Bond and Behave
Dog Trainers
Bond and Behave
Hardgate, Haddington
# Bond and Behave
Bond and Behave is an owner training assistance dog organisation based in Haddington, East Lothian, serving the wider regions of Midlothian, Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. The business specialises in helping dog owners train their own pets to become well-mannered companions or fully qualified assistance dogs that enhance independence and quality of life.
Led by Victoria, who brings over 12 years of professional assistance dog training experience and a Level 3 qualification in dog training and behaviour, Bond and Behave takes an evidence-based, ethical approach to canine training. What sets them apart is their commitment to small, focused classes—capped at just four dogs per session—creating a calm environment that reduces stress for both handlers and animals. They're the only assistance dog training provider in East Lothian, positioning them as specialists in this field.
The organisation transcends traditional dog training by building a supportive community around their members. Rather than treating clients as transactional relationships, Bond and Behave fosters connections between dog owners through Facebook groups, social meetups and mental health cafés. Their tailored approach recognises that every dog-handler team has unique needs, and they provide support through one-to-one sessions, group classes and ongoing membership.
Affordability is central to their mission, with memberships starting from just £2.50 weekly, ensuring quality training isn't prohibitively expensive. This combination of specialist expertise, personalised instruction, community focus and accessibility makes Bond and Behave distinctive in the Scottish dog training landscape.
Bond and Behave is an owner training assistance dog organisation based in Haddington, East Lothian, serving the wider regions of Midlothian, Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. The business specialises in helping dog owners train their own pets to become well-mannered companions or fully qualified assistance dogs that enhance independence and quality of life.
Led by Victoria, who brings over 12 years of professional assistance dog training experience and a Level 3 qualification in dog training and behaviour, Bond and Behave takes an evidence-based, ethical approach to canine training. What sets them apart is their commitment to small, focused classes—capped at just four dogs per session—creating a calm environment that reduces stress for both handlers and animals. They're the only assistance dog training provider in East Lothian, positioning them as specialists in this field.
The organisation transcends traditional dog training by building a supportive community around their members. Rather than treating clients as transactional relationships, Bond and Behave fosters connections between dog owners through Facebook groups, social meetups and mental health cafés. Their tailored approach recognises that every dog-handler team has unique needs, and they provide support through one-to-one sessions, group classes and ongoing membership.
Affordability is central to their mission, with memberships starting from just £2.50 weekly, ensuring quality training isn't prohibitively expensive. This combination of specialist expertise, personalised instruction, community focus and accessibility makes Bond and Behave distinctive in the Scottish dog training landscape.
Services offered
Owner training assistance dog programmePuppy socialisation classesConfidence building trainingPet dog training classesOne-to-one training sessionsGroup training classesMembership support and community accessAssistance dog certification