About Us

Mrs Dogsbody is a dedicated dog training service based in Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that truly understanding your dog is the first step toward effective training.

We offer a range of services, from Puppy Training to Behavioural Modification, each tailored to meet the unique needs of every dog. Our founder, an experienced dog trainer, uses positive reinforcement techniques to build a strong bond of trust and respect between you and your canine companion.

At Mrs Dogsbody, our goal is to help you develop a harmonious and happy relationship with your dog. With a commitment to professional excellence and compassionate care, we are your trusted partner in achieving lasting results through kind and effective training.

Our Recent achievements

Our Expertise in Dog Training & Behaviour

Frequently Asked Question

What age should I start training my puppy?

We recommend starting training as early as 8 weeks old. Early training helps establish good habits and socialisation skills.
Please ensure that puppy’s are fully vaccinated before attending any training classes.

What methods do you use for obedience training?

We use positive reinforcement techniques, which involve rewarding desired behaviours to encourage repetition. This method is not only effective and humane but is scientifically proven to be the most successful way to train your dog whilst also helping to strengthen the positive bond between you.

How do you address behavioural issues?

We begin with a thorough assessment to understand the root cause of the issue and then develop a tailored training plan using humane and effective methods.
Dogs are individuals so there can’t always be a one size fits all approach.
However, with confidence,  compassion, calmness and consistency, we can help your furry family member live their best life.

Here's What Our Clients Say

My dogs are always so pleased to greet Karen. They have the absolute best time when out for a walk and come home happy and tired. Karen controls the dogs she walks in a quiet and kind way and is very careful to choose the right mix of dogs to walk together. My dogs are still young and Karen made a point of getting to know them properly by meeting us while out for a walk and in our home before arranging further walks. She has also provided helpful training advice and tips. I know that Karen puts the safety and wellbeing of the dogs in her care as the utmost priority and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Nicky Evans
★★★★★

We were really quite nervous when we first got our puppy, even though we'd done a bit of reading up etc. Karen explained and demonstrated so much to us that has helped enormously with raising our puppy. She made us far more confident and more knowledgeable and gave us some trouble shooting tips for the future, because of our personal situation. Thanks so much Karen, our sessions with you were invaluable.

D Coombes.
★★★★★

Karen is amazing with dogs, very kind, patient and knowledgeable. Her approach is to ensure the dogs in her groups work well together and can be safely off the lead when appropriate. She takes the dogs on long, varied and interesting walks, with sensible sized groups. My whippet is always so excited when she arrives and happily exhausted when he returns. She’s really helped with some of his young dog behaviours as well eg jumping up. Karen is always on time and never lets me down. I’m so pleased I found her, as is my whippet!

Alex Morris
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Loved our Scent Detection classes with Mrs Dogsbody. It was really useful to learn something that we can do with Milly , even when she's too old for long walks, or when the weather is bad, that's so enriching and mentally relaxing.  I feel as though we've really had our eyes opened to the importance of letting our dogs sniff and the benefits that it brings. It was great fun!

Leila Warwick
★★★★★

All I can say is that I'm so pleased that a friend recommended Karen to us. She spent time with us after we welcomed our new puppy into our house and gave us such a lot of confidence with him, showed us all the basic commands and explained how he learns. That was really useful and we've been able to use the learning in other ways ie barking at the tv. We highly recommend!

Elizabeth White.
★★★★★

We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 puppy classes with Karen. Everything was clearly explained and she makes the effort to give individual attention to the attendees. The result was a far, far better-behaved dog than we started with and it was evident that Rocco was totally in love with her by the end.  We are looking forward to her scent detection classes now.

Sara Stone
★★★★★

Karen is fantastic with my greyhounds who always look forward to their walks with her. They are so excited when they hear her car pull up! She has proven to very knowledgeable with behaviour, kind, completely reliable and genuinely passionate. My dogs means the world to me and I know that I can always trust Karen with my two 🙂

Steve Coleman
★★★★★

"Karen was an absolute lifesaver for our dog! She quickly identified the issues, offering immediate, actionable advice. Her detailed report also provided excellent long-term guidance. We couldn't be happier!"

