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Dog Trainer | Stroud and surrounding areas
Positive reinforcement based
Over 20 years experience with working with dogs, including 10 years rescue experience. 🦮

Book a free discovery call: https://calendly.com/canineheartsandminds/30min

21/10/2025

Orla's family contacted me to ask for some help as she was reacting to lots of triggers outside of the house, such as cars, occasionally dogs and anything she was unsure about.
It started as soon as they opened their front door and continued for most of their walks.
We are now part way through the programme and what a difference for her and her family!

Do you have a reactive dog? Would you like to start enjoying your walks again?
If so get in touch, I can help you don't need to do this alone!

15/10/2025

Little beautiful Coco!

This remarkable little dog was rescued from a puppy farm not so long ago. When I first met Coco she was scared to leave her home to go out for a walk, didn’t really understand the lead and was really worried in new environments.

But what she did have was a very keen willingness to learn and enjoyed working for food!

We are still training with Coco but she has learnt so much about life and will now take most environments in her stride.

We are now working on building confidence with other dogs approaching and she can find this a little scary! Today we were on the common and she did a cracking job with other dogs around and others coming closer to her!

Do you need help building your dogs confidence or does your dog bark and lunge at other dogs? If so get in touch, I can help 🐾👌

10/10/2025

It’s World Mental Health Day 🐾

Today is a reminder to pause and take a breath!

For those of us living with a reactive dog, the impact can be hard. The constant looking out on walks, the quickened heartbeat when you see another dog approaching, the feelings of embarrassment or isolation when your dog reacts, it all adds up. It can leave you feeling drained, anxious, or even guilty, as though you’re somehow falling short.

But here’s what I want you to remember not just today but always, you’re not failing. You’re showing up every day for your dog learning, adapting, and trying your best. That takes patience, compassion, and emotional strength. It’s okay to admit that it’s hard, and it’s okay to take care of yourself too.

☕️ So today, do something kind for yourself. Treat yourself to a good cuppa, a good film, or do something you enjoy. You deserve it!

As a reminder that you matter just as much as your dog. Without you, your dog wouldn’t be your dog. 🐕

I’ve seen firsthand how living with a reactive dog can challenge your mental health, but I’ve also seen how understanding, training, and empathy can bring back a sense of clarity and connection with your dog. Change doesn’t happen overnight it grows through consistent steps, and through support.

If you’re struggling and would like guidance in helping your dog and in turn yourself, find more confidence, please reach out. You don’t have to do this alone.

🐾 I’m here to help at Canine Hearts and Minds, we work together to build trust, connection, and a happier more fulfilled life.

Take care of yourself ❤️

06/10/2025

Not every dog wants to say hello.
Some dogs are on lead because they’re training, recovering, or just need a bit of space.
If you see another dog on lead, it’s best to pop yours on too or train a great heel around distractions. It can make walks so much nicer for all!

18/06/2025

This Saturday, I will be at ALL PETS Stonehouse for the drop in!
I am here to help if you are struggling with your dogs training, to answer questions!

Please pop by if you would like to chat!

13/06/2025

Sometimes our pets aren’t quite what we first expected.

This is Pixel my cat.

We adopted Pixel as a semi feral cat,
we were expecting him to live outside and shelter in the out buildings at our home as previously in his other homes (he has had at least 4) he wouldn’t really come inside and was a lone ranger!

Now he comes in everyday and snoozes on a chair.

He is not keen on being handled due to some bad treatment when he was a kitten.

Our rules with Pixel..
*We DO NOT pick him up
*He isn’t forced to come inside (but comes in every day now)
*Interactions with household is all on his terms.

Now…. How does this relate to our dogs?

We should learn what our dogs like and their body language, they are their own beings and will have their likes and dislikes.

When rescuing a dog we need to build trust and give them time.

Most importantly create a positive environment for them to feel comfortable!

11/06/2025

*Update now only 1 space*

Only 2 Spaces Left To Start In June On My 3 Month Programme - Will also be taking bookings / waiting list for July onwards

I know how hard it can be when your dog lunging at other dogs, pulls your arm off on walks, or just doesn’t seem to listen and you're left feeling frustrated, guilty, or like you’ve tried everything.

You're not alone — and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

I’ve got just 2 spaces left on my June training programme, and I’d love to support you and your dog to build calm and confidence on both ends of the lead. 🐾

If you’re ready to enjoy your walks again and feel proud of how far you’ve come together… send me a message. Let’s chat and see if it’s the right fit for you!

Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/canineheartsandminds/30min
Or send me a DM

04/06/2025

I will be at Bark In Stratford Park this Sunday!
Helping Judge the dog show with my friends from Animal Welfare Service, Stroud District Council!

There will be chance to ask me questions as I will also be doing a short Q+A session on the day!

It will be a lovely day, pop down!

30/05/2025

My little girl goes in for a cruciate operation today 🥹.
The recovery is long involves lots of crate rest, no walks for a while, it’s around a 6 month recovery.

She had a cruciate operation on her other leg just before Christmas, so we know what we’re doing for this one. Hopefully she will be mostly pain free soon!

I noticed this early on, how did I notice?
Behaviour changes -
- she seemed to get more nervous of dogs and people.
- Sleeping more.
- Didn’t want to play so much with my other dog.

Can’t wait to pick her up tomorrow and give her a massive cuddle! Felt so bad leaving her at the vets!

14/05/2025

This is the face of proud girl who smashed her vaccinations last week!

Darcie has struggled at the vets after having surgery, she would bark at the vets and didn’t want them to come near her.

We training some co operative care handling where she learnt to become more comfortable with vaccinations, we muzzle trained her for safety and we worked in the vet practice too, to ensure she was more relaxed in the environment!

If this sounds like your dog, please reach out and comment if you would like some videos of how I teach dogs to become more comfortable with having vaccinations!

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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 18:00
Thursday	09:00 - 18:00
Friday	09:00 - 18:00
Saturday	09:00 - 15:00

Telephone

+447376225258

Website

http://canineheartsandminds.co.uk/

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