Calm Companions Dog Training
Dog Walkers
Calm Companions Dog Training
109 Markham Rd, Bournemouth
# Calm Companions Dog Training
Calm Companions is a dog training business based in Bournemouth, serving Poole and surrounding areas across Dorset. Run by Joe, an experienced trainer with over 25 years of dog ownership and a family of his own, the business specialises in helping dog owners build calm, harmonious relationships with their pets using positive, modern training methods.
The business caters to families at all stages of dog ownership—from new puppy owners needing foundational guidance to families struggling with unwanted behaviours like poor recall, loose-lead walking issues, and anxiety. Joe's approach prioritises trust, clear communication, and confidence-building for both dog and owner, moving away from outdated training techniques.
What sets Calm Companions apart is the personalised, family-focused philosophy. Joe understands the pressures of raising a well-behaved dog alongside children and designs solutions accordingly. Rather than quick fixes, he emphasises laying proper foundations from the start, resulting in long-term behavioural change and stress-free family life.
The business operates both one-to-one training sessions tailored to individual dogs and their owners, and carefully managed group dog walking sessions in Bournemouth and Poole. These walks provide exercise, socialisation, and calm companionship, collecting dogs from home and returning them relaxed and content after hour-long adventures. This dual-service model ensures accessible support whether clients need intensive coaching or regular enrichment activities.
Calm Companions is a dog training business based in Bournemouth, serving Poole and surrounding areas across Dorset. Run by Joe, an experienced trainer with over 25 years of dog ownership and a family of his own, the business specialises in helping dog owners build calm, harmonious relationships with their pets using positive, modern training methods.
The business caters to families at all stages of dog ownership—from new puppy owners needing foundational guidance to families struggling with unwanted behaviours like poor recall, loose-lead walking issues, and anxiety. Joe's approach prioritises trust, clear communication, and confidence-building for both dog and owner, moving away from outdated training techniques.
What sets Calm Companions apart is the personalised, family-focused philosophy. Joe understands the pressures of raising a well-behaved dog alongside children and designs solutions accordingly. Rather than quick fixes, he emphasises laying proper foundations from the start, resulting in long-term behavioural change and stress-free family life.
The business operates both one-to-one training sessions tailored to individual dogs and their owners, and carefully managed group dog walking sessions in Bournemouth and Poole. These walks provide exercise, socialisation, and calm companionship, collecting dogs from home and returning them relaxed and content after hour-long adventures. This dual-service model ensures accessible support whether clients need intensive coaching or regular enrichment activities.
Services offered
Puppy trainingOne-to-one dog trainingGroup dog walking sessionsRecall trainingLoose-lead walking trainingAnxiety and behaviour supportFamily dog coachingSocialisation support