Training with Kindness

1:1 SESSIONS

• Training will be based on the discussion held during the first session. 
• Each dog has their own pace of learning, so an ongoing assessment is always in place to monitor their progress. 
• Sessions can then be tailored to suit the needs of the individual puppy/dog enabling them to succeed.
•  Bespoke hand outs and feedback are given after each session with additional documentation, if required.
•  Email and phone support is included too. 

          Price: £ 60.00 per hour ( or part there of)

1:1 PUPPY COURSE

• A 1:1 course for those who feel more comfortable on this basis, rather than a class environment.
• This five session course is designed for puppies from ten weeks to six months meaning you can start after your puppy's first vaccination within your home environment. 
• looking at those areas which you need help with.
• understanding how your puppy communicates.
• how to help 'reset' your puppy when they are struggling.
• Basic skills will /can be covered, for example, meet and greet , loose lead walking, recall, settle, wait, leave, and stay in position. 
• Sessions are 10-14 days apart to ensure both puppy and guardian are confident with each skill, and at a pace that is acceptable to both puppy and guardian.
• Assessments will be ongoing to ensure each session works for your puppy and you.
• Enjoy learning how to help your puppy to succeed.
• This course will also look at body language, observing how your puppy moves and interacts with their environment . This will help you to identify what works for your puppy.
• Bespoke hand outs and feedback are given after each session with additional documentation, if required. Email and phone support is included too. 

 Price: £ 180.00 

PUPPY CLASSES -Outdoor

• Small classes. 
• This is a 6 week course taken over an eight week period. For puppies who are fully vaccinated and up to the age of six months. 
• The course covers basic skills such as focus exercises, as well as sit, wait, settle, loose lead walking and recall. 
• Canine body language and observing your puppy also plays a key part so that they can be set up to succeed: enabling a puppy to learn.
• Assessments will be ongoing to ensure each session works for your puppy and you.
• The paddock provides natural distractions so your puppy has an opportunity to practise these new skills. 
•  Hand outs and feedback are given after each session with additional documentation, if required. Email and phone support is included too.
• When Puppy Classes are available, they will be on a Saturday starting at 10.00 a.m. during Autumn and Winter and and 9.00.a.m. during Spring and Summer. 

  Price: £114.00

  Puppy Classes 2025  

 TBC. Unfortunately my training ground is flooded at the moment. Fingers crossed this will be temporary. I am still able to offer 1:1 courses and the Training/ Self-confidence walks.

Please register your interest and your place using the form on the Registration page, when they are running again.

NB If you feel your puppy or dog  may struggle in an outside environment please phone or email me before booking so we can discuss how we can  both help your puppy or dog. 

1:1 ADOLESCENT /ADULT COURSE

• A 1:1 course for those who feel more comfortable on this basis, rather than a class environment.
• This course will be tailored to suit your dog's needs. Suitable for puppies and dogs from six months to maturity.
• For those adolescents who may need support with a particular part of their life which they find challenging due to the physical and mental developments they are going through. For example, loose lead walking,  recall, interacting with their environment, or who may need their confidence restored with every day life.
•  For those adults who are also struggling with their environment and/ need to refresh basic skills.
• Five sessions with a gap of 10-14 days between sessions to give both of you space and time to practise.
• Assessments will be ongoing to ensure each session works for your adolescent or adult dog and you.
• Bespoke hand outs and feedback are given after each session with additional documentation, if required. Email and phone support is included too

 Price: £ 180.00 

TRAINING / BUILDING SELF CONFIDENCE WALKS

• Small group. 
• Designed to build confidence in young or older dogs who are struggling with their environment as they cope with major changes. These can be mental, physical, or family dynamic changes.
• The group will be involved with parallel walking, meet and greet manners, being able to remain calm when moving around and near other young dogs, adults, and moving traffic. All interaction will be taken at the individual dogs pace to maintain confidence and trust.
• Weekly meetings are on offer and at various locations dependant on group dynamics. 
• Assessments will be ongoing to ensure each session works for your puppy and you.
• Verbal feedback will be given at the end of the session with additional documentation, if required. Email and phone support is included too.
• To participate, I would like you to have at least one 1:1 session, to assess, and refresh basic skills so the young or older dog is in a position to participate successfully within the group.

          Price: £20.00 per session.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Telephone and email support will be available for up to six months after training courses have been completed.

*Mileage charge applicable if over 20 miles.