Individual Training Sessions for you and your Puppy
​with Sally Stephens
​(for puppies up to 16 weeks of age)

Doing the puppy 1:1 course with sally was the best way to prepare for getting our puppy. Sally was fantastic with providing invaluable advice, from toilet training to the first night. It really helped us to settle her into our home in the smoothest and kindest way. She provided us with creative ways to introduce our puppy to new people and other animals is a safe and positive way, which we are so grateful for. I would recommend Sally to anyone getting a new puppy to give you and your pup the best possible start!  (Rachel and Puppy Maple)

​The earlier your puppy can be socialised (to interact happily and safely with other puppies, people and situations) the greater the chance you have of raising a confident and happy dog.

Puppy classes in groups aren’t for every puppy or person, so a 1:1 might get you and your puppy off to a better start.  We can be flexible on times to suit your lifestyle.

There is so much conflicting information available these days. Happily, times have moved on from punishment based training and the pack theory where you have to be the boss.  We offer a more relaxed approach where you and your puppy can live together in harmony. You have chosen to be the carer for your puppy and we will work with you to make his or her life as fulfilling and happy as it can be, whilst being stress free and flexible for you.  We aim to help you raise a relaxed, confident puppy who likes people and other dogs (whilst not obsessing about either) who is able to visit parks and pubs and other people’s homes with you without causing stress to anyone else.

There are several options available and they include 7 days of support from the date of your appointment, by Whatsapp and email, to help you approach any new challenges that arise.  After the 7 days you have the option (Option 3) to book a 20 minute Zoom or face to face follow up session for £20.
We will also recommend reading for you about puppy training and early socialisation versus the risks of diseases before vaccinations take effect.
Choose your option and pay by Paypal then you will be directed back to fill in the form to arrange an appointment.  The booking form will ask you for a few details including 3 times that would suit you for your appointment  (which should at least 4 days from submitting your form).  We will then reply confirming an appointment time.
No refunds are given if appointments are missed. However they can be rescheduled with 48 hours notice.
We look forward to helping you with those all important first steps on your journey with your new companion.

​Option 1  £45
A pre-puppy zoom meeting of 40 minutes.  This session can cover all the preparations for the arrival of your new puppy to make it as smooth and stress free as possible for both of you.  We can also cover what equipment is useful to have, what you might feed and how often, how to prepare for successful toilet training, where your puppy will sleep, what to do if he/she wakes in the night etc.
Includes 7 days ongoing Whatsapp or email support.

​Option 2  £70
A face to face 1:1 of 50 minutes at The Dog Training Barn.  This session can cover whatever you would like. It may include appropriate exercise and play for your puppy, how to manage play biting, what type of walks are most beneficial for your puppy, how to work on having a reliable recall, how to help your puppy walk on a loose lead, how to make the lead, collar and harness fitting stress free for your puppy, how to manage and then change challenging situations-for example, puppy biting your clothes, barking for attention, toilet training.   This appointment can take place one week after your puppy’s first vaccination

Option 3  £20
A 20 minute follow up session via Zoom or telephone to go over any issues arising after the 7 days.
Only available on completion of either Option 1 or Option 2.

Just to say the cheese trick is brilliant - she has to check she’s got every bit!
 
I really enjoyed the 1 to 1 and it was invaluable for my two children to help them understand how to work with a new puppy. It also raised my confidence levels and gave me strategies to deal with play biting, crying and leaving her alone for a few minutes.  (Hermione and Saffron)