Rowan Games Based Dog Trainer

About Rowan

Hi, I’m Rowan.
If you are here, chances are you love your dog fiercely, but your walks have become a source of dread, anxiety, or embarrassment. I know what it feels like to struggle down the street, constantly scanning the horizon for triggers, bracing yourself for the next outburst.
My mission is to help you change that story.
I don’t just train dogs; I support both ends of the leash.

Why My Approach is Different

Most dog training focus entirely on trying to force a dog to comply. But true behavior modification doesn’t come from dominance or correction—it comes from safety, trust, and nervous system regulation.
Dogs are incredibly sensitive to our physiological states. When you see a trigger and your chest tightens, your dog feels that tension pull straight down the lead. They think: “My human is panicked, so I need to react.”
Because of this, I look at the big picture. I bring a unique blend of qualifications to our sessions that you won’t find with traditional trainers:
  • Advanced Canine Behavioral Studies: I train using cutting-edge, games-based, and entirely force-free methods. I am certified through Absolute Dogs and The Dog Training School, and I am currently completing my behaviorist qualifications with the Canine Behaviour College.
  • Human Life Coaching (Animus): Changing your dog’s routine requires changing your own habits. As an ICF-trained life coach, I know how to help you overcome frustration, build confidence, and stay consistent with your goals.
  • Yoga Principles: I integrate somatic awareness, breathwork, and posture alignment into our walking routines. By learning how to calm your own nervous system on a walk, you directly lower your dog’s cortisol levels.
  • Emotional Resilience & Empathy: My background in holding space for heavy life transitions—including volunteering to walk dogs for terminally ill owners—means I provide a completely safe, judgment-free space for you and your pet.

What You Can Expect From Me

I’m also an IT contractor by trade. That means my brain is naturally wired to look at complex systems, find the root cause of a glitch, and design a logical, step-by-step solution that actually works.
When we work together, I won’t give you vague advice or expect you to act like an aggressive “pack leader”. We will look at your dog’s environment, break their training down into fun, stress-free games, and give you practical, mindful tools to stay grounded when the world gets overwhelming.
Whether we meet in person across Lancashire and South Cumbria, or virtually via Zoom in the comfort of your own home, we will build a calmer, happier life for you and your dog.
Let’s start breathing through the walks together.

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