Sports & Performance

1-2-1 coaching for competitive handlers

I compete at the highest level in Global Ring with my own dog, Venom, and we represented the UK at the 2024 World Championship. Everything I coach, I test in the ring myself, under pressure, with something on the line.

That is the difference between coaching from a book and coaching from experience.

If any of this sounds familiar

You drop points on the same exercise every single time and cannot work out why
Your dog works beautifully at home and switches off the moment you step into the ring
Anticipation has crept in and you are now fighting your own training
Drive has dropped away and the dog who used to love it has gone flat
You are nervous before you compete, and your dog reads it before you do

None of that means you or your dog are not good enough. It usually means something small in the foundations needs rebuilding, and you are too close to it to see which bit.

What we work with

Protection sports including Global Ring, scentwork and detection at recreational and competition level, gundog work, working dog roles, and the obedience and control that sits underneath all of them.

If your discipline is not on that list, ask. There is a decent chance the underlying problem is one I have seen before.

What’s Included?

Comprehensive performance assessment

An in depth look at where your dog is now, their drive, their ability, and what is actually going wrong, before we change anything.

Personalised one to one coaching

A training plan built around your competition goals and your dog specifically, not a generic programme with your name on it.

WhatsApp support

Video reviews, follow up notes after sessions and specialist guidance between sessions, with replies on weekdays within one working day.

In person or online

In person. Face to face coaching for handlers within travelling distance, working the dog in front of me.

Online. The same assessment, the same plan and the same support, delivered over video call. Built for handlers who are not local, and it works well because a lot of this is about reading footage and fixing detail.

We will work out which suits you, and how much of it you need, on the call.

Who you will be working with

Jazz spent ten years as a Dog Trainer in the British Army, including developing the Army’s first dual role dogs. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Canine Behaviour Management, is a Master Professional Dog Training Instructor with the Guild of Dog Trainers, and is a Certified Scentwork Instructor and Judge, a Qualified Service Decoy, a NASDU Trainer, a BIPDT Assessor and an NSCTO Trainer.

Nadia competes in dog sports alongside her and brings a psychology background to the handler side of the partnership, which is more often the problem than the dog is.

Let us have a look at it

Book a free consultation call, tell me what is going wrong, and I will tell you what I think is causing it.

In-Person

Tier 1 : 4x In-Person Training Sessions
Tier 2 : 2x In-Person Training Sessions

What’s Included:

Comprehensive Behavioural Assessment:

Before training begins, we conduct an in-depth assessment to fully understand your dog’s unique needs and challenges.

Personalised One-to-One Coaching

A bespoke training plan tailored to your dog’s needs, developed through in-depth assessments.

Flexible Training Options

A 4-week coaching package designed to fit your lifestyle and needs. Choose between regular video calls or in-person training sessions depending on what works best for you and your dog.

Unlimited WhatsApp Support

Daily critiques of training videos, follow-up notes after sessions, and specialist guidance whenever you need it.

Online

Comprehensive Behavioural Assessment

Before training begins, we conduct an in-depth assessment to fully understand your dog’s unique needs and challenges.

Personalised One-to-One Coaching

A bespoke training plan tailored to your dog’s needs, developed through in-depth assessments.

Flexible Training Options

A 4-week coaching package designed to fit your lifestyle and needs. Video calls training sessions for you and your dog.

Unlimited WhatsApp Support

Daily critiques of training videos, follow-up notes after sessions, and specialist guidance whenever you need it.

Book A Free Consultation Call

JadeSarahh x

Honestly amazing - We have used Ergonomic Dog training to help with our young crazy lab who we was struggling with, we couldn’t walk him without constant pulling, dragging us to other dogs and it was a nightmare ! They have helped us with him walking constantly by our side and getting so much better everyday! They have constantly messaged us to check in and when we needed help gave us plenty guidance and offered so much support! We are going to continue using Ergonomic dogs for help keeping our Lab calm during a new baby coming into the house! 100% recommend!