Luke Munton.
★★★★★

It was great meeting you and we have started implementing your advice to a high degree of success so far. Looking forward to telling you all about it.

Anon
★★★★★

We are noticing her increased confidence when we're out with her. You're a star. Thanks so much.

Carrie Richards
★★★★★

Karen came to visit my dog and she was extremely intuitive and my dog was mesmerised by her. Karen's tips and pointers were very useful. I'd definitely use her again.

Karen Sheriff
★★★★★

Such a connection with dogs and they listen to Karen, clearly trusting her. I haven't seen a dog yet that doesn't love and respect her. A fantastic trainer and walker for your dog.

Debbie Connell
★★★★★

Great classes, clearly explained and with a few bonus extras at the end. Our pups can be challenging but Karen seemed to know what to do in each situation.

Victoria Bassett
★★★★★

My family calls Karen the Dog Whisperer because she can get our dog to do anything. He turns inside out with happiness when she collects him for walks.  She is completely reliable and never lets us down and we can relax knowing that our pup is receiving the best care.

Laura Birkenshaw
★★★★★

I’ve just finished my second session with Karen and my golden Retriever puppy (Indie). We have both learned so much from her. Karen has given me the tools and confidence to train indie. She is so knowledgeable and her training is easy to follow. In just 2 sessions indie has learned all the basics plus much more. I will reinforce everything I’ve learned at home with him and I’m just so glad that I went ahead and contacted her. Although indie is only 18weeks old he’s responding to so many important commands. It has been fun and Karen is so easy to talk to and learn from. A big thank you from indie and myself !

Jennie Trillow
★★★★★

Karen has been walking our dog ‘Peaches’ for a few months now. Peaches adores her long walks / adventures with Karen, and the rest of the dog pack. Her joy when the door buzzer goes, and her happy exhaustion on her return are all a great testimony to this 🙂

Hazel
★★★★★

We recently rescued a pup, Lucky, and needed expert advice, guidance and support from a force free trainer. We found Karen and we couldn’t be more happy. Karen’s experience, expertise and undeniable affinity with dogs was apparent from the moment she met Lucky. Since we began working with Karen, Lucky’s transformation is undeniable, and whilst we still have a lot to learn, we couldn’t be better informed than with Karen. Each session is full of information, tips and tricks, specific to Lucky and our goals which is a lot to remember, which is why we love that Karen provides comprehensive notes, summarising our sessions for us to refer back to. If you’re looking for a force free trainer that genuinely understands dogs, their needs, and learning styles, don’t look any further than Karen.

Joshua
★★★★★

We’ve had a few 1 to 1 sessions with Karen and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Our rescue pup, Lucky, gets extremely overwhelmed around other dogs, and we knew we needed expert guidance and advice to help Lucky live a fulfilling life. We found Karen when searching for force free trainers around Maidenhead and from the moment we first met Karen we knew we made the right choice. Karen has an undeniable affinity with dogs, understanding their needs and quickly establishing the root cause of any problematic behaviours. Following an initial consultation, and every session after that, Karen provided comprehensive notes for us to refer back to. We are beyond grateful to Karen for her time her patience and expertise and we couldn’t recommend her services more.

Joshua Grant
★★★★★

Karen has been simply brilliant in helping us with our Cockapoo. She has taught us and our dog strategies to improve his confidence and lower his anxiety levels as a result he has improved tremendously and we are very grateful for all Karen has done to help. She really does have a way with dogs! We would highly recommend Karen for anyone struggling with their dog and needing some guidance to correct behaviours and improve confidence for their dog.

Tom Mann
★★★★★

Teddy is my 5th dog but all of my previous hounds have been labs or lurchers. Teddy is a Cavapoo/Terrier cross (not big, in body anyway😅 and I became aware that he needed something different. I got him at 18 months, 3rd home bless him so understandable anxiety. Anyway Karens genuine and deep love for dogs shines through and Teddy was straight in there! We started practicing the next day and had immediate results! 4 days on and Teddy is coming on leaps and bounds and having lots of fun and stimulation too. (as I am😉) Understanding the needs of different breeds has helped me tune in more with Teddy which benefits us both, and other people too😅 Great job Karen👏

Neil & Teddy
★★★★★

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