Caz and Co Dog Training

Caz and Co Dog Training Professional, force-free Dog Training in Oxford. As Oxford’s only Kids around Dogs professional, we specialise in working with families.

We can help with:

General obedience
Loose lead walking
Recall
Puppy training
Confidence building

1:1s and Classes.

Can’t believe it is this weekend! If you haven’t got your ticket yet, here’s a 20% off code - BLENHEIM20I’ll be there th...
29/09/2025

Can’t believe it is this weekend! If you haven’t got your ticket yet, here’s a 20% off code - BLENHEIM20

I’ll be there this Saturday and Sunday with Kids Around Dogs doing dog training classes for kids. The classes are completely free to join with a DogFest ticket.

If you are going to be there, do come and say Hi! Really hope to see you there!

Great 1:1 session with this beautiful shepherd puppy! 😍We worked on general calmness outside, polite greetings and recal...
18/09/2025

Great 1:1 session with this beautiful shepherd puppy! 😍

We worked on general calmness outside, polite greetings and recall (especially around other dogs as she just loves to play!)

This photo was taken at the end, by which point she was ready for a nap!

Highly recommend! Especially if, like me, you have a dog who doesn’t enjoy being groomed. It wasn’t until I started stud...
16/09/2025

Highly recommend! Especially if, like me, you have a dog who doesn’t enjoy being groomed.

It wasn’t until I started studying dog behaviour that I began to understand why Rolo was struggling and I now have a plan to ensure he is as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

🐶✨ We’re turning big conference talks into real-life grooming tips!

Back in July, I attended the incredible Animal Behaviour Kent Conference — packed with amazing talks from behaviourists, vets and trainers. There were representatives from all across the pet industry, but can you believe there were only four groomers in the room?!
So much of what we learned applies directly to grooming… both at home and in the salon.

We’re on a mission to get more pet owners and groomers understanding why behaviour and grooming go hand in hand. So this Sunday (21st Sept), we’re running an online webinar where we’ll break down some of the key presentations and show how they can be put into practice for the grooming environment.

✨ I’ll be sharing how I use Sarah Fisher’s Free Work in my salon — a brilliant way of helping dogs settle, build confidence and create a positive experience from the very first visit.
✨ You’ll also hear from Sue Williamson, Victoria Shepherd, Cheryl McCauley and our guest Andy Hale, covering everything from recognising pain and discomfort to handling resource guarding and reducing stress.

📅 Sunday 21st Sept | 11am–5pm
🎟️ £25 (recorded if you can’t join live)
👉 Book here: https://www.takingthegrrr.co.uk/courses/wewereinthegroom

Whether you’re a dog owner wanting to make home grooming calmer, or a professional groomer wanting to expand your toolkit, this is going to be packed with insights you can actually use. 🐕💛

16/09/2025

A couple of highlights from last night’s class.

1. Dexter doing a lovely back up when asked to “leave it” (level 1)

2. Maggie offering a beautiful long chin rest (level 2)

11/09/2025

Someone tell him he’s 13 1/2!! 🙄

Love his spirit though. Can’t un-spaniel a spaniel! ❤️

For a while I stopped taking him on “proper walks” in fear of him suffering afterwards but his pain is being managed and he gets so much joy from being out in different places!

A well deserved level 1 pass for Team Dobby who smashed it tonight!Straight into level 2. Let’s go!
08/09/2025

A well deserved level 1 pass for Team Dobby who smashed it tonight!

Straight into level 2. Let’s go!

Luz loves to chase and is often more interested in what’s going on around her than checking in with her mum on walks so ...
07/09/2025

Luz loves to chase and is often more interested in what’s going on around her than checking in with her mum on walks so we are introducing fun ways for them to bond outside whilst also giving Luz a safe outlet to carry out natural predatory behaviour.
Really enjoying working with these guys. They make a fantastic team! 💪🏻

Dogs are allowed in the formal gardens area at Blenheim Palace this month.I took Rolo this morning and he absolutely lov...
05/09/2025

Dogs are allowed in the formal gardens area at Blenheim Palace this month.
I took Rolo this morning and he absolutely loved it!
Go on a weekday if you can, lovely and quiet.
One thing that I found disappointing, no water bowls at all on route, even near the cafe. So take water with you!

Finally, remember to lower your expectations. It is a very high arousal place for your dog to visit. Somewhere they’ve likely never explored and it’s bursting with wildlife. Dont expect a heel all the way around! Take time to breathe it in and enjoy the moment together!

This looks like it a would be great fun!
30/08/2025

This looks like it a would be great fun!

Companionship all the way! Thank you Danielle Beck for this. For me, it’s all about the little things. Witnessing a clie...
27/08/2025

Companionship all the way! Thank you Danielle Beck for this.

For me, it’s all about the little things. Witnessing a client and their dog connect is a beautiful moment. Seeing a child’s eyes light up when their dog responds to them 🤩

I train for Companionship, Not Competition, how about you?

In my mentorship group today, we had a heartfelt discussion about something many of us have noticed: the rise of aversive trainers and the way competition titles are increasingly being treated as the “gold standard” of dog training and behaviour over qualifications and experience.

And it made us pause. Because for many of us, that’s not where our hearts are. It sparked something in me and I wanted to shoutout to our awesome community.

If you sometimes feel like your work is overlooked because it doesn’t come with ribbons, medals, or competition titles — please know, you are not alone.

I see you.
I see the work you do helping families with anxious, reactive, or struggling dogs. I see the late-night texts, the tears of your clients, and the huge wins that might never make a stage… but change lives Every. Single. Day!

Because let’s be honest: most dogs aren’t living in competition rings. They’re living in homes, parks, pubs, cafés, and communities. The skills that matter most for those dogs aren’t “competition heelwork” or “precision retrieves.”

They’re learning to relax at home.
To settle calmly under a café / pub table.
To walk down the street without problems.
To feel safe, connected, and confident with their dogs.

That is powerful work. That is gold-standard work. If there were competitions for teaching dogs to chill out on the sofa, settle in a pub, or calmly cope with everyday life, I’d be proudly standing on the podium. Because that’s the training I do, and that’s what matters most to the dogs and humans I work with.

And let’s not forget: when you’re working with companion dogs, you’re not just training the animal. You’re supporting the dog, the humans they live with, in the environment they share. To do that well takes deep knowledge, empathy, and the ability to see the whole picture. That kind of work transforms lives — and it deserves to be celebrated.

Of course, competition has its place, and it can be beautiful. Some trainers do both, and when it’s done with kindness, those skills can complement each other beautifully and I tip my hat to those trainers. They are however, different worlds, with different goals and pressures, but even competition dogs must learn to navigate both worlds — the precision of the sport *and* the unpredictability of everyday life as companions. That’s no small feat.

If you’re an ethical trainer teaching competition dogs to also be calm, confident companions — without aversives — you are incredible! You’re proving that excellence and empathy can walk hand in hand.

So, if you are a trainer who sometimes feels “less than” because you don’t measure success in medals, please hear this: You are not less. You are part of a community of professionals doing work that changes lives, your work is not just enough — it’s invaluable.

I train for companionship, not competition, how about you? Lets see your gold standard!

With gratitude and solidarity,
💜 Danielle

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