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Dog Training
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Behaviour Modification
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Learn to communicate
My goal is to help you to have the best possible relationship with your dog, using reward driven, force-free training methods based on the latest advances in canine behaviour science. Your dog always has a valid reason for acting the way that they do; my job is to work with you to understand their needs, analyse the emotion driving that behaviour, and help you to work together to prevent or improve unwanted behaviours. The result is a confident, happy dog who can understand what its owners are asking of it - and happy owners who can understand and communicate with their dog!
How can I help ?
I have a wealth of experience dealing with all sorts of issues, from basic training to more complex behavioural problems. Whatever your dog’s age, breed, and history, we can work together to understand their motivations and teach them how we want them to behave. Contact me for help with:
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Leash skills
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Reactivity
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Resource guarding
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Separation anxiety
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Recall
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Social skills
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Puppy training
And everything in between!
I offer both 1:1 and group training sessions - please check out my 'group training' page for details on available classes, or get in touch to discuss suitability.
I also run weekend workshops throughout the year - check out my 'group training' page or get in touch for more details of what I have lined up.
What does a 1:1
session involve?
1:1 training sessions are ideal for providing tailored advice for training and behaviour problems. For some issues, it's best for me to come to your home, to see your dog's behaviour in their own environment. For other issues, it may make sense for us to meet in a public area such as a local park.
Full consultations consist of an initial 30-minute phone call, during which we’ll discuss your dog’s history and possible underlying causes, and see if there are any immediate steps we can take to manage the behaviour. We’ll then meet for an in-person session of up to 2 hours, where we’ll work on a range of skills for both the dog and the handler, providing short term management of the problem and working on longer term behaviour changes. You’ll be sent a written training plan, and we’ll check in with a second phone call a week or two after our session to see how things are going.
Don’t quite need that level of detail? We can go straight to the 2-hour session if preferred. Shorter sessions of 60 minutes are also available. These sessions are ideal for following up after an initial consultation, or may also be suitable for more minor training issues that don't require a longer in-depth consultation.
Services
1:1 Training Sessions
I offer 1-2-1 training sessions both in person and online. I can work with you and your dog outdoors in a mutually convenient location, or I can come to your home - mileage charges apply outwith the Falkirk area.
Please get in touch in writing in the first instance - I cannot always answer phone calls if I am with other clients. You can contact me via email, text message, Facebook messenger, or the contact form on this website. Please include some basic information including your name, your dog’s name and breed, and a brief explanation of the issues you wish to work on. I aim to respond to enquiries within 1 working day.
I have a range of packages available to suit different needs - please check out my Pricing & Packages page for more information.
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Group Classes
Group classes are ideal for working on basic life skills and general good behaviour in a controlled setting with other like-minded dog handlers.
I offer group classes for dogs of all ages and abilities, including:
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puppy classes
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adolescent and adult Life Skills classes
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'Good Citizen' classes
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clinics, workshops, and masterclasses
Please check out my 'Group Training Classes' page for full details on the range of classes available.
Not all dogs are suited to group training - some thrive better in a 1:1 environment, where we can provide our full attention and give focused and specific advice. If you're unsure whether group classes will meet your needs, please get in touch.
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