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Training with Mady Qualified Dog trainer who educates owners on the use of positive training. With each new client, I tailor my methods to match your goals.

I am a qualified canine trainer, who educates owners on the use of positive training to strengthen their relationship and communication with their dog. I use scientifically proven training methods to positively reinforce desired behaviours from your dog and to diminish undesirable behaviours. I do not train using fear or ‘dominance- based’ methods, I use positive reinforcement and calm, confident

energy to create well balanced, reliable and obedient canine companions. Your dog will learn consistency with obedience commands and become focused and responsive in new environments. As a result, we will create coherent and transparent communication between owner and dog and make life with your dog happier and stress free. My years of experience contributes to our training together, to create a well-balanced dog who feels confident and comfortable in daily life and understands what you expect and ask for. Qualifications / Experience:
Spirit Dog Training - Tackling Reactivity (2021)
Spirit Dog Training - Hyper Activity Helper (2021)
Spirit Dog Training - Separation Solutions (2021)
BCCS - Diploma of Canine Behaviour (2020)
Animal Manager at Central bark (2018)
Absolute Dogs - Boundary Games (2018)
Sniffer Workshop with Debby Kay – Detection Dog Training (2017)
Head Dog Trainer & Handler at Top Dog Day care (2014 - 2018)

26/02/2025

Lil MUKKI is in for a 6 week puppy program to shape him into the best husky he can be!
Mukki does great with dogs and new environments, is classic independent boss around the house and a touch aloof with new people. He’s always got something to say whether it’s complaining about me moving too slowly, a bark before reluctantly dropping into his down or looking for something more entertaining, he’s the typical husky hoot with owners dedicated to bringing the best out of him !!

26/02/2025

Oh my word!! Too cute puppy Fig in training to get the house routine set up for error less toilet training and building confidence alone.

Starting independence training as soon as you can is one of the best things you can do for your puppy’s confidence and well-being! By gradually teaching them to enjoy solo time, you’ll prevent issues developing and set them up for a calm, independent future.
Today was an awesome session and I love helping pups and their owners create positive alone-time habits that make life smoother for everyone.

25/02/2025

Hello the sweet smiling angel boy!!
Working with Murphy today, We’ve been focusing on helping his owners work on and manage the barking at the fence, which can be a tough habit to break. With consistent training and positive reinforcement, we already saw some great progress tonight - it’s now about keeping it up!
I love seeing them start to redirect that high energy into more productive behaviors.

23/02/2025

Meet Ray – 🐾 UP FOR ADOPTION 🐾

Ray is a sweet, affectionate little guy who is looking for his forever home!
He had a rough start to life but he’s in good hands and Since then, Ray has made amazing progress. He’s been given a bath, fed, and treated for everything he needed. With every passing day, he’s becoming stronger and more playful.

Ray is an incredibly sweet boy who adores affection and attention. He’s great with other dogs and loves being around children – all he wants is a family to call his own.

Ray is approximately 5-6 months old and we believe he’s a Shar Pei mix. He’s looking for a home where he can feel safe, loved, and cherished. If you’re ready to offer him a loving, forever home, Ray will repay you with endless cuddles, kisses, and loyalty. 💖

If you’re interested in adopting Ray and giving him the loving home he deserves, please reach out! He’s waiting to be part of your family.

19/02/2025

Exciting things are happening with Deb and her amazing dog Henri! 🐾
After working together for a while, it’s been incredible to see their journey into agility training. 💪 We’re now focusing on getting Deb handler ready for those fast-paced challenges and building Henris resilience to novel items. He did so well on the pivot box / focus / and “off leash” recall.
Can’t wait to see them crush their new goals!

13/02/2025

*NOT A GROOMER*… but I am a multi tasking queen 💁‍♀️

Kobe has a small inner circle ⭕️ and early In life had negative grooming experiences. However, grooming is apart of his regular upkeep - so we make do!

Being a Lagotto his coat needs a tidy up so not to knot, tangle and Matt. And as I’ve been away for a while on holiday Kobe decided he no longer likes the shavers or scissors so back to basics we go.

We did a day of RECAPPING the chin rest, body touching with hands and then shavers, along with a standing chin rest.
Then the following day, we tested if I could do any minimal grooming and my word - what a difference that made!
Thanks for the trust my boy ✨🌸❤️

12/02/2025

Double puppy action 😍😍 Nelly & Luca doing amazing ! They have the sweetest little natures and are sleeping in seperate crates apart from each other and the family. Massive strides!
Double puppy handling is putting my handling skills to the test ✨

12/02/2025

Back with angel girl EDIE!! Love our 1:1 sessions together, today we worked around some reactive dogs, strengthened recall and began an emergency whistle stop whilst ducking from shadey tree to shadey tree 🛑

11/02/2025

Perfectly matched AOIFE & Link out on a play training date! Must say walking these two hand in hand was a totally joy 🤩

11/02/2025

✨Back to School Special – 20% OFF All Training Packages!✨

🐶As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to invest in your dog’s growth and development.