Debbie Fletcher

What a great day at the handler skills workshop, Jazz and Nadia thank you for your knowledge, passion and understanding. Love your scentwork workshops and club, always feel so welcome and always learning! 🥰

Nikki Johnson

I was originally recommended to Jazz by Craig Ogilvie when Oakley and I began our detection work, and it genuinely turned out to be one of the best recommendations I could have received. Jazz is an exceptional trainer and an incredible mentor. She has supported us through every aspect of our detection journey, both face-to-face and through video calls, and nothing is ever too much trouble. Whenever I have a question, she gives her time generously, working through it with me, offering detailed feedback and helping me find practical ways forward. What really sets Jazz apart is the way she thinks about dogs and training. Having worked with a number of trainers, I can honestly say that her knowledge, experience and ability to understand both the dog and the handler are exceptional. She never simply tells you what to do; she helps you understand what is happening, why it is happening and how to adapt your training accordingly. She always sets you up to succeed and has an incredible ability to give you the confidence boost you need at exactly the right moment. Now that Oakleigh and I are working operationally, Jazz remains the person I turn to, not only for detection work, but also when I want to explore behavioural cases or talk through something involving another dog. Her insight is invaluable, and I always come away from our conversations having learnt something new. I absolutely love working with Jazz and learning from her. She has the knowledge, the experience and that rare ability to see the dog in front of her. She has played an incredibly important part in our journey, and I will continue working with her for as long as she’ll have us!

Leah K

amazing trainers, jazz massively helped me with my very reactive German shepherd and we went from not being able to go for 10 min walks without a complete meltdown to being able to hike with him after around 3 months. Would 100% recommend!

Paul Williams

I did the 4 week package with these guys. All I can say is that Rosie ( fox red labrador) and I have gone from strength to strength. Had recall issues and I just can't believe the confidence I have with her now off lead. Her on lead was always good, it's the off lead recall I wanted support with and Jazz has helped me by adding simple layers into the training system that I never would have done. (You only know what you know). I can't sing the praises of these guys enough. If you have problems with your dog or dogs these guys really do know what they are doing and will get you results. Not only would I recommend them, I would use them again myself.

Paige Airey

My 3-year-old German Shepherd, Major, was SUPER reactive. The lunging and barking at other dogs was becoming unbearable, and outings were stressful for both of us. I felt lost and didn’t know what the right next step was for us. When I reached out to Ergonomic Dogs, I was met with support, understanding, and zero judgment from the very beginning. I started working with Jazz, who took the time to really understand Major, explain the “why” behind his behaviour, and create a clear, manageable plan that was tailored to what we needed. Training sessions were a safe space, and I always felt comfortable being open about the challenges we were facing. Not only has Major stopped reacting when he sees other dogs, but our relationship has been completely transformed! By helping me understand his behaviour and his needs, he’s now so much more engaged with me when we’re out. We’ve built a bond based on trust and clarity, and it’s changed everything for us. There aren’t enough words to describe the impact their support has had on us. I would 100% recommend Ergonomic Dogs to anyone struggling with their dog. Jazz and Nadia are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and they genuinely care about both the dog and the owner. I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done for us!! The change in Major, and in our relationship, has been life-changing. So much so that we continue to work with the team and have now started sport, something I never thought we would be able to do!

Calum McConnell

I came to dog protection sport completely brand new to it, with a non-traditional breed (my Miniature Bull Terrier), and Jazz was brilliant from the very start. She adapted her teaching style to suit both me and my dog, rather than trying to fit us into a one-size-fits-all approach. The sessions were great fun, really clear, and confidence-building, and Jazz was incredibly supportive outside of sessions too while I worked through the tasks we were set. Nothing ever felt rushed or overwhelming. Jazz is hugely knowledgeable, encouraging, and genuinely invested in both the handler and the dog. I couldn’t recommend her more.

Behr Schitzinvuds

Fantastic. My dog Reg is a Spanish greyhound, a galgo, and they are notorious for being untrainable. Within ten minutes of working with Jazz, Reggie was responding to commands and astounding us with his understanding of instructions. Reg now comes to recall and is a much more manageable dog. The sessions with Jazz have totally changed our lives. 100% recommended.

Marieme Corlett (Marz)

Jazz and Nadia are exceptional! So professional, well informed and really supportive of both the pups and their humans 😊 Can't recommend them enough 😇😇🐕🐶🐕

emily bridges

Jazz and Nadiya are both really friendly and offered non judgemental support with our dog who struggles with reactivity. They have given us lots of tools to work on it. We are still struggling with the reactivity, but they have given us a really good foundation to start building on. Their WhatsApp support was really useful as well Thanks!

Sports & Performance