Is this the right program for you and your dog?

• Four sessions (at home only, but can include a standard walk in your area)​

• Perfect for those owners who have trained a previous dog with us

• Suitable for dogs with non-severe behavioural issues or dogs who have done some training before

• Easily tailored for puppies, adolescent dogs or adults - even seniors, so long as there is no dementia

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Our private training sessions in your home will typically cover:

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Obedience commands

Sit & Sit Stay

Drop & Drop Stay

Staying on a bed or mat

Loose Lead Walking​

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Handling skills

How to handle on lead & halter (obedience)

How to handle off lead (manners but not obedience)

Handling the dog in specialist situations like brushing or nail clipping
(How far each dog is pushed & how quickly is at my discretion)

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Correct tonal usage

​How and when to use our tones to get our dog to calm down, listen,

stop and think about their actions, or even to rev them up when required.

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Rewards & Consequences

How to reward your dog without relying on food

How to give a meaningful consequence without causing fear,

intimidation or pain

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General day-to-day manners

Working on the typical cheeky behaviours such as:

• jumping up & counter surfing

• stealing, chewing, digging & destructive behaviours  

• barking & vocalisation

• getting on the furniture uninvited

• demanding food or attention

• harassing other pets

• and many others

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Boundary setting

Teaching our dogs to refrain from racing in the back door, rushing out the front door or side gate, setting certain rooms or areas in the home as completely off limits or off limits until invited.

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Social skills

Dealing with hyperexcitability

(Please note if reactivity or aggression are present I recommend a six or eight session program)​

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Equipment

One (per dog) top-quality Black Dog Wear training halter or training collar is included with your package. I'll fit it and show you how to use it correctly. You'll need to provide an appropriate lead and daywear collar.

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Emergency Support – Call Me!

Call me on my business phone number in an emergency and I’ll prioritise your call.​​

 

Training Cheat-Sheets

I’ll provide a written breakdown of each obedience command and the important points that you should always be covering with them. This is perfect so that you have something you can refer to when practicing.