Georgie | Thaxted Pet Co.
🐾 Canine Behaviour & Family Dog Consultant ⚡️ Reactivity Specialist 💛 Helping Dogs & Owners Thrive 📍 Essex, Cambs & Online
121 Training & Behaviour
Work on your dog’s behaviour and training goals through our variety of 121 sessions.
Initial discovery call
Schedule a phone consultation to see how we may be able to help you with training and behavioural needs. This is a free non obligation chat lasting 15-30 minutes to discuss your needs and what we offer.
You can book directly online or pop us an email at georgie@thaxtedpetco.com
1-2-1 training session
Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy or looking to improve your dog’s everyday manners, in-person training sessions provide personalised, one-to-one support tailored to your goals.
Sessions take place in your home or another suitable location, allowing training to be adapted to your dog’s individual needs and the environments you use every day. We’ll work together using kind, force-free methods to build confidence, strengthen your relationship and develop practical skills that last.
Training sessions are suitable for:
* Puppy training and preparation
* Recall
* Loose lead walking
* Calmness and settling
* Focus and engagement
* Life skills and everyday manners
* Confidence building
* Enrichment and mental stimulation
* General training advice
Following each session, you’ll receive personalised training notes and practical exercises to help you continue your dog’s progress between appointments.
(PLEASE NOTE: we cover a 5 mile radius of Thaxted or additional travelling costs may apply).
Virtual Training or Behaviour Consultation
Do you live further afield or would rather train from the comfort of your own home?
Then online training could be perfect for you!
Our online sessions take place via Whatsapp video and are 45 minutes long. These sessions allow you to talk through the particular behavioural and training issues you might be facing and talk through a behavioural modification plan for this.
Following your consultation, you’ll receive a personalised behaviour or training plan with practical, force free strategies tailored to you and your dog.
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1-2-1 Behaviour consultation and plan
Behaviour consultations are designed for dogs experiencing more complex behavioural challenges that require a thorough assessment and an individual behaviour modification plan.
Taking place in your home or another appropriate location, these consultations allow me to observe your dog’s behaviour within their everyday environment and gain a deeper understanding of the factors influencing their behaviour. Before your appointment, you’ll complete a detailed behaviour questionnaire to help build a complete picture of your dog’s history, routine and current challenges.
Behaviour consultations are suitable for concerns including:
* Reactivity towards dogs, people or other triggers
* Fear, anxiety and confidence issues
* Resource guarding
* Separation-related behaviours
* Noise sensitivities
* Excessive barking
* Multi-dog household challenges
* Aggression and other behavioural concerns
Following your consultation, you’ll receive a personalised behaviour and training plan with practical, force-free strategies tailored to both you and your dog. Where appropriate, we’ll also discuss the most suitable follow-up support, whether that’s individual coaching or one of my behaviour packages, to help you achieve lasting, positive change.
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Children and Dogs Safety Session
This specialist session is designed to help families build safe, positive and confident relationships between children and family dogs.
As an approved Kids Around Dogs professional, I provide practical, evidence based guidance to support both parents and children in understanding how to interact safely with dogs in the home. The focus is not just on training the dog, but on creating clear routines, safe boundaries and age appropriate education for children so that everyone in the household feels confident and secure.
During the session, we will cover:
* Reading and understanding basic dog body language (child-friendly explanations)
* Safe ways for children to approach, interact with and play with dogs
* What behaviours to avoid (e.g. hugging, chasing, disturbing resting or feeding dogs)
* Teaching calm, respectful interactions between children and dogs
* Setting up safe spaces for your dog within the home
* Supervision strategies to prevent misunderstandings or accidents
* Simple, safe games and activities children can do with the family dog
* Building positive routines that support long-term harmony in the home
This session is particularly valuable for families with puppies or newly adopted dogs, as well as households where children and dogs are learning to live together safely.
Following the session, you will receive clear, practical guidance tailored to your home to help reinforce safe interactions and support ongoing learning for both children and adults.
This session is delivered by an approved Kids Around Dogs professional, ensuring up-to-date, force-free, child-safe education and guidance.
Training Walk
A structured training walk is a one-to-one session where I work directly with your dog in real life walking environments to help reinforce good lead manners, focus, and calm behaviour.
Unlike a standard dog walk, this service includes gentle, practical training throughout the walk. I will support your dog in practising key skills such as loose lead walking, engagement, and responding to cues in real-world situations, helping to build consistency and confidence outside of formal training sessions.
