Welcome to The Positive Canine
Specialists in Canine Behaviour
"Karolina is the best trainer we've had"
Karolina D., ISCP.Dip.Canine.Prac.
I’ve been where you are. My own reactive rescue dog came into my life with immediate signs of anxiety. Through patient, consistent training, we worked on building her confidence, life skills, and ability to cope with multiple triggers. Over time, we reached a stage where we were able to adopt a second dog—something I once thought would be impossible after a history of bad experiences with other dogs. I have worked with hundreds of clients and their dogs to improve their communication and understanding and allow both ends of the lead to feel confident and enjoy their walks again.
Having your dog's best interest is at the heart of what I do. As a graduate of The International School for Canine Psychology as a Certified Canine Behaviour Consultant and a supporting member of The Pet Professional Guild and The International Companion Animal Network, I adherer to the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter's code of conduct & ethics. I am currently studying to complete a Bachelor's Degree Level Advanced Behaviour Diploma, allowing me to provide the best possible care and solution for every unique behaviour case.
Foreign Rescue Dogs require a lot of experience and understanding.
Having spent multiple summers in Romania volunteering with stray dogs as well as public shelters and working with 100's of rescues, you can rest assured that I can confidently help you understand and manage your rescue dog.
I am currently Canine Behaviour Advisor for Romanian Rescue Appeal & Penny's Ark, UK registered charities working to promote welfare in & education in Romania, alongside rehoming.
The Positive Canine is especially proud to commit to using humane, ethical, science based methods for effective behaviour modification. Our goal is to teach owners how to understand their dogs, making training easier for both.
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Why Choose Us?
We understand that the Dog Trainer population has exploded - you search for a "dog trainer near me" and receive a hundred different options; how do you decide who is right for you?
We treat every single dog and human client as an individual. Our Behaviour Consultations & Packages are designed for dog's showing 'problem' behaviours. We understand that sometimes, these are very difficult to live with day to day. It can take a toll on your (and your dog's!) mental health and reaching out for help isn't always easy.
Our Behaviour Consultations are tailored to you; as no dog and person is the same, even if their symptoms appear similar.
We will assess your dogs behaviour, find achievable goals and work together to create a plan that helps not only your dog, but also ensures you are confident to move forward for the future.
Our training ethos is centered on welfare - you and your dog will be treated with care and respect every step of the training journey and we will never force you (or your dog) to undertake training tasks you are unsure or uncomfortable with.
When working with us, you will receive:
A Private, Tailored Consultation which takes into account both your needs and your dogs. We strive to find a balance to ensure your concerns are addressed, without compromising your dog's welfare.
Follow Up Sessions which focus on your needs and address areas you would like more focus on; there is no hard and fast rule for how long training should take.
Ongoing Support via following our Consultation. This can be related to our original goals or can be about a new behaviour that has emerged (within limits, some new behaviours may require additional support).
Professional Communication with other Pet Experts in your life - From Veterinary Referrals on Observations made during our consultation to communication with your Pet Sitter to ensure training goals are not compromised.
Expert Knowledge on Canine Behaviour and Body Language. We will teach you what we know, helping you to understand your dog's most intrinsic behaviours, habits and feelings.
A Comprehensive Behaviour Report and Step by Step Training Plan within 5 working days of our Consultation. This will contain all the steps we discussed, outlined how to practice and when to practice, giving you confidence to continue the training outside of sessions.
A Professional and Confidential Service; although we love documenting training journey's, we will never prioritize obtaining a video for social media over real time teaching. We will obtain permission before filming or taking photos, and only do so when it is safe and will not interfere with the training.