Dog Training/Coaching
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You - your dog - the trainer - your home/environment
Clear structure and practical skills that works in your real daily life. Coaching you and your dog to acheive reliable behaviours at home and outdoors, so progress holds beyond the sessions.
1) Choose the Right Puppy.
2) Build the Right Foundations.
PRIVATE IN-HOME TRAINING
You - your dog - the trainer. Coaching you to teach your dog the skills you want him/her to master.
WHO FOR?
Ideal for puppies (from 10 weeks old), adolescents, and adult dogs, that need clearer skills, better structure, or more reliable behaviour in daily life.
WHAT?
60 minutes of private coaching and practical work with you and your dog. All sessions are delivered in your home and local environment.
Using a bespoke plan for a praticular goal or following our 3-stage obedience programme.
WHEN?
Monday to Saturday, 9.30am - 6.30pm
PRICES?
Depending on format. Full pricing available in Members Area.
Lifetime advice
When your dog start training, you become part of our community, including Ongoing Support & Guidance:
Because our goal is long-lasting results, we don’t disappear once sessions end.
Clients who train with us have access to ongoing guidance for questions related to their dog and the work we’ve done together, whether that’s during training or years later.
Ideal for everyday questions, clarification on training or reassurance when you’re unsure!
If it can be resolved with brief advice, we are happy to help!
OUR PROGRAMMES
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From zero to hero in 3 stages...
These stages describe a learning progression, not a fixed pathway. All coaching is adapted to the dog, the household, and the goals identified during assessment.
1. Foundation of the journey
> Foundations:
Focus: 40% Environmental & Social Exposure • 60% Education
What we build:
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Exposure (environments, sounds, textures, people, dogs, handling)
-
Building drive and motivation
-
Impulse control behaviour
-
Muzzle & Tools conditioning
-
Loose-leash walking as behaviour
-
Marker & Core cues (Yes/Clicker, No, Leave it, Attention, Down with duration, Free, Out)
Ideal for:
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Adolescent dogs entering structured training
-
Adult dogs lacking clear foundations
-
Any dog requiring impulse control, neutrality, and structure before skill work
2. Core Skills for the journey
> Structured Skill Development:
Focus: 20% Environmental & Social Exposure • 80% Education
What we build:
-
Reinforcement of all foundation behaviours & Cues
-
New commands and practical skills (Reset, Sit, Place, Retrieve, Recall, Heel)
-
Increased distractions
-
Real-life scenarios
Goal: A dog that listens reliably at home and outdoors.
Skills selected and prioritised based on the dog’s assessed state, motivation, and limiting factors.
3. Sharpening the journey
> Reliability:
Focus: 100% Reliability
What we build:
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Strong reinforcement of core skills
-
Behaviour reliability under high distraction
-
Skills on demand, anywhere
-
Generalisation to daily life, public spaces, and new environments
Goal: A dog that performs consistently in every situation.
Our Philosophy
We work with dogs through their people.
Our role is not simply to train behaviours, but to help you build a clear, calm, and sustainable relationship with your dog inside your real daily life, your home, your routines, and your family environment.
Our coaching focuses on creating confident, well-balanced dogs by teaching owners how to communicate clearly, meet their dog’s needs, and maintain structure over time.
The goal is not short-term compliance, but long-term reliability you can realistically uphold.
We see behaviour change as a process, not a trick.
Our Method
Our training is simple: meet the dog’s needs, build communication, and integrate the dog smoothly into your family.
Foundation before Performance
Our programmes work like building a car: we first assemble the foundations, then we teach you how to drive it.
That means:
- Simple words, no complex jargon
- Basic equipment, nothing unnecessary
- Autonomy, no dependency on the trainer
Just clear communication, meaningful work for the dog, and practical guidance for the owner.
Every dog has drives and instincts written into its genetics.
When those needs are met through the right balance of exercise, play, structure, and mental engagement, dogs naturally become calmer, more confident, and easier to live with.
When those needs are ignored or misunderstood, frustration, stress, and conflict appear.
Our Coaching Method
Our coaching is simple, practical, and built for real life:
-
meeting the dog’s needs
-
building clear, consistent communication
-
integrating the dog calmly and reliably into the household
We focus as much on owner handling and decision-making as on the dog’s behaviour itself, because lasting change only happens when everyone follows the same rules.
Sessions typically begin with play-based engagement to assess motivation and focus, introduce structure and clarity through simple exercises, and finish with play again, keeping learning positive, effective, and sustainable.
We teach you how to apply the same cues, timing, and expectations so progress continues between sessions and long after our work together ends.
Structure, Boundaries, and Welfare
Positive reinforcement build behaviour.
