1-2-1 Dog Training in Surrey
Private, tailored dog training for puppies, adolescents and adult dogs across Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge, Hersham, Esher, Molesey, Cobham and Claygate.
If you are reading this, the chances are life with your dog is not quite how you pictured it. Maybe the walks have turned into a tug of war. Maybe their recall disappears the moment they spot another dog, a squirrel or a puddle. Maybe they jump up at visitors, cannot settle in the evening, or your sweet puppy has turned into a teenager who seems to have forgotten everything they knew.
The hardest part is rarely the behaviour itself. It is the daily frustration, the second-guessing, and the feeling that you have tried everything you have read online and nothing has really stuck.
1-2-1 training was built for exactly this. Group classes are great, but they cannot always give you the time and attention your dog actually needs. 1-2-1 training is built entirely around you, your dog and your real life, so you get a clear plan, proper support and progress that actually lasts.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
When you work with me 1-2-1, you receive:
- An initial assessment so we genuinely understand your dog, your home and your goals before any training begins
- Private 1-2-1 sessions tailored to you, your dog and your routine
- A clear, step-by-step training plan so you always know what to practise next
- Video feedback between sessions, because the work between sessions is where real change happens
- Direct WhatsApp support throughout, so you are never left guessing in the moment
- Equipment loans where needed, including long lines, harnesses and leads, so you have everything required to do the work properly
WHAT WE COVER
Every plan is tailored, but these are the things owners most often come to me for:
- Recall you can actually rely on
- Loose lead walking without the pulling
- Jumping up and over-excitement with visitors
- Settling and switching off at home
- Puppy foundations: toilet training, biting, mouthing and routine
- Teenage dogs who have suddenly stopped listening
- Everyday manners and life skills for busy family homes
Whatever you are working on, the goal is the same: a dog who is a genuine pleasure to live with, and an owner who feels confident about what to do next.
HOW I WORK
My approach is kind, ethical and reward-based. There are no quick fixes, no gimmicks and no outdated dominance theories. What you get is a training plan that takes into account everything that shapes how your dog behaves, from their age and breed needs to their environment, your routine and the way they actually learn.
You also get someone in your corner. I have been working professionally with dogs across Surrey and South West London for 18 years. I am accredited through the APDT and IMDT, I am the UK Ambassador for KONG and the author of the bestselling book Beyond The Bowl. But clients often tell me the biggest difference is feeling understood themselves. There is no judgement, no assumption that you should already have it figured out, and no rush.
THE NEXT STEP
The first step is a free Zoom call. We talk through what is happening, what you want life with your dog to look like, and whether 1-2-1 training is the right fit for you both. No pressure, no hard sell, just a proper conversation.
