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Certified, fun, reward based dog & puppy training for the dogs and puppies of London and Sussex. My sessions can help with but are not limited to the following:

Puppy training
Toilet training
General obedience
Clicker training
Chewing
Recall issues
Pulling on the leash
Barking
Jumping up
Impulse control
Aggression and rehabilitation
Guarding Behaviour
Hyper Activity
Heelwork

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n touch for an informal chat about how I can help you and your furry best friend! I look forward to hearing from you,

Ella

Meet beautiful  the 6month old   🧡 We’ve been working together since she was 8wks old and is coming along really nicely ...
28/08/2024

Meet beautiful the 6month old 🧡 We’ve been working together since she was 8wks old and is coming along really nicely with her training. Yesterday we worked lots on leaving temptations on the floor after her unfortunate 💩 eating incident, and will continue to work with her and her lovely human as she heads into adolescence 🫶🏻
Get in touch if you’d like to work with us! We cover London and Sussex and offer online sessions too 📧

ID an orange Vizsla teenager with amber eyes huge paws and floppy ears. She’s also got two shaved patches on her legs after her vet stay. She is 12/10 beautiful!


Meet Ludo the   ❤️ We’re working together on occasional reactivity to dogs on walks, and ruling out pain as a contributi...
24/08/2024

Meet Ludo the ❤️ We’re working together on occasional reactivity to dogs on walks, and ruling out pain as a contributing factor. He was such a pleasure to work with, and super smart!

We’re taking bookings for 1:1 slots in Sep & Oct, so get in touch via email or phone if you’d like to work with us.
We cover London and Sussex and offer online sessions too 📧 (contact details in our linktree, below our bio)

ID a Merle cockapoo with black nose and eyes and is sat on the pavement looking up at the camera with mouth gently open.

⚡️ 5 things we wish more people knew about dogs ⚡️Would you add any?
19/08/2024

⚡️ 5 things we wish more people knew about dogs ⚡️
Would you add any?

Meet Einstein and Tootie the   pups 🐶 Alistair is working on building their confidence in new situations and with new pe...
09/08/2024

Meet Einstein and Tootie the pups 🐶 Alistair is working on building their confidence in new situations and with new people. They smashed their first session 💪🏻

ID: Two Chinese salt and pepper Chinese crested dogs in a yellow room.

Gorgeous Robbie the   x   is working hard on excessive barking and over-excitement when he has guests in his home. He’s ...
05/08/2024

Gorgeous Robbie the x is working hard on excessive barking and over-excitement when he has guests in his home.
He’s a mix of two breeds who are usually pretty vocal, but we’re helping him dilute his barking down, reinforcing what we’d rather he do instead, whilst making sure all his needs are being met🫶🏻
ID a Black and Tan Schnoxie wirehaired teenager with floppy ears and tan eyebrows and snout!

👉🏻During our late evening walk, a man approached and asked if he could greet Banjo. I responded that it was up to Banjo ...
31/07/2024

👉🏻During our late evening walk, a man approached and asked if he could greet Banjo.
I responded that it was up to Banjo to decide. Banjo made it clear by staying close to me that he wasn’t interested in interacting with the man.
The man was disappointed (being a Lurcher enthusiast), and we moved on.

It got me thinking that I was feeling a little disappointed in Banjo too! But why?

I think a part of it, is that Byron was so outgoing and loved meeting new people, but the main reason was that I was (without really realising), placing some very unrealistic expectations onto Banjo!.

Expecting Banjo to be social with everyone, like Byron was, is unrealistic and unfair. Dogs, like humans, have preferences and boundaries. It’s perfectly normal for a dog not to want to greet every person. Reasons could be anything from feeling uneasy, feeling unsafe in the environment, past negative experiences, genetics, or simply being more introverted and content with keeping to themselves – and that’s completely OK.

While we can work on boosting their confidence in social situations with training, it’s important to respect their pace and preferences, and to let go of these unfair expectations we can sometimes place onto our dogs! 🐶

Alistair and lovely Bear his   client ❤️ Bear had a rough experience with a bigger dog and so has been building his conf...
16/07/2024

Alistair and lovely Bear his client ❤️ Bear had a rough experience with a bigger dog and so has been building his confidence back up around them. They’ve also been working on lots of puppy foundational skills like leave it, settle and loose-leash walking. Go team .theodoreroosevelt 👏🏻
ID a golden retriever puppy with black eyes and nose, sitting in the hallway with a ginger man with hair tied back and a beard. Big smiles all around!

