Our history, our mission

The story of Urban Dogs began when Alexia, our dog coach, signed up as a volunteer at the Croix-Bleue shelter in 2018. She couldn't resist the charms of her first dog for long, an Australian shepherd called Hélios, whom she adopted a few days after being abandoned by his first family.

From 2020 onwards, she embarked on a number of training courses, determined to improve the daily lives of many families who have questions about their dogs' behaviour. She imagines a world where every puppy finds a loving, permanent home, aiming to prevent any dog ever having to go through the cage of a shelter.

She firmly believes that harmonious cohabitation between citizens and dogs is achievable in urban environments. After talking to many dog owners, the idea of creating a centre bringing together a range of complementary services focusing on canine well-being seemed obvious.