This service is ideal for:
* Dogs who need extra support with lead manners
* Pulling on the lead or difficulty focusing outdoors
* Adolescents needing consistent reinforcement of training
* Dogs building confidence in new environments
* Owners who want professional reinforcement between training sessions
* Dogs who benefit from structured, predictable walking routines
Each walk is tailored to your dog’s individual needs and current training stage, using kind, force-free methods to encourage calm and positive behaviour.
Please note: this is a training-focused walk and does not include a written training plan or formal behaviour report. However, ongoing progress is always monitored and can be discussed within your training programme if applicable.
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Training Packages
Looking for a more in depth approach? Choose from one of our package deals.
Training walk bundle (4 walks)
Training walk bundle (4 walks)
A structured training walk is a one-to-one session where I work directly with your dog in real-life walking environments to help reinforce good lead manners, focus, and calm behaviour.
Unlike a standard dog walk, this service includes gentle, practical training throughout the walk. I will support your dog in practising key skills such as loose lead walking, engagement, and responding to cues in real-world situations, helping to build consistency and confidence outside of formal training sessions.
This service is ideal for:
* Dogs who need extra support with lead manners
* Pulling on the lead or difficulty focusing outdoors
* Adolescents needing consistent reinforcement of training
* Dogs building confidence in new environments
* Owners who want professional reinforcement between training sessions
* Dogs who benefit from structured, predictable walking routines
Each walk is tailored to your dog’s individual needs and current training stage, using kind, force-free methods to encourage calm and positive behaviour.
Please note: this is a training-focused walk and does not include a written training plan or formal behaviour report. However, ongoing progress is always monitored and can be discussed within your training programme if applicable.
Puppy Foundations
Puppy Foundations Programme
£170 | 3 x 60-minute sessions
The Puppy Foundations Programme is designed to give you and your puppy the very best start during this crucial early stage of development. Focusing on calm, positive and force-free training methods, this programme helps you build the essential skills needed for a confident, well-mannered family dog.
Puppyhood can feel overwhelming, and this programme breaks training down into simple, practical steps that fit into your everyday life. Each session is tailored to your puppy’s individual needs, your home environment, and your long-term goals.
This programme is ideal for:
* New puppy owners wanting guidance from the start
* Puppies struggling with biting, chewing or toilet training
* Building good habits early (calmness, focus, routines)
* Introducing lead walking and recall foundations
* Preventing future behaviour issues through early training
* Supporting confidence and socialisation in a safe way
Across the three sessions, we will typically cover:
* Settling into the home and managing common puppy challenges
* Bite inhibition, chewing and appropriate play
* Toilet training and routine building
* Basic recall and engagement skills
* Lead walking foundations
* Calmness and settling exercises
* Confidence building and safe socialisation
* Preventing unwanted behaviours before they develop
After each session, you will receive clear, practical training guidance to support your puppy’s progress between visits.
This programme gives you the structure, confidence and support needed to raise a happy, well-adjusted puppy using kind, effective training methods that last a lifetime.
Puppy Plus
Puppy Plus
£280 | 5 x 60-minute sessions
Puppy Plus is a comprehensive training programme designed for owners who would like ongoing support throughout the early months of their puppy’s development. With five personalised one-to-one sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong foundations, develop reliable life skills and receive guidance as your puppy grows and learns.
Rather than trying to cover everything in just a few sessions, Puppy Plus allows us to progress at your puppy’s pace, troubleshoot any challenges as they arise and adapt training to suit each new stage of development.
This programme is ideal for:
* First-time puppy owners wanting continued support
* Puppies who would benefit from more structured training
* Owners looking to build reliable everyday life skills
* Preparing for adolescence and preventing common behaviour problems
* Families wanting confidence and guidance throughout their puppy’s early development
Topics can include:
* Settling into the home and establishing routines
* Toilet training and sleep routines
* Bite inhibition and appropriate play
* Calmness and settling
* Recall foundations
* Loose lead walking
* Focus and engagement
* Confidence building and positive socialisation
* Handling and grooming preparation
* Preventing jumping up, stealing, chewing and other unwanted behaviours
* Preparing for adolescence and maintaining good habits
Every session is tailored to you and your puppy, ensuring training is practical, enjoyable and suited to your individual goals. Following each session, you’ll receive personalised training guidance and exercises to help you continue your puppy’s progress at home.
