Top-Rated Training Without Conflict™ Dog Trainer in Berkshire, South Bucks & Surrey
Canine Sense provides professional dog training and behaviour support across Berkshire, South Bucks and Surrey, using the modern Training Without Conflict™ approach. Led by certified trainer Flurina Stocker, sessions focus on clear communication, trust and play to help dogs and their owners build reliable relationships.
Highest rated Dog Trainer in Berkshire covering Ascot, Windsor, Bracknell, Reading, Maidenhead and beyond.
Structured group walks designed to improve social skills and behaviour around other dogs and people.
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Flurina is amazing - her approach is non judgemental, informative and gentle
Hurray for Flurina !
The sessions are varied but most of all fun which our dog loves and she now actually looks forward to her training.
Flurina has exceeded all of my expectations (despite coming highly recommended) and I can’t recommend her enough - on top of this she’s a lovely person to boot. A pleasure to work with, thank you Flurina!
We now have a confident little dog and have continued to work with Flurina with both our dogs. We have attended her pack walks, 6 week course and paws in the city which has been great for improving their behaviour and socialisation.
I would not hesitate to recommend Flurina both Max and Malaika (and us) have benefited.
It got so bad that we were unable to walk our dog and her behaviour became such a huge and sad issue for us.
Over the sessions Flurina got to know our dog, Oona, and worked intensively with her to modify her behaviours by getting to the root of the issue and changing her perceptions of other dogs.
We are now able to walk Oona and understand her so much more. We are so much happier and confident.
I recommend Canine Sense and Flurina so highly. She has honestly changed our lives.
On top of all that Flurina is an absolute joy, a lovely person who I fully trust to help my dog now and in the future.
Obi was our first dog, we thought we were prepared but you can never be prepared enough i think with getting a puppy! We got absolutely overloaded with advice online, videos of what do do, tik tok trainers providing mixed messages, only doing training in a certain way and so forth which really confused us and stressed us out.
Obi is incredibly excitable (Goldens!) to the point we struggled to take him anywhere because he would not rest, be desperate to engage with everyone, whine and cause lots of problems and also at one point injured me because he would constantly try and pull too much on walks!
We had 4 sessions with Flurina and it absolutely transformed our relationship with Obi. He is still a adolescent so you still have to help manage him through crazy times but we have so much more engagement, trust, control and fun with him now we know how to have good times with him and what to do if he gets a bit too over excited.
We didn't realise how much training comes through play time, a lot of what you see online is to do so much with treats but that isnt everything you should do on its own. We have lots of fun training games with him now. He knows commands for when we are not happy with what he is doing so he now knows to stop. We know what to do when he gets a bit too crazy. We also now know he can be trusted off lead more which we did do a lot of already as his recall was good but we were not confident of him around other dogs. He is now growing into a really good adult dog thanks to the shaping and guidance Flurina has given us.
She also has helped clear up misconceptions around tools that get a negative reputation online such as a prong collar. Using this correctly with the right training absolutely changed the game for us. Obi has so much fun still but now knows what i am trying to tell him to do. He has no fear of it which is what online stuff made us believe. As we are using it the right way with really great training we now have full confidence and fun with him and Obi knows now what we want, he is having so much fun and actually looks way happier than before when we are out. He walks to heel and can maintain that even past distractions.
I cannot recommend Flurina enough. We now have a great adolescent dog that will grow into a great adult thanks to the work we put in with Flurina.
A New Approach to Training
At Canine Sense, training is built on understanding how dogs learn, communicate, and express their natural drives. Using the Training Without Conflict™ method, Flurina Stocker helps dogs learn through clear communication, motivation, and play — supporting behaviour change and creating confident, responsive companions who enjoy working with their owners. Read more about Training Without Conflict™
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I came across this quote in the book ‘Atlas of the Heart’ by Brené Brown and it instantly resonated with me and the work I do.
For our dogs, boundaries & rules create freedom — not restriction.
They allow communication, safety, and real connection to grow.
Where there is a lack of clear boundaries, there is chaos.
Dogs who don’t come back when called.
Dogs who attack others.
Dogs who end up living restricted lives — kept on a lead because they never learned how to navigate the world safely.
Boundaries are natural.
They exist everywhere in nature.
Insects know it.
Lions.
Horses.
Dogs.
Humans.
Boundaries give clarity.
And there is nothing more beautiful than clarity.
Because clarity creates connection.
And connection is what we’re all looking for.
📸 @debbieharephotography
#dogtraining #dogbehavior #dogtrainerlife #boundaries #caninesense
There are many ways to approach behaviour challenges in dogs.
One option is management.
You redirect.
You ask for a different behaviour.
And sometimes… that’s enough.
But a much more sustainable option — in my experience —
is changing how your dog feels about the trigger.
Because when the emotion changes,
the behaviour changes with it.
That’s always the goal when it’s possible.
Tossing treats has become very trendy online.
But it doesn’t change the underlying emotion.
That deeper emotional work is what I focus on with my clients
and in my residential training programmes.
#dogtraining #dogbehavior #behaviormodification #dogreactivity #caninesense
Most overweight dogs are deeply loved.
But love without awareness still causes harm.
Most dogs will always act hungry.
That doesn’t mean they need more food.
