EFFECTIVE DOG TRAINING AND BEHAVIOUR ADVICE FOR YOUR DOG
DOG TRAINING AND BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT
Is your dog making life feel impossible?
You love your dog. But maybe right now, life with them is exhausting. They can't be left alone. They react to everything on walks. They don't listen, no matter what you try.
You're not a bad dog owner. You just need the right support.
I'm Kim — a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist based in Harrogate. I help dog owners across Yorkshire understand what's really driving their dog's behaviour, and build a practical, personalised plan to change it.
Book a free, no obligation chat
Not sure where to start? That's exactly why I offer a free call. Tell me about your dog — we'll work out together what kind of help makes sense.
You’re in the right place if…
Your dog panics, barks, or destroys things when left alone
Your dog growls, snaps, or lunges and you're scared of what might happen
Your puppy is overwhelming you and you don't know where to begin
You've tried everything you can find online — and nothing has stuck
I don't judge. I've seen it all, and I know how exhausting it is. My job is to figure out what's really going on with your dog and give you a plan that actually works — not just a list of tips.
How I can help
Separation anxiety
Your dog can't cope when you leave. Every outing is stressful for you both. As a certified separation anxiety specialist, I'll build you a bespoke daily plan and be with you every step of the way.
Behavioural consultations
For aggression, reactivity, fears, phobias — or anything that's worrying you. I'll get to the root of what's driving the behaviour and write you a detailed, personalised plan. Sessions may be covered by your pet insurance.
Training
From choosing your puppy to navigating the teenage months and beyond. I offer puppy training, recall, lead walking, adolescent support, and general training — in person and online.
Why work with Kim?
Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) — one of the highest qualifications in the field
MSc Clinical Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Distinction) + MSc Psychology
ABTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Training Instructor
Full Member, Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC)
Voted one of Harrogate's top 3 dog trainers
Your sessions may be covered by your pet insurance
You only ever work with me — no handoffs, no juniors
When you work with Pooches Galore, you're not getting a franchise trainer following a script. You're getting Kim — someone who has spent years studying how dogs actually think and feel, and who genuinely cares whether things improve for you and your dog.
What clients say:
"At risk of sounding dramatic, Kim has quite literally changed our lives. We now have a dog who happily snoozes in my home office — something we'd almost begun to believe would never be possible."
— Sophie & Boo
"I was instantly reassured and felt so relieved to have a plan in place. We now have a 5 month old pup that sleeps through the night and we can leave the house for 25 minutes. We have a super strong bond with Lexi now."
— Lexi's owner
"Kim has been so patient with us and answered all our questions even after the training when we fell back into old habits. I feel so much better leaving a content dog at home who is not anxious."
— Tait's owner
Not sure what kind of help you need?
That's completely normal. Most people who get in touch aren't sure exactly what they need — they just know something isn't working. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat and we'll figure it out together.
📞 07919 150223 ✉ kim@poochesgalore.co.uk
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At risk of sounding dramatic, Kim has quite literally changed our lives. We have always struggled getting our patterdale terrier x cocker spaniel Boo to settle for any length of time at home which has been a major source of stress for both us and her. In addition to providing the tools we needed to work through our issues, Kim also helped us to identify the real root causes of Boo’s behaviour and totally changed our understanding of how her brain works. She was also incredibly understanding of how difficult it can be to regularly train and stay consistent when life gets hectic. We now have a dog who happily chills in my home office, or on the sofa in the evening, snoring away…something we’d almost begun to believe would never be possible for us. Boo is still a handful (we wouldn’t have it any other way), but Kim had made us better dog parents and totally changed how we now view any ‘issues’ and how we approach managing them.
Sophie and Boo