If your dog’s behaviour has become stressful or difficult to manage, it is often a good time to seek professional guidance. Many owners contact Sue when their dog is barking excessively, reacting to other dogs, pulling strongly on the lead, showing signs of anxiety, or behaving aggressively. Early guidance can help prevent behaviours from becoming more established.

The first step is a behavioural assessment carried out in your home or usual walking environment. During the visit Sue will discuss your dog’s history, observe their behaviour, and explain what may be driving the problem. This allows a clear and practical training plan to be recommended.

Yes, many reactive dogs improve significantly with the right guidance. Reactivity often develops when a dog feels anxious, frustrated, or overwhelmed in certain situations. Training focuses on helping the dog feel calmer and more confident while giving owners practical ways to guide their dog through these situations.

Every dog and situation is different. Some behaviour issues improve quickly once the right guidance is in place, while others require more gradual progress over time. Sue offers structured one to one training courses so owners receive ongoing support as their dog develops better behaviour.

Yes. Sue works with dog owners across Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Lewes, Horsham and the wider Sussex area, providing one to one dog training and behavioural consultations in the dog’s home environment.

Yes. Sue also works with puppy owners to help them build strong foundations from the beginning. Puppy training focuses on early socialisation, recall, lead walking, house training and helping puppies grow into calm and confident adult dogs.

Many behaviour problems can improve significantly with the right guidance and consistent training. The key is understanding what is driving the behaviour and helping the dog learn calmer ways to respond to situations.

Sudden behaviour changes in dogs are often linked to stress, changes in routine, fear, frustration, or a dog struggling to cope with certain situations. Dogs do not behave badly without a reason. Behaviour usually develops when a dog is feeling unsure, anxious, over-stimulated, or has learned that certain reactions help them cope with something they find difficult. Sue works with owners across Brighton and Sussex to understand what is driving these behaviour changes. Through a behavioural assessment she can observe the dog in its normal environment, explain the underlying causes, and guide owners towards calm, practical training that helps both dog and owner move forward with more confidence.

If your dog’s behaviour is becoming stressful, unpredictable, or difficult to manage, it can be helpful to seek guidance from a behaviourist. Signs often include lunging or barking at other dogs, aggression, anxiety when left alone, excessive barking, pulling strongly on the lead, or difficulty settling at home. Sue begins with a behavioural assessment so she can observe your dog, understand the situation fully, and explain what may be driving the behaviour. From there she works with owners to put clear, practical training in place that helps improve behaviour and restore a calmer relationship between owner and dog.

Sue’s approach focuses on understanding why a dog is behaving in a certain way and helping both dog and owner learn how to respond more calmly and effectively. Every dog is different, so training is always tailored to the individual dog, their temperament and the situation they are in. Rather than relying on quick fixes, the focus is on helping owners understand how their dog learns, how behaviour develops, and how to guide their dog clearly and consistently in everyday situations. This helps build better communication and stronger foundations between owner and dog. Training takes place in the dog’s normal environment, allowing behaviour to be addressed in the situations where it actually occurs.