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Training dogs since 2013. Completed Training Cesar’s Way, Raw Intuitive Talent and RV seminars. My goal is to educate dog owners and bring dogs back to balance.

I’ve been training dogs in Marbella and on the Costa del Sol since 2013. In 2015 I was fortunate enough to complete the training Cesar’s way course and was personally taught by Cesar Millan. I have also attended courses with LucasAgnew Workshops and RV dog training seminars. Hi, I’m a dog trainer in the Marbella area and the Costa del Sol. I have studied under Cesar Millan and attended other dog t

raining seminars held by some of the best trainers in the USA. Brian Agnew of Lucas Agnew workshops and Sean O’ shea of The Good Dog. I go by the Title of dog trainer but as any of my clients will tell you, I certainly put most of my focus on training you the human. I offer In-home consultations and training programs. In my experience, people need help in communicating with other species. It seems that with our modern lives we have forgotten how to work with mother nature. This is where I can help. dogs are simple, humans are complicated. I like to get to the root of the problem and bring it to the surface to truly fix dogs issues and more importantly, teach people how to maintain their dog’s balanced state. Whether we are teaching our dogs to sit, down, recall, place, heel, fetch or just be calm at home its important the human understands how their energy and body Language affects their dog’s behaviour. This is why I put a massive amount of emphasis on training dog owners into becoming handlers. Most of the time, people call me because they are experiencing issues with their dogs. I love working with all dogs. Dogs and puppies, issues or no issues I’m all about honoring the dog so we can bring the best out in them. If you are experiencing any of the following with your dog, I can help:

·Dog reactivity
·Leash or lead pulling
·Dog aggression
·Not coming back when called
·Unable to relax at home or on a walk
·Leash bitting
·Rushing thresholds
·Won’t sit still
·Anxiety
·Extreme flight or fight
·Not socialized
·Not good around dogs
·Doesn’t like the muzzle
·Dogs fighting at home
·Counter surfing
·Extremely dominant behaviour
·Food aggression
·Lunging

No matter what the issue is I can help and I have plenty of videos on my page, youtube channel and Instagram showing my work. I might even ask you if I can film your dog for a video if we have the pleasure of working together. I like to post lots of free content every day to help struggling owners with their dogs whether they are here or in another country. I think one of the most important things in dog training is that it actually works! When I started my group classes and training pack walks at the beginning of this year, pretty much every dog was reactive or aggressive or had other issues. Now every one of those dogs is better! all coming to group class enjoying the time out with their dogs without the same stresses as before. These classes and walks are a great opportunity for you to train and socialize your dog in a real life situation and meet like-minded people.

18/08/2026

Puppy pads can be really useful with very young puppies, but they can also create a bit of confusion if we rely on them for too long.

Dogs don’t automatically understand the difference between a puppy pad and things like rugs, bath mats or towels.

I generally recommend using puppy pads as a short-term tool, usually up until around four months old, while gradually building a clear routine of going to the toilet outside.

Convenient, yes. But definitely not something I’d want a puppy depending on long term.

18/08/2026

I’m currently working with this young Shiba Inu, and he is without a doubt one of the most fearfully reactive dogs I’ve worked with.

For him, simply leaving the apartment building is a huge challenge. Interestingly, once we get him away from the building, he often starts to settle and cope much better.

A lot of his fear comes from a lack of experience, so avoiding everything that scares him will only make his world smaller.

Sometimes helping a fearful dog means being comfortable with a little discomfort. Not forcing them, but calmly showing them they can move through it and come out the other side.

His owner is also learning how to read him better and become more confident herself. For now, the goal is simple. To have calm, normal walks that they can both enjoy.

Really looking forward to seeing how this young man progresses.

18/08/2026

I’ve just started a four-week programme with Bowie, a very young French Bulldog whose owners are keen to get him off to the right start in life.

Since our consultation, they’ve already made some great progress. Bowie is now crate trained, his house training is going really well and he’s learning to go to the toilet outside on the grass. We’ve also started working on some basic obedience at home.

With very young puppies like Bowie, a huge part of training is simply teaching the owners how to live with the dog in a way that works for everyone. That starts with understanding what a young puppy actually needs.

Sleep is a big one. Very young dogs need a lot of it, and when they don’t get enough you can quickly start seeing more mouthing, biting, chewing and generally over-the-top behaviour.

