ActivDogs
Dog Behaviour Therapy & One-to-One Training in Dorset
Helping you and your dog have the very best life, together.
Your Local Expert Dog Trainer & Clinical Behaviourist
I'm Steven. I provide one-to-one Behaviour Therapy and dog training across Dorset, using kind, force-free and evidence-led methods. I work with everything from everyday training difficulties to complex anxiety, reactivity and aggressive behaviour, and I am recommended by veterinary practices across Dorset and Hampshire.
Steven Symonds | BSc Biology | MSc Animal Behaviour | 3,000+ dogs and families
Behaviour Therapy
If your dog is anxious, reactive, aggressive, fearful or displaying behaviour that worries you, the first step is understanding why it is happening.
Behaviour Therapy combines assessment, management and practical behaviour modification to help you and your dog deal with the underlying problem, rather than simply trying to suppress the behaviour.
One to One Training
From puppies and everyday skills to reliable recall and breed-specific skills, one-to-one training gives you practical help tailored to you and your dog.
Just as importantly, I’ll help you understand how to train your dog, so you can continue building their skills and confidence yourself.
Effective, Kind & Fun
Why Choose activdogs?
Kind and gentle, using the best and scientifically proven methods to train and communicate with your dog.
Methods that work on many levels. I won't ever promise instant results, but you will build an even better bond with your dog.
Confidence building approach to training that truly allows you to have the very best relationship with your dog.
Post graduate level qualified biologist and animal behaviourist working with more than 3,000 dogs and their families
