Welcome! I’m Katrina Bayliss, an Agility Behaviour Specialist and Grade 7 agility handler with years of experience competing, coaching, and supporting handlers and dogs – especially those navigating anxiety, overwhelm, or the unique challenges that come with being neurodivergent.
Agility isn’t just about running fast or flawless handling; it’s about understanding the whole team – your mindset, your dog’s emotional needs, and creating training that works for how you think and feel.
I specialise in neuro-inclusive dog agility behaviour and mindset coaching, helping handlers and dogs work through the emotional, behavioural, and confidence-based challenges that shape performance in training and competition.
Most people come to me when they feel stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed – whether that’s because their dog’s sensitivity or stress is getting in the way, or because their own wiring, thinking style, or confidence is holding them back.
I work with many neurodivergent handlers (diagnosed or not), and create a space where your brain and your dog’s needs are understood, respected, and supported – without judgment, pressure, or unrealistic expectations.
If you’re training but feel like something’s missing, I’ve got options to support you without the pressure of committing to ongoing, high-level 1:1 training straight away.
Because agility isn’t just about handling skills, in fact, that’s often the smallest piece of the puzzle.
So many handlers focus on cues and lines, while the real challenges are happening underneath: anxiety, sensory overload, pressure, emotional dysregulation, and connection. That’s exactly where I can help.
What Makes My Agility Coaching Different?
- Focused on Neurodivergent Handlers and Anxious Dogs
I specialise in working with handlers who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or frustrated by traditional training methods. Together, we build a sustainable, supportive path to agility success that fits your brain and supports your dog. - Mindset & Emotional Support
Beyond the skills and techniques, I help you develop confidence, resilience, and calm — in training, in the ring, and in yourself. - Grade 7 Handler and Agility Behaviour Specialist
As both a Grade 7 competitor and agility behaviour specialist, I bring practical, high-level experience and tailor plans to help you and your dog reach your goals — without burning out. - Community & Continued Learning
Join the Dog Agility Unmasked Facebook group — a free, supportive space for neurodivergent and anxious handlers to ask questions, connect, and grow.
🎧 Listen to the Agility Podcast
You can also catch me on my agility podcast, where I talk openly about the emotional side of the sport — from mindset struggles to celebrating progress, and everything in between. It’s honest, real, and neurodivergent-friendly.
How We Can Work Together
Online Courses and Webinars:
I have a range of online courses and webinars covering a variety of topics that are useful to agility handlers at any stage of their journey. Click the button below to view the full range.
Your Coaching Options
💡Spotlight 60 – £60
- One-off, online session focused on your dog’s behaviour or skills
- Ideal for resolving a specific behaviour, skill, or training challenge
- Practical guidance and actionable exercises you can implement straight away
- Perfect if you want a quick, tactical solution without any ongoing commitment
🌟 SAFE Coaching & Mentoring – £135 / 75 minutes
- Holistic coaching for both dog and handler
- Combines dog behaviour, handler mindset, focus, and strategy
- Neuro-Inclusive and tailored to you!
- Advice from an Agility Behaviour Specialist
- Anxiety, Sensitive Dog & Confidence Specialist
- Practical next steps to build confidence, clarity, and long-term progress
- Optional WhatsApp support can be added for ongoing guidance (£45 for four weeks)
Safe Coaching & Mentoring is ideal if you want to:
- Slow down, make sense of what’s going on, and take practical next steps
- Work on both your dog’s behaviour and your own mindset and confidence
- Build a plan that fits your life, brain, and training style
Optional WhatsApp Support
For some clients, having gentle support between sessions can make a big difference.
Optional WhatsApp support is available exclusively for Safe Coaching & Mentoring clients and offers a light-touch space to check in, ask questions, share reflections, or sense-check things as they come up between sessions.
This is not constant access, we decide what level of contact is right for you at the start of the service. It is calm, contained support designed to help you feel supported, grounded, and confident in your next steps without pressure or overwhelm.
What’s included:
- WhatsApp support for up to four weeks
- Space to ask questions, share thoughts, or check in between sessions
- Thoughtful responses focused on clarity, reassurance, and practical next steps
- Clear boundaries to keep support supportive, not intrusive
Investment: £45 for four weeks of WhatsApp support
WhatsApp support can be added for one four-week period at a time and renewed only if you want to. If you are booking a block of three Safe Coaching sessions, WhatsApp support can also be added for the full three-month period at a slightly reduced rate.
WhatsApp support is only available to clients currently engaged in Safe Coaching & Mentoring, helping keep the space safe, sustainable, and supportive for everyone involved.
🤝 Not Sure Where to Start?
Most people begin with a Spotlight 60 session – it’s a great way to get clarity, explore your goals, and figure out what kind of ongoing support (if any) will suit you best.
If you’re ready to feel more focused, supported, and confident in your training journey – I’d love to help, or if you’d just like to chat through options, fill out the form below and I will be in touch.
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