About Us
The People Behind Beastly Thoughts
A professional dog training service built on a genuine love of dogs, a commitment to positive methods, and a passion for helping owners and their dogs thrive together.
Meet the Trainer
Passionate About Dogs & Their People
Beastly Thoughts Professional Dog Services was founded on a simple belief: that every dog has the potential to be a wonderful companion, and that every owner deserves the support and knowledge to bring that out.
Based on the Shropshire and North Wales border, we have been helping dogs and their families across Oswestry, Wrexham and the surrounding communities since 2007 — building relationships based on trust, communication and mutual respect.
Whether you have a brand new puppy, a dog with challenging behaviours, or simply want to strengthen the bond you already have, we are here to help — with patience, expertise and a genuine love of what we do.
- Fully insured professional dog trainer
- Positive, reward-based methods only
- Experience with all breeds and ages
- Behaviour consultations for complex cases
- Ongoing professional development
- Serving Oswestry, Wrexham & surrounding areas
Our Approach
Training Built on Trust, Not Fear
We use only positive, science-based methods. No choke chains, no prong collars, no punishment. Just clear communication, well-timed rewards, and a deep understanding of how dogs learn.
Force-Free Always
We never use punishment, fear or intimidation. Every technique we use is built on positive reinforcement — rewarding the behaviours we want to see more of.
Your Dog's Wellbeing First
Training should be a positive experience for your dog. We move at a pace that keeps your dog comfortable, confident and engaged throughout.
Professional & Qualified
Fully insured and committed to ongoing professional development. We stay up to date with the latest science-based approaches to animal behaviour and learning.
Supporting the Whole Family
We work with you, not just your dog. Clear guidance, practical homework and ongoing support means the whole household can be consistent.
Our Philosophy
Every Dog Deserves a Trainer Who Listens
Dogs are not misbehaving — they are communicating. Our job is to understand what they are telling us, address the root cause of any issues, and give them the skills and confidence to make better choices.
We take the time to understand your dog as an individual — their history, their triggers, their personality — before designing a training plan that actually works for your life.
And we never stop learning. Animal behaviour science is always evolving, and we are committed to staying at the forefront of best practice so that our clients always get the most effective, ethical support available.
Award-Winning Training
Recognised for Excellence
Karen Boyce and Beastly Thoughts Professional Dog Services have been honoured with multiple awards recognising the quality, care and results we deliver for dogs and their owners across North Wales and beyond.
Best Pet Services Business
North Wales
Most recent award — voted best in the region
Overall Winner
Welsh Business Awards
Top honour across all categories at the Welsh Business Awards
Best Pet Services
Welsh Business Awards
Category winner at the Welsh Business Awards
Best Pet Services
Inaugural Flint Awards
Winner at the first-ever awards ceremony held in Flint
Ready to start your dog's training journey?
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat about how we can help you and your dog.