I believe both working and pet dogs are a significant part of our family and deserve our respect. In return, we should give them the care and boundaries they need to be well-mannered and stress-free.
1-to-1 training - an initial consult and first lesson . Tintinhull, Somerset £50.00
In private individual lessons, I aim to demonstrate and help you learn how to communicate effectively with your dogs during your daily life. For dogs, we primarily use reward-based training and employ resources and consequences of actions, both for the dog and ourselves.
We will also discover that it is ok to ask the dog not to do certain things and set boundaries, but in a non-aggressive way, to help the dogs understand what we don’t consider acceptable. We will further find that we can either encourage or suppress certain behaviours with positive and negative reinforcement and affirmatively communicate with dogs.
The initial 1-hour consultation and lesson will usually occur at my premises near Tintinhull, so we can discuss and practice in a neutral, controlled environment.
During this session I take the time to understand you, your dog and your needs. I also conduct training and address any behavioural issues. We often solve many of the common problems in this initial session. If needed, subsequent training can take place at my premises or a location that suits the issues - such as your home or a public place.
The types of issues that I commonly help with are;
Pulling on the lead
Reactive behaviour when walking your dog on a lead - either over excitement or fear aggression
Dog recall issues.
Jumping up and bad manners with visitors and family members
Excessive barking.
Toilet training problems.
Excessive 'mouthing' or biting.
Stealing food or other objects.
Anything else!
1-to-1 training - initial consult and first lesson. Clients chosen address (within 10 miles of Tintinhull) £70.00
This option covers places such as Yeovil, Sherborne, Crewkerne and Ilminster. For addresses further afield, there will be additional charges
In private individual lessons, I aim to demonstrate, and help you learn, that we can communicate effectively with our dogs during our daily lives.
For dogs we primarily do this with reward-based training and the use of resources and appropriate consequences of actions, for both the dog and yourself. We will also discover that it is ok to ask the dog not to do certain things, but in a non-aggressive way, to help the dogs understand what we don’t consider acceptable.
We will further find that we can either encourage or suppress certain behaviours with positive and negative reinforcement, as well as setting boundaries thatthe dog understands, or teaching your dog alternative behaviours and affirmatively communicating with dogs.
Ideally, the initial session should take place in a neutral location, so we can discuss and practice in a controlled environment. During this session I take the time to understand you, your dog and your needs. I also conduct training and address any behavioural issues. We often go a long way to solving many of the common problems in this initial session. If needed, subsequent training can take place at my premises or a location that suits the issues - such as a public place.
The types of issues that I commonly help with are;
Pulling on the lead
Reactive behaviour when walking your dog on a lead - either over excitement or fear aggression
Dog recall issues.
Jumping up and bad manners with visitors and family members
Excessive barking.
Toilet training problems.
Excessive 'mouthing' or biting.
Stealing food or other objects.
Anything else!
Follow-up and continuation 1-to -1 session - Client's chosen address. Within 10 miles of Tintinhull £55.00
This option covers places such as Yeovil, Sherborne, Crewkerne and Ilminster. For addresses further afield, there will be additional charges
If you have already visited me for any training, including an initial 1-to-1 session, workshop, or course within the last nine weeks and would like to come for a Follow-up, please do book an appointment. Support includes reinforcing and strengthening new skills and concepts for you and your dog and helping set new strategies.
This may incur travel costs
Follow-up and continuation 1-to-1 session. Tintinhull £35.00
If you have already visited me for any training within the last 9 weeks, whether thats in Alford, Lumphanan or Westhill, and would like to come for a follow-up, then please do book an appointment. Support includes reinforcing and strengthening new skills and concepts for you and your dog and helping set new strategies.
This is another of our popular one-off sessions for those who cannot commit to a series or need specific help in a group environment. There are a maximum of 6 dogs in this workshop. In this workshop, you will learn how to walk your dog on a loose lead around distractions and other dogs.
Master the art of walking your dog to heel and on a loose lead by acquiring a comprehensive set of skills, techniques, processes, and commands. By understanding the root cause of your dog's pulling, you'll be equipped to prevent it from happening even after the workshop.
Bring the family so that they also understand how to engage with your dog.
We will continue to build on the basics - lead work around distractions. Including a walk around a place with further distractions. If you have attended an introductory workshop or 1 to 1 with me, and you are ready to continue practising, this is the workshop for you
Practice Recall & Impulse Control (Including emergency stop protocols) £17.50
We will continue to build on the basics -recall around distractions. If you have attended an introductory workshop or 1 to 1 with me, and you are ready to continue practising, this is the workshop for you. We will talk about and practice the basics of impulse control that will help you stop your dog from chasing cats, hares, other dogs etc
The Recall Workshop suits owners looking to develop a reliable recall with their dogs. In this workshop you'll learn the following: How to teach basic recall to our dogs. Make recall fun for your dog and build a solid bond What not to do, so that you don't inadvertently teach your dog not to come when called. How to progress recalls to cues around distractions Emergency recall protocols. A real-world training session with lots of explanations and support in a controlled environment Maximum of 6 dogs.
A spectator spot without a dog for this popular class for anyone with a very young puppy, anyone thinking about getting a dog or those with an aggressively reactive dog that isnt able to be around other dogs yet
