‘Most Patient Dog Behaviourist’ in the South East 2022 ‘Dog Trainer of the Year’ Hampshire 2021/22
I love helping dogs so much that I left a 20-year career in fashion PR to retrain as a dog behaviourist and trainer. I am fully qualified and accredited as a Dog Behaviourist by the IMDT – the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, and I’m proud to be vet-recommended.
No two dogs are the same and I approach each one uniquely and with empathy. My mindset extends to the dog’s owner, too; building a bond between ownerand dog makes training a pleasure for you both.
At Maher & Hound Dog Training, Karen blends expertise with passion to offer tailored training solutions that foster a harmonious bond between you and your dog. Karen’s commitment to positive reinforcement and individualised care sets her apart, ensuring that every session is as rewarding for your dog as it is for you.
Vet Recommended
Trusted by local veterinarians for our compassionate, science-based training methods that prioritise your pet's well-being
5* Reviews
Consistently rated 5 stars by dog owners for our personalised training programs and transformative behavioral techniques.
Award Winning
Recipient of the 2021/22 Dog Trainer Of The Year Hampshire, recognizing our commitment to excellence and outstanding results.
Dog Lover & Owner
Founded and operated by a passionate dog enthusiast who understand and cater to the unique needs of each canine companion.
Our Popular Training programmes
Run by a qualified dog behaviourist. All of my puppy & dog training programmes are individually tailored to your lifestyle. I use the most up-to-date, science-based training methods that are proven to be effective and that have your dog’s welfare at heart
I stumbled upon Karen’s instagram page after bringing home a 14 week old working cocker spaniel. We thought we knew what we were getting into but spoiler alert, we didn't, and there aren’t many WCS in the US so we were nervous to work with a trainer in person here who didn’t know the breed well. I just really appreciated her attitude towards dog training, positive reinforcement and also letting dogs be dogs.
I reached out to Karen and was so happy to learn she does online training. We have worked with Karen since January and she’s been so helpful as we navigate our puppy’s sensitive stomach, isolation anxiety, and just general working breed needs that we don’t have experience with. She is very patient, empathetic, and even gave us advice for talking to our vet. Working with a trainer through Zoom has been great and Karen is extremely responsive to questions and videos between sessions. Not to mention her Instagram is awesome…
Nicholas Ward
2024-05-25
We have worked with Karen through Zoom with our young Brittany, focusing on pet gundog training. The results have been amazing and we have all thoroughly enjoyed it, Baxter included. We thoroughly recommend Karen to everyone, especially those with gundog breeds as it can be hard to find a trainer who truly understands them like she does! Thank you!
Harry Smyth
2024-05-23
Karen was brilliant for me and my little Jack Russel Fudge, i can’t thank her enough. Highly recommended! Thank you Karen!!
Eleanor
2024-05-23
Absolutely the best value for money ever! Working with Karen really helped us become less anxious on walks with our Cocker Spaniel, and as a result our pup seems much happier, calmer and mentally stimulated on every walk. Really grateful for her help!
Amy Hall
2024-05-23
Couldn’t recommend Karen more for help with the training and working with your dog. She has provided us with great solutions to areas in which we wanted help with and our dog Arlo is thriving. She has so much knowledge, and provides suggestions on things outside of ‘training’ too, such as diet, which has been a huge factor in helping our dog. He is so much more focused and it’s so enjoyable to see him so happy and excited to get out and do the things he loves! She is always there to provide tips and help, even after our online sessions ended. Thank you Karen!
Janine Wiltshire
2024-04-04
Karen has been absolutely amazing with training my Working Cocker Spaniel Coco. She is very patient, very clear without being patronising in any shape or form and an absolute pleasure to work with - we love our sessions and we look forward to booking more going forward.
Laura de Molière
2024-04-02
If you are looking for a behaviourist or dog trainer and are comparing different people, stop right here. Karen is bilingual in dog (with a strong Spaniel accent) and human behaviour, and one of the rarest finds in terms of being able to resolve trade-offs between human and dog needs with a win-win. What she does exceptionally well is to remove pressure, for owner and most importantly the dog - she redefines what "good" looks like and she will make yours and your dog‘s life easier and more fun. Karen is like the teacher you wish you had at school - someone who you will like immediately and with many "oh of course, that makes sense" moments when you lacked clarity before or felt overwhelmed.
Thank you Karen, I am so glad I found you!
James Parrett
2024-03-17
Karen is amazing! When I started working with Karen my little dog Mabel had no impulse control. We’ve done pet Gundog 1:1 sessions and I’ve religiously done the homework Karen has set us. This week we joined one of the Gundog workshops, Mabel was amazing! Not only did she thoroughly enjoy it but we managed the whole session with no barking and next to no squeaking. Karen is really knowledgeable, clear in her advice and instructions and I wouldn’t recommend anyone else! Thank you Karen!
Holly Andrews
2024-03-17
We have learnt so much from Karen about our King Charles spaniel over the last couple of months. His behaviour is improving because we have a better understanding of what he is trying to communicate, and how to handle it. He barks less, he is checking in on walks, and he is learning recall, all things we never thought were possible!
S F
2024-03-17
Karen is absolutely brilliant. She really listens and will do extra work to figure out where particular behaviours stem from. Have recommended to multiple people. Mighty also loves the pet gundog classes - with this I think we've found his real drive to help him settle at home.
Thank you Karen!
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Given the dedication required to provide each dog and their owner with the personalised attention and training they need, I am only able to work with a limited number of clients at any given time. I sincerely believe in offering my services only when I am confident in my ability to deliver the outcomes you’re seeking for your dog.
If you’re genuinely committed to improving your dog’s behaviour and enhancing your relationship with them, I encourage you to schedule a consultation call with me. This will give us a chance to discuss your dog’s specific needs, your training goals, and explore how we can work together to achieve something you’ll be proud of.