Puppy Plus provides the ongoing support, knowledge and confidence to help you raise a happy, confident and well-mannered dog using kind, evidence-based, force-free training methods.
Life Skills
Life Skills
£170 | 3 x 60-minute sessions
Whether you’ve recently welcomed a rescue dog, have an adolescent dog testing the boundaries, or simply want to improve your dog’s everyday manners, the Life Skills programme provides personalised, one-to-one training tailored to your goals.
This three-session programme focuses on developing the practical skills your dog needs for everyday life using kind, force-free training methods. Together, we’ll build confidence, improve communication and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
This programme is ideal for:
* Adolescent or adult dogs
* Newly adopted rescue dogs
* Owners wanting to improve everyday manners
* Dogs who need help with focus and self-control
* Building reliable behaviours for daily life
Topics can include:
* Loose lead walking
* Recall
* Focus and engagement
* Calmness and settling
* Sit, down, stay and wait
* Greeting people politely
* Leave it and drop
* Confidence building
* Enrichment and mental stimulation
* General manners around the home and out on walks
Each session is tailored to your dog’s individual needs, allowing us to focus on the skills that matter most to you. Following every session, you’ll receive personalised training guidance and practical exercises to continue building progress between appointments.
Kids Around Dogs - Fear of dogs in children package
Do you have a child who is experiencing a fear of dogs? as a Kids around Dogs approved professional I offer a 10 session programme to help your child overcome their fear and live safely around dogs. The programme consists of 7 online and 3 in person sessions with a certificate of achievement at the end.
Life Skills Plus
£280 | 5 x 60-minute sessions
Life Skills Plus is a comprehensive training programme for owners looking for continued support and long-term progress. With five personalised sessions, we have more time to develop reliable behaviours, work through challenges and build lasting habits that fit into everyday life.
This programme is ideal for dogs who need more than a few sessions to master new skills or for owners who would like ongoing coaching and accountability throughout their training journey.
Together, we’ll work at your dog’s pace, building confidence and reliability using positive, force-free training methods that are enjoyable for both you and your dog.
Training can include:
* Reliable recall
* Loose lead walking
* Focus and engagement around distractions
* Calmness and impulse control
* Stay and wait
* Leave it and drop
* Polite greetings
* Confidence building
* Enrichment and appropriate mental stimulation
* General household manners
* Troubleshooting any training challenges as they arise
Every programme is tailored to your dog’s age, experience and your individual goals. Following each session, you’ll receive personalised training guidance and exercises to help you continue making progress between visits.
Life Skills Plus provides the time, support and structure needed to develop reliable everyday behaviours and build a confident, well-mannered companion for years to come.
Behaviour Packages
Reactive Rascals
Reactive Rascals
£285 | 3 x 60-minute one-to-one sessions
Reactive Rascals is a personalised one-to-one programme designed for dogs displaying mild to moderate reactive behaviours, or for owners looking for focused support to get started on the right path.
Whether your dog barks, lunges or becomes overwhelmed by other dogs, people or everyday triggers, this programme will help you better understand their behaviour and begin building the skills and confidence needed to navigate the world more calmly.
The programme starts with a comprehensive behaviour assessment to explore your dog’s history, routine, triggers and emotional wellbeing. From there, we’ll create a tailored training and behaviour plan that is specific to your dog’s needs, using kind, evidence-based, force-free methods throughout.
Reactive Rascals is suitable for:
* Mild to moderate reactivity towards dogs or people
* Barking and lunging on walks
* Frustration-based reactivity
* Confidence building
* Dogs who struggle to stay calm around distractions
* Owners looking for practical guidance and support
During the programme, we may cover:
* Understanding why your dog is reacting
* Reading canine body language and recognising early signs of stress
* Management strategies to prevent your dog becoming overwhelmed
* Building focus, engagement and calmness
* Confidence-building exercises
* Practical training around triggers where appropriate
* Creating realistic training plans for everyday life
Following each session, you’ll receive personalised guidance and practical exercises to continue working on between appointments, helping you build confidence and maintain progress at home.
Reactive Rascals is ideal for owners looking for a structured introduction to behaviour support or for dogs whose reactivity is less established. If, during the programme, it’s identified that your dog would benefit from more ongoing support, you can seamlessly progress onto the Reactive Rehab programme to continue your journey towards lasting behaviour change.
