Your Greyhound Isn't Being Difficult. They're Just Speaking A Different Language
I can teach you how to translate
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One Method • Every Dog • For Life
Most training fixes one problem with one dog. I give you the tools to understand any dog you'll ever share your life with.
If you’ve ever been stared at by a hound who refuses to move, dragged along like a sled on ice, or discovered your sofa has a permanent occupant, you may need a little help.
Your hound isn’t misbehaving, they’re trying to tell you something.
I can help you to understand what your dog is really saying so they can rela and enjoy their retirement.
Karen is really approachable, kind and patient.
Very knowledgeable and passionate about her work.
Louise T with Chester and Jasper
This is a fantastic way to gently and successfully train dogs.
Just a couple of suggestions have made a big difference in his behaviour around walks and when I leave him.
Jennie D with Banksy
We'd tried shouting, bribing, and pleading. Karen's training didn’t involve any of that and, weirdly, it worked.
Both hounds are much calmer with each other and Chilli finally has reliable recall.
Tristan R with Chilli and Lucky
Can You Relate?
You’re out on a Greyhound social with about 30 hounds. You’re somewhere in the middle of the pack, with Speedy at the end of his lead reminding you you’re not up front. We must be in a race, right?
You hear a yell from the front of the pack: “Choking hazard ahead!”
You crane your neck to see around the bright orange hood in front of you as you shorten the lead and pull Speedy in to your side.
Uh oh, three Miniature Pinschers in pink coats are barreling towards the pack, their owner’s nose glued to her iPhone Pro.
As you squeeze to the side of the path, two hounds in front start singing the song of their people. Speedy’s ears shoot upright and he lets out a shriek. He spies the Min Pins and lurches towards them.
Mrs P from Greyhounds R Us narrowly avoids running into you as he drags you sideways. She clicks her tongue and glances down at her own hound walking primly by her side, her lead forming a perfect smiley U-shape.
Speedy comes up short as he bumps into his best mate, Basil. Enraged at having his focus so rudely deflected, Basil bares his teeth and grumbles. Not to be outdone, Speedy lets out another shriek and snaps at the air behind Basil’s ear.
You yank the lead reflexively and apologise to the man beside you as you smack his ribs with your elbow.
With the Min Pins now safely behind you, and Speedy and Basil walking side by side, you let out the breath you didn’t realise you’d been holding.
Why, oh why, can’t my hound behave like Mrs P’s?
Believe it or not, he can...
I Know, Because I've Been There
Meet Radley
Radley was my first Greyhound, and he lulled me into a false sense of security. He was perfect. Calm, elegant, sociable, loved everyone, feared nothing. The Instagram myth made real. The kind of perfection that makes you think you've cracked hound ownership on your very first go.
Then Came Yogi
If Radley was the myth, Yogi was the reality check.
He was afraid of everything, other breeds, fireworks, surprises. He had sleep startle and would snap when cornered, not from aggression, but from fear.
Where Radley made me look competent, Yogi showed me I didn't have a clue.
But I had fixed beliefs that stopped me asking for help. I thought he was untrainable because I didn't get him as a puppy, that his reactivity was inevitable because Greyhounds chase small furries, and that all Greyhounds were naturally calm and gentle.
I felt like a failure. For five years I managed his behaviour and avoided triggers.
If Yogi had been my first hound, he'd probably have been my last. I could still cry thinking how different his life could have been if I'd known then what I know now.
Sunny: The Hound Who Changed Evreything
If I thought Yogi was a handful, Sunny made him look like he'd just dropped from the heavens.
He pulled like the 8.35 out of Gainsborough Central, believed anything small and furry qualified as a snack, and anything big and furry was a challenge. If an un-neutered male came within a city block, he turned into the hound from hell. The final straw came when he declared an all-out vendetta against the local Husky.
I needed help, and I needed it fast.
This time I put my beliefs aside and got help. I found a free webinar on Facebook, loved it, and bought the program. Within weeks Sunny was transformed, so I trained to teach it myself. I've been learning and tweaking my own program ever since.
Since I've lived and worked with them for 15 years, I specialise in ex-racing Greyhounds. This program is the perfect fit for our sensitive needle noses.
Sadly, Sunny developed a spinal tumour and was put to sleep in November 2024.
And Then There Was Peter
Peter is adorable, but he was a law unto himself when he first arrived.
