Our Story

Leadership. Calmness. Connection.

At Canine Crew, both you and your dog are our clients.

Our name reflects how we work. A crew is a team working together towards a common goal. We believe the strongest relationships are built through trust, clear communication and calm leadership, creating a partnership where both owner and dog can thrive.

Dogs don't need confusion or constant correction - they need clarity. When expectations are clear, everyday life becomes easier, whether that's relaxing at home, walking calmly on lead or navigating busy environments with confidence.

Our role isn't simply to train dogs. Our role is to teach you how to understand your dog, communicate clearly and become the trainer your dog needs, so you can enjoy a calmer, more connected relationship long after the training sessions have ended.

Mark, dog trainer, sitting on a log with well behaved dogs

Experience That Comes From Doing

Mark and Nikki founded Canine Crew in 2017 after many years working with dogs in kennels, rescue, rehabilitation and behavioural settings.

Together we've handled thousands of dogs and trained many - from puppies through to complex behavioural cases. Our knowledge comes from years of practical experience, careful observation and continually learning from the dogs themselves.

We don't expect you to be impressed by a list of credentials.

We'd rather our experience is demonstrated by the way we work with your dog.

Nikki sitting on the grass with two well behave dogs

Honest, Practical Training

Sometimes the most valuable conversations aren't the easiest ones.

Many unwanted behaviours are unintentionally reinforced through everyday interactions. By making small changes to how you live with and communicate with your dog, significant improvements can often be achieved both at home and out in the real world. Dogs are constantly learning from us - whether we realise it or not. Small moments, repeated often enough, become habits.

We'll always be honest about what we see, explain why behaviours develop, and show you practical ways to create lasting change. Everything we recommend is guided by one principle: what is genuinely in the best interests of the dog.

More Than Dog Trainers

Training isn't about teaching a few commands.

It's about building a relationship where your dog understands you, trusts your guidance and chooses to engage with you - whether you're at home, in the park, around other dogs or exploring new environments together.

YOU are the trainer of your dog.

That's what we're passionate about, and that's what we strive to help every owner achieve.

Our aim is simple: to help owners develop the knowledge, skills and leadership that allow their dogs to feel safe, settled and confident in the world around them.

Our Services

Expectations

What we expect from you as a client

Successful dog training takes commitment, consistency, patience, and a willingness to learn. While behavioural challenges can be improved, there are no quick fixes. Real change comes from building a clear relationship with your dog, communicating effectively, and applying that clarity consistently in everyday life.

Our role is to guide and support you, but lasting results come from the work you put into your relationship with your dog.

We may not be the right fit for you if you are unwilling to:

Observe and understand your dog. Your dog is constantly communicating, and learning to recognise what they are telling you is an essential part of the process.
Be open to new information, guidance, and asking questions.
Reflect on and adjust your own habits, behaviours, and interactions with your dog.
Follow simple training guidelines consistently and fairly.
Make your dog's development and training a priority.
Invest the time and effort required to create lasting change.