Some dogs change your life.
Some dogs save it.
Training 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, 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.
This didn’t start as a business.
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 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, 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.
Training built around the relationship you already have with your dog
Support is available through:
• 1:1 behaviour training
• Structured dog walking
• House sitting that protects routine and stability
• Wedding chaperone support so your dog can be part of your day
• Flexible online training programmes
• Canine First Aid courses
• 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 who care about getting this right — not quickly, but properly.
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Have a question or want to know more? Get in touch — we’re here to help you take the next step with your dog.