He was the most vocal Greyhound I'd ever met, screaming at cats, squirrels, and rabbits. He 'sang' along with the phone and the ice cream van, and heaven help the neighbours if anyone played Beethoven's Fifth. The 4am 'nose whistle' soon replaced my morning alarm.
Unlike Yogi and Sunny, he ignored discarded food, but he was utterly feral. Roadkill was of particular interest and he once shot into a hedge bottom and emerged with a very large, very dead rat.
He was a spaghetti legs on stairs and believed floors were for lesser beings. This wasn't an issue at home where I'm happy to have hounds on furniture, by invitation, but Peter didn't think he needed one and would leap up anywhere, including coffee shops and pubs.
I quickly put my Happy Hounds program into action.
Now we walk past the neighbour's cat with barely a raised eyebrow. He's happy to settle on the floor when we're out (though, being a bag of elbows, he needs something soft). He's mastered staircases, and no longer dines in hedge bottoms.
He does still sing along with ringing phones, but I blame my flatmate. She thinks it's cute and encourages it.
Who Is This Program For?
This program is about building calm connection, and mutual trust. If that resonates with you, you’re in the right place.
This is perfect for Greyhound owners who want a kinder, more natural way to understand their hound’s behaviour.
You're feeling overwhelmed by challenges or simply want to strengthen the bond you share.
You love your hound but you don't always understand them.
If you’re tired of mixed messages, quick fixes, or advice that doesn’t sit right with your values, this program offers a calm, compassionate alternative grounded in real understanding.
Who Is It Not For?
This isn't the right fit if:
You're looking for quick fixes or "magic command words" to stop behaviour instantly.
You want traditional obedience training.
You're not open to changing your own behaviour as part of helping your dog feel safe and understood.
You prefer strict, rigid rules over flexible, relationship-based guidance.
You're not willing to put in the time and consistency needed to change your hound's mindset.
You're not willing to set boundaries for your hound.
Got Questions?
My hound isn't 'naughty' but I want to understand her better. Is this still for me?
Absolutely. This isn’t just for fixing problems, it’s for deepening your understanding, preventing issues before they start, and creating a more peaceful life together.
Think of it as relationship-strengthening for you and your Greyhound.
I’ve tried other training methods and nothing worked. How is this different?
My program is rooted in understanding why your Greyhound behaves the way they do, so instead of managing symptoms, you’re addressing the cause.
It’s not about control, it’s about communication. That alone changes everything.
How can an online program help me train my Greyhounds? Don't you need to see them?
That’s a great question and here’s the surprising truth: most behaviour challenges don’t need me to see your hounds. They need me to help you understand what’s driving the behaviour in the first place.
This program gives you the insight, tools, and skills to respond in a way your hound instinctively understands. Because once you shift how you communicate, your hound’s behaviour will shift too.
I have a Greyhound and a German Shepherd. Can I still join your program?
Yes, although I specialise in Greyhounds, my program will help your GSD as well. I'm happy to work with any dog I believe I can help.
Do I get any kind of support?
Yes, you won’t be left on your own! You’ll have access to our Calm Companion's Club where you can ask questions, share experiences, and attend daily drop-in calls with me Monday to Friday. It’s learning, with backup.
We also have a forum in the community where we post local group walks that you may like to attend if there's one close to you.
Are you insured?
Yes, I'm insured and DBS checked.
How much does it cost?
Program prices start from £197, depending on the level of support you require. If you're not ready to commit to a full program membership to the Calm Companion's Club is free.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Absolutely. If you don't see a significant change in your hound within 60 days of applying my program, I will continue working with you until you do, or I'll offer you a full refund *.
I want to be upfront: I can’t guarantee you’ll end up with a perfectly behaved dog (whatever that means!) Every dog is a sentient being and an individual, and lasting change depends on consistency, commitment, and the relationship you build together.
What I can promise is to give you the tools, knowledge, and support to make meaningful progress, and a calmer, more connected life with your dog.
Ready To Get Started?
Option One
Join the Calm Companion's Club for free. Get a feel for how I work, join the live Q&As, and chat with like-minded hound owners in the community. Option to book a call with me if you need further help.
Option Two
Book your free 30 minute discovery call with me and tell me your concerns and expectations.
We can discuss the options and move forward from there.
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