Hi, my name is Dean.

I’m an ex-serving soldier and now work full time as a dog trainer, dog walker, and dog sitter, based in Chelsea, London.

I have over 30 years’ experience with both working dogs and domestic dogs. I grew up in the Lake District, Cumbria, surrounded by animals, particularly working dogs, which shaped my understanding of canine behaviour from an early age.

The dogs I have personally raised and trained from puppies into successful working dogs include spaniels, terriers, Labradors, sheepdogs, and German Shepherds.

In addition, I have extensive experience training clients’ domestic dogs across a wide range of breeds, including Rottweilers, Dobermans, Lagotto Romagnolo, Labradors, Spaniels, Cane Corsos, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, German Shepherds, Cockapoos, and mixed-breed dogs.

I also work closely with rescue dogs, including those with difficult pasts and nervous or anxious dogs. This type of work requires a slow, patient, and sensitive approach, always tailored to the individual dog’s history and emotional needs.

Dogs have always been a constant in my life, and working with such a broad range of breeds has given me a strong understanding of different temperaments, drives, and working styles.

Before moving into dog training full time, I served six years in the military, spending five years as a frontline soldier, deployed on multiple operations and conflicts overseas. In my final year, I transferred to a military K-9 unit, where I trained to become a dog handler. Unfortunately, due to injury, my military career was brought to an end.

Despite this, I continue to draw on the discipline, structure, calm leadership, and consistency developed during my military service in everything I do with dogs today.

I now offer reliable, professional care and practical training, always tailored to each individual dog. My focus is on building confidence, balance, trust, and clear communication between dog and owner.

If you’d like to know more about my services, please feel free to check out my profile. If you have any questions about dog training or would like to discuss your dog’s needs, don’t hesitate to get in touch.