When walks become stressful, everyday situations feel difficult or your dog seems constantly on edge, it can be hard to know what to do next. You do not have to work it out alone.
I’m Bethany Bell, a qualified dog behaviourist and founder of Canine Dialogue Dynamics. Based near Godalming in Surrey, I offer personalised, in-person support to help you understand your dog’s behaviour and work towards a more comfortable life together.
Through CDD, we focus on emotional wellbeing, meaningful communication and your relationship, with practical guidance tailored to your dog and the situations you face together.
You might be looking for support with:
Barking and lunging at other dogs, people or passing traffic.
Fear or uncertainty around visitors, unfamiliar places or everyday situations.
Difficulty settling, becoming overwhelmed or struggling to unwind after excitement.
Guarding food, toys or resting places, leaving you unsure how to respond.
Tension between dogs at home, affecting how comfortably they share their space.
You do not need to know why it is happening before asking for help. We start by understanding your dog, their experiences and what everyday life is like for you both.
Our work takes place where support is most useful, whether that is at home or on a suitable walk. We choose manageable starting points, with your dog’s wellbeing and everyone’s safety guiding what we do.
I’ll help you recognise your dog’s communication and use everyday language to give them information, offer meaningful choices and support their understanding. You’ll have opportunities to practise with me alongside you, so you know what to continue between visits.
CDD is a relationship-led approach that does not use treats to shape behaviour, corrections or force. There is no expectation that you or your dog should get everything right straight away. We take time to observe, explain and adjust things together.
Approximately 90 minutes
Travel included within my agreed service area.
Our first appointment gives us time to explore what is happening, understand your dog’s needs and identify practical starting points. You can ask questions, see how I work and begin putting the guidance into practice.
Your consultation includes:
Review of your completed questionnaire before we meet.
An exploration of your dog’s history, everyday life and the situations you need help with.
Practical guidance and manageable first steps tailored to you and your dog.
A written summary of our priorities, alongside relevant learning resources selected for your situation.
The appointment usually lasts around 90 minutes. If we occasionally need a little longer, there is no extra charge.
The consultation is booked separately from any follow-up sessions. You do not need to choose a package beforehand, and there is no obligation to book further support.
Prefer to speak with me first? You’re welcome to book a free 30-minute introductory call.
If you would like ongoing support after your consultation, you can choose from three follow-up options. We’ll discuss what would be useful for you and your dog before you decide.
Every session lasts up to 60 minutes, with travel included within my agreed service area. All three options include the same type of personalised guidance and between-session support.
Your initial consultation is booked separately at £175 and is not included in these packages.
A focused start to bringing CDD into everyday life. We’ll look at what your dog is communicating, practise offering clear information and meaningful choices, and adjust your next steps together as we learn what helps.
Payment in full at booking.
Use within 3 months of your first follow-up session.
More time to build a dialogue with your dog across different situations. We can revisit difficult moments, notice how your dog responds to the choices and guidance you offer, and refine your approach together between visits.
Pay in full or in 2 monthly instalments of £297.50.
Use within 6 months of your first follow-up session.
Steady support for working through several parts of everyday life. We’ll develop your CDD dialogue over time, make room to practise and reflect, and adapt our work as your dog’s needs and circumstances change.
Pay in full or in 2 monthly instalments of £475.
Use within 12 months of your first follow-up session.
Personalised practical guidance: Sessions shaped around your dog, your everyday life and the situations you need support with, with opportunities to practise together.
Optional session filming and video breakdowns: With your permission, I can film useful parts of our sessions. Where helpful, I’ll send one focused breakdown per session, highlighting communication and interactions you can revisit afterwards.
Learning resources selected for you: Relevant written materials and videos chosen from my existing CDD resources to support what we are working on together.
Between-session contact: Brief questions by email or WhatsApp to help you apply the guidance and clarify anything you are unsure about.
Feedback on your own footage: You can send me your own footage between appointments for focused feedback. Only film when it is safe, without deliberately creating a stressful situation.
I normally reply to messages within two days. Support runs throughout your active package and for 30 days after your final session.
Filming is always optional. Your footage will not be used publicly without separate permission.
I’m based near Godalming in Surrey, and offer home visits and sessions at suitable agreed locations across parts of Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex.
My usual coverage is approximately an hour’s drive from the Godalming area, depending on the route and appointment time. Areas include the following towns and surrounding villages:
Surrey: Godalming, Guildford, Farnham, Haslemere, Cranleigh, Woking, Milford, Elstead and Hindhead.
West Sussex: Petworth, Midhurst, Pulborough, Billingshurst, Horsham and Arundel.
Hampshire: Liphook, Bordon, Petersfield, Alton, Fleet, Aldershot and Headley.
Visits towards Havant and Portsmouth may also be available by arrangement.
Please send me your postcode before booking so I can confirm coverage. Once we have agreed your session locations, travel is included in the advertised price, with no additional mileage charge.
No. I’ll explain the approach as we work together, using examples relevant to your dog. You do not need to study beforehand or buy a course to get started.
We’ll discuss this after your consultation, once we have explored your situation together. You can book the consultation on its own, and there is no obligation to continue. No fixed number of sessions can guarantee a particular outcome.
We agree the spacing together, taking account of your dog’s needs, your availability and time to put the guidance into practice. Sessions do not have to take place every week.
Please tell me before booking so we can discuss safety, suitable arrangements and whether this service is appropriate. Your dog will not be expected to greet me or demonstrate a reaction. Some situations may need veterinary input alongside these sessions.
Pain and other health problems can affect behaviour. A veterinary assessment is particularly important if the behaviour is new, has changed suddenly or is getting worse. Behaviour support does not replace veterinary care.
Yes. The six-session and ten-session packages can each be paid in two equal monthly instalments, with no additional charge. The first payment is due when booking the package and the second one month later. The consultation and three-session package are paid in full at booking.
Full online courses are not included. Instead, I select relevant written materials and videos from my existing CDD resources to support the particular situations we are working on together.
An initial consultation gives us time to understand what is happening and agree practical next steps together.
£175 · Approximately 90 minutes
If you would like to speak with me before booking, you’re welcome to arrange a free 30-minute introductory call. We can discuss what you’re looking for and whether my support feels right for you.