Structure maintains it in real life.
All dogs need clear, fair boundaries to feel safe, emotionally balanced, and reliable; particularly in busy households or stimulating environments.
High-drive and working-line dogs can struggle with self-regulation when arousal is unmanaged. Our role is to prevent confusion and unsafe situations by providing clarity and structure, not pressure.
Ethical Behaviour Maintenance
We prioritise reward-based teaching and motivation-driven learning.
Where appropriate, and only with owner consent, we may introduce structured guidance to help maintain already-understood behaviours in challenging real-world situations. These tools are never used to teach new behaviours and are never emotional or punitive.
When guidance beyond rewards is used, it is always:
-
informative, not painful or intimidating
-
brief, fair, and predictable
-
applied only after the dog fully understands the task
-
immediately followed by reinforcement for the correct choice
Our focus remains the dog’s welfare, emotional stability, and long-term success, while delivering results owners can realistically maintain.
What This Means for You and Your Dog
This approach creates:
-
confidence without confusion
-
freedom without chaos
-
motivation without pressure
-
structure without intimidation
Most importantly, it gives you the understanding and tools to keep your dog successful, without becoming dependent on ongoing training.
🐾 Why Clients Choose Us
Owners choose us when they want results that make sense in real life, not short-term fixes that fade once training ends.
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Clear, honest coaching, no unnecessary jargon, pressure, or unrealistic promises
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Structured support for family and high-drive dogs that are over-excited, unfocused, or hard to manage day-to-day
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Training that works where it matters, at home, on walks, and in everyday environments
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Strong communication between trainer, dog, and owner, so everyone understands what to do and why
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Progress built step by step, with realistic expectations and gradual challenges
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Ongoing guidance beyond sessions, so you’re not left guessing once training is complete
🐾 Early Testimonies
“What stood out immediately was the structure. The assessment made it clear what actually needed work instead of guessing. Everything felt calm, fair, and very practical.” Claude - Stirling area
“I felt much more confident after the sessions. The focus wasn’t just on the dog, but on how I handle situations day to day. Small changes made a big difference and worked well.” Dora - Clackmanann area
“It was refreshing to work with someone who understands drive and doesn’t try to suppress it. The guidance was realistic and suited to our dog, not a one-size-fits-all approach.” JM
“The training felt designed for real family life and served us very well. Clear boundaries, clear explanations, and no unnecessary pressure.” Claire
Online Consultations & Advices
Online visio meetings to discuss specific questions, provide reassurance or clarification, allow professional input before taking next steps and share expert guidance.
For puppy acquisition advices, please see Puppy Acquisition Advisory service.
WHAT?
25 or 45 minutes of private online visio meeting.
This session can provide behavioural guidance. In some cases, a full in-person assessment may be recommended to implement changes safely and effectively.
WHEN?
Monday to Thursday & Saturday, 4.30pm - 7.30pm
Our Philosophy
We work with dogs through their people.
Our role is not simply to train behaviours, but to help you build a clear, calm, and sustainable relationship with your dog inside your real daily life, your home, your routines, and your family environment.
Our coaching focuses on creating confident, well-balanced dogs by teaching owners how to communicate clearly, meet their dog’s needs, and maintain structure over time.
The goal is not short-term compliance, but long-term reliability you can realistically uphold.
We see behaviour change as a process, not a trick.
Our Method
Our training is simple: meet the dog’s needs, build communication, and integrate the dog smoothly into your family.
Foundation before Performance
Our programmes work like building a car: we first assemble the foundations, then we teach you how to drive it.
That means:
- Simple words, no complex jargon
- Basic equipment, nothing unnecessary
- Autonomy, no dependency on the trainer
Just clear communication, meaningful work for the dog, and practical guidance for the owner.
Every dog has drives and instincts written into its genetics.
When those needs are met through the right balance of exercise, play, structure, and mental engagement, dogs naturally become calmer, more confident, and easier to live with.
When those needs are ignored or misunderstood, frustration, stress, and conflict appear.
Our Coaching Method
Our coaching is simple, practical, and built for real life:
-
meeting the dog’s needs
-
building clear, consistent communication
-
integrating the dog calmly and reliably into the household
We focus as much on owner handling and decision-making as on the dog’s behaviour itself, because lasting change only happens when everyone follows the same rules.
Sessions typically begin with play-based engagement to assess motivation and focus, introduce structure and clarity through simple exercises, and finish with play again, keeping learning positive, effective, and sustainable.
We teach you how to apply the same cues, timing, and expectations so progress continues between sessions and long after our work together ends.
Structure, Boundaries, and Welfare
Positive reinforcement build behaviour.
Structure maintains it in real life.
