Reactivity
For dogs who bark, lunge, fixate or struggle around other dogs, people, traffic or busy environments.
Adult 1-1
One-to-one dog training and behaviour support for adult dogs in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and surrounding areas. For reactivity, aggression, recall, loose lead walking, confidence and the everyday things that make life with your dog feel harder than it should.
When everyday life starts feeling difficult
If you are avoiding walks, dreading triggers, or feeling stuck, this is the support for you.
One-to-one sessions make up most of my work, and they cover a huge range of training and behaviour needs. Some dogs need help with reactivity, aggression, nervousness or big feelings around other dogs, people or the outside world. Others need support with recall, loose lead walking, focus, confidence, settling or general manners.
Quite often, it is a mixture of a few things. These sessions are designed to give you proper individual support, rather than a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all plan.
What we can work on
Support for training issues, behaviour concerns and everything in between.
Aggression
For worrying behaviour that needs calm, careful assessment and a plan that keeps everyone safe.
Recall
Build a more reliable response, better engagement and safer choices when your dog is off lead or on a long line.
Loose lead walking
Practical support for dogs who pull, zig-zag, rush ahead or find walks too exciting or overwhelming.
Confidence
Help for nervous, anxious or easily overwhelmed dogs who need more trust in themselves and their surroundings.
Settling and focus
For dogs who struggle to switch off, listen around distractions or stay calm in everyday situations.
The approach
Understanding the why, then building a realistic way forward.
I work with you and your dog to understand what is really going on, what your dog needs, and what changes will make everyday life easier for both of you.
Kind, clear guidance
Practical steps for real life
Support between sessions
Progress at your dog’s pace
Why it works as a package
Behaviour change needs more than one good session.
My sessions are in a pack so that I can give you and your dog the in-depth level of care and support needed to make behavioural changes. The first session gives us time to assess properly, then the follow-up sessions help us build, practise, adjust and keep you moving in the right direction.
Session 1
2 to 3 hours
A detailed first session to understand your dog, what is happening, what you need help with and where to start.
Session 2
2 hours
Usually around two weeks later, this session builds on your first steps and helps refine the plan.
Session 3
2 hours
Usually four to six weeks after session 2, giving time for progress, practice and any changes needed.
What’s included
In-depth3-session
behaviour package What this means Three sessions give us time to assess, build, practise and adjust, rather than trying to fit everything into one appointment.
WhatsAppcheck-ins
between sessions What this means Regular WhatsApp updates mean you can ask questions, share progress and get guidance if anything needs tweaking between sessions.
Homeworkand practical
steps What this means You will leave with clear things to practise between sessions, so progress carries on in everyday life rather than stopping on the day.
Client groupsupport What this means Once your dog has started sessions, you will be added to the client group to arrange meet-ups with like-minded owners.
Client packwalks once
ready What this means Once assessed as being ready, you can attend official client pack walks for calm, structured social opportunities with other clients and dogs. View client pack walks
Follow-upadvice between
sessions What this means Support does not stop when the session ends. Follow-up advice helps us keep things moving and adjust the plan if needed.
Session options
Prices and what you get.
Recommended for behaviour change
1-1 Behaviour Package
£595
Three sessions with regular check-ins and support between appointments. Includes travel up to 30 minutes from HD8. Additional travel costs may apply for locations over 30 minutes away.
- Session 1: 2 to 3 hours
- Session 2: 2 hours
- Session 3: 2 hours
- WhatsApp updates and homework between sessions
- Client WhatsApp group and pack walks once ready
For a specific question or simpler issue
One-off 1-1 Session
£250
A 2 to 3 hour session for a specific issue, advice before committing to a package, or help understanding your dog’s behaviour.
For more complex concerns, especially reactivity, aggression or long-standing issues, the full package is usually the better option.
Client stories
A few dogs Estelle has helped.
Different dogs need different support. These short review snapshots show how one-to-one work can help with recall, confidence, nervousness, behaviour changes and practical owner confidence.
Betty
★★★★★When excitement takes over, we build safer choices. Recall, impulse control and focus are not just “obedience” issues. For some dogs, they are the difference between stressful walks and being able to enjoy freedom safely.
“The difference on walks from when we first began with Estelle is huge.”
“She has turned a corner, has recall and her focus on us is much improved.”
— Amy Bissett
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We’ve had our dog from a puppy and when the teenage hormones kicked in out on walks her hearing became selective, had zero impulse control, recall gone, was as stubborn as anything and she wasn’t interested in us one bit. Easily excitable, this also led to the tendency to bolt and bound for other dogs and people whether on or off lead.
This is where Estelle helped us get our basic fundamentals right first with impulse control, breaking fixations, eye contact, etc. With an adolescent dog it wasn’t easy but we felt Estelle equipped us with the techniques to be able to manage her behaviours better.
Loki
★★★★★For nervous rescue dogs, confidence comes first. Some dogs need patient confidence-building and an owner who feels supported, especially when the world feels overwhelming.
“Loki and I would be nowhere as far along if not for Estelle and her kind help.”
“Estelle provided me with sensible knowledge and guidance.”
— howaythelads123
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I have adopted an incredibly nervous traumatised, Romanian rescue pup Loki, he’s lovely but I wasn’t sure if I had the knowledge to give him the maximum chance to improve his anxious traumatised behaviour and knew I needed help and guidance.
Estelle provided me with sensible knowledge and guidance, she showed patience and understood Loki’s situation. I can say without hesitation that Loki and I would be nowhere as far along if not for Estelle and her kind help.
Poppy
★★★★★When behaviour changes, support can help you unpick it. Sometimes the issue is new, specific or unexpected. A fresh plan can make things feel manageable again.
“Estelle went above and beyond, giving us background on what Poppy was doing and steps to help solve the problem.”
“Even after so long, we were still met with kindness and support.”
— Andy P Smith
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We recently got back in touch with Estelle after she helped us with our dog Poppy 4 years ago. Recently Poppy had changed her behaviour towards eating, and we reached out to Estelle in the hopes of some pointers.
Estelle went above and beyond, giving us background on what Poppy was doing and steps to help solve the problem. It is great to know that even after so long, we were still met with kindness and support. Thank you!
Esther
★★★★★Practical tools matter for owners too. Good support should help you understand what to do next, not leave you guessing once the session ends.
“I now feel that I have tools to move forward with her and implement with my other 2 dogs too.”
“I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone who needs help with their dog.”
— Julie Burns
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What a great day today was with Esther my dog. Learnt a lot, then put it into practice. I now feel that I have tools to move forward with her and implement with my other 2 dogs too!
Estelle is very knowledgeable, her love of dogs is very clear and she is such a lovely person. I felt very welcome. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone who needs help with their dog.
Ready for the next step?
Tell me what’s going on with your dog.
You do not need to know exactly what type of support you need before you get in touch. Send a message with a bit about your dog, what you are struggling with and where you are based, and I will let you know the best next step.