Hound about town
Real life city skills for London dogs & their people
Is your dog not quite the Hound About Town you imagined?
Does one whiff of pizza among the London Fields picnic crowd have them taking off before you can stop them?
Do they drag you around town, full of enthusiasm but the vibes are way off?
Maybe you pop down Blackhorse Beer Mile for a pint, but end up calling it early because your dog has zero chill.
Whether you’re struggling to:
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Stroll around on a loose lead
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Actually get some work done while you WFH
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Enjoy walks instead of dreading them
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Help your dog find their chill around other dogs
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Safely navigate public transport together
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Hang out with friends at home, the taproom or coffee shop
How training works
How we build the skills for an easier city life with your dog
Discovery Chat
Start here
Book a free 20 minute video call at a time that suits you. We'll get to know each other, talk through what's going on and see how I can help.
You'll come away with:
- Answers to your questions
- A clear idea of how training together works
- The next steps if you're ready to get started
Deep Dive Session
Let's get into it
I'll come to your home for a 90-minute session, or we'll start online if your dog is uncomfortable around new people.
We'll get into your dog's history, environment, needs and behaviour and what you need from training - so we can build a plan especially for you and your dog.
You'll come away with:
- A written summary to help make sense of what’s going on
- Personalised recommendations
- Practical changes you can start making straight away
Training sessions
Let's build some skills
60-minute sessions at your home or in your local area. We'll build skills in low-distraction environments before practising them out in the real world, where you need them most.
You'll come away with:
- One-to-one coaching on how to teach your dog the skills you need
- A digital training guide tailored to your goals, needs and available time
- Understanding when to train and when to use management, so you can work smarter, not harder
Trainer on tap
I've got your back
Between sessions, I'm there for the tricky moments, "what went wrong?" chats and those little wins you should celebrate.
We'll keep in touch through WhatsApp, with messages, videos and a 20-minute weekly check-in call so you never feel stuck.
You'll get:
- A weekly check-in, with WhatsApp support between sessions
- Feedback on training videos and real-life scenarios in our 20 minute catch-up call
- A plan that evolves as you and your dog progress
Training between sessions
Put it into practice
You don't need to carve out hours of your day to train your dog. Just 3 - 5 minutes at a time woven into everyday life can make a real difference.
You'll get:
- Easy to follow training guides and videos
- A simple way to track your progress
- Feedback and support to help you figure out what's working, and what might need tweaking
We can build the skills for an easier life together.
Here’s how I can help.
- Hound About Town Training Sessions
We’ll start with a 90-minute Deep Dive at a discounted rate, getting to know your dog’s history, needs, environment and behaviour so we can make training relevent to you.
You’ll then get three 60-minute one-to-one coaching sessions at home or in your local area. Between sessions, I’ll be there with WhatsApp support and weekly check-ins for the tricky moments, “what went wrong?” chats and little wins worth celebrating.
- A 90-minute Deep Dive session at a discounted rate
- Three 60-minute one-to-one coaching sessions at home or in your local area
- A digital training guide tailored to your goals and your dog
- WhatsApp support between sessions
- 20-minute weekly ‘staying on track’ calls
- The option to add more sessions as your goals evolve, in 2 or 4 session bundles
£360
- Deep Dive Session
Not sure if jumping into Hound About Town Training is the right fit for you?
Get going with an in-person 90 minute Deep Dive Session. We'll take a proper look at what's going on, what you want to change and where to start with practical things you can put into place straight away.
- A 90 minute Deep Dive into your dog’s history, environment, needs and behaviour
- A chance to understand the bigger picture, so we can make changes that are most effective for your dog
- A written summary to help make sense of what’s going on
- Personalised recommendations and practical changes you can start making straight away
£150
Huw & Frankie, Walthamstow
“Carla is a wonderful dog trainer! Our labrador often found it hard to settle in breweries & found greeting people overwhelming. In a relatively short period of time working with Carla, we're already seeing a difference. ”
Want to know more about an easier city life with your dog?
