About Us

Hi, my name is Rachael,  and I own Goodall Dog Training! My journey to dog training started many years ago when I got my first dog. Having a dog was a lot more challenging than I ever expected, and I found I had a passion for understanding dog behaviour and learning new and exciting methods for helping dogs. I faced many challenges along the way with my own dog, including loose lead walking, recall challenges, travel anxiety and separation anxiety.
 
They say you don't get the dog you want, but you do get the dog you need; that has definitely been the case for me. Without the difficulties I faced with my own dog, I wouldn't have discovered the wonderful world of canine behaviour and would likely still be sitting in my office job!
 
Having gone through these challenges, I understand how many of my clients feel about their dogs and how time restraints and difficulty in understanding behaviour can get in the way of training your dog. That's why I adapt training to fit your needs and schedule to help you to help your dog to be the best it can be.

 

I have spent many years studying canine behaviour and learning from some of the best trainers in the world. By continuing to study and complete countless hours of CPD per year I can ensure I remain up to date on the latest science to provide the best advice for you and your dog. I believe accreditation is key and am proud to be a fully certified Animal Training Instructor under PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers). I am currently studying for my Level 5 to become a Certified Animal Behaviour Technician to be able to provide you and your dogs even more support.
 
I am passionate about providing kind, ethical and effective training for my clients, often dog behaviour is very much misunderstood, and by listening to what your dog is communicating, I can help you to understand what is going on in that brain and find a method to help you both best to get back on track.