09/09/2026
**Some people wait until there’s a problem. Ossie’s parents decided they’d rather get ahead of it.**
When Ossie’s parents first reached out for help with their puppy, it didn’t take long for me to know I’d love working with them.
They’d had dogs before. They’d experienced some of the challenges that can come with them. They’d been through puppy classes with previous dogs too but had come away feeling like they still didn’t have the confidence or understanding they wanted when it came to training their own dog.
So we started working together.
Five months later, they’ve chosen to continue for another **12 months.**
Why?
Because they know that raising a dog doesn’t stop when puppyhood does.
Adolescence is coming. New environments, new challenges, changing behaviour and plenty of opportunities to learn both the things we want and the things we really don’t.
Working together long-term means we can keep building skills as Ossie grows, troubleshoot things as they come up, and work proactively rather than waiting for something to become a problem.
And most importantly, his owners know they have someone in their corner.
They’re curious. They’re committed. They want to understand their dog, not just tick off a list of behaviours.
**Basically, my ideal client.**
Ossie’s parents understand something really important:
**It’s much easier to prevent your dog rehearsing unwanted behaviour than it is to try to undo a well-practised habit later.**
That’s what long-term coaching is about.
Building the skills, confidence and understanding to **Do More Together** as your dog grows.
Want to know what working with me long-term looks like?
Book a free discovery call through the link in my bio.
