Hey there, DOGuiding light!

Glad to have you here!

If you are reading this, it means you are a decisive dog leader interested in transforming human-dog relationships into healthy, respectful and loving ones -either for yourself or for others. Starting on a new path with a dog might feel unconfortable for now however please remeber Mandy's words:

“Change can be scary, but you know what’s scarier? Allowing fear to stop you from growing, evolving, and progressing.”

– Mandy Hale

One way to move forward, after deciding, is by dedicating yourself to making a change.

Start by researching your best options to achieve your newly-set goals.

Getting to profoundly understand a business and what its services can provide for you means discovering as many of the unknown specifics as possible.

That is why, using this page we can not only share with you details regarding DOGuidance and its founder, but also offer you a peak behind the curtain with weekly 1 min – shorts. These short videos, welcoming you at the top of the page, break down the complexity of DOGuidance into common, unifying elements that - once puzzled back together - reveal the clearest of understandings.

DOGuidance - company presentation

Welcome to DOGuidance,

where dog training, behaviour modification, and psychology merge together to illuminate the path to a harmonious relationship between you and your furry companion.

I am Maria, the founder of DOGuidance, and I embarked on this British journey in 2021 amidst the challenges of a global pandemic. With over 18 years of extensive dog training experience, my passion for interacting with dogs and providing valuable services became the driving force behind the creation of DOGuidance.

The DOGuidance story began in the picturesque English, South-Eastern ceremonial county of Surrey.

Seeking solace from the pandemic's impact and the rising psychological distress, I initiated this venture through dog-walking. What started as a means of navigating difficult times quickly evolved into something much more profound.

The joy derived from interacting with dogs, coupled with the desire to extend my knowledge and services, led to the initiation of this path. In a market characterized by scarcity and restrictions, DOGuidance emerged as a breath of fresh air for dogs and their families alike.

As the demand for the services offered expanded, so did the scope of dog-related expertise. What began as answering questions soon matured into fulfilling dog training and behaviour modification requests.

And so DOGuidance grew, day by day, refining its vision and mission and allowing its expertise to operate based on the same values.

VISION

to serve as the go-to guiding light in nurturing dog-related relationships, irradiating the path through the intricate web of both the real-world and online dog-eat-dog dynamics

MISSION

to guide and empower dog enthusiasts to cultivate and sustain a healthy, respectful, and loving bond with their canine companions- by confidently implementing personalized training programs meticulously tailored to their unique needs and lifestyles

VALUES

love

communication

progress

The rest of our story is unfolding alongside you

and we love keeping you in the loop.

Do you know that:

DOGuidance has 5 star rating on Google, Bark and Facebook

At DOGuidance, we firmly believe in the power of quality services and ensuring our customers leave to live with smiles on their faces. With our expertise and dedication, we strive for nothing less than excellence. That's why we're thrilled to see our efforts reflected in the glowing five-star ratings on Bark, Google and Facebook. We understand that experience and knowledge hold fundamental roles for both dogs and their leaders to achieve their goals in the most pleasent and efficient manner. When all these elements come together harmoniously, it's not just a job well done; it's a testament to how we achieve our mission on a daily basis. Witnessing improved relationships between dogs and their owners—ones that are healthy, respectful, and full of love—brings us immeasurable joy. Therefore, we feel encouraged to remind you that your reviews, don't just serve as a reminder of a successfully completed dog guiding mission but also as supportive words for those finding themselves at the start line of their own journey.

and that:

✨two of the most asked questions a responsible dog parent always asks before hiring a professional dog trainer or dog behaviour specialist are:

1. Do you have an up-to-date, valid DBS Certificate

2. Do you have an up-to-date, valid dog trainer/dog behaviourist insurance policy?

Which is why I'm happy to put your mind at ease by sharing with you that my DBS Certificate & Dog Trainer and Behaviourist Insurance Cover are valid and up to date.

"To know each other is the best way to understand each other.

To understand each other is the only way to love each other. "

-Michelangelo

For those intrigued by my personal journey and the depth of my knowledge, I invite you to explore more in the section below.

Firstly, thank you for your interest in knowing more about me.

Secondly, I am more than happy to detail this by taking you back on the memory lane and sharing a few of my life’s most important milestones.

I am qualified in dog psychology, behaviour and training. I have also acquired extensive knowledge in teaching, communication, team leadership & growth and sales & marketing.

Being born and raised in a family of remarkable dog breeders, trainers, judges and vets I have had the opportunity of becoming proficient in nutrition, health, psychology, behaviour and training. This offered me the chance to discover and accumulate knowledge about the evolution and development of a dog from their first days of life to adulthood. By the daily practice of caring for, educating and supervising dogs I was, therefore, able to gain a complete and extensive hands-on experience (more than 18 years) that now helps me understand exactly what makes a dog tick.

In addition to my vast experience I thought it essential to keep myself informed and up to date and obtain qualification in animal care and psychology.

All of the knowledge and experience gained has proven to me, over and over again, that, just like people, dogs are individuals with diverse and complex characteristics.

As a “dog whisperer”, I believe that, when it comes to creating a loving and respectful relationship with your dog, best results can be obtained when understanding the very cause of their behaviour – much deeper than just the symptoms shown. As a psychologist and behaviourist, I understand the root of their actions so that I can then further apply, as a trainer, the personalised and correct training techniques.
This approach shortens the training time, cements the assimilated knowledge and provides long- term results, while building a solid, loving and unique bond between the dog and the dog owner.

You will also be happy to know that, after fully developing my dog speaking abilities, I went on developing my “human” communication skills (for more than 19 years) – specialising in teaching, team training & growth, marketing & sales. The experience captured by teaching and managing large intercultural teams now helps me in conveying the right message in very different circumstances.

Energetic and positive however also goal-oriented and ambitious, I strongly believe that success can be achieved if the focus is maintained on LOVE, COMMUNICATION & PROGRESS,
So, if you've read this and it sounds interesting- just take control and let me know how we can collaborate to create the results you want.

✨Hey there, DOGuiding light!✨