Meet Alistair’s client Poppy the   puppy 🐶 They’ve been working together on lots of foundational puppy skills and helpin...
03/07/2024

Meet Alistair’s client Poppy the puppy 🐶 They’ve been working together on lots of foundational puppy skills and helping her feel comfortable on her own 💪🏻

Get in touch to work with us. Offering in-person sessions all over London and Sussex as well as virtual training sessions too.💌

ID: a salt and pepper Minature schnauzer, sat on the kitchen floor looking up at the camera, with two floppy ears♥️

Meet Bean the brand new 11wk old   ❤️ Alistair is working with her on settling her into her new home, nurturing independ...
26/06/2024

Meet Bean the brand new 11wk old ❤️ Alistair is working with her on settling her into her new home, nurturing independence and separation training and all the puppy basics. Bean says learning new things calls for a quick Power Nap (slide 2)💤 😍
We’re taking bookings for 1:1 slots in July, so get in touch via email or phone if you’d like to work with us.
We cover London and Sussex and offer online sessions too 📧 (contact details in our my linktree, below our bio)

ID a Merle cockapoo with black nose and eyes and is sat on the floor looking very intensely up at the camera. Slide 2, she’s on her back having a quick Power Nap.

🕊️ 🧡 A few words for our darling boy, Byron. We miss you so very much 🕊️🧡
02/05/2024

🕊️ 🧡 A few words for our darling boy, Byron. We miss you so very much 🕊️🧡

✨ Would you add any? What makes you smile/chuckle?✨ Byron’s not been very well this week and he’s getting on at nearly 1...
26/04/2024

✨ Would you add any? What makes you smile/chuckle?✨
Byron’s not been very well this week and he’s getting on at nearly 11, so for us it’s a stark reminder that they aren’t really here for all that long, so enjoy them and let them do the things that are intrinsically pleasurable for them and essential for their mental well-being.

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Get in touch to work with us. We offer in-person sessions all over London and Sussex as well as virtual training sessions too.💌
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Meet Nugget the   teenager ♥️ We are working together on strengthening recall, and general focus and engagement outside ...
19/04/2024

Meet Nugget the teenager ♥️ We are working together on strengthening recall, and general focus and engagement outside around distractions. Good job team Nugget 👌🏻
ID: a white and ginge corgi with his mouth slightly open showing his white teefies and a big black nose.

Nora the   is working on her fear of dogs that are bigger than her (and that’s quite a lot!) patience when her humans st...
12/04/2024

Nora the is working on her fear of dogs that are bigger than her (and that’s quite a lot!) patience when her humans stop on walks and over-excitement when the car slows down 🗯️♥️ Well done team Nora!

Get in touch to work with us. Offering in-person sessions all over London and Sussex as well as virtual training sessions too.💌

ID: a long haired minature dachshund standing on the pavement with a cheetah print harness and leash on.

⚡️ 4 things I wish more people knew about dogs ⚡️Would you add any?
04/04/2024

⚡️ 4 things I wish more people knew about dogs ⚡️
Would you add any?

Meet Alistair’s client Lenny the   pup ❤️ They are working together on all foundational puppy training skills to set him...
28/03/2024

Meet Alistair’s client Lenny the pup ❤️ They are working together on all foundational puppy training skills to set him and his human up for the best life possible together 🐾

Get in touch to work with us. Offering in-person sessions all over London and Sussex as well as virtual training sessions too.💌

ID: a beige whippet puppy sat on the floor with big dark eyes and nose.


Meet Alistair’s client; Yuki the   pup ❤️ He’s working hard on potty training, recall and lots of other foundational pup...
21/03/2024

Meet Alistair’s client; Yuki the pup ❤️ He’s working hard on potty training, recall and lots of other foundational puppy skills to set him up for the best life possible. What a striking young man! 👏🏻

Get in touch to work with us. Offering in-person sessions all over London and Sussex as well as virtual training sessions too.💌

ID: a black white and tan Pom lying on wooden floor, looking up at the camera.


