Competitive obedience coaching that looks at both ends of the lead.
Helping handlers and dogs build confidence, understanding, and performance through thoughtful coaching, handler psychology, positive reinforcement, body awareness, and practical support.
Whether you want to improve your handling, rebuild your confidence, work towards a competition goal, or simply enjoy your dog more, I’ll help you find a way forward that works for you and your dog.
How I can help
121 lessons & Coaching
£45
One hour private coaching session. Support for handlers of all levels from building confidence and improving your heelwork to the technical aspects of each exercise and competition preparation.
Handler confidence & Mindset Coaching
£75
One hour confidential mindset coaching session. For handlers, sports people, and anyone experiencing challenges in everyday life. Help with confidence, performance and thoughts that may be holding you back.
Group self-help days
£15
Regular group self-help days in a simulated show environment tailored to the needs of handlers and dogs.
THE TRAINING GROUND
Based in Old Basing, North Hampshire, with online support available. Private 121 and small group sessions take place at my exclusive training ground just 5 minutes drive from Junctions 5 and 6 of the M3. The focus is on positive reinforcement and reward based Competitive Obedience for every level of handler and every breed of dog.
For Dog Training Clubs, Societies, Independent Groups, and other KC organisations.
Regular competitive obedience training, bespoke handler confidence workshops, and mindset talks tailored around the needs of your group. Whether you need regular training sessions, or a workshop designed specifically for your group or club, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
A BIT ABOUT ME
I’m Angela Watson, a professional high performance coach with 20 years of coaching experience behind me. I’ve dedicated years to developing and refining my competitive obedience skills and have been lucky enough to showcase my golden retrievers all over the UK, from pre-beginners to Championship C. My approach brings together modern sports psychology, with modern dog training. This means we can look beyond what’s happening in the ring and understand what’s happening at the human end of the lead too – because everyday life, confidence, and wellbeing can affect how we train and perform. I work with handlers of all levels, whether you’re returning after a break, rebuilding confidence, working through a particular challenge or aiming for your next competition goal.
Ready to take the next step on your competitive obedience journey?
Every coaching relationship begins with an initial conversation on the phone, zoom, email or WhatsApp.
This is free of charge.
If you are tired of repetitive drills, overthinking the mechanics, trying to figure things out by yourself, and the trial anxiety that drains yours and your dog’s joy, just drop me an email or use the contact form and we can arrange a time to suit.
