Give your dog a head start, while you focus on your day
What the Foundations First package offers
What your dog will learn
At home
- Settling and switching off (without constant input) - Calm behaviour around everyday movement and noise
- Better doorway manners (waiting, not rushing)
- Confidence with handling routines (where appropriate)
- Car skills (getting in/out calmly, loading routines)
Out and about
- Loose lead foundations (calm walking, less pulling)
- Recall foundations
- Calm observation + disengagement around dogs/people
- Confidence around novelty (sounds, traffic, bikes, busy areas)
- Real life settle skills (e.g pubs/cafés if that’s a goal)
Optional Life Skills (available for suitable dogs):
- Retrieving dropped items
- Finding named items (keys/phone)
- Toy tidy / closing doors
- Loading / unloading washing machine
- Targeting behaviours (useful for cooperative care and independence)
How it works
Tailored training sessions
I collect your dog and take them out for structured training walks (and home based practice where needed). Training is matched to your dog’s age, temperament, motivation and goals.
Progress you can actually follow
You’ll receive video updates so you know what we’re building and how to keep it going between sessions.
Owner handover (so it lasts)
Near the end of your package, we’ll schedule a handover session (in person or online) so you can maintain the skills and understand the “why” behind the work.
Flexible packages
Choose 5, 10 or 20 sessions depending on your dog and your goals.
Why choose Foundations First?
Training takes consistency and when life is hectic, that’s often the missing piece. With Foundations First, your dog gets:
- Calm, structured practice with a qualified trainer
- Repetition in real life environments (where behaviour actually happens)
- Skills that make walks, visitors, cafés and daily routines easier
- A clear plan for you to maintain progress long term
Who is this for?
Perfect for:
- Busy owners who want professional support and faster momentum
- Dogs who need foundations (lead walking, recall, calmness, confidence)
- Families who want progress without the overwhelm of “doing it all alone”
Ready to Get Started?
If you want your dog to build real life skills without you having to squeeze training into an already busy week, Foundations First is the easiest way to create momentum and then hand it over so you can maintain it.
Packages & Pricing
5 Sessions - £225
Ideal for focused goals (e.g lead walking foundations, calmness, recall groundwork).
10 Sessions - £400
Best for building consistency across multiple areas and seeing reliable progress.
20 Sessions - £700
For bigger goals, more complex behaviour patterns, or owners who want long term support and maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is each session?
Each session includes at least 60 minutes of structured walk + training.
Is this just a dog walk?
No, this is a trainer-led training walk. Your dog will still get to sniff, toilet and decompress, but every session has a clear plan behind it (calmness, focus, lead skills, recall foundations, confidence, neutrality around distractions).
Will I need to do training at home?
Not loads. The point of this package is that I build the foundations with your dog, then I give you a simple handover plan so you can maintain it without feeling overwhelmed.
Small, realistic habits > big complicated schedules.
Can you guarantee my dog will stop pulling and have perfect recall?
I can’t ethically promise instant results - behaviour depends on the dog, the environment and what’s reinforced day to day. What I can promise is a clear plan, skilled training and measurable progress based on your dog’s starting point.
Is this suitable for reactive dogs?
It depends on the level and type of reactivity. Foundations First is often great for dogs who need confidence and calmer choices, but if there’s high risk reactivity or a bite history, we’ll look at a behaviour focused 1:1 plan instead. This is exactly what the discovery call is for.
