

Heart to Hand Dog Training
Experienced dog trainer and Behaviourist offering 121 in person training, Pre puppy home visits, Puppy Home School and training classes. Specialising in Rescue dogs.


Experienced dog trainer and Behaviourist offering 121 in person training, Pre puppy home visits, Puppy Home School and training classes. Specialising in Rescue dogs.

Hi, I am Karina. I’m a professional, experienced dog Behaviourist and Trainer. I have been working for an assistance dog charity for the past 7 years as a dog trainer and have over 15 years experience training and working with dogs. Over the years I have worked with a variety of dogs on a lot of different behaviours. I have also enjoyed Gundog training, flyball, agility and scent work training and I have been fostering and rehabilitating rescue dogs for about 14 years.
My passion is to help you and your dog to develop a great relationship and enjoy everyday life together.
If you would like to find out more please contact me for a free 15 minute phone call, no obligation, no pressure, just a conversation to understand yours and your dogs needs and discuss next steps.

Working in person with you and your dog for 121 sessions. I can work on basic training including
I will build a bespoke training plan to suit yours and your dogs. needs.

I have experience solving a range of different behavioural issues, such as
I will build a bespoke behaviour modification plan to help you and your dog.

I offer group training courses for dogs of all ages. Either indoor or outdoor classes, we will cover everything to develop your dogs life skills with real life training such as

Its so exciting starting to think about and get your new puppy but it can also be overwhelming.
I can help make the process easier and give you advice with the following

I offer rescue and re-homed dog support and rehabilitation.
Sometimes despite their age, dogs we rescue or re-home come with or develop behaviours that you may struggle with, such as
I can help with these and many other behaviours.

Remote online dog training support.
A video consultation would be perfect for people with a busy schedule or anyone who needs some advice from a professional dog trainer.
I am an Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy Qualified instructor.
I have been coached and assessed by Steve Mann, Founder of IMDT and the author of Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy book.
Steve also appears on TV, Podcasts and is a dog training coach for BBC Maestro.
I am proud to add this to my CV as I have always been a positive, force free, friendly dog trainer.
If you are interested in training the Easy Peasy way please contact me to find out more!



I am proud to be a member of the Magnificent Seven, a team of the specially selected leading dog businesses in the UK.
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Tel: 07801 443497
Email: karinabird@hearttohanddogtraining.co.uk
Monday 9am to 6pm
Tuesday 9am to 6pm
Wednesday 9am to 6pm
Thursday 9am to 6pm
Friday 9am to 12pm
Weekends by arrangement
Based in East Northamptonshire, covering the UK