Every Dog Is Different And So Are We
No two dogs are the same, and no one-size-fits-all method will ever be enough. That’s why we take a holistic, detective-style approach, looking at every piece of the puzzle.
We work with complex dogs. Dogs that others may have misunderstood, mislabelled, or given up on. But we care just as much about prevention - supporting puppies, young dogs, and owners who want to get things right from the start.
It’s never too early, and it’s rarely too late.
A Fully Holistic
Approach 🌿
Our work is rooted in science, ethics,
and lived experience.
At Honest Hounds, we blend evidence-based approaches with deep compassion, drawing from behavioural science, body language and ethology. Every strategy we use is shaped by real-world application and aligned with governing body standards, and our team are always striving to be the best they can be for the dogs and humans they support.
Here are just a few of the core pillars that guide our work, both in-person and through our online resources:
🐾 Body Language & Ethology
We place a strong emphasis on observing canine communication, helping owners speak dog with confidence, and helping dogs to thrive as social creatures.
🌿 Herbalism & Dietary Support
Led by Jess P, a qualified herbalist, we offer guidance on natural, nutrition-focused strategies and Self-Selection to support physical and emotional well-being.
👐 Canine Bodywork
Both Jess and Sean are trained in Shiatsu and canine massage, offering hands-on support that fosters trust, reduces tension, and enhances connection.
🤝More Than Training
We help owners build true partnership, through clarity, confidence, and informed choices that meet their dog’s emotional needs and create lasting trust. There’s so much more than obedience.
Living with a complex dog can be overwhelming. The guilt, the pressure, the isolation, it all takes a toll. That’s why we support the human side too.
Our in-house mental health team includes a qualified counsellor and dedicated professionals who understand the emotional load of dog ownership.
We also created the Partnership Project, a free resource helping owners build stronger connections with their dogs through relationship-first learning. It’s one of our most popular tools - and a great place to start if you’re feeling stuck.
We Don’t Leave the Human Behind
Wherever You Are, You’re Not Alone
We’re building a national (and growing international) network of trainers, walk leaders, and behaviourists who speak the same language, so wherever you’re based, you can find someone who understands.
Through Neutral Walks, Social Walks, 1:1 Zooms, and in-person events, support is always within reach. Whether you’re working on reactivity, building confidence, or just trying to find your next step, there’s a team here to help.
Online or in person, we’ll meet you where you are.
We’re not just here to train dogs. We’re here to bring people together.
To build a community that raises the standard of dog ownership. That supports owners as whole people. That invites professionals to work differently, with collaboration over competition.
Some people have opinions. They always do. But the doubts tend to come from those who’ve never met us, never walked beside us, and never
believed it could be done any other way.
We’re proud of what we’ve built. Proud of the progress we see every day.
Don’t take our word for it.
Come and see what makes this community different. Walk with us, learn with us, and meet the people (and dogs) who make it what it is.