The Good Dog Life - Dog training & behaviour and group puppy classes

The Good Dog Life

A Good Dog starts with Good Training

This is what Good Dog Life looks like.

The Good Dog Life. A bond between you and your dog, so that they listen when you speak. Long adventures in the country without fear of the dog chasing livestock. Walks around your park with confidence that you have a dog that can politely greet people and children. Never fearing seeing another dog on lead or off because you know you’ve given your dog confidence to be calm around new dogs and that they’ll come back to you and choose you over play with other dogs. Happily having people in your house, knowing you’ve taught your dog good guest greeting manners. Your dog allowing you to handle and groom all parts of their body because they trust you. Your dog chilling out in their bed when you need them to, because it makes them happy too. Your dog feeling safe, happy, calm and loved because they have an owner who understands their needs, their body language and has fun time with them.
The Good Dog Life - Outdoor Dog Training

One to One Dog & Puppy Training

Michelle training at shy dog at The Good Dog Life

Behavioral Consults

Dog Training with toys

Training Walks

The Good Dog Life Dog Training

Group Classes

This is what Good Dog Life looks like.

The Good Dog Life. A bond between you and your dog, so that they listen when you speak. Long adventures in the country without fear of the dog chasing livestock. Walks around your park with confidence that you have a dog that can politely greet people and children. Never fearing seeing another dog on lead or off because you know you’ve given your dog confidence to be calm around new dogs and that they’ll come back to you and choose you over play with other dogs. Happily having people in your house, knowing you’ve taught your dog good guest greeting manners. Your dog allowing you to handle and groom all parts of their body because they trust you. Your dog chilling out in their bed when you need them to, because it makes them happy too. Your dog feeling safe, happy, calm and loved because they have an owner who understands their needs, their body language and has fun time with them.
The Good Dog Life - Outdoor Dog Training

One to One Dog & Puppy Training

Michelle training at shy dog at The Good Dog Life

Behavioral Consults

Dog Training with toys

Training Walks

The Good Dog Life Dog Training

Group Classes

Testimonials

Take a look at what our customers have to say about us!

The training we received to help us with separation anxiety for our 10 month old pup was excellent. The trainer was patient and encouraging. In our case it is showing to be a long, slow process and we received guidance and support from the trainer at all times.

Debbie

I’ve had five sessions with Michelle, working with my rescue dog on recall and stopping him pulling on the lead to get cats and anything else that gets his attention, and she has been brilliant! I can now let him off the lead in the park and some of the fields near me, and he will engage and come back to me. He’s still work in progress in wooded areas, but Michelle has shown me what I have to do to get him to the next level, and using the distraction techniques she has shown me, I can now go for a walk and he can go past some of his trigger areas with no reactions, I’m still working on others. I totally recommend Michelle, she is friendly, professional, very committed and takes time to explain if you don’t quite understand something.

Lynn

We had five 1:1 sessions with Michelle and it was brilliant, she is very knowledgeable and gave us so much to work with. We have a much better understanding of how our puppy thinks and can now understand his needs better. I was sorry when our sessions came to an end but we have been able to continue the work she did and now have a well behaved puppy (almost, we are still working on a few things 🤣)

Liz

Michelle is great! She helped us with our Romanian rescue who was so reactive to people coming in the house it had become a military operation. We had three sessions with Michelle and it’s transformed his behaviour, not just having people over but in general he’s a lot calmer and happier now. Michelle is friendly, knowledgeable and a really good teacher.

Jess

We booked a few sessions with Michelle as we were having a few problems with a very hyperactive goldendoodle. Over the course of the sessions we saw a remarkable improvement in various different aspects, but most importantly we can now enjoy going for walks without being pulled everywhere. We’ve gone away feeling like we’ve built a much stronger relationship with our dog, and it’s all thanks to Michelle. Would definitely recommend!

Robyn

Michelle helped us understand the world of the puppy and setting realistic goals. We couldn’t have done it without her. Helping us build on the basics principles creating a stronger bond. She is very knowledgable and a natural with dogs. Ellie adored her! Thank you Michelle!

Tessa

Michelle helped me and my family build a great bond with our first puppy. We couldn’t have done it without her. She was really informative and patient as we got to grips with our new way of life with Otis and helped us learn the basics up in order to feel confident with Otis when out for walks. Thanks so much 😊

Charanpreet

Michelle helped us get our dog “baby ready”. She has great knowledge of his breed (greyhound) and gave us amazingly practical advice. Michelle took things Scottie already knows and helped us to adapt them for when the baby arrived. Our little girl is now 9 weeks old and Scottie has been great, a few teething issues but we just put in to practice what Michelle taught us and we’ve come out great. Scottie barely bats an eyelid at the baby and will take himself off when she’s crying (lucky him 😅)! Michelle made me feel so much more in control of managing Scottie and the baby which massively eased my anxiety.

Ruby

The puppy package really helped us bond with our pup, and helped us train her into being a lovely little girl. Thank you so much Michelle.

Amanda
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Smart & Kind

We don’t believe in training with fear or aversives, we only use kind & scientifically founded methods.

Qualified Behaviourist

Michelle holds a degree in Animal Behaviour and has specialised in Canines for the last 4 years.

Reasonable Priced

We believe that good, scientifically sound dog training shouldn’t cost the earth, that’s why we’ll always be reasonably priced.

Make a positive change to the relationship with your dog.

We believe you can teach old dogs new tricks, so get in touch to discuss your dog training, walking or behavioural sessions.