Listen first
Begin with your dog’s history, daily routine and the changes you would like to make.
Care, curiosity and a practical plan.
An approach that puts the relationship between people and dogs at the centre of learning.
Talk about your dog
The best starting point is a conversation. What does your dog enjoy? Where do things feel difficult? What would make the biggest difference to your week?
Those questions help shape a plan that is realistic for both ends of the lead. Training should leave you with a clearer understanding of your dog and a useful next step.
Begin with your dog’s history, daily routine and the changes you would like to make.
Break useful skills into small steps that can fit into ordinary days.
Reward what is working and adapt the plan when a dog needs more space or a different approach.
Share their age, routine and the situations you would like help with.
Discuss whether individual support or a group class is the most useful first step.
Leave with a small, clear plan to work on between sessions.