Private One to One Puppy and Dog Training Lessons
I can offer online sessions for people who don’t feel comfortable being face to face. We can utilise Zoom, Facetime, Whatsapp, Teams etc. Please call for further information
General Training Private Lessons
Suitable for dogs of any age, sometimes this is the better option if you can’t commit to a regular weekly class or your dog is not suitable for a group classes.
Sessions are tailored to suit your needs, whether that’s focusing specifically on a particular issue such as recall problems, or whether you just need help with general training e.g teaching your to walk nicely on lead, not to jump up, training a ‘wait’ at the front door, to settle in public areas etc.
Lessons last an hour and can be taken at home, or out and about in parks around other dogs; we can even train in town to teach your dog to focus on you regardless of the environment. Lessons can be taken in the day, evening or on a Saturday.
These are also a great option to get the children involved, as I can also include tricks and other fun things such as scent games and retrieving.
How often you have a lesson is entirely up to you, but generally speaking they are taken between one and two weeks apart (because I give you homework and you need to practise in order to be ready to progress on the next session). All sessions are backed up with substantial notes and handouts so you don’t forget anything!
Puppy Training Private Lessons
Start by having a session before your puppy arrives to make sure you’re all prepared! This session can include what to buy, the first 24 hours, having a plan of action regarding sleeping, feeding and toileting etc. We can address any concerns you may have. These sessions are charged by the hour and can either be taken face to face or online.
If you’ve already got your puppy, hourly sessions can be held at your home or I can also offer a slightly cheaper online session. These sessions are really useful to teach you how to entertain a busy puppy before their vaccination schedule has finished and you will learn how to avoid problems early on and not get your puppy into bad habits.
Issues covered can include crate training, play biting, chewing, establishing a routine, toilet training, sleep patterns and basic training such as not jumping up and practising recalls and loose lead walking.
I can also offer bespoke puppy packages – a discounted series of sessions taken over 4-6 weeks to cover everything your puppy needs in the way of training and socialisation. These can commence either before you get your puppy or afterwards.
Rescue Dog Private Lesson
Acquiring a new rescue dog can sometimes be a cause for concern – especially if there is no history attached, as you may not be aware of any issues the dog has. These may not be seen immediately; quite often there is a ‘honeymoon period’ where the dog seems to have accepted their new home easily and then 3-4 weeks down the line, the ‘real’ dog appears!
It is quite common for families to over-compensate for the dog’s past and to want to lavish them with love and affection. This is perfectly understandable but can result in rewarding the wrong behaviours or creating undesirable behaviours such as separation related issues.
I can advise on issues such as how to handle the first few critical days/nights, establishing routines, toilet training, feeding issues and helping them cope with their new home.
I can also guide you on how to slowly introduce your dog to all the sights, sounds and smells in your neighbourhood, how to read your dog’s body language and be able to understand if your dog is getting anxious or overwhelmed. The word ‘decompress’ is bandied around with good reason, most people want to immediately start taking their dogs out to training classes, or out with friends, when in fact, most rescue dogs need a bit of time to get used to their new surroundings, routines etc
Prices
Private lessons: £70 per hour
Please note lessons must be paid for in advance (payment details are found in our T’s & C’s)
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