Dog Behaviour Consultation – The Essential First Step

Every new client begins with a dog behaviour consultation. This in-depth session allows a professional dog behaviourist in Somerset to assess your dog’s behaviour, identify triggers, evaluate safety, and create a tailored plan for long-term change.

This consultation is carried out as in-home dog training in Somerset, allowing me to observe your dog in their real environment — where behaviour issues actually occur.

During your dog behaviour consultation, you’ll receive:

• A thorough behaviour assessment for reactive, aggressive, or anxious dogs

• Full history taking and trigger analysis

• Risk and safety evaluation in real-world situations

• Observation of your dog in context (home, handling, environment)

• Immediate, practical dog training advice you can use straight away

• Honest explanations and guidance — no judgement, no quick fixes, no false promises

This dog behaviour consultation in Somerset is a required first step before booking any further training or day sessions. It ensures a safe, ethical, and effective approach for both you and your dog.

Price:£120
Duration:Up to 2 hours

📌 Next Step:Book Your Dog Behaviour Consultation

Behavioural follow-up sessions are available for existing clients who have already completed a dog behaviour consultation. These sessions provide continued in-home dog training in Somerset, helping reinforce progress and address any new challenges as they arise.

Behavioural follow-ups are used to:

• Review progress since your initial behaviour consultation

• Adjust and refine your dog’s behaviour plan

• Support owner handling and management skills

• Address new or ongoing behavioural challenges

• Provide continued guidance for reactive, anxious, or aggressive dogs

Price:£50
Duration:60 minutes

👉 Available only to existing clients

• Behavioural follow-up sessions

• Dog behaviour consultation

• in-home dog training Somerset

• reactive, anxious, aggressive dogs

Behavioural day training for dogs combines structured, hands-on behaviour work with your dog and essential skill transfer to you, the owner.

This approach ensures long-term results by building your confidence, timing, and understanding — not just short-term behaviour changes.

All sessions form part of my in-home dog training in Somerset, focusing on real-world situations rather than artificial setups.

What’s included:

• Structured behaviour work tailored to your dog’s individual needs

• Practical, real-world training setups

• Owner coaching and hands-on skill transfer

• Support with handling, timing, decision-making, and management

• Ongoing guidance for reactive, anxious, or aggressive behaviour

Session details:

Half Day:£75
Includes pick-up and drop-off

Full Day:£150
Includes pick-up and drop-off

Recommended packages:

Important:Owner involvement is mandatory. This is not a board-and-train service.
Behaviour change is achieved through education, consistency, and practical skill-building.

📌 Next Step:Book Your Behavioural Day Training Session

If you’re looking for a safe, structured way to build your reactive dog’s confidence — and your own — this reactive dog group walkis designed to provide calm exposure and real-world skill-building.

Led by a qualified dog behaviourist in Somerset, this session offers controlled distance, supportive guidance, and hands-on coaching so you and your dog can progress without pressure or judgement.

Who is this walk for?

This reactive dog group walk is ideal for:

• Dogs who are reactive or easily overstimulated

• Nervous or unsure dogs needing gentle support

• Friendly dogs who benefit from controlled socialisation

• Owners who want to build confidence, skill, and understanding

• Anyone seeking a positive, non-judgemental environment to practise real-life behaviour work

Please note:This walk is not suitable for aggressive dogs

What you’ll gain by joining this behaviourist-led dog walk, you and your dog will benefit from:

• Professional behaviourist guidance for reactive dogs

• Support with lead handling and distance management

• Calm, controlled exposure to other dogs

• A confidence boost for both handlers and dogs

• A supportive group of people who understand the challenges of reactive dogs

Event Details

• Date:March  2026

• Time:10:30am

• Meeting Point:Cocklemoor Car Park, Langport

• Price:£15 per dog

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Spaces are capped to ensure everyone gets the right level of support. Please message to book your place.

Does your dog struggle with chasing livestock, wildlife, or other animals?
Do outdoor distractions make recall unreliable or unsafe?

Dogs with a strong prey drive can be challenging and, at times, frightening to manage. This specialist dog training program is designed for owners who need greater control and safety, focusing on long-term behaviour solutions rather than quick fixes or suppression.

Delivered as in-home dog training and on-location sessions in Somerset, the program emphasises risk reduction, clear communication, and owner skill development. Specialist tools, including e-collars, are used responsibly and only when appropriate, following careful assessment.

About this training program

This bespoke package is designed for dogs with:

• High prey drive

• History of chasing behaviour

• Unsafe or unreliable recall in real-world environments

And for owners who:

• Need greater off-lead control where safe and appropriate

• Want structured, ethical guidance

• Are committed to learning and actively participating

Important:This is not a standalone “e-collar course” and is not suitable for all dogs.

Understanding the Use of E-Collars

E-collars are often misunderstood in dog training. When introduced carefully and used responsibly, they can support:

• Clear communication

• Safety

• Reliable recall

Important points:

• E-collars are never a default option

• Use follows a behavioural consultation and risk assessment

• Tools are always part of a wider training and management plan

• Welfare, clarity, and proportional use are essential

If an e-collar is not appropriate for a dog or owner, it will not be used.

Training Package Structure – What’s Included:

• Three structured 2-hour sessions

• Delivered over one week for continuity and consistency

• Held in suitable real-world locations

• Owner coaching and handling skills throughout

• Ongoing support and guidance following training

• Equipment supplied where appropriate, or use your own compatible Dogtra or Mini Educator

Session Breakdown

Session 1 – Foundations & Conditioning

• Calm and ethical introduction of equipment (if applicable)

• Identifying your dog’s individual working level

• Establishing clear, low-stress communication

• Building trust and understanding

Session 2 – Owner Skills & Structured Recall

• Developing owner handling confidence

• Safe and correct equipment use

• Structured recall exercises under supervision

• Progressing distraction levels appropriately

Session 3 – Real-World Application

• Applying skills in practical environments

• Reviewing handling and consistency

• Assessing safety and reliability

• Planning next steps and ongoing management

Ongoing Support

Follow-up guidance is provided to help maintain progress and confidence at home. Additional support is available as needed.

Pricing

• Three × 2-hour sessions with supplied equipment: £550

• Three × 2-hour sessions using client’s own Dogtra or Mini Educator: £350

Eligibility:This program is only available after a dog behaviour consultation.

PAYMENT & POLICIES 

Payment & Cancellations

• Payment is required to secure bookings

• 48 hours’ notice required for cancellations

• Late cancellations may be charged in full