Certified Dog Trainer in Walthamstow

Hello, I’m Anna…

I’m a force-free dog trainer working across North and East London, specialising in rescue dogs, nervous dogs, and dogs who find city life hard. My job is to help you understand what your dog is telling you — and give you the tools to actually do something about it, so that everyday life becomes calmer and more enjoyable for both of you.

…and next to me is Walnut!

Walnut is a rescue dog I adopted from Turkey in July 2020. She’s a sensitive soul, and found busy urban environments overwhelming. She was fearful of people and dogs, barking at anyone that looked at her. She was terrified of loud sounds like fireworks, car engines, or building works. She refused to walk in the dark and hated car travel.

Step by step, we built a strong relationship based on trust, and she gradually blossomed into a confident city dog. Now, she makes friends quickly, wants to go into every café and onto every bus she sees, jumps into the car, and asks for treats when she hears loud noises.

My approach to dog training

Working with Walnut taught me that the dog is rarely the problem, and that real progress comes when the human and dog learn together. Before training dogs, I spent years in learning and development, working out how people absorb new skills and change their behaviour. That shapes how I work with clients as much as how I work with dogs: I focus on making sure you understand the why behind what we’re doing, because that’s what makes it stick.

I work with dog guardians who are genuinely invested in understanding their dog, not just managing them. I’ll be honest when something isn’t working, support you in building skills that last, and always put what’s actually best for your dog above what’s convenient or comfortable.