ActivDogs

Training Courses & Sessions

Teach your dog the essential life skills

Unlock your dog's Potential

I believe that every dog can reach its full potential with the right guidance and care. My dog training courses are designed to help develop the essential skills necessary for you and your dog to have the best life together.

All About Puppies will give you all the help and support you need when you’re welcoming a new puppy into your home. Everydog Essentials will guide you through the first steps of training, and Reliable Recall will make off-lead time safe and enjoyable. Specialist training will teach you the crucial knowledge of how to give your working-bred dog a job to do.  Once you have completed any one-to-one course, you will have the option to book additional training sessions to keep the learning going.

If you are experiencing challenges such as aggression, reactivity, separation anxiety or resource guarding, please visit the behaviour therapy section. 

All About Puppies

Start your puppy off on the right paw with our foundational training course. Everyone wants the very best for their new puppy, this course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to do just that.

Everydog Essentials

If you are feeling so overwhelmed by all of the conflicting advice out there and don't know where to start, this is the course for you. This highly practical course will give your dog all of the essential life skills.

Reliable Recall Course

Master the all-important skill of reliable recall. Whether your dog has trouble responding in distractions or needs a recall refresh, this course will strengthen their focus and responsiveness, ensuring they return to you every time.

Gundog Course

An employed gundog is a happy gundog. Teaching your spaniel, pointer, labrador (or any other gundog breed or gundog x) the skills they were bred to do is the very best way to meet their needs.
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The Herding Breeds

Whether you have a Border Collie, an Australian Shepherd or even an incredibly rare Hungarian Mudi, this course is all about helping these incredible dogs redirect their instinctive drive into something more appropriate and easy to live with.
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Training sessions

After completing a training course training, these sessions are ideal for continuing the learning or fine-tuning specific aspects of their training. These one-to-one sessions will help to take you and your dog's abilities to the next level.

Frequently Asked question about training courses

We use positive reinforcement methods, focusing on rewarding desired behaviors rather than punishing unwanted ones, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable learning experience for your dog.

I offer a variety of courses and sessions based on your dog’s age, experience and specific goals. If you’re unsure, I am happy to help you choose the best option based on your dog’s current skill level and needs.

Regular practice and consistency at home are key to maintaining your dog’s progress. We’ll provide tips and exercises to continue training on your own after the course ends.

Every dog learns at their own pace, but most dogs begin showing improvement after a few consistent sessions. Positive reinforcement and patience are key to long-term success.

Absolutely! Dogs of any age can learn new behaviors. Older dogs may take a little more time, but they can still achieve great results with consistent, positive training.