Personalized sessions to reduce reactivity towards people, dogs, and environmental triggers, using positive reinforcement techniques.
Effective exercises to stop pulling on the lead and improve recall, tailored to your dog's breed and temperament.
Specialized training for rescue dogs, addressing fear, anxiety, and behavioral adjustments in a compassionate environment.
Expert tips and strategies customized for specific breeds like Lurchers and Bassett Hounds to enhance training outcomes.
Training sessions focused on teaching owners practical tools and techniques to continue progress at home and on walks.
We had a really good 1st experience with Kahla regarding our 1 year old rescue Lurcher cross. Our dog is not aggressive but he gets overly excited. He becomes super focus and if other dogs is close he will whine, bark, bites his lead and do somersault. We have no luck getting his attention. Kahla gave us a really good exercise to do with him when going on walks. She was really knowledgeable and gave us tips specific to his breed. The session was so fun and she put everything into context for us.
We have been working with Kahla to help our reactive rescue lurcher, and she's the best! Our boy absolutely adores her, and Kahla creates the most engaging, non judgemental training environment (and no question is ever a stupid question, and I ask a lot of questions!) Our dog is a complex boy, but she is so caring towards him and we've seen so many improvements in his reactivity! Would 100% recommend Kahla for any dog, not just reactive dogs!
We had our first of four lessons in the training field on top of the mountain on a cold, foggy morning. Our 11 month old Bassett Hound, Igian, is typical in that he's quite stubborn and not overly worried about pleasing you. By the end of the hour Kahla had shown us how to progress recall, stopping pulling on the lead and how to encourage Igi to walk happily alongside us. The lesson was about raining us to train our dog, giving us the tools in a clear and enjoyable way. We're seeing results in just a few days and look forward to the next session. We might need to buy shares in a cocktail sausage factory, but Igi's having a great time while learning. Highly recommend.
Kahla is been amazing with our girl. We adopted a 3 yo lurcher which is reactive to other dogs. Lilly loves Kahla and is happy every single training. Kahla not only understand Lilly, but also understands me and my husband. Who has a reactive dog knows that go for walks and training is demanding with ups and downs, but with Kahla every training is enjoyable! We highly recommend Kahla and we are looking forward to the next session 🙂
Kahla was working with our reactive rescue dog at Cardiff Dogs Home, and had already worked wonders so we were keen to continue with the training. When we first adopted our dog, she was terrified of people, dogs, cyclists and pretty much everything in the outside world. 4 months in, with expert guidance and support from Kahla, she's no longer reactive towards people out and about, and is infinitely better with other dogs! I highly recommend Kahla, she's fantastic and I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Transforming reactive and excited dogs into calm, confident companions through expert, compassionate training.
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Valleys Dog Behaviour and Training specializes in helping dogs with reactivity, over-excitement, and behavioral challenges, particularly rescue dogs. Led by expert trainer Kahla, we provide personalized, non-judgmental training sessions in Cardiff's scenic mountain settings. Our approach focuses on empowering owners with practical tools and breed-specific techniques, creating enjoyable learning experiences for both dogs and their families. With a 5-star rating from satisfied clients, we build trust and deliver visible results, whether addressing leash-pulling, recall, or complex reactivity issues.
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