Dog training in Dublin

Helping dogs feel safe, understood and confident.

Force-free reactivity and puppy training in your home, across Dublin and surrounding areas.

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Qualified, insured and still learning

  • The Dog Trainer School Approved Reactivity Coach Level One badge
  • The Dog Trainer School Professional Standard badge
  • The Dog Trainer School Approved Reactivity Coach Level Two badge
  • IMDTCourses incl. Canine Aggression & Rehabilitation
  • DSPCADiploma in Canine Behaviour & Dog Training
  • Fully insuredForce-free and reward-based

First of all, take a breath. You're not alone. 💜

If you're sitting there Googling your dog's behaviour at 11pm, wondering "What am I doing wrong?" or "Is this ever going to get better?", I want you to know that you're not a bad owner.

Your dog isn't giving you a hard time just to make your life difficult, and struggling with their behaviour doesn't mean you've failed them.

There is usually a reason behind behaviour. Sometimes we just need to take a step back and work out what your dog is trying to tell us.

You don't need to have everything figured out before you reach out. You don't need a perfect dog. And you definitely don't need to feel embarrassed about what's happening.

You and your dog are allowed to need help.

We'll start where you are, work at your dog's pace and break things down into manageable steps.

And no, we don't expect overnight changes. Training is a process, but with the right support, things really can get better.

You haven't failed your dog. You might just need a different way forward. 🐾

Kelly

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My flagship programme

The Better Together

Two tiers of personalised support for reactive dogs and the people at the other end of the lead. Every dog is different, so we start by understanding what's going on.

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Tier 1

Essentials

Build confidence, focus and everyday life skills.

  • Mild reactivity
  • Frustrated greeters
  • Over-excited dogs

Tier 2

Signature

Personalised coaching, practical support and behaviour change guidance for reactive dogs: fear-based, dog-to-dog, people or other triggers.

  • Dog reactivity
  • Fear-based behaviours
  • Barking and lunging
Confident SnoutsGroup sessions for dogs who find other dogs difficult, run at a distance where everyone can cope.Practise around other dogs

What I can help with

  • Reactivity to dogs
  • Reactivity to people
  • Aggression
  • Nervous or fearful dogs
  • Lead pulling
  • Barking
  • Resource guarding
  • Recall
  • Multi-dog households
  • Dogs and children
  • Puppy basics
  • Toilet training

How I train

I believe training should help dogs feel safe, understood and confident, not just teach them how to behave.

  • Force-free
  • Reward-based
  • Science-led
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At Purple Woofs, I use force-free, reward-based and science-led training. I want to understand why a behaviour is happening rather than just trying to stop what we see on the surface.

This is especially important when working with dogs who struggle with reactivity, fear, frustration or confidence. I don't want to simply suppress a behaviour. I want to help the dog feel safer and more comfortable in those situations, while giving you the tools to support them.

I also believe training has to work in real life. You don't need to spend hours training every single day or have a perfectly behaved dog. Small, consistent changes can make a massive difference.

For me, one of the biggest parts of training is helping owners understand their dogs better. Once you understand why your dog is doing something, things can start to feel a lot less overwhelming.

Puppies, walks and care

Kelly in a purple jacket with a black puppy in a grassy forest clearing

Puppy training

Build confidence, connection and essential life skills from the very beginning.

Puppy training
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Group and solo walks

Small groups matched on temperament and play style, or one dog, one walk, all the attention.

Drop-ins, homestays and pet sitting

Care in your dog's own home, so nothing about their world changes while you are away.

Walks and care
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Hi, I'm Kelly

My journey into dog training started with my own dog. My boy was so reactive that I often felt completely out of my depth.

Over the last 8+ years, I have worked with hundreds of dogs and their owners, but reactive dogs will always hold a special place in my heart because I've lived that journey myself.

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What owners say

5.0 on Google, 24 reviewsRead my Google reviews

Would be lost without Kelly, she is so knowledgeable and has really helped me navigate my journey with my 11 month boxer pup, always there for great advice and so helpful and explains every behaviour in great detail I feel cherry is in great hands and will be the best dog because of the guidance from Kelly . Cherry also loves going for her walk every week with Kelly always getting new adventures with her pals, thanks Kelly 🐾⭐️

Edel O.Cherry, boxer, Google review

Couldn't thank Kelly enough. She's helped me with training my three year old dog and also walked my dogs while I was away. She's amazing with dogs and just a lovely person.

Myself & my new puppy Phoebe attended her puppy class and it was amazing. It was great for Phoebe to do some training around other puppies but it also gave me a lot more confidence with the training. So all round it's great for puppies and the owners. I couldn't recommend the class anymore! And for the price aswell the service you recieve for it is second to none!! 🩷

Shauna T.Phoebe, puppy, Google review

Kelly is an excellent Dog Trainer/Walker, she has great communication skills and makes training/walking your dog really enjoyable and fun, while also being very informative, professional and keeping the sessions educational.

I would highly recommend booking a training session or walk with Kelly :)

Dean F.Google review

Kelly has been walking and caring for my little Jack Russell rescue Lily for the last year. She has also done training with Lily. She is professional, warm, friendly exceptionally reliable, and above all loved by her doggie clients. I would highly recommend Kelly to anyone looking for a dog trainer/minder/walker.

And Lily especially says thanks, or woof!

Barbara

Barbara L.Lily, Jack Russell, Google review

This is my second review for Kelly @ Purple Woofs because she deserves 10 stars! 🌟

Kelly has been walking Bella for 2.5 years, and the difference she's made in Bella's life is incredible. Bella has learned so much during her time with Kelly and the other dogs, from improving her leash training to developing safe and positive interactions with dogs of all sizes.

Kelly's dedication, expertise, and genuine love for dogs shine through in everything she does. I always feel confident knowing Bella is in the best hands, getting the exercise, socialization, and care she needs.

I couldn't recommend Kelly and Purple Woofs more highly, she's simply the best! 🐾

Orlagh M.Bella, Google review

You don't need to have everything figured out.

Tell me a little about your dog and what's going on. I usually reply within 24 hours.

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