We couldn’t be more delighted with our new photos for use on the website and beyond. Byron and Banjo look particularly g...
17/03/2024

We couldn’t be more delighted with our new photos for use on the website and beyond. Byron and Banjo look particularly gorgeous too!❤️
Thanks to for a wonderful few days 📸

Those ears! ❤️In our session Reggie the   lurcher pup learnt all about keeping his feet on the floor while his humans co...
06/03/2024

Those ears! ❤️
In our session Reggie the lurcher pup learnt all about keeping his feet on the floor while his humans cook and when they eat their food at the table. We also did some walking practice outside too. Good boy, Reggie ❤️

Get in touch to work with us. Offering in-person sessions all over London and Sussex as well as virtual training sessions too.💌

ID: a beige saluki lurcher puppy sat on brown foot stall with big dark eyes and nose, he’s got a light blue adaptil collar on and crazy ears!


✨A big welcome goes out to my latest  recruits✨ They are:⭐️ Mr Bones the   🌟 Colin the   🌟 Mochi the   ⭐️ Dusty the   ⭐️...
26/02/2024

✨A big welcome goes out to my latest recruits✨ They are:

⭐️ Mr Bones the
🌟 Colin the
🌟 Mochi the
⭐️ Dusty the
⭐️Bertie the
⭐️ Alfie the

💫 I can’t wait to share their journey over the next 6 weeks! 📚

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💡 Did you know? 👉🏻Under the Road Traffic Act 1988 it is a criminal offence for a dog to be on a ‘designated road’ withou...
21/02/2024

💡 Did you know?

👉🏻Under the Road Traffic Act 1988 it is a criminal offence for a dog to be on a ‘designated road’ without being held on a lead.

👉🏻You may have seen “well-behaved” dogs walking at the side of roads without a lead, or even crossing busy roads while walking at the side of their owners. To the bystander, it might appear as if the situation is under control. The onlooker might even be impressed and wish they could train their dog to walk on a roadside lead-free, in the same way.

👉🏻But in the eyes of the law, that’s an offence, and could land you with a criminal record and a big fine.

👉🏻It only takes a momentary lapse in concentration from the dog or human for something awful to happen- it’s not worth it at all!

👉🏻It’s hard enough to walk a “reactive” or anxious dog on the street without the fear of an off-lead dog approaching and setting back your training etc.

👉🏻Many of my clients, my friends and I myself have had experiences of being approached by off-lead dogs while ours are on-lead on the pavements and I wonder if people don’t care, or just genuinely don’t know about the ramifications it can have for the on-lead dog? 🤔

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Meet Axel the   pup 🫶🏻 He’s learning to come back and pay attention to his humans when in the park, how to come away fro...
21/02/2024

Meet Axel the pup 🫶🏻 He’s learning to come back and pay attention to his humans when in the park, how to come away from fun dog play and that people coming into his home aren’t a threat. Good job team Axel 👏🏻
Get in touch via email or phone if you’d like to work with me (Ella 👋🏻) an accredited trainer (ABTC-ATI). I cover London and Sussex and offer online sessions too 📧 (contact details in my linktree, below my bio)

ID a red cavapoo with white flecks with black nose and eyes and is being carried by his mum after a long walk!

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✨ Advocating for your dog! ✨ Here is my handsome client (rescue)  showing us how to advocate for our dogs with big feeli...
16/02/2024

✨ Advocating for your dog! ✨

Here is my handsome client (rescue) showing us how to advocate for our dogs with big feelings 👏🏻

Niko is learning that people are safe and that not every dog wants to say hello to him (which he is smashing by the way!)

But this is a fantastic way to advocate for your dog when out in public.
A lot of the time it can feel socially akward to ask a strange person to give your dog and you space, but something like this vest can communicate the message nice and clearly. It can alert other people to your dog’s dislike of being crowded, making it easier to act appropriately and if necessary modify their actions around you both.

Does your dog wear vests with messages?

I’m now taking bookings for March now, so do get in touch if you’d like to work with me (Ella 👋🏻) an accredited trainer (ABTC-ATI). I cover London and Sussex and offer online sessions too 📧

ID a Black and Tan rescue hound mix. He’s got amber eyes and is sat on a green sofa, he’s got floppy ears and is looking directly into the camera and a vest that reads “give me space”.


