Walkabout Hounds is run by Davina, offering calm, practical dog training focused on building strong, trusting relationships between dogs and their owners.
 
I specialise in puppy training and one-to-one training for adolescent and adult dogs, supporting owners with everyday challenges such as lead walking, recall, focus, confidence, and general behaviour at home and out on walks.
 
My approach is personalised and supportive, recognising that every dog — and every household — is different. Training sessions are tailored to the individual dog’s needs, temperament, and lifestyle, with an emphasis on clear communication, consistency, and emotional balance.
 
For dogs of working and gundog breeds, training may include breed-appropriate exercises to channel natural instincts in a constructive way, while keeping the focus firmly on practical, real-life skills rather than formal working training.
 
My aim is to help dogs become calm, responsive, and confident companions, and to give owners the understanding and tools they need to continue that progress long after the session ends.