Dog Training in Coventry with Carrie’s Canines & Friends

Start your journey to owning a well-behaved, calm and easy-to-care-for dog.

Helping overwhelmed dog owners enjoy calmer walks, happier dogs and a stronger bond through personalised 1:1 dog training and behaviour support.

Call 07710 628449 today for your free 20-minute Breakthrough Call and receive a personalised 3-step action plan tailored to your dog.

Meet Carrie – Award-Winning Dog Trainer in Coventry

I’m Carrie Stuthridge, owner of Carrie’s Canines & Friends. I understand how overwhelming life with a struggling dog can feel, which is why my approach is supportive, non-judgemental and focused on helping you understand the why behind your dog’s behaviour—not just the symptoms.

For over 9 years, I’ve helped dogs and their owners build stronger relationships through personalised, reward-based training. Every programme is tailored to the individual dog, their home and their owner’s goals, creating lasting change rather than quick fixes.

As an IABTC Accredited Behaviour Professional, SA Pro Behaviour Consultant and Pet Professional Guild Member, I use kind, evidence-based training and regularly complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to keep my knowledge up to date.

I’ve also been featured on ITV’s This Morning, worked with Dogs for Autism helping to place and train assistance dogs, and have been recognised as one of the Top 3 Dog Trainers in Coventry for eight consecutive years.

Together, we’ll build the skills and confidence needed for a calmer, happier life with your dog.

Professional Credentials

IABTC Accredited Behaviour Professional
SA Pro Behaviour Consultant
Pet Professional Guild Member
Regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

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Tailored Dog Training Services in Coventry

Why Choose Carrie’s Canines & Friends?

Are you feeling stressed, anxious or embarrassed by your dog’s behaviour? Or perhaps you’ve just welcomed a new puppy and want to give them the very best start in life?

At Carrie’s Canines & Friends, I provide kind, reward-based training that helps both you and your dog thrive together.

When you choose to work with me, you can expect:

Personalised 1:1 training programmes
Reward-based, science-led methods
Support for both you and your dog
Structured programmes that create lasting change
Training tailored to your home, lifestyle and goals

Local Areas Covered

I primarily offer dog training in Coventry, but also work with owners in surrounding areas including Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Balsall Common, Bedworth, and nearby villages. For separation anxiety support, I provide sessions across the UK via Zoom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between puppy training and dog training?

Puppy training focuses on building good foundations such as toilet training, recall, and socialisation. Dog training often addresses specific challenges like lead pulling, reactivity, or recall struggles.

How long will it take to see results?

Most owners notice positive changes after the very first session. Long-term results come from consistent training, follow-up sessions, and applying the structured programme.

Do you use positive reinforcement methods?

Yes. All programmes are based on kind, reward-based methods that build trust and confidence.

Rated 5 out of 5

"I'd recommend Carrie in a heartbeat - whether you're new to owning a dog or someone with a specific problem, I guarantee she will be the best person you could call. It's difficult to over-state the positive impact she has had on Penny's life and Penny's owners lives as a result."

Carrie clearly has expert understanding of how dogs learn and interact with the world, but she can also clearly communicate / teach the human, which has been invaluable as it's set us up with skills for a lifetime. Her approach is not just about teaching commands, but fostering a strong bond between owners and their dogs. Carrie took the time to educate us , emphasizing the importance of patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. She's taught us the process of teaching, so the sky's the limit when it comes to new things Penny can learn! And in our 1-2-1 sessions, Carrie was happy to do whatever was best for us and always had a plan if we weren't sure - going on lead walks, off-lead walks, playing in the garden, you name it. She even helped us with facilitating controlled socialisation with one of our friends dogs who had a very different energy level to Penny, and helped us navigate this diplomatically.

Small dog Penny featured in a client testimonial – helped through 121 dog training with Carrie

James & Alice Penny

Take the First Step Today

Ready to transform life with your dog?

Call me now on 07710 628449 or book your free Breakthrough Call to start your personalised dog training in Coventry programme.

✔ Trusted by local dog owners since 2016

✔ 5-star rated

✔ Specialist in puppy training, behaviour support, and separation anxiety

Essential Puppy Training Starter Guide

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Local Areas Covered

Coventry, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Balsall Common, Berkswell, Ryton on Dunsmore, Stoneleigh, Cubbington, Bagington, Burton Green, Tile Hill, Eastern Green, Mount Nod, Allesley, Edgewick, Earlsdon, Keresley, Holbrooks, Ash Green, Neal’s Green, Exhall, Longford, Ansty, Shilton, Bell Green, Walsgrave, Binley, Whitley, Finham, Bedworth.