Build a life-changing bond between you and your dog
It’s not about control. It’s about connection.
oOne Lead - Two Hearts
This is not just dog training - it's about empowering us
One Lead - Two Hearts:
Whether it is 1 on 1 or through my on-line course you will learn how to:
Build a deep, trust-based bond with your dog.
Discover new ways to communicate in ways your dog understands and understand what your dog is communicating to you.
Transform your own habits, awareness, and life.
Empower yourself.
Becoming the man my dog wanted me to be:
I’m not a psychiatrist or a doctor — just someone who knows first-hand how powerful the bond with a dog can be. Sid was not just my companion but my teacher. He gave me purpose, structure, and a way to cope when I needed it most. Sid didn’t just save my life — he gave me the courage to walk away from my old world and build something new, rooted in the belief that dogs can help us all.
When I adopted Sid, a four year old untrained stray lurcher, I took four days off work to teach him the basics. before taking him to the office. With in days he was travelling everywhere with me - from the London Underground to the beaches of Costa Rica , sharing a business class flight with me on the flight that brought us here. That connection didn’t come from formal training or force. It came from mutual trust, presence, and learning to communicate in a shared, intuitive language.
Curious whether this was just a beautiful accident or something others could also experience, I began studying dog behaviour and training. I completed the Dog Training College certification and their Assistance Dog programme, training companion dogs for children with autism, and immersed myself in the philosophies of trainers and thinkers worldwide. My goal was simple: to decode what made this bond so powerful, and to help others experience the same transformation.
Every person who chooses to share their life with a dog has the chance to be changed for the better. Too often we see dogs as pets — when really, they are extraordinary partners and teachers: intelligent, adaptable, and deeply attuned to us.
For thousands of years, dogs have walked beside humans. Today, they still help us rediscover trust, responsibility, connection, and joy — if we’re willing to listen.
Dogs don’t just walk beside us. They help us all become more human.
Building Bonds With Dogs Mission:
Healing mental health issues one dog relationship at a time.
When I rescued Sid I didn't realise he would rescue me. I believe the most powerful transformations in life come through connection—connection to ourselves, to one another, to nature, and to something greater. Dogs can't solve everything but for many they can be a renewed connection with ourselves. So where better to begin than with your dog?
Let's rescue each other with our dogs.
Find the Path that Suits You (and YOUR Dog)
Practical Help, Where Ever You Are.
My role is to give you the tools — you choose the path that works best for you and your dog.
In-Person Sessions - Perfect if you:
- Live in my travel areas (Costa Rica, France, UK).
- Want hands-on guidance and real-world practice.
- Prefer working together in your home or local environment.
Online (Zoom) Sessions - Perfect if you:
- Live outside my travel area.
- Have a nervous or reactive dog who’s calmer without visitors.
- Want to get started immediately, from the comfort of home.
Zoom sessions are surprisingly powerful. I guide you in real time, helping you create lasting change where it matters most — in your own environment.
2 Self-Guided Online Courses - Perfect if you:
Prefer working at your own Pace
- Building Bonds With Dogs — my signature programme designed to help you build a deep, trust-based relationship with your dog.
- Paws & Play — a fun, practical journey to strengthen connection through games, trust, and everyday communication.
No matter which path you choose, the goal is the same: a stronger bond, a calmer home, and a deeper connection with your dog.
Ready to Make a Change?
1-on-1 Sessions (In Person or Zoom)
What’s Included:
- Free 15-min intro call
- Pre-session intake form
- Tailored plan after each session
- Real-time coaching in your own environment
- Ongoing support for bundles (email/WhatsApp)
- Money-back guarantee if you commit to the work and see no progress*
Online Courses (BBWD & Paws & Play)
What’s Included:
- Lifetime access to all modules and resources
- Step-by-step video lessons you can revisit anytime
- Downloadable guides, exercises, and checklists
- Access to a private support group (coming soon)
- Optional live Q&A or coaching add-ons
- Money-back guarantee if you complete the course and feel no progress*
*Commitment is key: transformation comes when you put the exercises into practice.
Rescue Dog Matchmaking Programme.
Pairing well matched rescues with people whose lives could be transformed with the right dog.
Assessment:
- We evaluate the person’s lifestyle, needs, and goals.
- We assess potential dogs for temperament, resilience, and trainability.
Matchmaking:
- We connect only when we believe the match is right.
- We prioritise the emotional and practical fit over breed or appearance.
Integration & Training:
- One-on-one BBWD’s training programme with the new handler.
- Focus on building trust, communication, and routines.
- Support for both dog and human during the adjustment period.
Ongoing Support:
- Follow-up check-ins.
- Troubleshooting behavioural or integration issues.
- Continued access to BBWD’s resources and community.
- Our Guarantee:
- If the match is not working, the dog can be safely returned
- We continue to review the selections until the right match is found
This Works:
- Rescue dogs often have huge untapped potential.
- People in transition (mental health recovery, reintegration) need stable, non-judgemental companionship.
- The BBWD’s method aims to heal both ends of the lead, reducing the risk of failed adoptions.
Healing Both Ends of the Lead.
Actively Seeking Partners
- Dog rehoming centres & rescue shelters
- Mental health organisations & therapists
- Veterans’ charities
- Charities supporting ex-offenders