Welcome To Focus Dog Behaviour and Training.
Puppy Classes and Dog Training in Cottingley, serving Shipley, Saltaire, Baildon, Bingley and Bradford.
REAL WORLD TRAINING, IN REAL TIME. FOR REAL WORLD RESULTS.
At Focus Dog Behaviour and Training, I give you the skills and confidence to succeed in everyday situations, with expertise you won’t find anywhere else.
What I Offer:
I don’t deliver off-the-shelf curriculums. Every programme is uniquely crafted from advanced professional qualifications, years of hands-on work with dogs, and practical experience supporting clients and their dogs in real life.
How It Works:
♦You’ll receive top-quality training and support in a class setting.
♦Beginners courses receive a weekly, interactive Masterclass Series and Q&A.
♦All courses have online materials to refer to at home.
♦You’ll also have the option to join my exclusive real-world sessions.
If you choose this next-level support, you’ll apply class-based skills in everyday environments, with live coaching in the moment.
Why It Works:
♦I’ve spent years testing and refining these methods in real life, discovering what truly helps you and your dog succeed.
♦With every new qualification, I’ve incorporated the most effective techniques into my programmes.
♦The result is tailored, practical support you simply can’t get from standard class-based teaching.
♦This superior level of effective support from me, a highly experienced, advanced trainer, can’t be replicated.
My Programmes and Courses Are For:
Puppies, teens and adult beginners, refreshers, dogs progressing beyond beginners, or owners seeking specialist help.
Trust In Quality, Regulated and Accrediated Training.
After spending many years gathering my knowledge and experience, I undertook an extensive and rigorous assessment process to earn entry on the Animal Behaviour and Training Council's (ABTC) practitioner register as an Animal Training Instructor (ABTC-ATI).
- The ABTC register is the only list of dog trainers recommended by the RSPCA and the Dogs Trust.
- Tested in every aspect of a dog trainer's role.
- I'm a multi-certified trainer, including an Easy Peasy Puppy Certified Instructor, Canine Body Language Instructor, Loose Leaders Instructor and I'm one of the few Certified Control Unleashed Instructors and Predation Substitute Instructors in the whole of the UK.
- All training follows ethical, rewards based methods.
- Training available in Cottingley, near Shipley, Bingley, Baildon, Saltaire & Bradford.
Ground-breaking and Exclusive Programmes for Puppies, Adolescent and Adult dogs.
1-2-1 training, group classes and specialist training available.
Online portal where you can access supporting videos, handouts and homework.
Service Overview – Dog Training in Shipley, Bingley, Baildon & Bradford
Looking for professional dog training? Whether you have just brought your new puppy home, have a young puppy, an adolescent, or an adult dog, there’s an option to suit you.
- Puppy Pre-Vaccination Support. Affordable puppy support for your new arrival. Instant guidance and reassurance from a curated online video collection (£25.00) and/or in-person support for just £100.00.
- Puppy Socialisation A social, relaxed social meet-up designed to help puppies and owners feel comfortable and confident in new environments, around other puppies, and with novel experiences - all in a controlled, on-lead setting.
- Puppy Training (Under 6 Months). A ground-breaking puppy programme. Build strong, essential foundations with an weekly in-person group class AND join my weekly online live Puppy Masterclass Series and Q&A. We'll covering social skills, recall, loose lead walking, and so much more.
- Adolescent and Adult Beginners Training (6 Months & Over). A structured course for older puppies and adult dogs to develop essential life skills in a supportive setting.
- Coached Training Walks. An exclusive option for my clients - get real-world, real-time support with small group coached training walks.
- Beyond Beginners. Unlock your puppy's/dog's potential with a unique fun programme. Take training further with advanced exercises, impulse control, scent work, Talking Dog Rally to increase real-life reliability. Open to everyone.
- Loose Lead Walking Course. A four week course focusing exclusively on improving loose lead walking skills.
- Scentwork Training (Bronze, Silver & Gold) – Teach your dog to search for a target scent, progressing through structured levels to introduce new target odours and new searching skills.
- Recall Course. A four-week course focused exclusively on building reliable recall skills.
- Predation Substitute Training. For dogs with strong chase instincts, teaching alternative behaviours to keep them safe.
- Control Unleashed Training. Helping dogs gain focus and confidence in everyday situations.
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Kind, Effective, Achievable and Fun.
- Fun and engaging training.
- Learn useful and practical skills, that you'll use throughout your dog's life.
- Focus on providing effective and fulfilling training to create a happy, confident learner.
- Incorporate training seamlessly into your everyday life.
- Motivate and help your puppy/dog to learn via food, play, petting, and life rewards.
- Grow your confidence in your own training abilities.
- Use scientifically proven training methods to create a relationship with your puppy/dog built on trust.
