Poole · Hamworthy · Upton
Qualified Dog Trainer in Poole, Dorset
Whether you’re addressing behaviour challenges, giving a puppy the best start, or helping your dog learn life skills, our services are tailored to the unique needs of both you and your dog. We offer flexible dog training sessions across Hamworthy, Upton and surrounding areas. Our goal is to help you and your dog live a happy, healthy, and harmonious life together.
Things we help with
Training Services Designed for Your Dog’s Needs
1:1 Training Sessions
Personalised, one-on-one sessions tailored to you and your dog’s needs in Poole, Hamworthy & Upton. Whether you’re working on manners, skills, or addressing behaviour challenges like pulling on the lead, separation anxiety, or reactivity, each session is designed to help you communicate and teach your dog in a positive and effective way.
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Group Classes
Small group puppy and dog training classes in locations around Hamworthy, Upton, Poole.
Group courses like loose lead walking, recall and settling in busy places to make everyday life with your dog easier. Alongside those we run bonding and enrichment sessions, socialisation courses and predatory motor pattern courses which give your dog a proper job to do and build the bond between you at the same time.
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Pre Puppy Course
Thinking about getting a puppy? Our Pre-Puppy Course helps you get fully prepared.
Being prepared and knowledgeable before your puppy arrives helps your puppy settle happily, avoid common behavioural challenges, giving your puppy the foundation for a happy, well-adjusted life.
Pre Puppy Course
Puppy Foundation Training
The early weeks and months of your puppy’s life are crucial for shaping a confident adult dog. Our Puppy Foundation sessions in Poole, Hamworthy & Upton cover everything from early socialisation, behavioural difficulties to key life skills.
Socialisation & Habituation:
It’s not simply letting your puppy meet every dog or person, In fact, this approach can cause behavioural issues as they develop. Instead, it’s about introducing new experiences, people, dogs, sounds, and environments gradually and positively.
When done correctly, socialisation and habituation:
- Build confidence in your puppy
- Reduce fear or anxiety in new situations
- Encourage good behaviour and adaptability
- Lay the foundation for a well-adjusted adult dog
Our structured approach ensures that your puppy grows up confident, happy, and ready to handle life’s challenges.
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Enrichment & Welfare Coaching
Our Enrichment & Welfare Coaching sessions teach you how to enrich your dog’s life with activities that satisfy their natural instincts and mental needs. These activities not only keep your dog mentally and physically stimulated, but can also redirect unwanted behaviours, providing a healthy outlet for their energy.
We offer guidance in Poole, Hamworthy, Upton and around Dorset, helping you create a fun, engaging, and fulfilling environment that supports your dog’s overall wellbeing.
ContactEvery 1:1 session includes
- A written summary of your session
- A homework guide to practise between sessions
- Support between sessions
See it in action
Here is Bruce the GSD learning some social skills in Hamworthy. For dogs, learning social skills doesn’t just mean playing with other dogs. It’s being able to see other dogs without getting over excited or frustrated, and being able to read if another dog would like to interreact or not.
Door threshold training saves lives! And can be taught in a fun enjoyable ways for both you and your dog!
The Harbour Tails Philosophy
Research-Driven Training for Long-Term Success
We use scientifically supported methods based on modern learning theory, designed to make training enjoyable for both you and your dog while delivering lasting results. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills to guide your dog confidently, whether you’re addressing behavioural challenges or teaching new skills.
As a qualified trainer through the IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers), we stay up to date with the latest advancements in dog training. You can view our current qualifications here, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing the highest standard of professional care.
What clients say
★★★★★
Exceptional training from Danni. Our 18 month old dog was pretty much useless at recall and is now brilliant! Danni taught us simple yet brilliant techniques to engage with him and now he is happier, we are happier and we are able to really enjoy walking him. Danni is calm, kind and doesn’t judge, she understands your circumstances and builds training that will suit you. Could not recommend enough.
Google review★★★★★
Exceptional care and training from Danni, didn’t make me feel like I had failed, just gently encouraged a change in behaviour from us as dog parents which helped a huge change in behaviour in our dog. Life is so much more enjoyable now with our dog, he’s happier, calmer and most importantly has mastered recall!
It’s never too late to start again, do not hesitate in seeking help from Danni, she is the best of the best!
