Laura Castle
A Little About Me
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is Laura Castle and I’ve lived and worked in South East Kent all my life. I’ve spent the past 16 years working with dogs in many different capacities, kennels, rescue, 1-2-1 behaviour support, dog walking and helping with overseas charities. I am passionate about human and animal welfare and ensure a strong focus on ethics and kindness.
I currently work in Behaviour Services for the UK’s leading dog rescue charity and alongside that I help local dog guardians work through any issues they may have with their dogs. I am focused on building a world where teaching dogs is rooted in compassion, built from mutual understanding and backed by science.
I only use positive, force free methods and like to keep my advice down to earth and user friendly. You and your dogs mental wellbeing is always at the forefront of the goals we can make together.
I am certified under the ABTC, ensuring you can trust my standers of knowledge, education and professionalism. I am also fully insured.
During my career, I’ve worked with a wide range of breeds, backgrounds and many different behavioural issues, such as; reactivity to dogs, people and wildlife, Separation related behaviours, Loose lead walking, dogs with bite histories, overseas rescues, anxiety, recall, toilet training and basic obedience.
My goal is to always be 100% transparent when it comes to how training your dog will work and what it will consist of. You will have full knowledge of the plan the entire time. I want to empower and educate you and you will never be met with Judgment or ridicule.
Frequently Asked Questions
do you take on banned breeds?
Yes, I am insured to help with banned breeds of dog and hold no judgment on breed, I can support with muzzle training, helping to enrich their life on lead and navitagting a world with a banned breed
will you ever turn down my case’?
I will never not support someone who has reached out to me for help and support, however if I feel a case is too complex or requires clinical animal behavaiour support I will always be open and honest and get you towards the best support possible
What is your philosophy on dog training?
I believe in clear communication and building trust between the owner and the dog. My methods are based on modern behavioural science. I avoid harsh corrections and instead focus on rewarding the behaviours we want to see more of.
Can I book a session if my dog has bitten someone?
Yes. Cases involving bites require a professional and careful approach. We will discuss the history of the incident and implement immediate management strategies to keep everyone safe while we work on the underlying behavioural causes.