Reactive Rehab
Reactive Rehab
£540 | 6 x 60-minute one-to-one sessions
Reactive Rehab is my flagship one-to-one behaviour programme, designed to provide comprehensive support for dogs struggling with reactivity towards other dogs, people, vehicles, noises or other everyday triggers.
This six-session programme takes a personalised, force-free approach to understanding why your dog is reacting and helping them develop more positive emotional responses over time. Rather than simply managing unwanted behaviour, we’ll work together to build your dog’s confidence, improve their coping skills and create lasting behaviour change at a pace that is right for them.
Every programme begins with a thorough behaviour assessment, allowing us to gain a complete understanding of your dog’s history, lifestyle, triggers and individual needs. From there, we’ll create a tailored behaviour modification plan and guide you through each stage of your dog’s rehabilitation with practical coaching, ongoing support and realistic goals.
Reactive Rehab is suitable for dogs experiencing:
* Reactivity towards other dogs
* Reactivity towards people
* Barking and lunging on walks
* Fear or anxiety around everyday triggers
* Frustration-based reactivity
* Confidence and coping difficulties in public environments
Throughout the programme, we may cover:
* Understanding the causes of your dog’s reactivity
* Reading canine body language and recognising early signs of stress
* Practical management strategies to prevent rehearsal of reactive behaviour
* Building focus, engagement and calmness around triggers
* Confidence-building exercises
* Lead handling skills and practical training in real-life environments
* Gradual behaviour modification using kind, evidence-based methods
* Long-term strategies to help maintain your dog’s progress
Following each session, you’ll receive personalised training guidance and exercises to continue working on between appointments, ensuring you feel confident and supported throughout your dog’s journey.
Reactive Rehab is ideal for owners who are committed to making meaningful, lasting progress and want ongoing professional guidance every step of the way. By working together over multiple sessions, we can adapt the programme to your dog’s progress, celebrate successes and overcome challenges as they arise, giving you and your dog the best possible chance of achieving calmer, more enjoyable walks and a happier life together.
Online Reactive Rehab
Reactive Rehab Online
£480 | 6 x 60-minute online consultations
Reactive Rehab Online is a comprehensive one-to-one behaviour coaching programme designed for owners who want expert support with their dog’s reactivity from the comfort of their own home.
Whether you live outside my travel area, prefer the flexibility of online appointments or have a dog that is more comfortable remaining in their home environment, this programme provides personalised, evidence-based guidance tailored to you and your dog.
Over six online consultations, we’ll work together to understand the underlying causes of your dog’s behaviour, develop practical management strategies and build the skills needed to create lasting, positive behaviour change. Using video consultations, behaviour questionnaires and video analysis where appropriate, I can assess your dog’s behaviour in everyday situations and provide coaching that is specific to your individual circumstances.
Reactive Rehab Online is suitable for dogs experiencing:
* Reactivity towards other dogs
* Reactivity towards people
* Barking and lunging on walks
* Fear and anxiety around everyday triggers
* Frustration-based reactivity
* Confidence and coping difficulties
Throughout the programme, we may cover:
* Understanding the reasons behind your dog’s behaviour
* Reading canine body language and recognising early signs of stress
* Practical management strategies to reduce reactive responses
* Building focus, engagement and calmness
* Confidence-building exercises
* Behaviour modification using kind, force-free methods
* Reviewing training videos and providing personalised feedback
* Long-term strategies to help maintain your dog’s progress
Following each consultation, you’ll receive personalised training guidance, practical exercises and ongoing support to help you confidently implement your dog’s behaviour plan between sessions.
Reactive Rehab Online is ideal for committed owners who are ready to take an active role in their dog’s training journey. By combining expert coaching with practical, step-by-step guidance, this programme provides the knowledge, confidence and support needed to help your dog make meaningful, lasting progress - wherever you are.
Group Training & Workshops
Group training and events to help you in your behaviour journey
Connected Canines (Thursday Eve)
These classes are suitable for dogs of all ages. Get tailored advice and help for you and your dog from a qualified behaviourist and learn key skills along the way. The classes will focus on a range of skills including lead walking, recall, confidence and socialisation in a group setting.
I understand that not everyone can commit to a full course, so that’s why I’m offering some more flexible options. These classes run for 6 week periods,
6 week course - £90.00
PAYG- £17.50 per session (spaces providing)
Group Class Terms & Conditions
At The Thaxted Pet Co., I aim to be as flexible as possible with weekly group classes, understanding that everyone’s schedules can change from time to time. To ensure classes run smoothly and fairly for all participants, please note the following policy:
1. Course Duration and Validity
• For 6-week course bookings, one course session may be carried over to a future course in the event you’re unable to attend.
