Kind, Calm & Effective Dog Training in Derby, Burton-on-Trent & Online

Personalised puppy and dog training for calmer walks, better focus, and stronger connection, without stress or overwhelm.

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✅ Qualified, ethical trainer | ✅ Science-based methods | ✅ 5-star local reviews

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Feeling overwhelmed, embarrassed, or unsure where to start?

Whether you’ve just welcomed a new puppy or your older dog’s behaviour is leaving you stressed on walks, or at home, it’s completely normal to feel stuck.

Most dog parents are doing their best, they just need calm, compassionate guidance and a plan that actually works.

Training that supports both ends of the lead.

Multi-Award Winning, Ethical Puppy + Dog Training

At Lavender Garden Dog Training, I use gentle, reward-based methods designed to build calm confidence in you and your dog.

No quick fixes. No overwhelm. Just kind, evidence-based coaching that helps you understand your dog, reduce stress, and make lasting progress, together.

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Lavender Garden’s Puppy & Dog Training

Here’s What You Get With

Real Training

I have thousands of hours working with dogs professionally. My puppy training is 5*-rated so you can feel confident I will teach you all the key skills you need.

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Real Experience

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I have years of experience of training dogs and supporting puppy & dog parents, just like you, to achieve training success.

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Real Results

I’ve supported hundreds of training transformations. Pups leave sessions more engaged, focused and able to relax when you need them to switch off.

Certified & Qualified

I am fully certified and qualified in force-free, ethical training methods. I use kind, positive methods led by science in everything I do!

Don’t just take my word for it…

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Want this to be you, too?

Find out more about my training support options below …

Puppy Confidence Intensive Small Group Session

Your puppy’s calm, confident start, without the chaos of a busy class.

Forget the noisy village hall classes packed with distractions.

This small-group intensive gives you a calmer, more personal way to start your training journey, with expert guidance, rest breaks for your puppy, and practical steps that actually work in real life.

It’s not a “puppy party.”
It’s a focused, science-led experience that helps you understand your puppy, meet their emotional needs, and build lifelong habits for calm, confident behaviour.

🐾 What You’ll Learn

  • Early recall and focus, how to get your puppy listening + engaged

  • Calm lead skills, without tension or frustration

  • Confidence in new environments

  • Handling and relaxation exercises

  • How to recognise stress and prevent over-arousal

  • Gentle socialisation done safely and correctly

    The Outcome

    You’ll leave knowing exactly how to:

    • Build your puppy’s confidence step by step

    • Create calm focus on walks and at home

    • Support their emotions, not just their behaviour

    • Continue progress long after the session ends

“It’s not about perfect obedience, it’s about creating calm, confident foundations that last a lifetime.”

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Personalised support for real-life challenges

Whether you're working on recall, lead walking, or you have a dog with big feelings (separation anxiety or reactivity), my personalised 1:1 sessions are tailored to your dog’s unique needs - and your lifestyle.

Choose focused support for your challenges, or explore specialist sessions like my Nervous Dog Private Client 1:1 Package or Welcome-Home Puppy Coaching for a gentle, grounded start to life together.

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“We are really happy with everything Luna and I learnt at your classes, we can’t thank you enough”

HEATHER & LUNA

  • Max had great time, made lots of friends and, without knowing, learnt along the way. Sian is a lovely trainer with lots of knowledge, she was very helpful with any question you may have ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Lucy & Max

  • Sian is a super teacher & classes are well structured and supported… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Deborah & Ernie

  • Thank you! We now have focus and walking on a loose lead more than I thought was possible. I am so grateful. Thank you Sian ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Louise & Rocco

  • Sian is very patient and explains everything clearly. Poppy picked everything up so quickly and we are amazed how well she has done with her training from just a few classes.

    Kay & Poppy

Hey, I’m Sian. A passionate, ethical dog trainer with years of experience helping puppy parents just like you navigate the challenges of raising a happy, confident dog.

From wobbly first steps into the world to mastering those all-important early life skills, I’ve worked with hundreds of puppies and their families, guiding them through the ups and downs of puppyhood and behaviour worries.

I’ve lived the sleepless nights, the chewed-up fleece, and the “what have I got myself into?!” moments with my own rescue dogs in the past - I’m here to help prevent those moments for you.

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WHY TRAIN WITH ME?

🐾 Multi-award-winning, trusted support
Sian’s work has been recognised for its empathy, effectiveness, and glowing reviews from real puppy and dog parents, just like you.

🐾 Science-backed and ethical
My methods are grounded in ethical, evidence-based training - always tailored to your dog’s unique needs.

🐾 Positive, practical, and pressure-free
Our step-by-step training approach is easy to follow, gentle, and designed to fit into even the busiest of lives.

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🐾 Qualified, experienced, and current
With over 6 years of hands-on experience, Sian is fully certified and continuously updates her skills through CPD.

Meet Your Expert Trainer

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    Sian

    BUSINESS OWNER + HEAD TRAINER

    Passionate dog mum to two lovely rescue lurchers, Bonnie (in the photo with me), and Oliver - and I’m an all round lover of animals.

    I’m a multi-award winning, certified, ethical dog trainer, creator of The Dog Parent Path™️ and Nervous System-Aware Dog Parenting™️.

    Ethical, kind training methods are my jam.

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