One to One

Dog Training

in South Manchester

  • Private coaching sessions in all things canine! Our skilled and experienced trainer will teach, guide and support you to overcome struggles and help your dog flourish!

    Sessions take place either at your home, or out and about. Everything is tailored to your individual needs with follow ups and resources included!

  • We’re based in Didsbury, South Manchester. We cover most of the area, from Stretford to Stockport.

    Outside of our catchment? Fear not - we offer online coaching too!

  • We keep our pricing simple but if you’re not sure which would work best for you feel free to get in touch.

    • 90minute Home Session - £89

    • 40min Practical Coaching, Park or Stooge Sessions - £69

  • Complete the quick and simple form below telling us a little bit about you, your dog and how we can help.

    From there we’ll make arrangements to speak on the phone or find out more with a more detailed form.

    Once we’re up to date and in the know we’ll send you a link to our diary. From there you can book any day or time that suits you!

Meet your trainer

Hi, I’m Jess and I am the owner and dog trainer here at Project: Happy Dog.

Dogs are truly special animals and I have made it my life’s work to share that wonder with people; helping to overcome struggles and create lives of fun and freedom. I use kind, non-aversive methods and prioritise emotional needs over compliance.

  • I first got into the canine world just after I graduated from Zoology back in 2014. I, like many, grew up obsessed with dogs, but I couldn’t have my own so I’d spend time with my neighbours dogs instead! Therefore, armed with the knowledge on animal behaviour from my degree, it was only right that I specialised into the world of canine behaviour. I've since qualified as a Certified Dog Trainer with the Dog Training College and I am currently a student Canine Science Behaviourist with the School of Canine Science.

    I am so grateful for all the experience I’ve gained with dogs over the past 10 years; through study, voluntary work experience and setting up my own dog walking and training businesses. There’s no doubt that with dogs you’re always learning, but the skills I’ve developed in reading canine communication and body language have allowed me to experience the quite unique way humans and dogs can connect.

    My aim in my work is to give others the tools to experience that same bond with their own dog, and communicate with them so they can experience the wonder of dogs and live a joyful, cooperative life together. I help people not only to teach dogs, but understand them. This way, teaching is done in the most effective and compassionate way.

    I feel very passionately about people enjoying their lives with their dogs. There is no ‘right’ way to live with a dog, and often it is the unwritten rules and impossible expectations that hold people back. I love showing people that you can absolutely work on your dog’s behaviour without taking everything too seriously, and guiding people through a fun and personalised training plan that gets them to where they want to be.

    I’m all about compassionate and holistic care, for you and your dog. I’ll help you with everything from the strong foundations you need, to the nitty gritty training skills that will help your dog raising journey develop; and I will love every second of it!