Some dogs change your life.
Some dogs save it.
Dog training based in Sutton Coldfield built on trust, understanding, and the kind of bond that carries you through the hardest moments.
No pressure.
Just a calm conversation about what your dog needs.
When James was 21, he was diagnosed with stage-four cancer. Twice.
During the hardest period of treatment, anxiety took over. There were nights spent sitting in front of the mirror, convinced the cancer had returned, checking for lumps that weren’t there.
One night in Sutton Coldfield, Frankie climbed onto his chest and physically stopped him.
She grabbed his hand every time he reached for his neck. She barked when he tried again.
That was the moment everything changed.
Because sometimes a dog doesn’t just live with you.
Sometimes a dog holds you together.
James & Frankie was built from that bond — to help owners create the same kind of trust, stability, and understanding with their own dogs.
James & Frankie helps owners in and around Birmingham build calm, confident relationships with their dogs through structure, communication, and understanding.
Whether you’re dealing with pulling on the lead, reactivity, over-excitement at home, recall, uncertainty with a new puppy, or simply want things to feel easier day to day, the goal is always the same:
to help you and your dog understand each other properly.
Support is available through:
• 1:1 behaviour training in and around the West Midlands
• Specific Training Programmes to support your dog in every way possible
• Flexible online training (UK) programmes
• Canine First Aid courses (UK)
• Professional trainer certification pathways
And for those at the very beginning of the journey:
Find Your Companion helps you choose, prepare for, and raise the right dog for your life from day one.
You don’t need a perfect dog to start
Walks have become stressful instead of enjoyable
Your dog reacts to things you don’t fully understand
Training feels inconsistent
Things at home feel more chaotic than they should
You’ve tried advice — but nothing really sticks
Or you simply want a stronger connection with your dog
James & Frankie works with owners around Birmingham and surrounding areas such as Tamworth, Lichfield and Walsall, who care about getting this right — not quickly, but properly.
Areas we cover:
Birmingham
Cannock
Tamworth
Lichfield
Walsall
Wolverhampton
Dudley
Contact Us
Have a question or want to know more? Get in touch — we’re here to help you take the next step with your dog.
As shown on BBC 1 Midlands Today:
Obedience gets compliance. Communication gets a companion.
Most dog training books teach you commands. This one teaches you conversation. Beyond Obedience is the book that changes how you see your dog — forever.
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