Residential Training
Residential training is a great way to 'kick start' and set your dog up with the foundations they need to succeed. I will work on building their confidence, teaching them solid obedience and new behaviours all while being cared for in my home. While here I will properly expose them to the sights and sounds of everyday life.
Why choose residential training?
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You have just got a dog and want to set good foundations in obedience.
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Your have a dog that is struggling with anxiety, aggression, reactivity or fearfulness.
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You may have seen a few trainers before and never really got over the issues that your dog has been suffering with.
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You would like to have your dog conditioned to certain training equipment that will enable you to communicate with them better. But, you are unsure on how to introduce them and want to ensure that your dog is comfortable, content and responds to it positively.
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Create and place training, creating a calm dog within the home.
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Going on holiday? perfect opportunity to have your dog cared for and trained at the same time!
How it works
Step-by-step of a residential stay with Ben at Balanced Dog
Pre-stay phone consultation
We will arrange a phone call prior to your dogs stay to discuss training goals and answer any questions you may have.
Initial handover (up to 1hour)
The initial handover is where I will meet the you and your dog, here we will go over in more depth the training plan that was discussed in our phone conversation.
Stay
Your dog will come home with me from the handover, they will have time to settle in and get use to their new routine. You will be updated regularly throughout the stay.
Handback (up to 2hours)
During the hand back I will go through all that has been covered during your dogs stay. It will be in-depth and you will also receive a written report along side this.
Follow up sessions
After the stay we will have 3 scheduled follow ups, each lasting up to 6omins, these will be spaced: 2 days (phone call), 2 weeks and 1 month after the stay.
*Depending on your location the 2 weeks and 1 month session can be held at the training space, via video call or a combination of both.
Keeping in touch
Any questions or queries you have, even after the training process, please do keep in touch!
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Prices:
2 weeks - £2350
3 weeks - £3050
4 weeks - £3950
*Any cases with a bite history will require 3 weeks minimum stay.
**Charges may be added depending on distance travelled if you require collection and drop off.
What Clients Say
Julie K
"We sent out 18 month old Vizsla boy for 3 weeks of training with Ben. Prior to training, our boy was extremely anxious, we were unable to leave him alone for more than 15 minutes, he was reactive to children and strangers, sometimes lunging at people walking past us. We were at breaking point.
Ben created an incredible bond of trust with our boy, initially focusing on the basics (crate training, lead training and boundaries), at the end of the 3 weeks, we met a totally new dog, he was calmer, able to be left alone for 3 hours, not reactive to strangers & children (but still incredibly goofy and fun!)
This has been life changing for us and our boy, we’re able to ‘have our life back’ and also enjoy our puppy without fear of reactivity. Ben is an incredibly gentle person who really understands each dog's personality, he showed so much care during and after the training. We received detailed guidance and instructions so we can continue the training. We are so grateful and fully recommend to anyone struggling. Don’t leave it too late! "