Dog Training
Less Stress, More Joy
Adolescent & Adult Dog Training in Leicestershire & Rutland
Has your teenage or adult dog suddenly developed selective hearing, decided that pulling you down the street is their new hobby or treats their recall as a purely optional suggestion? Is teenage rebellion making your life stressful? Maybe you’ve recently welcomed a rescue or older dog who is starting from scratch and you’re feeling unsure where to start? You are definitely not alone.
The good news? You don’t have to live with the stress and chaos. No dog is ever "too old" to learn.
“We have just completed the Diamond Package with Jo and I cannot express how worthwhile it has been and highlighted the importance to invest in your dog so their life is as enriched & fulfilled as possible. Jo approaches her sessions with understanding and kindness which was key for us. We never felt ashamed or bad if our at home training hadn’t been quite right. She supported us in going back to basics and nailing the foundations along with fun scent work. In the 5 sessions our dog, Bruce has come on leaps and bounds and we now have the correct tools and knowledge to continue with his training. I can’t recommend Jo enough to anyone whether you want to change a behaviour or teach them a new skill. We will definitely be in touch again for Bruce’s advanced training. Thank you Jo!!!!”
- team Bruce
I’m Jo and for over twelve years I’ve been helping dogs and their humans across Leicestershire and Rutland regain their peace of mind. My approach is to get to the root of what is driving a dog’s behaviour, rather than looking solely at surface level fixes through one to one sessions that are completely personalised, focused and tailored exclusively to you and your dog’s needs.
When you work with me, you’re never left guessing what to do next.
Beyond our face to face sessions which are held in your home and in the real world on your favourite walks, I personally hand-type and tailor a complete write-up of our discussions, practical exercises and action points specifically for you and your dog after every single session. You’ll also get clear, step-by-step custom guides sent straight to your inbox, giving you the exact tools and ongoing support that you need; meaning that you can focus entirely on your dog during our training time together.
Best of all, you're never left to figure things out alone between visits. You get direct WhatsApp support with me throughout your training journey, so if you hit a bump in the road, have a quick question or want to share a win, I’m right there in your back pocket to help.
Find the perfect plan for you and your dog. Click on the package options below to see what’s included or hit the button at the bottom to chat with me and share a few details about your dog. I’ll send over full pricing and help you choose the best options for your goals.
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The Diamond Training Package is the most popular training choice for dog owners. It is packed full of everything you are ever going to need to train your dog. You can cover all of the essential skills that make walks and living with your dog absolutely incredible or you could have lots of fun training your dog complex skills such as scentwork, tricks or assistance dog tasks, the choice is yours. This package comes with an exceptionally high success rate for living stress free and raising the dog of your dreams. If you want Jo’s invaluable expertise on tap, for your dog to become a superstar and want to take their training to the next level, this package is for you.
The Diamond Package includes:
Exclusive and unlimited daily Whatsapp support from Jo in-between sessions to answer any concerns or questions that you need help with there and then.
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Five detailed one-to-one personal practical training sessions with Jo’s expertise guiding you through the process step-by-step. All sessions will be tailored purely to you and your dog. No sessions are rushed which means that questions and concerns will always be answered to ensure that you are never left unsure of anything. Each session lasts a minimum of one hour.
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Sessions arranged only at times that suit and fit in with you, held at your home so that you don’t need to travel as well as outdoors wherever you want to walk and train your dog. This means that you get to train your dog in real-life environments, exactly where you need the help most; allowing your dog to concentrate better and learn more quickly.
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No limits on the skills that you want to train and goals that you want to achieve. From bringing them home, manners around the house, through to advanced skills such as Jo’s award-winning specialist magnetic recall programme, confidence on walks or even advanced tricks and scentwork, we will cover anything that you need help with or want to train your dog. This package allows us the time to work on more than just the foundations of all the skills that you need. With no pre-set programme or class-like standardised format; every session will be tailored purely to and focused solely on you and your dog.
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You will be taught the secrets of keeping your dog both physically and mentally stimulated so that they are as happy as can be. From understanding their unique needs, knowing what to feed them, how to enrich their lives and provide the necessary mental stimulation they need, how to calm and tire them out the right way and so much more. You will be able to meet every aspect of your dog's care so that they thrive.
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Every conversation, question, answer and problem-solving strategy that is covered and discussed in each session typed up and sent to you personally so that you never have to worry about remembering everything or feel unsure of knowing what to do and when.
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Individualised step-by-step training plans provided after each session so that you can follow and practice your dog’s training perfectly at home outside of sessions without having to worry about whether it’s right or not.
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Video demo guides if you need them and video training analysis and feedback provided in-between sessions if you would like it.
There really is no better value than the knowledge, expertise and extensive support that you get with this package using only kind and effective training methods. If you want to know everything that you need to have a great life with your dog, and if you want to train your dog to be the best they can be so that they become the dog of your dreams, then this package is for you.
Suitable for all breeds of dog aged six months and over.
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If you want to focus on a small number of skills to train your dog or want to get the ball rolling with a few foundations of training, then the Gold Training Package is for you. You might want to cover just the basics for these sessions with the foundations of walking nicely on lead and not being distracted by other dogs outdoors. Or you might have a teenage dog and need help dealing with the ‘terrible teens’. Or maybe you want to stop them from jumping up at everyone, look at the basics of recall so that they start to come back when called or perhaps you just want to teach your dog how to settle at the pub. This package allows you the opportunity to focus on distinct and precise areas of dog training that you need help with.
