Private dog training sessions tailored specifically to your dog's needs. We come to your home and create personalised training programmes that address your unique challenges. Individual attention, faster progress and training that works in your real-world environment.
Every dog is different. Every owner is different. Generic group classes do not work for everyone. Our 1-to-1 private dog training sessions offer personalised attention and programmes tailored specifically to your dog's individual needs, temperament and learning style. Based at Egerton House in Birkenhead and covering the entire Wirral, our experienced dog trainers come to your home to work with you and your dog in your own environment.
Private training offers significant advantages over group classes, particularly for specific issues, reactive dogs or owners wanting faster progress.
The entire session focuses on you and your dog. No waiting for other dogs. No distractions. We assess your dog individually and create a training plan tailored to their specific needs, triggers and learning pace. Every dog learns differently. 1-to-1 training adapts to your dog rather than forcing your dog to adapt to a group format.
We come to you. Training in your home allows us to address real-world challenges in the places they actually occur. House training issues, doorbell reactivity, behaviour around visitors, garden escape attempts - these problems happen at home. Training at home means we address them where they happen rather than trying to transfer learning from a training hall.
One-to-one attention accelerates learning. Without distractions from other dogs, your dog focuses better and learns faster. Sessions are more intensive and productive than group classes. Most owners see significantly faster progress with private training compared to group formats.
Sessions are scheduled around your availability. No fixed class times. No missing weeks because of holidays or commitments. We work around your schedule to ensure consistent, regular training without gaps.
Private training is perfect for behaviour issues that make group classes unsuitable. Reactive dogs, nervous dogs, aggressive dogs or dogs with specific fears benefit enormously from individual attention in a controlled environment. We can work at your dog's pace without the pressure of a group setting.
Sessions typically last 60-90 minutes. The first session is an assessment where we observe your dog, discuss your goals and challenges, and create a tailored training plan. Subsequent sessions focus on implementing the plan, practising skills and adjusting the approach based on progress.
We observe your dog in your home environment. We ask detailed questions about their history, behaviour and your goals. We assess their current skill level, temperament and any specific triggers or challenges. We then create a personalised training plan with clear goals, timescales and homework between sessions.
Each session builds on the previous one. We teach new skills, practice existing ones and troubleshoot any challenges you have encountered. You receive clear homework instructions for practice between sessions. Progress is reviewed regularly and the plan adjusted as needed.
Training is not confined to your home. We work in gardens, local streets, parks or any environment relevant to your goals. If your dog reacts on walks, we train on walks. If they struggle in cafes, we train in cafes. Training happens in the real situations where you need reliable behaviour.
Private training is suitable for any training goal. We tailor programmes to your specific needs.
Recall, loose lead walking, sit, stay and all basic and advanced obedience commands. Private training accelerates obedience learning, particularly for dogs who struggle with distractions in group settings.
Reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, resource guarding and fear-based behaviours. Behaviour issues respond well to 1-to-1 training because programmes can be precisely tailored to your dog's specific triggers and emotional state.
Some puppies struggle in group classes due to nervousness or over-excitement. Private puppy training provides socialisation in controlled settings whilst teaching foundation skills at your puppy's individual pace.
Any specific skill or behaviour you want to work on. Therapy dog preparation, assistance dog tasks, competitive obedience or sports dog training. If you have a specific goal, we create a programme to achieve it.
This depends on your goals and your dog's needs. Basic obedience typically needs 4-6 sessions. Behaviour modification usually requires 6-10 sessions. Complex or severe cases may need more. We assess your dog in the first session and provide a recommended plan.
Progress is reviewed regularly. Some dogs progress faster than expected. Some need additional support. The plan is adjusted based on your dog's actual progress rather than following a rigid schedule.
Overview of all our dog training services covering obedience, behaviour and specialist training.
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Learn More1-to-1 training offers personalised attention, faster progress, training in your own home environment, flexible scheduling and programmes tailored specifically to your dog's needs. It is ideal for behaviour issues, reactive dogs, nervous dogs or owners wanting focused individual attention.
Yes. We come to your home for all 1-to-1 sessions. Training in your home environment allows us to address real-world challenges in the places they actually occur. We also train in local parks, streets or other relevant locations as needed.
This depends on your goals and your dog's needs. Basic obedience typically needs 4-6 sessions. Behaviour modification usually requires 6-10 sessions. We assess your dog in the first session and provide a recommended plan. Progress is reviewed regularly and the plan adjusted as needed.
Contact us today to book your first 1-to-1 session. We offer a free phone consultation to discuss your dog's needs and explain how private training can help you achieve your goals.