Life together, made better.

Qualified dog training, behavioural support and scentwork in South Oxfordshire & West Berkshire

Windy day at the beach with a happy spaniel – celebrating freedom and fun with Blue Lemon Dog Training.

Goring on Thames

Streatley

Whitchurch on Thames

Cholsey

Wallingford

Benson

Whitchurch Hill

Pangbourne

Ashamptsead

Upper Basildon

Nettlebed

Stoke Row

North Stoke

Didcot

South Stoke

Woodcote

Blewbury

Aston Tirrold

Goring on Thames Streatley Whitchurch on Thames Cholsey Wallingford Benson Whitchurch Hill Pangbourne Ashamptsead Upper Basildon Nettlebed Stoke Row North Stoke Didcot South Stoke Woodcote Blewbury Aston Tirrold

how I can help you and your dog

Whether you want to teach behaviours that you value, fine-tune (or lose!) some problem habits or try scentwork - for fun, quality time together working together as a team and using your dog's brain - you’re in the right place.

Cerys Watson and her Australian Labradoodle Pongo – the heart of Blue Lemon Dog Training in South Oxfordshire.

cerys and pongo

you’re in good hands with me.

Whether you’ve got a soon-to-arrive new puppy (“where’s the manual?”), an adolescent who seems to have forgotten everything (and developed a serious case of selective hearing), a busy brain that needs a job to prevent them from going self-employed (especially those clever working breeds!), a sensitive soul who could do with a confidence boost, or a distinguished senior who’d love a new, low-impact activity – you’re in good hands.

I use welfare-focused methods – for both you (think good coffee and a few laughs!) and your dog (toys and tasty treats in a safe, supportive learning environment). From here on, we’re a team.

let’s work together

how can I help?

Black and white puppy in arms – highlighting positive puppy training in West Berkshire.
Watermark Logo for Blue Lemon Dog Training – ethical dog training and scent detection services.

Private Dog Training

Teach your dog the key skills they need, prevent problem habits from developing or have face-to-face support to implement a behaviour plan that’s been written by a CAB or VB.

Curious doodle dog sniffing – scentwork and enrichment with Blue Lemon Dog Training.

scent detection

Find your dog’s super skill - see them with new eyes! Suitable from fully vaccinated pups to teenagers, adults, or retired sport dogs – delight your dog by stepping into their world.

Dog exploring cliff top views – building confidence through ethical training and wellbeing

guest workshops

Discover canine conditioning and physiotherapy, breed specialist workshops, fun obedience skills, lost dog tracking, specialist instructors, informative talks and trick training.

what do my clients say?

“I was looking for an enriching and confidence- building activity to do with my somewhat sensitive spaniel…it’s fair to say we are hooked. We learn loads, all while having fun together. Cerys is brilliant at explaining things… while also creating a supportive, fun and informative environment.”

Elizabeth and Marty

Working Cocker Spaniel

Brown and white spaniel after training fun – joyful, active dogs at Blue Lemon Dog Training.

I’m Cerys, and I can’t wait to meet you.

From volunteering in rescue centres gaining firsthand experience working within rehabilitation teams, to years of study, exams and coursework, I am excited to have the opportunity to team up and work with you and your dog. 

I am registered with the ABTC as an Animal Behaviour Technician (ABT) and Animal Training Instructor (ATI) and am a full ABT member of the both the APBC and PACT. A lot of acronyms and letters but they offer you peace of mind about my credentials, my skills and importantly my methods – work with me and relax, knowing that I choose kind, ethical, welfare- focused and fun methods. I also follow the strict codes of conduct for those organisations so I may refer you to a Vet Behaviourist or Clinical Animal Behaviourist if appropriate.

Moments with Cerys and Pongo – scentwork, bonding and life with Blue Lemon Dog Training.
Content cockapoo on a bed – wellbeing-focused dog training in South Oxfordshire.

collaborate with me

am I the right fit for you?

  • Have you felt like group classes were not an option for you as your dog can struggle being close to unfamiliar dogs? But this doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Join my scent detection classes and become part of our community.

  • Do you want to make your dog happy doing something they will love, instead of finding yourself saying NO all the time?

  • Have you retired from agility or competitive obedience, but you are missing the buzz of goals, and competitions?

  • Have you tried to tire your dog out with physical exercise, but they just seem to be getting fitter and fitter? Exhausting!

  • Have you had to walk at silly o’clock in the morning or late at night to avoid other dogs? It’s lonely isn’t it? But you still want to train your dog, make friends, and have fun? 

  • Have you become invisible to your dog when you head out for a walk? But at home, it’s so different and they’re actually your perfect soulmate.

  • “Cerys helped us"

    “Cerys helped us to understand how to support Frankie and without her we simply wouldn’t have known what she needed”

    Sarah, Jez and Frankie
    Cockapoo

  • “Where would we be without you?!"

    “Where would we be without you?! Thanks for all that you have done for Pheebs; all your love patience and brilliance”

    Lizzie and Phoebe
    Cockapoo

  • “Patient, understanding"

    “Patient, understanding, knowledgeable, kind and most of all, good fun”

    Rachel, Phil and Beattie
    Border Terrier

  • "An obedient, well behaved pooch"

    “I regularly get people commenting on what an obedient, well behaved pooch he is”

    Jacqui, Mark, Freya, Henry and Augustus
    Cavapoo

  • "Enthusiastic about her new hobby"

    “Ebony has been enthusiastic about her new hobby and a real pleasure for me to see that she is enjoying it and learning new skills”

    Eva and Ebony
    Belgian Shepherd

  • "scentwork is a useful tool"

    “Maja can be a handful queuing at agility shows… so scentwork is a useful foil to that also involving some brainwork but without over-arousal”

    Tony and Maja
    Belgian Shepherd

  • "Slink’s reactivity has much improved"

    Slink’s reactivity “has much improved since she began her scent training journey. Slink recently had IVDD …the neurologist was super supportive of scent training to aid her recovery due to it being low impact for her physically but high on stimulation”

    Jules, Jim and Slinky
    Mini Dachshund

  • “Scent work has been amazing"

    “Scent work has been amazing for confidence building and focus….I’m blown away by her every time I watch her amazing nose in action”

    Lois and Luna
    GSP

  • "made me realise that I’d had my whole understanding of her a bit wrong”

    “Maisie has had problems with being massively overexcited by people…It’s been the scent work training that made me realise that I’d had my whole understanding of her a bit wrong”

    Rich and Maisie
    Black Labrador

  • "I love bringing him to sessions"

    “Kissa has made fabulous progress. He has grown hugely in confidence and I love bringing him to sessions just to see him happy and settled near other dogs!”

    Sue and Kukki and Kissa
    Finnish Lapphunds

Black and white terrier on a log - dog training in South Oxfordshire and West Berkshire

Let’s begin.

Let’s explore that life together, made better.