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Mentoring Program

You're passionate about dogs and deeply committed to force-free, ethical training—but navigating the professional dog world can sometimes feel overwhelming, isolating, and surprisingly lonely.

Perhaps you're:

• Just starting out and wondering whether you're doing enough.

• Newly qualified and discovering that real-life clients don't always look like the textbook examples.

• Feeling stuck, second-guessing yourself, or carrying the weight of wanting to do the very best for every dog and guardian you meet.

• Looking for a space where your values are understood, respected, and shared.

You don't have to figure it all out alone.

As a reward-based dog trainer, mentor, and former social worker with over 20 years' experience in learning, development, mentoring, and professional supervision, I offer a supportive space for dog trainers to reflect, learn, and grow.

Together, we'll explore challenges, celebrate successes, build confidence, and strengthen your professional judgement—without ever asking you to compromise your ethics.

Because dog trainers need support too.

This is a space for honest conversations, reflective practice, shared learning, and professional growth. A place where you can pause, think, be heard, and continue becoming the trainer you want to be.

1:1 x 90 minute monthly reflective mentoring sessions tailored to your goals

Ask questions, explore challenges, and speak openly without fear.

Reflective Growth – Deepen your understanding through thoughtful discussion and exploration

Sharpen your observation, communication, and decision-making skills

Work through real-life scenarios with an experienced, empathetic mentor.

Stay motivated and on track with gentle nudges and positive reinforcement

Boosted Confidence – Gain clarity, reassurance, and the tools to move forward with purpose.

Emotional Support – Talk through tricky cases, emotional moments, and the human side of the work & Stay connected to your values as a force-free, welfare-focused practitioner.

A chance to develop your voice, your confidence, and your practice.

Develop your practice + emotional resilience.

Celebrate wins, share doubts, and grow at your own pace—with someone who gets it.

A partnership based on compassion—for you and the dogs you work with

Best Rated Dog Trainer in South Somerset

2023 & 2024 & 2025& 2026

Accreditation

Pricing

£145/month standard

£125/month for MDT graduates

Founding MDT Mentees – £95/month (Founder Rate)

Benefits of the program

A Safe Space to Reflect and Grow

Monthly 90-minute one-to-one mentoring sessions via Zoom, providing dedicated time to pause, reflect, discuss challenges, and think through your next steps in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.

Confidence Through Compassionate Support

Step into your role with greater confidence, knowing you have someone alongside you. Through thoughtful discussion and reflective feedback, you'll identify your strengths, navigate challenges, and learn to trust your professional judgement with both dogs and clients.

Understanding the Human End of the Lead

Deepen your understanding of the emotional, relational, and behavioural factors that influence training success. Explore how to support guardians with empathy, clarity, and realistic expectations, creating positive outcomes for both dogs and the people who love them.

Reflective Mentoring with a Critical Friend

Drawing on my background in social work, adult learning, mentoring, and professional supervision, I offer a supportive "critical friend" approach. Together we'll explore what is working, what feels challenging, and how you can continue developing in a way that is ethical, sustainable, and authentic to you.

Who is this Program for

Student Dog Trainers

Develop confidence, understanding, and practical application as you progress through your studies.

Newly Qualified Dog Trainers

Bridge the gap between qualification and practice with guidance, reflection, and support.

Growing Dog Trainers

For trainers who want a space to think, reflect, develop confidence, discuss cases, and continue growing professionally.

About Mentoring with Laura Mars

Empowering Ethical Dog Trainers to Grow with Confidence

You learned how to train dogs. But who supports the trainer?

Whether you're studying, newly qualified, or further along in your journey, dog training can sometimes feel surprisingly lonely. Many trainers leave their qualifications with plenty of knowledge but little ongoing support as they navigate real clients, real dogs, and real-life challenges.

As a reward-based dog trainer, mentor, and former social worker with over 20 years' experience in learning, development, mentoring, and professional supervision, I offer a reflective space where dog professionals can think, learn, grow, and feel supported.

Together we can explore:

Case discussions and ethical dilemmas

Confidence and imposter syndrome

Client communication and professional boundaries

Behaviour and training challenges

Business and wellbeing considerations

Developing your own authentic training style

This isn't about having all the answers.

It's about having a safe, supportive space to reflect, develop confidence, and continue growing into the trainer you want to become.

Rooted in modern, reward-based practice, my mentoring combines professional guidance with genuine human support—because supporting dogs starts with supporting the people who care for them.

What Our Clients Say

Reward-based dog trainer, mentor, and former social worker with over 20 years' experience in learning, development, mentoring, and professional supervision.