About Joe & LTH Dog School

Built on Experience. Driven by Results.

LTH Dog School helps owners build stronger, more reliable relationships with their dogs through clear communication, practical training and real-world support.

From reactive behaviour and poor recall to lead pulling and everyday control, every programme is designed to create lasting progress for both dog and owner.

Unlock Your Dog’s Full Potential

My Story

From Difficult Behaviour to Lasting Change

LTH Dog School was created from first-hand experience of the frustration and uncertainty that can come with owning a dog whose behaviour feels difficult to understand or manage.

That experience led to a simple but important principle: dogs do not need to be dominated. They need clear communication, consistent guidance and an owner who understands how to respond.

Today, LTH Dog School works with dogs of different breeds, ages and behavioural backgrounds. Each training programme is shaped around the individual dog, the owner’s handling and the real situations they face together.

The aim is not simply to improve behaviour during a training session. It is to help owners build the confidence, knowledge and practical skills needed to achieve long-term progress.

THE LTH PHILOSOPHY

Building a better relationship with your dog

Communication, Not Control

Stop repeating commands. We build clear communication so your dog actually understands you.

Specialists in the "Written Off"

We specialise in reactive and aggressive dogs, successfully helping those that others have given up on.

Owner-Focused Solutions

The owner learns alongside the dog, so progress continues between sessions.

Learning Together

Training is built for walks, home life and everyday situations, not only the training field.

Helping Dogs Others Couldn’t

LTH Dog School specialises in supporting dogs that are reactive, anxious, overexcited or difficult to manage.

Many clients arrive after trying general classes, online advice or previous training without achieving the improvement they expected. The LTH approach looks beyond the visible behaviour to understand the dog, the owner’s handling and the situations that repeatedly trigger problems.

Training is practical, structured and adapted to the individual dog. The goal is to create calmer behaviour, clearer communication and a stronger working relationship between dog and owner.

Hundreds of dogs trained

All Breeds - big or small

Proven real-world results

Why Choose LTH Dog School

A Foundation For Real Communication.

Everything builds from a strong foundation. Owners often focus on the result without giving the dog the language to understand what is being asked. You cannot have a conversation with someone who does not speak your language yet.
The 5 Pillars Framework

We break dog training down into five key pillars: Yes, No, Recall, Play, and Settle. This framework produces results you thought were impossible.

Foundation First

Most training fails because it skips the foundation. We do not rely on tricks or commands to be drilled until they stick.

Teaching a Language

In its simplest form, training is teaching a dog what they can and cannot do. We give your dog the language to actually understand what is being asked.

Understanding Over Reacting

When these pillars are in place, a dog does not just behave. A dog that understands its world does not need to react to it.

Ready to Build a Better Relationship With Your Dog?

Take the first step towards calmer walks, better behaviour and a happier life together.