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1-to-1 training - initial consult and first lesson. Clients chosen address (within 7 miles of Holywell)

This option covers places such as Yeovil, Sherborne, Maiden Newton, Beaminster. For addresses further afield,...Read MoreThis option covers places such as Yeovil, Sherborne, Maiden Newton, Beaminster. 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!