The Gold Package includes:
One-to-one personal dog training sessions by Jo, dog training expert, tailored to your specific needs.
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Three practical sessions, one hour each, providing you and your dog with a solid foundation of up to three training priorities and goals.
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The choice to work on a combination of the basic foundations of skills such as manners around the home and guests, walking nicely on lead or perhaps the initial concepts of Jo’s specialist recall programme.
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Step-by-step personalised training plans provided after each session so that you know exactly what to do to train your dog at home.
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Sessions arranged around your availability and held in your own home and local environment so that you don’t need to travel. This means that you get to train your dog in real-life settings, exactly where you need the help most as well as ensuring that your dog can concentrate better and learn more quickly.
Suitable for all breeds of dog aged six months and over.
PLEASE NOTE: these sessions cover the foundations of training skills only. The Diamond Package allows for a greater number of skills to be taught and for your training to progress to a more advanced level. All sessions are based on kind and effective methods of training only. Behaviour issues require a minimum booking of five sessions. Skilled subjects of training such as recall require a minimum booking of three sessions and a recommended booking of five sessions for the full foundation programme.
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The Silver Training Package is a great option for dog owners who want to look at one or two training priorities only. You might have just one issue that you’re facing with your dog that you need help with. Or perhaps your dog is relentlessly jumping up at people, barking at the door, never seems to settle or is having difficulty travelling in the car. Maybe you can’t get the hang of teaching them to walk nicely on lead or you need help with your new rescue dog and want to settle them in properly. Perhaps you have some smaller issues that you’re facing with your dog that you simply need to get on top of. If you have just one or two training priorities that you want to look at, then this package is for you.
The Silver Puppy Package includes:
Two one-to-one practical training sessions, both an hour long each.
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The choice to work on one training goal or problem in more detail or two specific training issues or goals on a foundation level.
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Step-by-step training plans to follow at home so that you know you’re on the right track.
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Sessions arranged to fit in with your availability on a one-to-one basis at home.
Suitable for all breeds of dog aged six months and over.
PLEASE NOTE: this package is for two sessions only. Skilled areas of training such as recall require a minimum booking of three sessions and a recommended booking of five sessions for the full specialist programme. Behaviour issues require a minimum booking of five sessions.
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Do you have one thing that you need help with when it comes to training your dog? Is there a specific issue that you and your dog are struggling with or do you just want to chat to Jo and get her specialist help and advice on some general topics regarding your dog? The Bronze Training Package is an ideal one-off training session whereby you can address a single training goal or issue.
The Bronze Training Package includes:
A single hour-long personalised dog training session.
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The opportunity to start basic introductory training with your dog for a specific skill or goal that you have, as well as the option to discuss any general dog related topics that you need help with.
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Step-by-step training plans to follow at home so that you know you’re on the right track.
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Sessions arranged to fit in with your availability on a one-to-one basis at home.
Suitable for all breeds of dog aged six months and over.
PLEASE NOTE: this is for a single session only. As dog training skills are best taught in steps over time, this session is not suited for training goals such as recall and loose lead walking which require a minimum of three sessions. Behavioural issues cannot be addressed with this package.
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Are you about to get a new dog who is six months or older? Are you feeling unsure of what to buy, how to set the house up, how to bring them home, how to settle them in and what to do exactly in the first few days or weeks? Unsure of what to train them first or how to ensure that they are toilet trained quickly, socialised properly and settled into the family as soon as possible? Have you got any worries about getting your new dog and just want some help and answers? Maybe you’re unsure of how to introduce your new dog to your current dog or cat and want to make sure that you don’t ruin their relationship by making mistakes at the start. If any of these sound familiar, then this single session is for you.
The Pre-Dog Single Training Session includes:
Dog training expert and specialist, Jo will take you through everything you need to know, buy and do with your dog so that you are twenty steps ahead of the game from the second they arrive home.
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One single session lasting one hour and a half held in your home, prior to your dog’s arrival so that we can get you organised and set-up perfectly.
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All discussions are typed up and sent to you following the session along with all of your essential tips, guides and recommended equipment lists.
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20% discount offered on this session price if booked in conjunction with a dog training package.
Suitable for all breeds of dog aged six months and over.
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Zoom, Teams or even Whatsapp; whichever your preferred video conferencing platform, you can train your dog directly with Jo from wherever you are in the world.
Live Virtual Dog Training includes:
The ability to train live with dog training expert, Jo and gain her vast experience, knowledge and help on all things dog, even if you don’t live in Leicestershire or Rutland,
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The ability to address all of the dog training essentials such as socialisation, confidence building, walking nicely on lead, recall, general obedience indoors and outdoors and so much more (package dependent) on a one-to-one basis, all from the comfort of your own living room and at times that will fit perfectly with your availability.
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Jo will personally guide you through every exercise step-by-step using her dog, Maggie, to demonstrate each exercise in turn. Then, you’ll work through each step with your own dog whilst having Jo (and Maggie) there to watch, guide and help you in real time.
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Step-by-step training plans to follow at home so that you know you’re on the right track.
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A 15% discount on any of the dog training packages
Suitable for all breeds of dog aged six months and over.
“Jo is a fantastic person who is such an expert on dogs."
— Team Marty
