Turner and Pooch, London

Turner and Pooch, London Dog training, walk and trains, and pack walks to build social skills 🐾

Our first day of a week away in the countryside and this city dog is finding things very exciting, but importantly, he c...
24/08/2026

Our first day of a week away in the countryside and this city dog is finding things very exciting, but importantly, he can still keep his thinking brain switched on and listen when it matters, eg recalling away from deer this morning.

I’m not posting this because my dog is perfect - quite the opposite, we’re working on lots of new stuff this week, and my difficult journey with him was the driving force behind becoming a trainer. I’m posting this because I understand exactly how it feels to have a dog who is far from perfect, who isn’t what you imagined, who didn’t give you the life you thought you would get when you got a dog, but who still has so much to give and so many great qualities - and as a reminder to celebrate your wins, no matter how small they are, especially when things feel tough.

Having ‘one of those days (/weeks / months)’ with your dog? Write down the things they do well (there WILL be something!) and if you’d like to work on the things you might still be finding tricky with someone who understands, reach out any time.

10/07/2026

**IN PERSON TRAINING SESSIONS REMAIN ON HOLD WHILE THE TEMPERATURES ARE HIGH.**

Thank you to every single one of my clients for your patience, flexibility and understanding in rescheduling training, mantrailing, walks and group classes over recent days and weeks, getting us all safely through the London heatwave.

Online sessions are available as usual so do get in touch if you are feeling stuck.

Happy dogs in a good learning state will always be the priority 🐾

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We had such a lovely neutral walk yesterday with regulars making great progress as well as newcomers joining for the fir...
14/06/2026

We had such a lovely neutral walk yesterday with regulars making great progress as well as newcomers joining for the first time. Everyone did so well!

Neutral walks are on lead walks - at a distance you feel comfortable with - to help work on nerves (dog and human!), over excitement, reactivity or just general exposure with a wonderful group to take walks with.

Drop me a message if you’d like to join us 🫶

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We have already done a couple of sessions in her home, and on the streets around, and so for Diva’s Walk, Talk and Train...
14/06/2026

We have already done a couple of sessions in her home, and on the streets around, and so for Diva’s Walk, Talk and Train on Friday we went to her local park to practice real world interactions with dogs.

We took my dog along to get some reps in with more controlled movement towards her, past her and approaching from behind her, and also worked around the dogs and people in the park. These sessions are great if you would like someone on hand to offer advice while you navigate situations you may find challenging day to day, and Diva and her humans did absolutely brilliantly 🫶

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07/06/2026

What is organic engagement?
It’s your dog choosing to check in with you, not because you have asked them to watch, or look, or recall to you, but just because they want to know where you are.
This didn’t happen all on its own. At one time Obi would have been very much focussed on the environment, other dogs, birds, squirrels and so on, but we worked hard on our relationship rather than just ‘obedience’ and this is the result. A dog I can trust off lead on a (quiet!) road in a brand new place with sheep fields either side of us.
If you are struggling to get your dog to engage with you, consider little things like how you start your walks. You can make one small change today which will have a big impact - when you leave the house or exit the car does your dog look to you or do they just set off for ‘their’ walk? Wait for eye contact every time, and reward that - the act of setting off on your walk can be reward in itself, but you can absolutely add praise, treats etc too - and make walks a thing you do together. Reward any organic engagement you get during your walk as well - again you can use verbal praise, treats, a game with their favourite toy - and it will happen more and more often, and you will see your relationship change for the better ❤️

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19/05/2026

Wolfie can be wary of strangers, especially strangers approaching his family. This can be a difficult thing to work on, so his humans booked in for a Walk, Talk & Train and we hit a busy Coals Drops Yard where I asked lots of wonderful strangers to help us help Wolfie to practice this, and all said yes! We even met a couple of people who owned reactive dogs themselves and were especially happy to help. We practiced Wolfie approaching strangers, strangers approaching him, advocating for him, as well as letting him know that he could step down from his guarding duties. Thank you wonderful Londoners - and visitors - and huge well done to Wolfie’s people 😊

Walk, Talk & Trains are perfect for working through real world challenges alongside your dog. We head to wherever you may be finding things tricky - be that your local park, or a more busy urban environment, and together we look at how best to deal with various situations in real time. Interested in finding out more? Drop me a message any time 🐾

17/05/2026

So many wins on today’s social walk! A couple of first timers smashing it, and good choice after good choice from the regulars, particularly given narrow paths, horses, dogs, joggers, cyclists . . . Real world practice with the most supportive group ❤️

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16/05/2026

What a fab neutral walk group this morning - new faces settled in so well and the dogs did brilliantly walking at close quarters, as well as trying out some exercises to boost human and canine confidence. Well done everyone!

07/05/2026

Adventure walks are currently fully booked but if you are interested in a weekly or ad hoc place for your pup,
drop me a message and I can keep you posted as and when places become available.

** Walks are generally 9:30-12:30, or 12-3, depending on the day, which allows us to head out of the city for our adventures. I will need to have worked with your dog to assess their fit for a group, so please feel free to book in a 1:1 if I don’t know them already 🐾 **

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