Let's chat! Our Discovery Chats are a free 20 minute video call where you can ask questions, and find out how I can help you lead a more chilled city life with your dog.
There's no sales pitch or obligation to sign up to training, it's just the simplest way to get to know each other and recommend whats best for you and your hound.
Dog Training FAQs
Is it too late to train my adult dog?
Never! Even old dogs can learn new tricks. And by tricks, I mean real life skills that help them handle their big feelings and navigate the world more easily. I’ve worked with senior dogs who’d had very little training, and by the end of our sessions they’re greeting me at the door, keen to train and focusing on their humans out on walks in a way their owners hadn’t seen before.
During our 90 minute deep dive, I’ll get to know you, your dog and what’s really going on, so we can build a training plan around what you both need. It’s never too late to make life together easier.
How long will it take to train my dog?
I would love to give you a definitive answer, but unfortunately the truth is: it depends!
Your dog's behaviour is shaped by a unique combination of genetics, environment, physiology and their previous experiences. So I can't guarantee how long training will take or exactly what the final outcome will look like.
What I can promise is personalised support when you need it, a sense of humour when the sh!t hits the fan, practical skills for everyday life, and a plan to make life with your dog easier and more enjoyable.
My dog has big feelings about other dogs - can you help?
This is one of the most common things people come to me for, it's especially tricky for city dogs. Other dogs are everywhere, and they can’t always say hello. Even off lead, a busy London park can mean lots of dogs, lots of excitement and little space to decompress.
I know what it’s like to be the person holding the lead while your dog has a meltdown, it can feel really embarrassing!
We’ll get to grips with what’s driving their behaviour and use a combination of management and practical training. Whether your dog has serious FOMO and wants to greet every dog they see, or reacts to dogs by barking or lunging, I can help you build the skills to navigate these situations with confidence.
Will I need to use treats to train my reactive dog?
Yes… and no! I use food a lot in training because it’s easy to deliver, highly reinforcing and, for many behaviours, it works brilliantly. But food is only one part of the picture.
We also need to look at what happens before the behaviour: what your dog is feeling in that moment, what's going on around them and what else is happening in their lives. Change those circumstances and you can change what your dog expects to happen and what they’re able to do.
You’ll learn how to use food as part of your training, so if the idea of carrying a treat pouch on walks is a hard no, I might not be the trainer for you!
Why does my dog behave at home but lose their mind outside?
If this is your dog, you’re not alone! I hear this from owners all the time. I get it, it’s frustrating when your dog can do something at home, but when it really matters, they just can’t seem to manage it. Think of it this way: you wouldn’t teach a kid to swim by throwing them in at the deep end. You’d start in the shallow end, with a float, and gradually build their skills and confidence before introducing deeper water.
Dog training works the same way. We build skills in manageable situations, then gradually add distractions as your dog is ready. Exactly what that looks like will be different for every dog, which is why your training plan is tailored to you and your dog.
Can you help my dog cope with London life?
London life can be a lot, and that’s speaking as a human who mostly has control over where I go and when! I’ll help you understand your dog’s behaviour and body language, so you can spot when they’re finding things a bit much, before it all spills over. You’ll learn practical skills to help your dog make space, regulate their big feelings and feel more comfortable navigating the things they find difficult.
The goal isn’t to make your dog tolerate everything London throws at them. It’s to help you both feel more confident out and about together.
What happens in an Hound About Town training session?
We first start with a one-off 90 minute deep dive session at your home (or online if your dog is uncomfortable with new people), where we’ll look at your dog’s history, behaviour and your goals. This means I can understand what’s really going on and create a plan that works for you and your dog.
Follow up training sessions are 60 minutes, and I come to your home or local area. We’ll work on practical skills for real life, help you understand your dog’s behaviour and give you clear steps to keep things moving between sessions. You’ll also have WhatsApp support between sessions for tips, advice and those inevitable ‘oh sh!t’ moments.
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