Canine Training & Behaviour

Understanding the Emotion. Transforming the Behaviour

Training & services

I believe that a dog’s daily routine is the ultimate playground for growth.

Training shouldn’t just happen in a sterile classroom; it should happen in the real world.

My canine services are designed to blend structured, evidence-based learning with pure enjoyment.

By training on the go, we teach your dog that engaging with you is the most rewarding part of being outside, building a resilient bond that overrides everyday distractions.

Every animal has a different starting point and different learning speed, so it may take time for new behaviours to develop.

1-to-1 Behavioural & Training Sessions

£65 for first session, and then £50 per hour 

How it helps your dog: By removing the pressure of a group, we can focus entirely on your dog’s triggers. Working strictly within their comfort zone allows us to address root causes, like anxiety, fear, or reactivity, without overwhelming them. I’d take your dog out individually for high-level, structured training that breaks bad habits and builds positive ones where they feel safest.

Why it’s a positive step for you: You’d get a step-by-step plan, replacing frustration with confidence and clarity. If you have a busy workday, you don't have to worry about training slipping. I do the heavy lifting for you, handing back a mentally fulfilled, well-mannered dog over time.

What’s Included:

  • Solo Training Walks: 1-on-1 walks focused entirely on your dog’s specific goals.

  • Core Skills: Active reinforcement of leash manners, recall, impulse control, and trigger engagement.

  • Bespoke Rehab: Tailored plans for reactivity, anxiety, or resource guarding.

  • Progress Tracking: Post-walk WhatsApp/email updates and continuous follow-up support.

Pack Socialisation & Neutrality Walks

£35 per hour

How it helps your dog: Unstructured exposure to other dogs can cause anxiety or hyper-arousal. This class provides controlled, real-world training where your dog learns to navigate distractions calmly. By focusing on obedience around other animals, they develop a filter, learning to coexist neutrally and harmoniously without reacting, lunging, or panicking.

Why it’s a positive step forward for you: It transforms stressful public walks into a relaxing, predictable routine. You can finally stop anxiously scanning the horizon for other dog walkers or feeling embarrassed by your pet's behaviour. Instead, you'll gain the confidence of owning a well-adjusted, neutral dog that listens to you in busy environments.

Whats Included:

  • Structured Group Walks: Managed pack walks in real-world environments.

  • Confidence & Neutrality: Helping nervous dogs build confidence and learn neutrality around others.

  • High-Distraction Proofing: Reinforcing core commands; Heel, Wait, Come, Free.

  • Impulse Control Games: Fun, advanced techniques that teach your dog that checking in with the handler beats chasing distractions.

  • Real-World Desensitisation: Using positive reinforcement to safely shift your dog's emotional response to traffic, bikes, and noises.

  • Post-Walk Training Brief: WhatsApp or email update explaining what we targeted and how you can mirror.

Puppy Training Foundation Course (Under 5 Months)

6×1 hour sessions £330

How it helps your dog: The first few months dictate a puppy's lifelong behaviour. Instead of waiting for bad habits to form, this course uses early developmental psychology and safe desensitisation to proactively build confidence. By expanding their comfort zone early, your puppy learns to face new sights, sounds, and environments with curiosity instead of fear, preventing future behavioural regressions.

Why it’s a positive step for you:It eliminates the exhausting guesswork of raising a puppy. By establishing professional structure immediately, you prevent frustrating issues like biting. You’ll save immense time and money by building a rock-solid foundation for a polite, cooperative adult companion.

What included:

  • Curriculum: A comprehensive 6-week puppy development program.

  • Home Guide: Exclusive guide covering biting and crate routines.

  • Core Manners: Introduction to Sit, Wait, Down, and Recall.

  • Sensory Desensitisation: Controlled, positive exposure to unique sights and sounds,

  • Independence Coaching: Professional guidance on structuring your puppy's day for restful sleep.

PLEASE NOTE

Drop off and Pick up may be not included in this price, please contact for a quote.

*Prices include travel within 5 miles of Cattistock. £1 per mile if beyond 5 mile radius of Cattistock, eg: £10 total extra if 10 miles away.