⚡️To help you get started, we’re offering 20% OFF all of our comprehensive training packages for all NEW clients!

Whether you’re looking to reinforce basic commands or address specific behavioral concerns, our expert trainers are here to guide you every step of the way.

📅 Offer valid through February 28th.
📧Contact us today to schedule your consultation and set your dog up for success!

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www.trainingwithmady.com

06/02/2025

This is darling Rya! Who’s started a puppy basics program with me focusing on toilet training and ankle biting. Rya is quick to learn, so sweet and full of that Pomatude!! (I have a Pom I can say that)
She’s living a busy life so we’re making some small adjustments to make sure she’s getting her daily amount of puppy deep sleep and not getting over tired and titchy. Adding in some new tug of war games with impulses and rules, Rya was super keen on the possum tail tug

06/02/2025

How do I pick!!
Double the fun, double the training! 🐾 Meet these adorable siblings Nelly & Luca from the same litter, both enrolled in our Puppy Term Program. 🐶🐶 They’re learning all the essential skills to grow into well-behaved pups, and it’s been amazing seeing their personalities shine! Raising two puppies can be a challenge, but with consistent training, individual attention, and a structured routine, we’re making great strides. Stay tuned for their progress as they become the best versions of themselves! 🐕

06/02/2025

Meet our beautiful Great Dane client Alexa! 🌟 This gentle giant is currently working on general separation training and improving her basic manners. While she’s got an enormous heart, we’re focusing on helping her feel comfortable and confident during moments apart from her family.
She’s so so clever and enthusiastic to train with - today I watched her UNLOCK and push her way out of a sliding door 🫣
Let’s put those powers to good use !!

05/02/2025

Catching up with Archie boy!! How good is this photo? Archie’s mum is a photographer and really caught his good angle 😍

Archie has been making massive strides in his feelings towards big dogs! He had some lovely feed back from his sitter which we love to hear .

A lot of our focus has been Counter-Conditioning to help Archie stay calm around dogs and give him skills for real world scenarios - LEAVE IT & HEEL leash walking.

Counter-conditioning is all about changing his emotional response to dogs. In this case, we’re helping Archie associate the presence of other dogs with something positive (food his favourite) instead of stress.

We had our stooge stuffed dog helping out today who was standing in for Link!

04/02/2025

I know what you’re thinking.. yes of course I was over the moon to meet a new collie client AND PUPPY CHIHUAHUA 😍😍 (I’m only human.)

This sweet angel Nalu & I are starting our training together working on some areas around the house of excessive barking & general life skills.
We’re just getting started but I’m excited to get stuck in and get some puppy time on the side ! With consistent training and positive reinforcement, we’ll be seeing progress in no time!

It’s always rewarding to me to help dogs build better habits and stronger connections with their owners. 🐾

04/02/2025

I am beyond proud of my clients who have been completely dedicated to their dog Ragus confidence and feelings towards people and as a result have made incredible strides in their training!

We’ve been focusing on life skills, obedience / management and lots of counter-conditioning to help Ragu build positive associations with things that typically triggered fear.

We started by identifying Ragus specific triggers—strangers, greetings at the house, loud noises and certain environments—and we’ve been gradually exposing Ragu to these triggers at a low intensity. The key has also been pairing each trigger with something the Ragu loves, like treats or playtime, so he began to associate these situations with positive outcomes.

We also worked on impulse control and building his confidence in different situations, which has been huge for his overall well-being.

Today marked our final session together - and we reached our goal of beautiful calm behaviour at the cafe.
👏👏

It hasn’t always been easy, but with consistency and patience it’s a great reminder of how important it is to take things at your dog’s pace, advocate for their space and celebrate every small win along the way.

03/02/2025

Back at it with one of my regulars— BENJI !
This darling pup loves people and is full of beans, however some of his manners needed a little tidy up after the holiday break. 🐾
Over time, things change with our dogs and like any relationship, consistency is key.
Today’s focus? Polite greetings, calmer leash walks, and a bit of patience with personal space. It’s amazing how quickly BENJI picked things back up again when we fine-tune the basics. With a bit of consistency and time, good manners always shine through! 🐕✨
Anyone else working on refreshing their dog’s manners?

30/01/2025

Meet Remi, a super sweet Spaniel who’s working hard on building confidence one step at a time. 💪
Remi has come so far already and although she has moments of reactivity and unsure at times, this sweet girl has the most dedicated owner who’s committed to her growth every single day.
From structured walks, focus and reassurance, it’s all about patience and trust. 🐾
The progress might be slow, but every victory counts.

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