Not sure what you need?
Book a free chat and we'll work it out together.
dani@harbourtails.com · 07933 693439
It takes a village
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Crazel Pup
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Paws On Board
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Fur n Fun
Victoria and Arnaud are the Authors of 'Dogs Do What Works', a manual for dog professionals willing to learn Behavioural Modification.
Jack Fenton
Jack has worked with over six hundred dogs of different breeds, ages and abilities. As well as pet dogs, Jack is accustomed to working with sports and assistance dogs. Jack has lectured for a variety of dog training organisations including the Dog Training College and Pet Professional Network.
Anita Tackas
Kindness and understanding is at the forefront of Anita’s ethics. Specialising in fear and reactivity issues, Anita focuses on canine mental health and creating a stress free learning environment for you and dog.
Paw by Paw
Specialising in serious problem behaviours using stress free and science based methods, Emma has been training dogs for eight years and pursues continued professional development.
Karuna Dog Training
Specialising in fear, anxiety, aggression and reactivity. Alongside a wealth of practical experience, Jasmin Mason, is accredited with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, Pro-Dog Trainer and Fear-Free.
Poco Dogs
Debby of Pocodogs provides dog training lessons, behavioural modification consultations and fun dog-related events. Debby is also the founder of KAD (Kids Around Dogs) where she works with families to help them train their dogs and puppies to be wonderful companions, especially to their children
Kirst's Paws
Since 2011 Kirsty has worked with a variety of dog breeds of all ages, including rescue dogs. She uses kind, reward based techniques to provide simple, practical and effective solutions that promote good behaviour. Kirsty is an Approved Dog Trainer with the Dog Training College and Certified Puppy Training Specialist, holding many qualifications.
The Harbour Tails Philosophy
Research-Driven Training for Long-Term Success
We use scientifically supported methods based on modern learning theory, designed to make training enjoyable for both you and your dog while delivering lasting results. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills to guide your dog confidently, whether you’re addressing behavioural challenges or teaching new skills.
As a qualified trainer through the IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers), we stay up to date with the latest advancements in dog training. You can view our current qualifications here, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing the highest standard of professional care.
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It takes a village. Other trainers and behaviourists in the area we recommend.
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Crazel Pup
Jodie is a qualified dog trainer with over 15 years training experience. Jodie has worked with hundreds of different dogs, trained media dogs for companies such as Amazon, Dogs Trust, Land Rover and Stella McCartney, and her dogs have won many first places at Crufts and performed internationally.
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Paws On Board
Vicky Mansfield provides professional, fun and science-based dog training services. If you’re looking to trying something new with your dog, Vicky is Bournemouth’s number one trainer for teaching your dogs to skateboard and surf!
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Fur n Fun
Victoria and Arnaud are the Authors of 'Dogs Do What Works', a manual for dog professionals willing to learn Behavioural Modification.
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Jack Fenton
Jack has worked with over six hundred dogs of different breeds, ages and abilities. As well as pet dogs, Jack is accustomed to working with sports and assistance dogs. Jack has lectured for a variety of dog training organisations including the Dog Training College and Pet Professional Network.
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Anita Tackas
Kindness and understanding is at the forefront of Anita’s ethics. Specialising in fear and reactivity issues, Anita focuses on canine mental health and creating a stress free learning environment for you and dog.
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Paw by Paw
Specialising in serious problem behaviours using stress free and science based methods, Emma has been training dogs for eight years and pursues continued professional development.
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Karuna Dog Training
Specialising in fear, anxiety, aggression and reactivity. Alongside a wealth of practical experience, Jasmin Mason, is accredited with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, Pro-Dog Trainer and Fear-Free.
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Poco Dogs
Debby of Pocodogs provides dog training lessons, behavioural modification consultations and fun dog-related events. Debby is also the founder of KAD (Kids Around Dogs) where she works with families to help them train their dogs and puppies to be wonderful companions, especially to their children
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Kirst's Paws
Since 2011 Kirsty has worked with a variety of dog breeds of all ages, including rescue dogs. She uses kind, reward based techniques to provide simple, practical and effective solutions that promote good behaviour. Kirsty is an Approved Dog Trainer with the Dog Training College and Certified Puppy Training Specialist, holding many qualifications.