Unleash Your Dog's Potential with Maven Dogs in Richmond upon Thames
Ethical, effective dog and puppy training to help you and your dog enjoy life together.
I’ll be your guide
As a dedicated dog owner, you have a vision for your beloved companion—a well-behaved and happy dog who is a pleasure to live with. You dream of heart-warming moments with your furry friend at your side. I’m here to help you turn that vision into a reality.
Living with a dog is not always smooth sailing. You’ll undoubtedly face challenges along the way, which may leave you feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. But don't worry! Having helped hundreds of dog owners facing similar hurdles, you can feel confident that I’m well-equipped to guide you.
How can I help you?
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Puppy Classes
Lay a solid foundation and start your furry friend off on the right paw with my comprehensive group puppy programme. My small group puppy classes include life skills, socialisation, bond building and basic manners.
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Puppy Programmes
Four supportive, value-for-money programmes designed to guide you through every stage of early puppyhood. Each programme offers calm, practical coaching to help your puppy grow into a confident, happy companion.
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1 to 1 Training
Whether you’ve recently adopted an adult rescue dog or your trusty canine sidekick just needs a bit of a refresher this is for you. Perhaps you want to work on establishing reliable recall or teach polite lead walking – you choose!
“We are forever grateful”
“Working with Maven Dogs has genuinely changed our family’s life. We were struggling with our reactive rescue dog, and walks had become stressful and overwhelming for all of us. From the moment we reached out, Maeve’s calm, non‑judgemental approach made us feel understood and supported. Her thorough assessment and tailored training gave us the confidence we desperately needed. Through patient guidance and positive reinforcement, our dog made remarkable progress — we went from considering rehoming Norman to enjoying relaxed, happy walks together. It was the best investment we could have made, and we are forever grateful for the transformation.”
– Norman’s Proud Owners, Teddington
Meet Maeve
I’m dedicated to helping dog owners like you build harmonious relationships with their canine companions, through positive reinforcement, clear communication and mutual understanding.
You can be sure that my commitment to ethical training practices ensures that your dog's well-being and happiness are at always the forefront of my approach. I only use compassionate techniques that foster trust and joyful learning experiences.
Find out more about me, my journey and training philosophy on the about page and discover how I can help you and your dog achieve incredible results while fostering a lifelong connection.
I’m the right trainer for you if….
You see your dog as not just a pet but an integral member of your family
You’re committed to helping your dog get things right
You want to work with someone who combines expertise with compassion
You’d like to take a personalised approach, tailored to your unique dog
If this sounds like you, you’re my kind of person so get in touch!
YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS
Follow these three easy steps to get started on the path to achieving your goals
Pick a Service
With options specifically designed for puppies or adult dogs, you can find the perfect fit for you and your canine companion.
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Make a Booking
Get in touch to tell me a bit about your dog and the service you’d like and I’ll send over an online booking and payment link.
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Get Started
It's time to take action and enjoy watching your dog thrive as we work together towards your goals. I can’t wait to meet you!
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“We would absolutely recommend Maven Dogs”
“Maeve at Maven Dogs has been really great in helping us with our lovely rescue boy, who absolutely loves her. She has had some great insights to share, lots of practical and achievable things to work on, and we have seen lots of progress with Teddy (and us of course). As a dog trainer, Maeve has been such a big help — we would absolutely recommend Maven Dogs!”
– Nicola, Richmond upon Thames
Ready to unleash your dog’s potential?
Take the first step and explore the range of services which can be tailored to meet your needs and goals.