Get to know your Dog Trainer

A woman with glasses and long brown hair smiling at a dog on a blanket on a couch in a living room.

A woman is training two dogs on a grassy field with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

A woman and a dog laying on a couch, with the woman looking at the dog and the dog sleeping peacefully with eyes closed. The woman is wearing a pink fleece jacket and the dog is white with brown spots.

Young woman in a pink jacket and turquoise rain boots standing on a sidewalk, holding a leash attached to a small black and white puppy, with parked cars and houses in the background.

A woman in an orange jacket smiling with her eyes closed and a wet, shaggy dog sharing a close moment outdoors on a cloudy day.

A young woman smiling with glasses taking a selfie outdoors next to a smiling brown dog wearing a harness, with green trees and grass in the background on a bright sunny day.

A young woman with brown hair lying on a couch, looking at a black and brown dog with long, curly ears sitting on her chest.

A woman wearing a green knit hat, black glasses, a red scarf, and a yellow jacket is smiling at a small, fluffy dog with light brown and white fur. The woman is looking down at the dog, which is looking up at her.

A woman wearing glasses and a striped sweater is outside with a black dog, and the dog is licking her face as sunlight shines brightly behind her.

A woman wearing glasses and a colorful scarf is smiling as a golden retriever puppy licks her nose indoors.

A woman with glasses and a red scarf smiling while holding a curly-haired brown puppy inside a room with modern decor, a pink neon sign that says "We should hang something cool here," a stained glass lamp, and large windows.

A woman in a green jacket and red beanie smiles as a white dog drops a tennis ball into her hand.

A woman wearing a beige knit hat and sunglasses sitting on a sandy beach, petting a brown dog with a green harness, with blue sky and sea in the background.

My name is Jessica Smith, I’m a Zoologist, Certified Dog Trainer and Body Language Specialist with 8 years experience as a professional dog walker and trainer. I have a Degree in Zoology and have furthered my studies with The School of Canine Science, The Dog Training College, The Institute of Applied Canine Science and The Ian Dunbar Academy. I am a friendly, fun, non-judgemental person who will be your cheerleader and coach in all our work together. I am a lover of all animals but back in 2018 I decided to take the plunge and set up as self employed in order to make a living from one particular animal - dogs!

My favourite thing about dogs is their fun-seeking, joyful and cooperative nature. This is definitely something I encourage people to notice and to lean into to form positive and happy relationships with their dogs. Perhaps it is a way of me forcing myself to break out of my own anxious tendencies to take things too seriously, but letting go of expectations and the opinions of others always benefits a dog’s learning journey, so is something I am keen to instil in people.

Through my work, I want you to understand how to talk to your dog, to motivate them rather than force them, and to support them to become a socially capable, independent dog who can navigate the world without anxiety or fear. I will never judge you, I bring my own humanity to the table and believe the best way forward is through honesty, support and laughter!

I have an Irish Setter, Ernie, who is a gentle, giant goofball. He has been by my side helping me teach dogs how to exist happily in a busy suburb for 9 years now. We made it through the years of puppyhood and adolescence and came out the other side as a good team and have enjoyed a life full of fun and freedom! This is what I want for my clients and I work hard to help people achieve that.

In my spare time you’ll find me marvelling at nature (all the photos you see on this site are taken by me in my favourite green spaces in South Manchester), fighting against prejudice (everyone is safe here), playing video games with friends, or making the most of the tasty food and drink Manchester has to offer.

It’s ok if I’m not the right fit for you, but if it sounds like I am get in touch and lets get to work!

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“Jess has consistently been a light at the end of the tunnel when things have been tricky (and seemed unmanageable!) and worked so hard to help us and Boyd be the best team. Boyd absolutely loves his sessions with Jess, working on his disengagement and positively reinforcing his good choices. We don’t know where we’d be without Jess, we can’t recommend her enough!”

I’m ready when you are!

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