Who’s TOP DOG?
DOGuidance is a structured approach to canine behaviour and human leadership, designed to create meaningful, lasting change.
We look beyond the behaviour you see to understand what may be influencing it — and how clearer communication, guidance and connection can help shape what happens next.
Built on years of hands-on experience, DOGuidance helps people understand their dogs differently and develop the skills to lead with greater clarity, consistency and confidence.
This isn’t about quick fixes or one-size-fits-all training.
It begins with understanding — because meaningful change starts beneath the behaviour.
WHO’S REALLY LEADING YOUR DOG?
Inside Who’s TOP DOG?, you’ll explore:
✅ Three common influences behind unwanted dog behaviour
✅ Why training can struggle to create lasting change
✅ What may be happening when your dog appears to “not listen”
✅ How clarity, communication and connection can influence behaviour
✅ The foundations for building greater calm, focus, trust and cooperation
This complimentary presentation is an invitation to look beyond the behaviour — and begin seeing both your dog and your role in the relationship differently.
Glenda McLean
"She has completely transformed our three ‘dog reactive’ rescue dogs and [...] we now have a much better understanding on how to progress with the training and feel so much more relaxed.We can not thank Maria enough. "
Natalie & Lee xx
" Maria is fantastic, an angel in disguise. She managed where other trainers had failed to get our 18mth very excitable, bouncy boxer under control [...]
We have carried on training and he continues to make good progress
Thank you Maria! "
Jane Higginson
" She is very knowledgable and has made a vast improvement on Riley’s anxiety. Riley would bark hysterically whenever anyone entered the house but this has now calmed down and she hardly barks at all... would highly recommend Maria."
What Happens Next
If this resonates with you, the next step is simple.
This seminar is your introduction to a structured way of working with your dog — not just watching, but applying what actually works.
Book Your Evaluation & Get Your Personalised Pathway
Limited availability — spaces are allocated based on suitability and readiness to begin.
"We’ve just finished the training programme with Maria for our almost 2 year old Jack Russel X Bonnie. Our focus was on lead pulling, recall and patience and even within the first week we noticed a huge difference in Bonnie’s behaviour on the lead! Maria has so much knowledge and has helped us to understand Bonnie’s behaviour, especially giving us insight into her breed and how to best meet her needs and deal with her behaviour - which we feel we never really understood before meeting Maria. Maria created an amazing bond with Bonnie and immediately made us feel comfortable about leaving her. Bonnie’s focus on us has improved massively and is much less distracted on walks. Bonnie will definitely miss her walks with Maria! Would highly recommend!"
Lauren Mondey
"The capacity to learn is a gift;
The ability to learn is a skill;
The willingness to learn is a choice."
Brian Herbert, House Harkonnen