Keep these tips in mind when greeting a dog and share with anyone interacting with your dog! 🐶
06/02/2024

Keep these tips in mind when greeting a dog and share with anyone interacting with your dog! 🐶

Meet Danny the   😃We have been working together on reactive behaviour when seeing children on lead on his walks. It does...
05/02/2024

Meet Danny the 😃We have been working together on reactive behaviour when seeing children on lead on his walks. It doesn’t happen all the time but the unpredictability felt difficult to manage. We caught up again and he’s been doing amazingly well with his homework and has had minimal reactions 👏🏻 😍 Go team Danny!

Get in touch to work with me (an accredited ABTC-ATI trainer) and your dog. Offering in-person sessions all over London and Sussex as well as virtual training sessions too.💌
ID a merle cockapoo with dark eyes. He has curly fur and is sat on the pavement looking up at the camera.


Just a little message to all my clients with big emotions and to everyone who follows me who loves a dog battling their ...
31/01/2024

Just a little message to all my clients with big emotions and to everyone who follows me who loves a dog battling their emotions - you show up for your dog day after day, and you are doing great. 💪🏻 ❤️

✨ Little Ava the   puppy is working hard on her recall and she’s learning that dogs aren’t scary! She’s doing super well...
30/01/2024

✨ Little Ava the puppy is working hard on her recall and she’s learning that dogs aren’t scary! She’s doing super well with her outside training and is learning to check-in with her human and focus on her around distractions too 👏🏻

Get in touch via email or phone if you’d like to work with me (Ella 👋🏻) an accredited trainer (ABTC-ATI). I cover London and Sussex and offer online sessions too 📧 (contact details in my linktree, below my bio)

ID a light beige cavapoochon with black nose and eyes lying on green grass with.

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Handsome man, Jumby the   is driven to have his down almost constantly when outside the house.This is fine to an extent,...
27/01/2024

Handsome man, Jumby the is driven to have his down almost constantly when outside the house.
This is fine to an extent, but it meant he had no engagement with his mum whatsoever and therefore absolutely 0 recall.
We’ve been working on small achievable steps to help build in engagement with his mum and he’s doing so well! Proud of you Jumby!😍
I’m taking booking for late Feb and March, so do get in touch if you’d like to work with me (Ella 👋🏻) an accredited trainer (ABTC-ATI). I cover London and Sussex and offer online sessions too 📧

ID a brown and white cavalier spaniel sat on the floor. He’s got big black eyes and is looking expectantly at the camera.

⚡️ 5 things I wish more people knew about dogs ⚡️Would you add any?
26/01/2024

⚡️ 5 things I wish more people knew about dogs ⚡️
Would you add any?

Meet Reggie the 10wk old     puppy ❤️We will be working together on all things puppy, with a huge focus on harnessing a ...
20/01/2024

Meet Reggie the 10wk old puppy ❤️We will be working together on all things puppy, with a huge focus on harnessing a solid recall, so he can enjoy off lead zoomie times 🚀 Good boy, Reggie ❤️

Get in touch to work with me (an accredited ABTC-ATI trainer) and your dog. Offering in-person sessions all over London and Sussex as well as virtual training sessions too.💌

ID: a beige saluki lurcher puppy sat on green blanket with big dark eyes and nose, he’s got a light blue adaptil collar on.


✨A big welcome goes out to my latest  recruits✨ They are:⭐️ Milo the   🌟 Dottie the   🌟 Ember the   ⭐️ Louie the   ⭐️Mac...
14/01/2024

✨A big welcome goes out to my latest recruits✨ They are:

⭐️ Milo the
🌟 Dottie the
🌟 Ember the
⭐️ Louie the
⭐️Macleod the
⭐️ Otto the

💫 I can’t wait to share their journey over the next 6 weeks! 📚

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How can Kirby Dog Services help you?

Certified, fun, reward based dog & puppy training for the urban canines of London. Like for daily updates of my dog training adventures! My sessions can help with but are not limited to the following: Puppy training Toilet training General obedience Clicker training Chewing Recall issues Pulling on the leash Barking Jumping up Impulse control Aggression and rehabilitation Guarding Behaviour Hyper Activity Heelwork Get in touch for an informal chat about how I can help you and your furry best friend! I look forward to hearing from you, Ella