All dogs need clear, fair boundaries to feel safe, emotionally balanced, and reliable; particularly in busy households or stimulating environments.
High-drive and working-line dogs can struggle with self-regulation when arousal is unmanaged. Our role is to prevent confusion and unsafe situations by providing clarity and structure, not pressure.
Ethical Behaviour Maintenance
We prioritise reward-based teaching and motivation-driven learning.
Where appropriate, and only with owner consent, we may introduce structured guidance to help maintain already-understood behaviours in challenging real-world situations. These tools are never used to teach new behaviours and are never emotional or punitive.
When guidance beyond rewards is used, it is always:
-
informative, not painful or intimidating
-
brief, fair, and predictable
-
applied only after the dog fully understands the task
-
immediately followed by reinforcement for the correct choice
Our focus remains the dog’s welfare, emotional stability, and long-term success, while delivering results owners can realistically maintain.
What This Means for You and Your Dog
This approach creates:
-
confidence without confusion
-
freedom without chaos
-
motivation without pressure
-
structure without intimidation
Most importantly, it gives you the understanding and tools to keep your dog successful, without becoming dependent on ongoing training.
Puppy Acquisition Advisory and Foundations
Choose the Right Puppy. Build the Right Foundations.
Benefit from a professional dog trainer experience to validate your puppy acquisition and setup its foundations for life - giving you and your puppy the skills to grow as a perfect family member.
WHO FOR?
Puppies up to 6month old (after which normal training applies).
This is the critical developmental window where confidence, social skills and lifelong habits are formed and where mistakes are hardest to undo later.
WHAT?
2 services:
1) A professional puppy acquisition advisory designed to:
- clarify the right breed and type for your lifestyle,
- assess breeders and spot red flags,
- guide litter and puppy selection based on temperament and intent.
- provide a puppyhood plan for the best start in lfe.
2) A structured foundations programme covering socialisation, confidence, engagement and early boundaries, with progression tailored through professional assessment, not guesswork.
60 minutes sessions, and may alternate between virtual and in-person as appropriate. All sessions are delivered in your home and local environment.
WHEN?
Monday to Thursday & Saturday, 4.30pm - 7.30pm
IMPORTANT
When your dog start training, you become part of our community, including Ongoing Support & Guidance:
Because our goal is long-lasting results, we don’t disappear once sessions end.
Clients who train with us have access to ongoing guidance for questions related to their dog and the work we’ve done together, whether that’s during training or years later.
Ideal for everyday questions, clarification on training or reassurance when you’re unsure!
If it can be resolved with brief advice, we are happy to help!
OUR PROGRAMMES
1.
2.
3.
From puppy to hero in 3 stages...
These stages describe a learning progression, not a fixed pathway. All coaching is adapted to the dog, the household, and the goals identified during assessment.
1. Foundation of the journey
> Foundations:
Focus: 50% Environmental & Social Exposure • 50% Education
What we build:
-
Exposure (environments, sounds, textures, people, dogs, handling)
-
Home manners
-
Building drive and motivation
-
Impulse control behaviour
-
Muzzle & Tools conditioning
-
Loose-leash walking as behaviour
-
Marker & Core cues (Yes/Clicker, No, Leave it, Attention, Down with duration, Free, Out)
Ideal for: Puppies from around 10 weeks old, during the early developmental phase.
From approximately 20–24 weeks, as adolescence begins, dogs typically transition into our standard training programme.
Progression between stages is assessment-led. Stage 1 foundations may be revisited or reinforced at any point where gaps are identified.
2. Core Skills for the journey
> Structured Skill Development:
Focus: 20% Environmental & Social Exposure • 80% Education
What we build:
-
Reinforcement of all foundation behaviours & Cues
-
New commands and practical skills (Reset, Sit, Place, Retrieve, Recall, Heel)
-
Increased distractions
-
Real-life scenarios
Goal: A dog that listens reliably at home and outdoors.
Skills selected and prioritised based on the dog’s assessed state, motivation, and limiting factors.
3. Sharpening the journey
> Reliability:
Focus: 100% Reliability
What we build:
-
Strong reinforcement of core skills
-
Behaviour reliability under high distraction
-
Skills on demand, anywhere
-
Generalisation to daily life, public spaces, and new environments
Goal: A dog that performs consistently in every situation.
Our Philosophy
We work with dogs through their people.
Our role is not simply to train behaviours, but to help you build a clear, calm, and sustainable relationship with your dog inside your real daily life, your home, your routines, and your family environment.
Our coaching focuses on creating confident, well-balanced dogs by teaching owners how to communicate clearly, meet their dog’s needs, and maintain structure over time.
The goal is not short-term compliance, but long-term reliability you can realistically uphold.
