Simon

Simon is a valued member of the Unleashed K9 team, bringing experience, composure, and a natural ability to read dogs to every session. Working closely alongside Danny and the team, Simon delivers structured 1-to-1 training sessions with a focus on building lasting obedience and real-world reliability. His calm, methodical approach makes him particularly effective with dogs that need patience and consistency to thrive.

1-to-1 Dog Training & Obedience Specialist

Simon specialises in 1-to-1 dog training at Unleashed K9, delivering structured private sessions that build lasting obedience and real-world reliability. His calm, methodical approach makes him particularly effective with dogs that need patience and consistency to thrive, the ones that shut down under pressure, the anxious dogs that need time to build trust, and the stubborn breeds that require a trainer who can outlast them without losing composure.

Working closely alongside Danny Wells, Simon brings the same results-driven methodology to every session. He reads dogs naturally, picking up on subtle shifts in body language and energy that tell him exactly what the dog needs in that moment. That ability to adjust in real time is what separates effective trainers from people who just follow a script.

Recall Training & Off-Lead Reliability

Simon has developed a strong reputation for recall training, one of the most requested and most challenging aspects of dog obedience. A reliable recall isn't just convenient, it's a safety essential. Dogs that don't come back when called end up on leads permanently, miss out on off-lead exercise, and put themselves and others at risk.

Simon's recall programme builds the behaviour progressively, starting in low-distraction environments and systematically increasing the challenge until your dog responds reliably around other dogs, wildlife, joggers, and every other real-world distraction. His approach works with the dog's natural drives rather than against them, making the recall rewarding enough that coming back becomes the dog's default choice.

Lead Work & Real-World Obedience

Alongside recall, Simon's lead work sessions address one of the most common problems dog owners face, pulling on the lead. His structured approach to loose lead walking doesn't rely on special equipment or quick fixes. He teaches the dog to choose to walk beside you because it's reinforcing, not because a piece of equipment is physically preventing them from pulling.

Every session with Simon focuses on real-world application. The goal isn't a dog that performs in a training environment, it's a dog that behaves reliably on the school run, at the park, walking past the pub garden, and in every other situation you encounter on a normal day. That's the standard Unleashed K9 trains to, and Simon delivers it consistently.

Book a Session with Simon

Simon trains from Unleashed K9's base at Brandreth House Farm, East Lancashire Road, St Helens, with sessions available across Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington, Wigan, and the wider Merseyside region. Start with an Initial Assessment to get Simon's evaluation of your dog and a training plan built around your goals.

Qualifications

• Certified Dog Trainer

Specialisms

• 1-to-1 Training
• Obedience
• Puppy Development
• Reactivity
• Recall Training
• Lead Work

Services

Simon delivers the following training programmes at Unleashed K9:

• 1-2-1 Training: Private one-to-one sessions built entirely around you and your dog. The fastest path to results.
• General Obedience: Foundation obedience training for dogs of all ages. Sit, stay, recall, lead work, the essentials, done properly.
• Aggression Training: We specialise in the cases other trainers refuse. Expert help for aggressive and dangerous dogs.
• Rescue Dog Training: Help your rescue settle, build trust, and overcome their past. A patience-led approach that gets real results.

Ready to work with Simon? Book your Initial Assessment today, or call us on 07577 612912.