From Maltipoos to Rottweilers, Shar Peis to Shepherds — I work with all shapes, sizes and temperaments. Every dog is different, and my approach always reflects that. Sometimes the goal is simple: a dog that walks nicely on the lead, comes back when called, doesn't jump up at visitors and is genuinely a pleasure to live with. Sometimes it is more complex: resolving reactivity to people or dogs. That's what I'm here for. Whether you're navigating a complex behavioural challenge or you just want a dog you can take anywhere without dreading what happens next, the aim is always the same. A dog that fits into your life, not one that takes it over.
I offer one-to-one sessions, neutrality group classes and residential training.

Lara – The Canine Lab

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Lara's Approach

Clear Communication

My job is to help you communicate with your dog in a way they actually understand; building a shared language between you that makes expectations clear, removes confusion and gives your dog the tools to navigate the modern world confidently. When a dog understands what's being asked of them, everything changes - the frustration on both sides reduces, the relationship improves, and the dog you've always wanted becomes a reality.

Behaviour Modification

From reactivity to anxiety to prey drive; behaviour modification is at the heart of what I do. These are the cases that need patient, structured work — not quick fixes or suppression, but a genuine understanding of what's driving the behaviour and a plan that addresses it at the root.

Reliable Results

Results come from consistency, clarity and a training plan built around your specific dog, not a generic programme applied to every case. My goal is always behaviour that holds up in the real world, around real distractions, in the situations that actually matter to you.

Tailored Training

No two dogs are the same, and no two training plans should be either. The right approach depends on your dog's temperament, age, breed and the specific behaviour we're addressing. The plan is built around your dog, not the other way around.

Lara's Testimonials

Three Week Residential
My very high prey drive 3yo spaniel Raffa stayed with Lara for a three week residential - his recall was poor especially in woods and fields and he pulled very strongly on the leash, even though I’ve been working on these things since he was a puppy. Lara took him back to basics and with great skill taught him an amazing recall (even in full chase), a great loose leash walk, and a brilliant ‘emergency down’ plus a much improved place command for inside. She explained clearly the theory and everyday practice at our handover at the end of the residential and also gently pointed out where I need to focus and how my actions can reinforce his good behaviour. Raffa is still his sparky self but he gets more freedom now as I can trust him to do as I ask, and it’s so much more fun for me too! I’d thoroughly recommend Lara - her thoughtful science based approach has really worked wonders for us.
Obedience Solved
After a friend's recommendation, I reached out to Lara to help sort out some obedience issues with my dog. With so many self-proclaimed trainers out there, I was initially sceptical, but Lara is the real deal.
She brings a massive amount of knowledge to the table and gave me the insight needed to properly address the problem behaviours. After only two sessions, the shift in my dog’s focus and our bond was night and day.
I can't recommend her highly enough—my dog is even staying with her for boarding while I'm away at the end of the month. Thank you, Lara!
Off Lead
Highly recommended. We never worry when our dog is boarding he has a whale of a time, we've got so much out of group classes and at the age of 9 our dog is finally off lead with Lara's guidance. Lara can read dogs so well that we know our dog even better now. Getting off lead has built his confidence so much that he has a new lease on life as he enters his senior years, and without her support and encouragement we may never had thought we could keep evolving our training to this level.