RY Dogs incorporating
Scent and Sniff Dogs Cornwall
Welcome to RY Dogs – Professional Dog Behaviourist & Training in Cornwall
At RY Dogs, we help dog owners create calm, confident and well-behaved companions through expert dog training and behaviour consultation in Cornwall. Led by Roy Young, a qualified canine behaviourist and Master Dog Trainer, our approach is rooted in modern, reward-based training methods that strengthen communication and trust between you and your dog.
Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy, managing common challenges like lead pulling or recall, or addressing deeper behavioural issues such as anxiety, reactivity or socialisation struggles, we tailor every programme to meet your dog’s unique needs. Our 1-to-1 training sessions provide personalised guidance that teaches you how to communicate effectively with your dog, creating sustainable change that fits your lifestyle.
As experienced dog behaviour specialists, we also offer in-depth behaviour solutions, including behavioural assessments and modification plans designed to resolve unwanted behaviours and improve overall wellbeing. We work with dogs of all breeds and ages, using science-based strategies that focus on clear rules, structure and positive reinforcement.
In addition to training and behaviour work, RY Dogs offers engaging scent work activities—fun, mentally stimulating exercises that harness your dog’s natural instincts and build confidence.
Based in the tranquil Cornish countryside near Falmouth, our calm, supportive environment ensures both dogs and owners enjoy the training journey. With RY Dogs, you’re not just teaching skills—you’re building a lifelong partnership.
Roy
Roy is a highly respected canine behaviour and training specialist, known for delivering kind, effective training and behaviour modification programmes tailored to each dog and their owner’s lifestyle. His work is underpinned by extensive professional education through the world-renowned Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training (CIDBT), where he gained advanced, evidence-based knowledge in canine behaviour, learning theory and practical training application.
Roy is also a Full Member of the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association (CFBA), a recognised professional body that upholds strict standards of ethics, competence and continued professional development. These credentials reflect both his expertise and his commitment to maintaining the highest standards within the industry.
In addition, Roy holds the title of Guild of Dog Trainers Master Trainer and serves on the Guild’s committee as an advisor, further demonstrating the trust and respect he has earned among fellow professionals.
Combining academic knowledge with extensive hands-on experience, Roy focuses on achieving real, lasting results. His approach is calm, honest and practical — transforming behavioural challenges into clear, achievable progress while strengthening the bond between dog and owner.
Melissa
Melissa is a highly skilled and dedicated dog trainer with a specialist focus on canine scent work. Passionate about the power of a dog’s nose, she has trained extensively under UK Sniffer Dogs and the renowned Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training, two of the UK’s leading authorities in scent detection and dog training. This advanced education has equipped her with in-depth knowledge of scent theory, detection skills, and practical training methods that bring out the very best in every dog.
Melissa combines scientific understanding with hands-on experience to create engaging, structured scent training programmes suitable for dogs of all breeds, ages and abilities. Whether working with complete beginners or more advanced teams, she designs sessions that build confidence, focus and enthusiasm while strengthening the bond between dog and handler.
Her approach is positive, reward-based and tailored to each individual dog, ensuring learning is both effective and enjoyable. Melissa believes scent work is one of the most enriching activities you can offer your dog, providing powerful mental stimulation and a purposeful outlet for natural instincts.
Through her expertise and supportive coaching style, Melissa helps owners unlock their dog’s full scenting potential in a fun and empowering way.