Adventure Dog Experiences, Workshops and Guided Walks in Solihull

 Helping you build the skills, confidence and calmness to enjoy more of the world together.

Whether you dream of peaceful woodland walks, mountain hikes, beach adventures or simply enjoying more of the world together, My Happy Adventure Dog & Me is here to help you build the skills, confidence and calmness to make those moments possible.

Why I Created My Happy Adventure Dog & Me

My Happy Adventure Dog & Me wasn’t born from a business plan. It grew from countless hours spent outdoors with my own dog, Diggory.

Every woodland walk, coastal path and mountain trail taught me something new. Not just about dogs, but about what they truly need to thrive alongside us.

I realised that the happiest adventures weren’t the ones where everything was perfect. They were the ones where Diggory felt safe enough to explore, curious enough to learn and confident enough to simply be himself.

Those moments changed how I thought about dog training.

I stopped seeing adventures as a reward for training and started seeing them as part of the learning itself.

That’s where My Happy Adventure Dog & Me was born.

It’s a place to understand your dog more deeply, discover what makes them come alive and build a life filled with calmer, more connected adventures together.

Three Ways to Begin Your Adventure

Every adventure looks a little different. Some people love to learn first, others prefer to jump into practical experiences, while many enjoy building confidence through guided walks. Wherever you’re starting from, each pathway is designed to help you understand your dog more deeply, discover what they love and enjoy calmer, more connected adventures together.It’s a place to understand your dog more deeply, discover what makes them come alive and build a life filled with calmer, more connected adventures together.

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Adventure Guides

Join relaxed, small-group learning sessions where we explore the why behind your dog’s behaviour and the skills that make adventures more enjoyable. I intentionally keep these groups small, so there’s space to ask questions, share experiences and learn together before taking those ideas out into the real world.

Adventure Experiences

Join themed workshops and hands-on experiences where you can discover what your dog truly loves. From scent and trailing to confidence-building adventures, each experience helps you uncover new ways to enrich life together.

Adventure Walks

Bring everything together on guided adventure walks where calmness, confidence and real-life skills come together. Practise what you’ve learned, explore beautiful places and enjoy adventures designed for both ends of the lead.

Ready for Adventures?

Every dog experiences the world differently, and every adventure begins with understanding what helps them feel capable, curious and confident.

That’s why My Happy Adventure Dog & Me isn’t built around a single programme or a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, it offers different ways to learn, explore and grow together. Whether you’re joining a small-group guide, taking part in a hands-on experience or heading out on a guided adventure walk, each step is designed to help you discover what your dog truly enjoys and create adventures that work for both ends of the lead.

After all, the best adventures aren’t measured by how far you walk, but by how much you both enjoy the journey.

Need a little more support before your next adventure?

If everyday walks still feel overwhelming, the Calm Walk Journey can help you build the confidence and skills that make adventures possible.

Build Your Calmness First 

Not quite sure where to start?

If you’d like to talk things through first, you’re very welcome to get in touch. You can share a little about your dog and we can find a calm, supportive way forward together.

    Charlotte Steele

    Your Instructor

    Charlotte Steele
    Canine coach and founder of My Happy Dog & Me

    Charlotte supports dog guardians who want calm, connection and confidence, without harsh methods, pressure, or quick fixes.

    Her work centres on the Calm Rhythm Method™, a nervous-system-aware approach that helps dogs feel safer in their bodies and humans feel clearer in their choices.

    With years of hands-on experience supporting sensitive, high-energy and easily overwhelmed dogs, Charlotte specialises in helping teams move from managing behaviour to understanding it and building calm in real life, not just training sessions.

    You won’t be told what to do or expected to follow a rigid formula.
    Instead, you’ll be guided with compassion, curiosity and practical support, every step of the way.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    My group sessions are designed to feel calm, supportive and considered. Because group environments can be a lot for some dogs, access begins with a Foundations step so everyone attending has a shared baseline of support.

    This helps keep sessions fair, safe, and positive for both dogs and humans.

    Group sessions work best when dogs and humans feel prepared.

    The Foundations pathway gives you:

    • time to build skills in a one-to-one setting

    • support around how your dog copes emotionally in outdoor spaces

    • confidence before stepping into a shared group environment

    This isn’t about gatekeeping, it’s about protecting the experience for everyone involved.

    Group sessions focus on calm movement, observation and learning how to be in shared outdoor spaces.

    There’s no pressure for dogs to interact with one another and no expectation to “keep up”. We work with space, pacing and what the dogs in front of us need on the day.

    Groups are kept intentionally small so that:

    • dogs have enough space

    • guidance can be shared without overwhelm

    • the overall atmosphere remains calm and manageable

    Exact numbers may vary depending on the location and session type.

    That’s very common and exactly why the Foundations step exists.

    We prioritise space and regulation and nothing is forced. If at any point something feels too much, we adjust. Support is always available during sessions.

    No. There’s no expectation to attend regularly.

    Some people come often, others occasionally. You’re welcome to use group sessions in a way that suits your dog, your schedule and your capacity.

    Comfortable footwear, rewards your dog enjoys and a longer lead if you have one (over 1.5 metres is ideal).

    If you don’t have the right equipment yet, that’s okay, we’ll work with what you have and optional tools are available separately if you’d like them.

    Places for workshops and group sessions become available once Foundations are complete.

    Available dates and times are shown when booking and you can choose what works best for you.

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