We’ve also been working on productive play through tug. Bowie absolutely loves it and picked up the rules of the game very quickly. Play can be a brilliant way to build engagement, teach boundaries and strengthen the relationship between dog and owner.

Really looking forward to seeing Bowie and his owners again this week and continuing to build on what they’ve already started.

11/08/2026

DOGS ARE NOT FASHION ACCESSORIES!

09/08/2026

Harnesses are designed for pulling and tracking work. If you’re using one on a normal walk while trying to create a calm, connected state of mind, you’re already making the job harder.

The equipment is designed to reduce communication through the lead. That makes sense when you want a dog to pull into pressure, but it can work against you when the goal is calm walking, clear direction and better communication.

And pulling is not always the only problem that develops when that communication is missing. Reactivity, over-arousal and anxiety can all become part of the picture too.

So it’s no surprise when a dog that originally just pulled on the harness later starts showing more behavioural issues. If the dog feels like they are essentially navigating the outside world by themselves, without much guidance or feedback from the owner, problems can start to build.

02/08/2026

Warning: Extremely loud barking at the beginning of this video so you may want to turn your phone down.

Same dog. Same crate. Completely different state of mind.

At home, she was showing severe separation anxiety in the crate. Restless, distressed and unable to switch off.

At mine, with clear structure and the right setup, she was able to settle completely and fall asleep.

The goal with this is to help the dog feel safe enough to relax.

This kind of change doesn’t happen by forcing the dog to “get over it”. It comes from understanding what is creating the anxiety and building a calm state of mind in that situation.

Let me know in the comments if you have helped a dog with anxiety achieve a calmer state of mind.

25/07/2026

Why routine matters

Dogs thrive on routine.

That doesn't mean everything has to happen at exactly the same time every day. It's about your dog understanding how life works.

When they know what to expect, they can relax.

A clear routine helps your dog understand when it's time to walk, when it's time to rest, when it's time to train and when it's time to simply switch off.

Without that structure, dogs often start making more decisions for themselves. They decide when to demand attention, when to play or when the day should start.

Routine isn't about controlling your dog.

It's about creating a predictable lifestyle that helps them feel secure and understand what's expected of them.

How much routine does your dog have in their day?

24/07/2026

Why dogs need to do nothing sometimes

We often feel like we need to keep our dogs busy.

If they're not out walking, we're throwing a ball, giving them a chew, doing some training or looking for another way to entertain them.

But sometimes the best thing you can do for your dog is... nothing.

Dogs need time to switch off.

To lie in the garden and watch the world go by.

To relax in the house without constantly looking for the next thing to happen.

To simply exist without always being stimulated.

I think we've become so worried about our dogs getting bored that we've forgotten how important it is for them to learn to settle.

Being calm is a skill, just like walking nicely on the lead or having a reliable recall.

It doesn't always come naturally.

If every moment of your dog's day is filled with excitement, activity or entertainment, they can start to expect life to feel like that all the time. Then, when nothing is happening, they struggle to relax because they've never really learnt how.

A dog that can switch off is happier, more settled and easier to live with.

Not because they're tired.

Because they're content.

Sometimes doing less gives your dog the chance to learn one of the most valuable lessons of all.

That it's okay to do nothing.

How well does your dog relax when nothing is happening?

23/07/2026

From pulling to calm walk in minutes.

We changed equipment, gave clear direction, and the walk settled. Want this with your dog? Message me.

23/07/2026

Freedom is something we build.

One of the most rewarding parts of dog training is watching a dog earn more freedom over time.

Every owner wants to give their dog the best life possible. We all want to let them run, explore and enjoy the world around them. The mistake many people make is assuming that freedom and control are opposites. I don't see it that way at all.

To me, freedom is something we build.

The more reliable a dog becomes, the more freedom they can safely enjoy. That's why I like introducing freedom gradually rather than giving it all at once. Every good decision a dog makes helps build trust. Every poor decision is simply information. It tells us that perhaps we need to slow things down, provide a little more guidance and help the dog make a better choice next time.

I've always believed that freedom and responsibility go hand in hand. A dog that understands what's expected of them is far more likely to make good decisions when they're given more independence.

That's why so much of my training is about preparing dogs for success rather than constantly correcting mistakes. We don't give freedom and hope for the best. We build the skills first, then allow the dog to enjoy the freedom they've earned.

What does freedom look like for your dog?

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