking her outside to the grass multiple times a day and plans to add a "go toilet" command.

We worked on basic obedience commands so I could teach her owner how to handle them with Chloe. She's already beginning to fade out the lure for a few commands. As I mentioned, Chloe is a quick learner, which is typical for a poodle mix!

Her owner will also start focusing on leash skills to prepare for taking Chloe for longer walks when the time comes.

Crate training is new for Chloe, but her owner plans to use the crate daily, after tiring her out, and at bedtime. That will provide Chloe with a safe space when needed and help her feel comfortable in the crate.

Overall, they are off to a fantastic start! I am confident that Chloe will grow into a great dog if they keep it up.

26/08/2025

When is the best time to start training your puppy?

Puppies are learning all the time, from the moment their eyes open in the morning until they go to sleep at night. They constantly take in information from their environment and their owners. Therefore, it’s essential to recognise that you are constantly training your dog, as they are continually learning.

That is why I believe it’s essential for owners to learn how to raise a balanced dog before bringing one home. If you’ve had a puppy for a couple of months and are wondering when the best time to start training is, you’ve already been training without realising it. Very young puppies, around 2 to 3 months old, might be too young to venture out into the world for training. Still, they can certainly learn basic obedience commands as well as the concepts of rules, boundaries, and limitations.

So, when people ask when the best time to start training is, I like to remind them that training has already begun, often without their knowledge. Understanding this can completely change how you approach raising your puppy in those first few months, which ultimately shapes them into the dogs they will become.

22/08/2025

Avoiding dog bites is simpler than many people think, but it involves being present in the moment and observing the dog in front of me. In this post, I want to share the key signs I look for whenever I enter a dog's personal space.

Many people believe that a dog's tail and ears convey their body language, but I get more information by observing a dog's mouth. For instance, when a dog is panting with its mouth open and tongue out, it indicates that the dog is content and not feeling any perceived pressure. They are also not overly alert or focused on anything specific.

If a dog becomes alert, they will typically close their mouths and direct their attention toward the source of their alertness. This behaviour can also occur if someone tries to handle them in a way they are uncertain about. When a dog starts licking its lips, it shows discomfort with the current situation. That is a crucial sign to pay attention to, as in my experience, it's often present just before a bite occurs.

In situations where I'm handling a dog—such as grooming, putting on a leash, or applying a muzzle—it's essential to be mindful of how the dog feels about my actions. I pay close attention to these three specific signals: panting, transitioning from panting to a closed mouth, and then moving from a closed mouth to lip licking. This sequence represents the dog's changing emotional state.

It's usually when people overlook these signals or are unfamiliar with them that they end up getting bitten. While there are many aspects of dog body language to consider, these particular signals have worked well for me. Keeping an eye on them is essential, and I hope this information is helpful to you as well.

21/08/2025

Getting any dog to walk nicely requires using the right tools, developing your skills with those tools, working on your communication, understanding the rules of the walk, and being consistent with those rules.

The right tool can vary depending on the dog, but a good general rule of thumb is that the higher you place the equipment on the dog's neck, the more control you will have, whereas the lower the equipment is placed, the more power the dog will have. That is why harnesses can be effective for pulling and tracking; they allow (and encourage) the dog to pull with full force when needed and provide easy access to the ground for tracking.

When I work with a dog owner to stop their dog from pulling, I typically start with a slip leash. That allows me to communicate easily with the dog. By "communicate," I mean guiding the dog into the position I want them to be in, which in this case is by my side. The leash should only go tight for a moment when you want to communicate with the dog. That may involve slight pressure if the dog breaks position and needs to return to your side or if you change direction and want the dog to follow you. I would pair that with a "let's go" command.

It's okay to give your dog freedom during the walk, but you should establish a release command to use when needed. By saying "break" when you want to give your dog freedom and "let's go" when you want your dog to follow you, you are being clear in your communication, allowing your dog to understand the difference between the two commands.

If you have a fearful dog that pulls more due to anxiety and going into flight, it's essential to understand what environmental pressure is for a dog so you can identify those difficult situations before you find yourself in them. The techniques I use with a dog like this may vary, and they will typically need more time to adjust than dogs that pull out of excitement or excess energy. A good way to start working with a fearful dog is to use a slip leash with a long line; however, this approach requires its own unique skill set that you will need to learn.

I hope this post helps people understand that when people say, "It's more about training the owner than the dog," this is what they mean. Stopping a dog from pulling or addressing any unwanted behaviour requires more learning from the human than the dog. Mastering these skills and understanding how the tools work for you or against you, depending on your goals, is what will result in your dog walking nicely by your side. Hope this helps!

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Hi, I’m a dog trainer in the Marbella area and the Costa del Sol. I have studied under Cesar Millan and attended other dog training seminars held by some of the best trainers in the USA. Brian Agnew of Lucas Agnew workshops, Jeff Gellman of Solid K9 Training, and Sean O’ shea of The Good Dog.

I go by the Title of dog trainer but as any of my clients will tell you, I certainly put most of my focus on training you the human. I offer In-home consultations and training programs as well as group classes for dogs and puppies and training pack walks.

In my experience, people need help in communicating with other species. It seems that with our modern lives we have forgotten how to work with mother nature. This is where I can help. dogs are simple, humans are complicated. I like to get to the root of the problem and bring it to the surface to truly fix dogs issues and more importantly, teach people how to maintain their dog’s balanced state.

Whether we are teaching our dogs to sit, down, recall, place, heel, fetch or just be calm at home its important the human understands how their energy and body language affects their dog’s behaviour. This is why I put a massive amount of emphasis on training dog owners into becoming handlers.