THE DONS DOG COMPANY

   Behavioural

• Reactivity (towards dogs, people)
• Aggression (fear-based, resource guarding, territorial)
• Separation anxiety, distress behaviours
• Noise sensitivity (fireworks, storms)
• Compulsive behaviours (tail chasing)
• Destructive behaviours (chewing, digging)
• Multi-dog household conflicts
• Assistance dog task support, behaviour issues

Training

• Core obedience: sit, stay, down, leave
• Loose lead walking 
• Recall  
• Socialisation and confidence building
• Preventing future behaviour issues

Ideal for dogs who need help with:

• Loose lead walking 

• Recall and focus 

• Distraction training 

• General manners

• Confidence building 

Dogs in this category benefit from: Bronze or Silver (details below)

Designed for dogs who struggle with: 

• Reactivity to dogs, people, traffic or noises 

• Barking, lunging or over‑arousal 

• Fearful behaviour 

• Handling sensitivity

Dogs in this category benefit from: Silver or Gold (details below)

Best for dogs experiencing: 

• Separation anxiety 

• Resource guarding 

• Multi‑dog tension 

• Visitor or door reactivity 

• Settling difficulties

Dogs in this category benefit from: Gold, due to complexity (details below)

Ideal for owners seeking expert support to resolve their dog’s behaviour, with a clear, personalised plan for success

• Personalised Behaviour Plan: Based on your dog’s unique needs and goals.
• Home Assessment & Practical Training: Practical hands-on guidance.
• Detailed Written Report: Step-by-step guidance emailed for continued success.

Perfect for owners who want extra support to successfully resolve their dog’s behaviour challenges

Includes everything in the Bronze package, plus:

Home Follow‑Up (within 4 weeks):
• x1 30‑minute visit to review progress, reinforce training, and fine‑tune your plan.

The ultimate behavioural support package for maximum guidance and confidence

Includes everything in Bronze/Silver, plus:

Home Follow‑Up (within 4 weeks):
• x2 30‑minute visits (or one 1‑hour visit) to reinforce training, review progress, and address any new behaviours or challenges.

Empowering owners to train their own assistance dogs for life-changing support and helping existing assistance dogs stay at their best

Customised Programmes: Tailored to your dog’s role i.e. Autism support, emotional support

Owner-Trained Approach: Practical training, behaviour guidance, and ongoing coaching to train your own assistance dog. 

Extended Support: Refresher training for existing assistance dogs or behaviour challenges

Dog Safety & Awareness

Practical guidance on staying safe, calm and respectful around dogs — ideal for children, schools and community groups.

Understanding Dog Behaviour & Communication

Learn how to recognise what dogs are really saying through their body language, signals and behaviour, and how to respond confidently and appropriately.

Assistance Dog Awareness

Understand the role of assistance dogs, how to interact with them respectfully, and the laws that protect their access and their handlers

Initial Assessment: Understand your goals and review any previous training.

Core Obedience: Strengthen essential commands like sit, stay, down & leave.

Lead Walking & Recall: Improve loose-lead walking and recall.

Owner Coaching: Practical tips on timing, tone, and consistency for success.

Progress Review: Cool down and set clear next steps for continued improvement.

 * Travel over 5 miles from SO19 will incur a fuel surcharge. Visits to me are free.

Dogs up to 11 months old

Initial Assessment: Discuss your training goals.

Foundation Skills: Essential commands like sit, down, leave.

Lead Walking & Recall: Foundation

Confidence Building: Fun exercises to encourage curiosity & confidence.

Owner Guidance: i.e. Tips on crate training, toilet routines, and preventing future behaviour issues.

Progress Review: Discuss feedback and clear next steps.

* Travel over 5 miles from SO19 will incur a fuel surcharge. Visits to me are 

Fully insured with Cliverton, specialist insurers for animal professionals, including:

    • £5 million Public Liability
   • Professional Indemnity
   • Care, Custody & Control

Advanced DBS checked