How can we help?
For dog parents wanting to regain their freedom
We know what it's like to feel like a prisoner in your own home. To know every dog-friendly nearby business out of necessity. To spend a lot of time and money on making sure your dog isn't left alone. And that's why we're on a mission to help all the dogs and their humans who are experiencing the challenges that come with a dog with separation anxiety.
We want to help you regain your freedom and reframe home alone time as happy, relaxation time for your dog, using scientifically-backed, kind and effective training methods.
1-2-1 Separation Anxiety Training
We offer a selection of 1-2-1 Separation Anxiety Training programmes empowering you with the tips, tools and training plans to effectively work through your dog's separation anxiety and regain your freedom.
With prices starting from £260pm you can expect:
60–90 Minute initial assessment to understand your goals and your starting point
Unlimited support and video review throughout the programme
Up to 5 bespoke training plans per week with clear, actionable steps, updated daily based on your dog's progress
Progress tracking so you can celebrate your wins and spot any factors that may be affecting your dog
An emphasis on education, so you have the confidence to continue your journey when your programme has ended
For owners looking for ongoing, flexible and affordable support, as and when they need it
If you want help preventing, managing, and overcoming any behavioural problems with your dog, we can help. For a fixed monthly fee, we can provide on-demand support to help you and your dog through your training, whether it be separation anxiety support, guidance on setting your puppy up for success and everything in between.
On-demand, unlimited training support
We want to make training support – for separation anxiety or otherwise – accessible to all. For a more affordable and flexible approach to training, we offer on-demand, unlimited training support through WhatsApp.
With prices starting from £39 per month, you can expect:
Unlimited WhatsApp support, video reviews and feedback
A monthly session in-person or online to discuss any issues, celebrate your wins and help you plan your training going forward
A supportive Facebook community, where we're building a support network of dedicated dog guardians
For basic training and behavioural support locally in Cheshire West
Having trained with the IMDT, Canine Principles and British College of Canine Studies, (and a growing canine-inspired library), we've built a wealth of knowledge in dog body language, basic behaviour and dog training.
To make sure your dog gets the best training for their needs, we'll only take on training cases we feel confident in helping with. If you require any help with more complex behavioural cases, cases involving children and dogs or dog aggression, get in touch and we'll happily refer you on to a trusted, specialist behaviourist in our network.
1-2-1 Basic Training
Struggling with your dog's loose lead walking, recall or engagement when out on a walk? Or are you trying to tackle problematic behaviours in the home and not sure what to try next? We can help, either in person in Cheshire West, or remotely online.
Initial 60–90 consultation call to understand your dog, their challenges and routine, and your goals for the training
Unlimited support and video review for the duration of your programme
An emphasis on education, so you have the confidence to continue your journey when your programme has ended.
Solo Training Walks
If you have a reactive dog, are looking to improve your dog's behaviour on walks specifically, or want to prevent any behavioural issues when out and about in the future, we offer a very limited amount of solo training walks.
During these walks, we can either walk your dog for you to make sure you have a fulfilled, stress-free pup, or come along with you on your dog walk to give you pointers and back up along the way.
Bi-weekly weekend solo training walks for your dog, making sure they get all the care and attention they deserve
Walk report featuring any skills that were worked on, observations of your dog's behaviour, health and wellbeing, and recommendations for keeping training consistent and progressing in a positive direction
Optional owner coaching programme, where we'll come along on your dog walks to provide back up and any nuggets of knowledge along the way
For breeders and rescue centres
We know that you want the best for your dogs in their new homes, and that prevention is better than cure!
We'll help you to make sure that they're properly cared for with their needs met, and set up for success and a long, happy, fulfilled future with their new humans.
Help your dogs get the best start in their new home
We can help you in offering a premium adoption service that offers on-demand support, training discounts and bespoke guides to make sure your dogs all start on the right paw in their new home.
We also offer basic training guides and separation anxiety support to rescue centre staff and volunteers to make sure potential adopters are armed and ready to overcome their new dog's separation anxiety.
Not found a service you’re looking for?
If you can't find anything that quite meets your needs, we still might be able to help, and if not, we'll happily refer you to a trusted trainer in our network. Get in touch to let us know what you're looking for and any questions you may have.
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