Welcome! This guide explains how your dog’s training will work and what we need from you to make it a success. By joining this program, you agree to the following:

1. How Training Works

• Short, focused sessions work best: Dogs learn better in short bursts spread throughout the day rather than one long session.
• Daily schedule:
  1. Core Training: 3 x 30-minute sessions per day (1.5 hours total)
     • Loose lead walking, desensitisation, long line recall, socialisation, habituation, generalisation
     • Sessions are spaced to allow your dog to rest and process new skills.
  2. Behaviour & Impulse Control: 4 x 15-minute sessions per day (1 hour total spaced at the beginning and/or end of other sessions)
• Timing matters: Learning just before naps or bedtime helps your dog retain skills. I’ll ask for your dog’s sleep/calm/relax schedule to plan sessions effectively. If these are not currently in place please try to implement them for best results.
• Tailored to your dog: All exercises are adjusted to fit your dog’s needs and challenges.

2. Your Role

• Provide your dog’s routine, behaviour history, and any health considerations.
• Make sure your dog is healthy and up-to-date on vaccinations.
• Attend the final day of training so you can learn the techniques, mechanics, and reasoning behind each exercise. This ensures your dog’s progress continues after the program.
• Follow instructions consistently at home to reinforce learning.
• Ensure your dog has a well fitted harness.

3. Safety & Wellbeing

• Your dog’s safety is our priority. Sessions may be adapted or paused if your dog shows stress, fatigue, or discomfort.
• I’m not responsible for pre-existing health conditions or incidents that happen outside of training sessions.
• You must disclose any behavioural history including bites and growls. 
• If your dog has been known to bite then an appropriate muzzle must be provided. Please ask for advice on how to get your dog used to wearing a muzzle before training begins. 

4. Payment

To secure your dates, a 10% non-refundable deposit (£35) is required at the time of booking. Dates are not confirmed until the deposit has been received.

The remaining balance of £315 is due 7 days before the start date of your training programme. This helps me keep your week reserved exclusively for you.

Because this is an intensive programme where I block out multiple visits each day, the following cancellation terms apply:

• More than 7 days before the start date – deposit retained
  • 3–7 days before the start date – 50% of the total fee payable
  • Less than 72 hours before the start date – full fee payable

If you do need to reschedule, please just let me know as soon as possible and I’ll always do my best to help where I can.

6. Materials & Methods

• All exercises, training plans, and materials are proprietary.
• Please don’t share or use them for commercial purposes without permission.
• Only positive reinforcement will be used.

7. Agreement

• By joining this program, you confirm that you understand the schedule, your responsibilities, and these terms.

If you have any questions or are unsure of the meaning of any of the statements please contact me for further explanation.