Do Little Be More, Dog & Horse Training Cornwall
Dog Trainers
Do Little Be More, Dog & Horse Training Cornwall
Cucurrian, Penzance
# Do Little Be More - Dog & Horse Training Cornwall
Do Little Be More is a specialist animal training practice based in Penzance, offering transformative behavioural support for anxious, reactive and troubled animals. Founded by Shelley Claxton, the business takes a fundamentally different approach to traditional animal training, rejecting dominance-based methods in favour of mindfulness, trust-building and self-regulation techniques.
Shelley works primarily with dogs and horses, but also supports donkeys, cats, farm animals and smaller pets. She specialises in animals exhibiting anxiety, reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety and behavioural issues stemming from emotional distress rather than wilful misbehaviour. Whether addressing leash pulling and lunging in dogs, spookiness and resistance in horses, or aggression in cats, Shelley identifies the root cause: sensory overload and lack of confidence.
What sets this business apart is the Trust Technique methodology. Rather than correcting behaviour through commands, Shelley teaches animals to self-regulate by creating a peaceful mental state where they feel safe. She then coaches owners to maintain this approach daily, enabling lasting behavioural change through direct experience rather than obedience training.
Shelley's non-judgemental, listening-first consultation style means each client receives tailored support addressing their specific situation. Her qualifications and full insurance cover all species work. The philosophy emphasises healing, improved human-animal communication, and animals developing genuine trust and gratitude towards their owners—fundamentally transforming the relationship.
Do Little Be More is a specialist animal training practice based in Penzance, offering transformative behavioural support for anxious, reactive and troubled animals. Founded by Shelley Claxton, the business takes a fundamentally different approach to traditional animal training, rejecting dominance-based methods in favour of mindfulness, trust-building and self-regulation techniques.
Shelley works primarily with dogs and horses, but also supports donkeys, cats, farm animals and smaller pets. She specialises in animals exhibiting anxiety, reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety and behavioural issues stemming from emotional distress rather than wilful misbehaviour. Whether addressing leash pulling and lunging in dogs, spookiness and resistance in horses, or aggression in cats, Shelley identifies the root cause: sensory overload and lack of confidence.
What sets this business apart is the Trust Technique methodology. Rather than correcting behaviour through commands, Shelley teaches animals to self-regulate by creating a peaceful mental state where they feel safe. She then coaches owners to maintain this approach daily, enabling lasting behavioural change through direct experience rather than obedience training.
Shelley's non-judgemental, listening-first consultation style means each client receives tailored support addressing their specific situation. Her qualifications and full insurance cover all species work. The philosophy emphasises healing, improved human-animal communication, and animals developing genuine trust and gratitude towards their owners—fundamentally transforming the relationship.
Services offered
Trust Technique facilitation for dogsTrust Technique facilitation for horsesAnxiety and reactivity resolutionBehavioural consultationOwner mindfulness coachingMulti-animal household supportEnd-of-life animal supportResistance issue resolution (vet/farrier/groomer visits)