About me
Hi, I’m Julia.
I believe that dog training should be clear, easy to implement and also fun for both you and your dog!
Egal, ob du dich auf den Einzug eines neuen Familienmitglieds vorbereiten möchtest, ob du Unterstützung bei Themen wie Leinenführigkeit und einem sicheren Rückruf brauchst oder ob du mit sonstigen Problemen wie Hundebegegnungen, Ängstlichkeit, Ressourcenverteidigung oder anderem kämpfst. Ich unterstütze dich auf eurem Weg zu einem harmonischen Zusammenleben und einem Alltag, der für Mensch und Hund gut funktioniert.
For me, training isn’t just about giving cues or running through exercises. Real progress happens when humans and dogs understand each other — emotions, needs, rough edges and quirks.
Also, training shouldn’t feel complicated or overwhelming. That’s why I offer solutions that fit your lifestyle and actually work long‑term. No two dogs are the same, and no two humans are either — so training shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all.
My approach is rooted in modern science, and I stay up to date through continuous learning. I want training to feel good for both you and your dog. That’s why I don’t use leash jerks, intimidation, body blocks, or scolding. I truly believe that force‑free, needs‑oriented training works for every dog — from the family companion to rescue dogs with a past. Especially for dogs that are labeled as “dominant,” “stubborn,” or “difficult.”
Why I became a dog trainer
Dogs have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. While I was still in school, I managed to convince my parents to welcome a dog into our family. Professionally, I initially chose a different path and became a lawyer. Still, I always knew a dog would be part of my life one day. Long before that day came, I was already binge‑watching training videos and imagining what life with my future dog would look like.
And then Alma came into my life.
Alma ist kein Hund, der sich einfach nahtlos vom Tierheim in Spanien in mein Hamburger Leben einfügte und ruhig mit mir in Cafés chillt. Alma hatte – Überraschung! – eine ganz eigene Persönlichkeit, einen Koffer voller Problemchen und hielt von Stand Up Paddeling und Café-Romantik trotz aller Welpen-Ratgeber und Trainingsvideos so gar nichts. Sie konnte nicht alleine zu Hause bleiben, hatte vor vielen Dingen Angst, war leicht zu stressen und ist bei Anblick von Kaninchen und Eichhörnchen schreiend an der Leine hochgesprungen.
Alma hat mir gezeigt wie wichtig es ist seinen Hund richtig zu verstehen. Dazu müssen wir unsere Hunde erst einmal richtig sehen, mit allen Ecken und Kanten, Vorlieben und Eigenheiten. Mit Alma kamen viele Herausforderungen, die mich zusammen mit meinem ohnehin bestehenden Interesse für alles rund um den Hund dazu gebracht haben, mich im Rahmen meiner zweijährigen Ausbildung intensiv mit Hundetraining zu befassen.
Today, I understand her so much better — why she reacts the way she does, what she needs, and how to support her. Together, we’ve shaped a life that works for both of us.
Qualifications
My training motto is "dog training with compassion and reason" (roughly translated). While I aim to provide empathy driven solutions for both dog and human, I don't want to base my approaches on "vibes" or hearsay. That's why I'm committed to continuous learning.
Completed courses:
- Graduate of the Dog Trainer Certification Program at the Academy for Applied Animal Psychology and Behavior Training (Akademie für angewandte Tierpsychologie und Tierverhaltenstraining), October 2023 – April 2026
- Aggression in Dogs Master Course, Michael Shikashio, May 2026
- “The Off‑Leash Project for Trainers”, a course specialising on prey drive and hunting dogs with Ines Scheuer‑Dinger, June – September 2026
Continuing education and seminars:
- "Training everyday skills and triggers", Maria Hense, 22.07.2026
- “Stabilizing and Supporting Dogs with Trauma”, Maria Hense, 24 June 2026
- “Canine PTSD”, Maria Hense, 25 March 2026
- “Resilience in Dog Training – Why Training Sometimes Doesn’t Stick”, Kerstin Denzer, 25 February 2026
- “Dog Reactivity Training”, weekend seminar with Dagmar Spillner, 29–30 November 2025
- “BEST Dog Trainer”, internship with Natalie Braune (Fairpfoten), 11–12 October 2025
- “Stronger Together: Mental Health for Dogs (trauma‑informed, attachment‑based, resource‑oriented)”, with Dr. Sandra Foltin, Maria Hense, Christina Sondermann, 22 August – 4 September 2024
- “Human–Dog Bond”, Adam Miklosi, 11 September 2023
