1-1 Training for your dog
Personalised one to one dog training to help your dog feel calmer, more confident and emotionally supported
If you’re looking for a dog trainer in Preston who focuses on more than just obedience, my 1-1 training sessions are designed to support the whole dog focusing on mind, body and emotions. Check out the Puppy page for puppy 1-1 options. Virtual training is also available if you aren't local, this can be done via WhatsApp Video Chat or Google Meets.
For Dogs Who Need a Slower, Supportive Approach
This training is ideal for dogs who are struggling with:
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Reactivity on walks or at home
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Separation anxiety or distress when left alone
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Over-excitability and difficulty switching off
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Low confidence
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Settling and calm behaviour at home
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Overwhelm or pulling on walks
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Emotional regulation and focus
If your dog needs a calmer, more supportive approach than group classes, 1-1 training offers the space, guidance and reassurance they need.
The Canine Coven Approach
My 1-1 training focuses on working with the emotions behind behaviours, not just managing the behaviour itself. Many challenges such as reactivity, anxiety, over-excitement or difficulty settling, are rooted in how a dog is feeling, not what they’re choosing to do.
Through confidence building, calmness work, emotional regulation and connection to their owners, I help dogs feel safer and more secure. When a dog feels calm and confident, learning becomes easier and progress feels more natural.
Each session is completely tailored to your dog’s needs, personality and pace. This is gentle, positive training that works with your dog, setting them up for success.
Training with Lydia
I’m a qualified dog trainer with specialist training in puppy development, reactivity and separation anxiety. I am also currently studying a professional Diploma on Canine Behaviour. My work focuses on supporting dogs through emotional challenges using kind, evidence-based, positive training methods.
In addition to my formal qualifications, I hold multiple certificates from a range of short courses, allowing me to stay up to date with best practice and continually refine my positive training approach. This ongoing commitment to education means your dog is supported by a trainer who values learning, professionalism, and ethical, modern training methods.
Your 1-1 package includes 4 or 5 personalised training sessions, tailored goals with worksheets to keep you on track, weekly WhatsApp check-ins for support between sessions, and a fully customised training plan to continue progress at home.
Prices start at £150 for new customers. Number of sessions may vary on what you are needing to work on.
"Lydia has been amazing during our 1-1 sessions with our border collie pup. He has come on amazingly in terms of his behaviour and the training has been a great way of connecting with him and teaching him how we’d like for him to behave. Lydia explains everything really well and the reasoning behind each training method used, as well as considering the individual needs of the dog (eg breed specific needs and the issues that crop up between sessions that can be resolved in the next). She provides lots of resources, hand outs and all the methods are tried and tested many times before, and she leaves me with confidence to continue training our pup. I would recommend her to anyone because it’s like we have a different dog for all the right reasons, thankyou so much Lydia for all your help!"
Jess & Rolo
"Finn our 4 year old dog already knew Lydia through his daycare, however this did not matter as Lydia treated and trained Finn like a dog who had not met her before; Lydia's professionalism and positive, force-free approach were great to see and she gave Finn the time and space to understand what she was asking of him. Lydia took the training at Finn's pace and always put Finn's needs and wellbeing first and foremost. Lydia kindly gave us notes after each session that we could review and knew what to practice to help Finn. At the end of each session Lydia made sure to end things on a playful and happy note with Finn, to not overwork, overtire or stress Finn. We are very grateful to Lydia and would recommend her (The Canine Coven) services to all of our dog friends."
Kelvin & Janani & Finn