It means their brains are wired to seek it.
Dogs are built to move.
They want to run, explore, and play.
Excess weight takes that away.
And so much more.
Were you aware of these health consequences?
#doghealth #caninewellness #doglongevity #healthydog #caninesense
They blamed genetics.
I saw a dog who was very intelligent and misunderstood.
A good connection changed everything.
Clarity gave him direction.
Outlets bettered his life.
Not broken.
Not evil.
Not crazy.
Just misunderstood.
Four weeks ago, I was his worst enemy.
Now look at his enthusiasm to work with me.
Would you have given him a chance?
#caninesense
#dogrehabilitation
#reactivedog
#obediencetraining
#dogbehavior
The world obsesses over “kind-looking” harnesses, collars, and haltis…
But what looks gentle to us doesn’t always help the dog in a way we would hope for.
Some tools can put a dog under continuous submission without addressing the underlying behaviour.
No tool trains a dog on its own.
The difference is how well we understand dogs, their behaviour, and what drives their learning.
Education is everything.
💡Your move: What are your thoughts on different training tools?
#dogtraining #dogowners #dogbehavior #caninesense #dogeducation
Merlin, halfway through his programme
Not a “before & after.” ❌
Not a quick fix ⏳
Earlier, visitors felt overwhelming and unsafe to him — and his behaviour reflected that 😟
Today, you’re seeing the same dog, in the same situation…
but with a completely different emotional response ✨
Behaviour change isn’t about suppression 🚫
It’s about helping a dog see the world in a different light 🌞
This is what real progress looks like in the middle — not the end 🔄
Want to learn more about Merlin and our work?
Check out our page. 🌟
#dogtraining #dogbehavior #behaviorchange #dogs #caninesense
A fish swimming against the stream…
A few years ago I came across @trainingwithoutconflict
At first, I thought it must be the same or similar to what everyone else was doing - just using toys and play as a motivator instead of food. I was curious though, and decided to buy a few videos from their website to see what this was all about.
I quickly started to realise that @trainlikeivan was teaching something nobody else was doing. Something very different. Something that puts dogs first, truly appreciates them, and treats them as fellow creatures.
A completely new category of dog training.
I was hungry for more of this knowledge - knowledge I had never come across before in my life as a dog trainer. Knowledge that challenged the way we think about dog training. I wanted to know as much as I possibly could, and I felt deep down that if I truly wanted to develop exponentially in my skills as a trainer, I needed this certification.
So I signed up, studied hard, passed my theoretical exam, and chose the rescue Chihuahua, Spencer, as the dog for my practical exam - a dog who had previously been human and dog aggressive and is now living his best life. ❤️
Yesterday, during our Helper Zoom call, I got the news that I passed! 🥳
TWC has been the best choice of my dog training career, and I am committed to living up to these high training standards in my work.🌟
Thank you Ivan, Natalia, Erick, and the whole team for creating a community that continues to revolutionise and change the way we train dogs.
So what does this mean for my clients?
It means you’ll receive the highest-quality, ethical, dog-centred training - grounded in respect, trust and understanding.
P.S: Proud to be the second trainer in England to hold this prestigious certification. 🇬🇧
My heart beats for IGP dog sport.
The teamwork.
The details.
The drive.
The mistakes.
The puzzle pieces.
IGP has three disciplines: tracking, obedience, and protection. The dog should be enthusiastic, precise, and under control, with a strong focus on emotional state and clarity. That balance is what I really love about the sport. Ultimately, I believe the lessons I’m learning here will make me a better trainer for the dogs and owners I work with every day.
Thanks again to @wesleyhaakman for the incredible weekend!
#igpdogsport #dogtraining #malinois #protectiontraining #caninesense
What a weekend to remember! 🔥
Jax (7 months) crushed his protection training and had the time of his life — his grips were amazing and his bark is getting stronger every session 🐕💥
Huge thanks to @wesleyhaakman and @avon_wolf for the amazing guidance 🙌
Can’t wait for the next protection weekend 🤩
#igp #malinois #workingdog #dogsports #caninesense
Jax used to go full-on attack mode whenever the hoover came out 😅🧹
Instead of trying to fight his instincts, I gave him a similar outlet.
The best part? No treats, no lead, no tools… just the power of play and one word 💬✨
The excitement stayed… but now I can actually clean my house! 🏡
Did you expect the training to be mostly play-focused? 🎾🤔
Who else is living with a little chaos gremlin? 👇😆
#dogtraining #reactivedog #highdrivedog #dogbehavior #caninesense
People often ask me: how can you tell if rough play is still play? 🐾
Watch for role reversals — puppies swap who’s chasing or on top, which shows consent and balanced play. Notice loose bodies, soft mouths, exaggerated jumps, and pauses.
In this clip, the Malinois clearly wanted to assert authority at times however, both dogs happily swapped roles — classic social learning through play.
Even growls, barking, or lunging can be part of healthy play. Can you spot all the play signals?
#dogplay #puppytraining #malinois #rottweiler #caninesense
Some people would say stop this immediately.
Others would say this is normal puppy play.
Others would say you need more context.
What do YOU look for to decide whether play is healthy or not?
#dogplay #puppyplay #malinois #rottweiler #dogsofinstagram
