East London Dog Training
Support for City Dogs & Their Humans
Empathy-led help for anxious, reactive, and rescue dogs. Real-life results, without pressure.
Raising A Dog In The City Is Hard!
Struggling to raise a dog in London? You're not alone.
City life brings constant challenges: limited green space, noisy streets, the sheer amount of dogs, and pressure to have the “perfect” pet. Whether it’s settling in cafés, navigating public transport, or surviving a walk without stress, urban dog ownership can feel overwhelming.
You're not alone - and you're not failing. With the right support, city life can work with your dog, not against them.
Why Grubby Paws Dog Training?
Hi, I’m Freya Coakley, a dog trainer based in East London, and my journey into this work started with Gracey – my anxious Romanian rescue.
Living on the sixth floor of a flat with no garden, I quickly realised how hard city life could be for dogs like her. I couldn’t find the support we needed, so I decided to become the trainer I’d been searching for.
Now, I help other dog owners navigate the same challenges I faced – whether that’s reactivity, fear, lead pulling, or just figuring out how to get your dog to settle in the pub. I specialise in city dog training that’s practical, compassionate, and designed around real life.
From bespoke one-to-one support to friendly group puppy classes in London, everything I offer is rooted in empathy, not obedience drills. Together, we’ll build confidence, connection, and the kind of partnership that makes city life work for both of you.
Want To Work With Me?
There are a few options of how you can get help with your dog's training and behaviour, whether that's East London based dog training and behaviour 1-to-1 sessions, done for you training walks, fun group classes, or online coaching anywhere in the world.
"We LOVE Freya - she's made such a difference in our anxious rescue pup's life. We wish we'd started working with her sooner as Henry's been so so much happier and more confident since we started our sessions."
Freddie with Henry the Romanian Rescue
Leyton, E10
"We're 2 months into working with Freya and our two miniature dachshunds. From our first discovery call, I knew straight away she'd be the right person to help us out. She's made it fun for the dogs (and the humans!), improved our knowledge and understanding of our dogs, their behaviours and body language tenfold and equipped us to tackle the challenges we've got."
Natalie with Hetty & Harris the Dachshunds
Gallions Reach, E16
"Freya is a fantastic and super knowledgeable trainer. They really helped us sort out our rescue dog, Loki. With their help we've really reduced his reactivity to other dogs and new people! Cannot recommend highly enough!"
Rosie with Loki the Macedonian Rescue
Bethnal Green, E2
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AREAS COVERED
- East London: Bethnal Green, Hackney, Shoreditch, Clapton, Tower Hamlets, Stratford, Newham, Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone, Ilford, Manor Park, Forest Gate, Bow, Mile End, Dalston, etc.
- North London: Highbury & Islington, Angel, Finsbury Park, Clissold Park, Stoke Newington, Archway, Camden, etc
- Other Areas Of London: On request.
- Further Afield: Online training.
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