We see behaviour change as a process, not a trick.
Our Method
Our training is simple: meet the dog’s needs, build communication, and integrate the dog smoothly into your family.
Foundation before Performance
Our programmes work like building a car: we first assemble the foundations, then we teach you how to drive it.
That means:
- Simple words, no complex jargon
- Basic equipment, nothing unnecessary
- Autonomy, no dependency on the trainer
Just clear communication, meaningful work for the dog, and practical guidance for the owner.
Every dog has drives and instincts written into its genetics.
When those needs are met through the right balance of exercise, play, structure, and mental engagement, dogs naturally become calmer, more confident, and easier to live with.
When those needs are ignored or misunderstood, frustration, stress, and conflict appear.
Our Coaching Method
Our coaching is simple, practical, and built for real life:
-
meeting the dog’s needs
-
building clear, consistent communication
-
integrating the dog calmly and reliably into the household
We focus as much on owner handling and decision-making as on the dog’s behaviour itself, because lasting change only happens when everyone follows the same rules.
Sessions typically begin with play-based engagement to assess motivation and focus, introduce structure and clarity through simple exercises, and finish with play again, keeping learning positive, effective, and sustainable.
We teach you how to apply the same cues, timing, and expectations so progress continues between sessions and long after our work together ends.
Structure, Boundaries, and Welfare
Positive reinforcement build behaviour.
Structure maintains it in real life.
All dogs need clear, fair boundaries to feel safe, emotionally balanced, and reliable; particularly in busy households or stimulating environments.
High-drive and working-line dogs can struggle with self-regulation when arousal is unmanaged. Our role is to prevent confusion and unsafe situations by providing clarity and structure, not pressure.
Ethical Behaviour Maintenance
We prioritise reward-based teaching and motivation-driven learning.
Where appropriate, and only with owner consent, we may introduce structured guidance to help maintain already-understood behaviours in challenging real-world situations. These tools are never used to teach new behaviours and are never emotional or punitive.
When guidance beyond rewards is used, it is always:
-
informative, not painful or intimidating
-
brief, fair, and predictable
-
applied only after the dog fully understands the task
-
immediately followed by reinforcement for the correct choice
Our focus remains the dog’s welfare, emotional stability, and long-term success, while delivering results owners can realistically maintain.
What This Means for You and Your Dog
This approach creates:
-
confidence without confusion
-
freedom without chaos
-
motivation without pressure
-
structure without intimidation
Most importantly, it gives you the understanding and tools to keep your dog successful, without becoming dependent on ongoing training.
BOARDED TRAINING
Planned:
Future service, under development.
Planned boarded training is intended to offer a highly structured, short-term training stay for dogs who benefit from immersion, consistency, and focused foundation work, before returning to owner-led training at home.
The emphasis will be on:
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Structure and clarity
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Everyday skills and impulse control
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Calm routines and predictability
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Strong owner handover and follow-up
This service is being carefully designed and reviewed and will only be launched once all licensing and regulatory requirements are fully in place.
No bookings, pricing, or timelines are available at this stage.
OUR PROGRAMMES
1.
2.
3.
From zero to hero in 3 stages...
These stages describe a learning progression, not a fixed pathway. All coaching is adapted to the dog, the household, and the goals identified during assessment.
1. Foundation of the journey
> Foundations:
Focus: 40% Environmental & Social Exposure • 60% Education
What we build:
-
Exposure (environments, sounds, textures, people, dogs, handling)
-
Building drive and motivation
-
Impulse control behaviour
-
Muzzle & Tools conditioning
-
Loose-leash walking as behaviour
-
Marker & Core cues (Yes/Clicker, No, Leave it, Attention, Down with duration, Free, Out)
Ideal for:
-
Adolescent dogs entering structured training
-
Adult dogs lacking clear foundations
-
Any dog requiring impulse control, neutrality, and structure before skill work
2. Core Skills for the journey
> Structured Skill Development:
Focus: 20% Environmental & Social Exposure • 80% Education
What we build:
-
Reinforcement of all foundation behaviours & Cues
-
New commands and practical skills (Reset, Sit, Place, Retrieve, Recall, Heel)
-
Increased distractions
-
Real-life scenarios
Goal: A dog that listens reliably at home and outdoors.
Skills selected and prioritised based on the dog’s assessed state, motivation, and limiting factors.
3. Sharpening the journey
> Reliability:
Focus: 100% Reliability
What we build:
-
Strong reinforcement of core skills
-
Behaviour reliability under high distraction
-
Skills on demand, anywhere
-
Generalisation to daily life, public spaces, and new environments
Goal: A dog that performs consistently in every situation.