The Yasashii Method · Force-free, regulation-first
Gentle, science-backed dog training that starts with who your dog truly is — their temperament, their feelings, and the way they most love to connect.
Grounded in behavioural science · Trusted with 1,300+ dogs
The Philosophy
The Yasashii Method — from the Japanese yasashii, meaning gentle and kind — is built on a simple truth from modern behavioural science: a dog who feels safe can learn anything. We never use fear, force, or intimidation. Instead, we build a calm nervous system and a trusting relationship first, so that skills grow from a place of security.
"A dog in distress cannot learn. So we begin not with commands, but with calm — and let everything else grow from there."
Meet The Cuddly Coach
I'm a behavioural scientist and the founder of The Cuddly Hollow Pet Academy. I hold a degree in Behavioral Sciences (Cum Laude) from the University of the Philippines Manila, and I've spent years in hands-on practice with more than 1,300 dogs — many of them anxious, reactive, or misunderstood.
What I found, again and again, is that the dogs labelled "difficult" weren't difficult at all. They were dysregulated, unheard, and trained with methods that made their fear worse. So I built something different: a gentle, force-free approach that treats a dog's emotional world as the foundation of everything.
That's the Yasashii Method. And it all begins with truly understanding the dog in front of you.
Start Here
Whether you're just curious about your dog's personality or ready for a personalised plan, there's a natural place to start.
A gentle snapshot of your dog's personality — their archetype, how they love to connect, and where they shine and need support. The perfect first step, and a portrait you can revisit as they grow.
Take the free profile →The complete behavioural profile, paired with a private one-on-one online interview. Together we map your dog's full picture and build a personalised, force-free training plan made for exactly who they are.
Book the full assessment →Working through something specific — reactivity, anxiety, a new puppy, a tricky behaviour? Book a focused one-on-one session and leave with clear, gentle, science-backed next steps.
Book a consultation →The gentle art of understanding your dog, in your hands. My book brings the full philosophy and its everyday practice home — a warm, practical companion for any dog lover. Available to order online.
Shop the book →Work With Me
Hands-on programmes for dogs and families who want dedicated support — every one of them force-free, and shaped around your dog's unique profile.
Immersive, gentle training in a calm home environment.
Foundational skills and everyday manners, built kindly.
Understand your dog and get a clear plan forward.
Become the calm, trusted guide your dog looks to.
Get the whole household speaking one gentle language.
Compassionate, specialised help for reactive dogs.