Welcome To Focus Dog Behaviour and Training.
Puppy Classes and Dog Training in Cottingley, serving Shipley, Saltaire, Baildon, Bingley and Bradford.
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.
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 support. 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). Build strong foundations with reward-based training, covering social skills, recall, loose lead walking, and 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.
- Beyond Your Home. Get real-world, real-time support with coached small group training walks. An exclusive option for my beginner's course clients.
- Beyond Beginners. Take training further with advanced exercises, impulse control, scent work, Talking Dog Rally and real-life reliability.
- 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.
- Loose Lead Walking Course. A four week course focusing exclusively in on improving your loose lead walking 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.
