Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks 

Dog trainer based in Ireland
specialising in pet obedience + behavioural modification.

Unruly Pup to Pawfect Hound

If your dog pulls like a rhino, suffers from selective hearing a.k.a. blanks you on recall, or turns into a liability around other dogs. Maybe they're resource guarding, barking at everything, or just being a general menace to society - you’ve landed in the right place.

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🐾 Online 1:1 Training Sessions — 60 Minutes

No matter where you are in the world, expert dog training is now just a click away.

Whether you've just welcomed a new pup into your home, adopted a rescue with a complicated past, or you're just navigating the challenges that being a dog owner throws at you!

My online 1:1 sessions are 60 minutes of focused, personalised training time — just you, your dog, and a plan that actually makes sense for your situation.

I’m in!
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🦮 In-Person 1:1 Training Sessions — 90 Minutes

Sometimes there's no substitute for being right there with you and your dog.

Hands-on, focused training time — working with you and your dog in your environment, on your terms.

I'm right there with you, I can spot the little things that make a big difference. The timing, the body language, the moments you might not even notice — and turn them into genuine breakthroughs.

Here to guide you every step of the way

Yes please!

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Dog owners ready to put the work in. You love your pooch, but you're exhausted from:

  • Being dragged down the street on walks

  • Your dog ignoring you the second something more interesting appears

  • Behavioural issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, aggression, fearfullness

  • Not knowing where to even start

You want a dog you can actually enjoy - and a dog that can be a dog with all the frills but will listen.

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Meet the Instructor

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Heyo, I’m Joe - your soon to be dog trainer.

I’m what they call in the biz: a balanced trainer.

This means I firmly believe in telling your pooch that they are doing a fabulous job (when they are) - letting them know this through
treats, praise, play, petting (all the fun stuff).
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This also means that I also thoroughly
believe in the power of saying “no”‍ ‍
putting boundaries in place, setting your dog up for success and not for a prison sentence.

My philosophy is trough
Awareness, Clear Guidance + Trust
you can transform any pooch into the Pawfect Hound!
No matter what breed and background - we have the ability
to give our dogs the opportunity to live their
best lives and the accountability starts with us!

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  • "What Joe does so well is to not only help the dog, but also give owners the confidence to be consistent and create a safe, calm environment. That reassurance means a lot, because it helps us feel that we are truly doing the right thing for our dog."

    Ana
    Pooch: Jujuba - 7 Years old

  • "Joe is simply amazing both with the dogs and the owners that need extra confidence and we've had results so fast. Sessions are really complete and i love the reports after so I can go back and train my dog by myself. It makes all the difference to have this kind of help."

    Ines
    Puppy: Sox - 3 Months young

  • "We approached Joe for support with our rescue Eva’s reactivity and general obedience. From the very first session, we came away with strategies that have been genuinely transformative. Across the following weekly sessions Joe shared a huge amount of useful knowledge that has equipped us with everything we need to continue her training going forward. He’s also really personable, friendly and got on brilliantly with Eva, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!"

    Charlie
    Pooch: Eva - 2 years old

  • "Best dog trainer I've ever found! I chose him because of the human touch he brings to dealing with dogs and their owners. Clear instructions and exercises we can do at home."

    Alexandra
    Pooch: Pepa - 10 months old

  • "Great personalized training. Joe worked with us to tailor the activities for Luca. Always sending detail recaps, videos and images to illustrate training progress. Highly recommended"

    Roberto
    Pooch: Luca - 2 years old

  • "I booked 4 training sessions with Joe for my dog Cici and I, and have been blown away by the results. Not only is Joe a brilliant dog trainer, he’s a fantastic communicator - both with dogs and their humans- which really sets him apart. After just one month and 4 sessions, Cici is carrying herself like a different doggy. No more leash pulling or selective listening when called or acting aggressively when on the leash."

    Jess
    Pooch: Cici - 2 years old

  • "We loved working with Joe! He was so helpful and easy to talk to. He was very knowledgable on dog behaviors and was able to guide us in the right direction with our pup, Henry. Would highly recommend Joe to anyone needing some extra training help!"

    Katie
    Pooch: Henry - 10 years old

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