Pet dogs don't need to be obedience champions or have the ability to speed around an agility course with a clear round. Of course, these activities can be great fun and something to aspire to, but most owners need their dog to sit when asked, walk calmly on a loose lead, come back when called and settle down when they stop to natter to their neighbour, have a pint in the pub or a coffee with friends.  They also want their dog to be well behaved when there are other dogs in the vicinity. 

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If your dog lacks confidence, this can quite often lead to aggression and shyness which in turn can make walks difficult and less enjoyable. Building your dog’s confidence is the first step to helping them overcome their fears and becoming more comfortable around people, other animals or anything else that worries them.

 

Research has shown that the two most specific and effective exercises we can do with our dogs to help build their confidence are Agility (not the typical Agility that we see at Crufts) and Basic Obedience. 

 

The training we offer at High Peak Behavioural Dog Training is based on teaching the behaviours that dogs and owners need in day to day domestic life.  Therefore we are focused on doing a thorough job of training these lifeskills.

 

Our training methodology is reward-based. Consistent research over the years has shown that using reward-based methods are far more effective and less likely to be associated with behaviour problems. This approach also means that dogs have better welfare, enjoy their training and form a stronger bond with owners or carers - so why would you choose to do anything else?

 

So whether you have a young adolescent dog who has forgotten all he has been taught, a rescue dog who comes with baggage or a senior dog who is bored, we can supply tailored training specific to your needs and your dog's capabilities.

 

All our training is done on a 1-2-1 basis so you are assured that all the attention is solely on you and your dog.  You can choose between a single 1-2-1 session if you just need to brush up on previous skills or a block of five sessions for those with a more demanding dog.