One-To-One Training
Sometimes, ‘group training’ simply isn't the answer.
If you are experiencing specific behaviour problems with your dog, one-to-one training can be the answer.
You might need help NOW with a particular issue and cannot wait for the next set of classes to start.
Classes may be inconvenient for you – you might work shifts and wouldn’t be able to attend every single week.
It might simply be that you have a new puppy that has not yet had the necessary vaccination injections and you would like some one-to-one advice on what to do and how to cope with certain behaviours, before your puppy socialisation classes start.
If you are experiencing specific behaviour problems with your dog, one-to-one training can be the answer.
You might need help NOW with a particular issue and cannot wait for the next set of classes to start.
Classes may be inconvenient for you – you might work shifts and wouldn’t be able to attend every single week.
It might simply be that you have a new puppy that has not yet had the necessary vaccination injections and you would like some one-to-one advice on what to do and how to cope with certain behaviours, before your puppy socialisation classes start.
It may be that a particular problem is not one that would be common to a group and in which case, not enough time could be spent discussing why the behaviour is occurring and how to change it.
Common examples would be:
Common examples would be:
- Separation Anxiety
Symptoms include destruction of property and contents, excessive barking or howling, inappropriate toileting – all of which occur when the dog is left alone or shut away from the family. - Traffic Chasing
The dog is over-stimulated by the fast movement of traffic passing by – very common in collies, collie crosses and german shepherd dogs - Inter-Pack Problems
The dog is not getting on with other dog(s) or cat(s) who also live in your home
It might be that your dog is displaying anti-social behaviour towards strange dogs or people.
Common examples might be:
Common examples might be:
- Whenever you take your dog for a walk, you dread the sight of other people out with their dogs as you know that your dog is going to bark/growl/lunge at them, leaving you feeling embarrassed, frustrated and unhappy.
- When visitors come to your home, you have to shut your dog away because you don’t trust them with people outside of the family.
- In these and other instances involving anti-social behaviour, putting your dog in with a class full of other dogs would be too stressful for you, your dog and the rest of the group, let alone counter-productive and potentially dangerous
Understanding what is natural behaviour to a puppy and how to handle it, is a vital part of bringing up a well-adjusted and (eventually) well-behaved dog.
You may never have owned a dog before and you need some straightforward guidance on how to cope with this new family member!
WHATEVER the reason, no matter how big or small you think the problem is – Topdog Training can tailor a solution to help you with individual one to one training, where the focus is entirely on you and your concerns.
You may never have owned a dog before and you need some straightforward guidance on how to cope with this new family member!
WHATEVER the reason, no matter how big or small you think the problem is – Topdog Training can tailor a solution to help you with individual one to one training, where the focus is entirely on you and your concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q) How much do the sessions costs?
A) Initial assessment sessions cost £50 and subsequent sessions are £40 per hour if these take place at the Topdog Training venue. Home visits incur a call-out fee and this will depend on where you live. This would be discussed with you, prior to making an appointment.
Q) How long is an individual session?
A) Your very first session will be an “assessment” session which lasts one and a half hours. Subsequent one-to-one sessions after that last for one hour.
Q) How many sessions will I need?
A) This will very much depend on the type of behaviour problem but within your assessment session, your trainer will fully discuss the presenting problems with you and gain vital information about you and your dog. At the end, your trainer will be able to give you an idea of how many sessions they believe will be necessary in order for you to meet your goals and achieve success. You will be asked if you wish to commit to an appropriate training programme and given the option whether you wish to move forward on that basis.
Q) Is the information discussed confidential?
A) Anything discussed between you and your trainer is completely confidential.
Q) What happens if I need to cancel a pre-booked session?
A) Please contact us if you need to cancel or re-schedule a pre-booked session. Please note that we operate a Late Notice Cancellation Policy and that we require at least 24 hours notice of a cancelled appointment. If less than 24 hours notice is given, a full fee charge is applied.
A) Initial assessment sessions cost £50 and subsequent sessions are £40 per hour if these take place at the Topdog Training venue. Home visits incur a call-out fee and this will depend on where you live. This would be discussed with you, prior to making an appointment.
Q) How long is an individual session?
A) Your very first session will be an “assessment” session which lasts one and a half hours. Subsequent one-to-one sessions after that last for one hour.
Q) How many sessions will I need?
A) This will very much depend on the type of behaviour problem but within your assessment session, your trainer will fully discuss the presenting problems with you and gain vital information about you and your dog. At the end, your trainer will be able to give you an idea of how many sessions they believe will be necessary in order for you to meet your goals and achieve success. You will be asked if you wish to commit to an appropriate training programme and given the option whether you wish to move forward on that basis.
Q) Is the information discussed confidential?
A) Anything discussed between you and your trainer is completely confidential.
Q) What happens if I need to cancel a pre-booked session?
A) Please contact us if you need to cancel or re-schedule a pre-booked session. Please note that we operate a Late Notice Cancellation Policy and that we require at least 24 hours notice of a cancelled appointment. If less than 24 hours notice is given, a full fee charge is applied.