2. Rescheduling Policy
• Classes may be rescheduled within the above time frames where possible and subject to availability.
• Only one session may be carried over to a future course, any other unattended sessions will be forfeited, and I will unfortunately be unable to offer rescheduled classes unless there are extenuating circumstances.
3. Pay As You Go (PAYG) Option
• If you prefer not to commit to a full course, you are welcome to attend classes using our Drop-In Pay As You Go (PAYG) option, subject to class availability.
• PAYG spaces must be booked in advance and paid for at the time of booking to secure your place.
• Please note that PAYG bookings are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another date or class once confirmed.
4. Class Cancellations
• In the unlikely event that The Thaxted Pet Co. needs to cancel a class (for example, due to severe weather, instructor illness, or unforeseen circumstances), as much notice as possible will be given.
• Any cancelled session will either be rescheduled or a credit will be offered towards a future class.
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Group Reactive Rehab - Level 1 - Foundation skills
Join us for this special course specifically designed for highly anxious or reactive dogs.
This 6 week course will guide you through understanding your dogs reactivity and giving you the tools and confidence to overcome and improve this.
Class sizes will be made up of a maximum of three dogs and owners, ensuring you and your dog have the space to thrive and build confidence.
The venue has both inside and outdoor space that we will make use of during sessions to ensure social distancing.
Each owner will enter the venue one at a time through a designated entrance and leave through a specific exit ensuring dogs have their safe space at all times.
Class schedule as follows:
Week one:
Owners only session. Designed to get to know each other, discuss strategies and equip you with tools before your dog joins us.
Weeks two - six:
Understanding your dogs triggers
“Look at that” training
Desensitisation & Conditioning methods
Creating positive associations
How to stay below the threshold
Calming activities and training
Group Reactive Rehab - Part 2 - Ready For The Real World 🌍
Building on the foundations from our Level 1 Reactivity Course, Reactive Rehab (Level 2) is designed to help you and your dog take the next step — transferring your training and coping skills into real-life environments with confidence.
This 5-week follow-on course combines controlled indoor sessions with practical outdoor training walks, giving you the opportunity to practise your dog’s focus, calmness, and handling skills in gradually more realistic situations.
We know that taking reactive dogs out into the real world can feel daunting — this course is here to guide and support you every step of the way.
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What You’ll Learn
🐾 How to apply your dog’s training and coping strategies in real-life settings
🐾 Building confidence for both you and your dog in different environments
🐾 Managing challenging moments calmly and effectively
🐾 Strengthening engagement and focus around distractions
🐾 Continuing to support your dog’s emotional wellbeing
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Course Details
📅 Duration: 5 weeks
🏠 Location: A mix of sessions at Thaxted Church Hall and outdoor walking locations (shared before each class)
💰 Cost: £120 (payment plans available upon request)
👥 Group size: Limited to 4 dogs and handlers for personalised support
🎓 Eligibility: Open to graduates of Reactive Rehab Level 1
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If you’re ready to continue your journey and help your dog feel calmer, more confident, and better equipped for the world around them, Reactive Rehab Level 2 is the perfect next step.
👉 Spaces are limited - book early to secure your place!
Scentwork Explorers - New Term
Scentwork Explorers – New Term
Scentwork Explorers is back, and this term we’re mixing things up! Instead of working only indoors, we’ll be taking our scentwork skills out into a variety of environments, using both indoor spaces and outdoor areas to really put our dogs’ noses to the test.
Scentwork is a brilliant activity for dogs of all ages and abilities. It taps into their natural instincts, builds confidence, provides fantastic mental enrichment, and is a great way to strengthen your teamwork together.
This class is open to all dogs and exercises will be tailored to suit where you and your dog are in your scentwork journey. Whether you’re completely new to scentwork or already have some experience, you’ll be supported with progressive challenges to help your dog develop their searching skills.
Expect fun searches, problem-solving, and plenty of opportunities for your dog to use their incredible nose in different environments.
Perfect for:
🐾 Dogs who love using their nose
🐾 Building confidence and focus
🐾 Mental enrichment and stimulation
🐾 Strengthening the bond between you and your dog
Come and let your dog do what they do best… sniff! 🐶👃
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