Adult Dog Training

Any dog over 6 months falls into my adult dog training category. If your pup is under 6 months, check out my Puppy 1-to-1s instead, the focus is slightly different, and the training is designed for that developmental stage.

All training sessions take place at my private training room. This allows me to control the environment and work your dog around controlled distractions for better results.

If you’re struggling with issues at home, I offer a half day training where I come to you, assess the dog in your home environment, and give you a tailored training plan to work through. This is ideal for household behaviours or multi dog dynamics.

For advanced packages, I often do a final session in a public space like a park, café, or town to generalise the training in real world environments, but the bulk of sessions will happen at my facility.

Only for dogs that have completed a 1 to 1 Training Package or Residential Training package.

I don’t offer group classes to teach brand new skills, because that’s not the environment for learning. Group settings are great for proofing behaviours your dog already understands, but they’re not where you build foundations.

If your dog can’t focus in a quiet, structured 1 to 1, they’re not ready to be thrown into a busy group. That’s why all my group sessions are invite only, and only available to clients who’ve already laid the groundwork through proper training with me first.

1-2-1 training is designed to teach you how to be the dog trainer.
I will not train your dog for you. My job is to coach you through it and show you what to do, but it’s up to you to put in the reps.

I keep things as hands off as possible. That means you need to be willing to take initiative, problem solve, have decent hand eye coordination, and be proactive. You’re basically learning everything I’ve spent the last five years mastering.

What you do between sessions is the most important part.

You must send me videos during the week. If you don’t, I can’t coach you properly and I can’t guarantee you’ll make much progress.
The clients who see the best results are the ones sending me videos every day, voice notes with questions, regular updates. The more you stay in touch, the better the outcome.

If you go quiet between sessions and expect a miracle just by turning up once a week, you’ll be wasting your time and your money.

It’s cheaper. That’s the main one.

1-2-1 training is a good option if you are on a budget or if you genuinely want to learn how to train your dog yourself and have the time and consistency to do it.

But It requires a lot more from you. You need to show up, practise daily, send me videos, and follow the plan properly. If you are not fully committed, you will not get very far.

Residential Training gives your dog a full reset. I do the hard work, build the foundations, and hand you back a dog that already understands the rules. Then I teach you how to maintain it.

So if you want faster, easier results with less effort on your end, go for Residential.
If you are hands on, self motivated, and willing to put the hours in, 1-2-1 can work, but only if you do the work and have the time.

We know that every dog and owner learns at a different pace. That’s why our training packages come with unlimited follow-up lessons if:
• You’ve attended all your scheduled sessions.
• You’ve followed the homework and training plan we set for you.
• You’re still struggling to understand or apply the techniques we’ve taught.

These extra lessons are designed to help you get clarity, confidence, and better results, at no extra cost.

While not every dog will have flawless lead walking or a “bomb-proof” down stay within the package timeframe, our aim is that you’ll leave with the skills, knowledge, and tools to continue improving long after training ends.

For proofing and real-world reliability, we’ll invite you to our group classes once you’ve completed your package, so you can practise around distractions in a safe, structured environment.

Do I have to use an e-collar in one to one training?

No, you don’t have to use an e-collar if you’d prefer not to. We can adapt the training to work without one and still help you make huge improvements in your dog’s obedience, focus, and listening skills.

However, without an e-collar we can’t guarantee that certain commands will be 100% reliable and distraction proof in all situations. You’ll still see excellent progress, but the absolute highest level of reliability can only be guaranteed with an e-collar.

The e-collar is included in all relevant packages at no extra cost, whether you choose to use it or not.