Resources
Dog training tips and advice from East Yorkshire trainers
Practical, honest guides from the trainers who work with dogs every day around Pocklington and York: what is going on, what actually helps, and when to get support.
Guides and news
Latest dog training guides
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Aggressive dog training in York and East Yorkshire: what helps and when to get support
Why dogs growl, snap or bite, what to do (and avoid) at home, and how our trainers and behaviourists help aggressive dogs across York and East Yorkshire.
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How to teach your dog a reliable recall: tips from our York trainers
Practical recall tips you can start this week: how to make coming back worth it, when to use a long line, and the mistakes that quietly undo recall.
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How to stop your dog pulling on the lead: tips from our East Yorkshire trainers
Why dogs pull, what to do instead of following them, and how to build loose-lead walking that holds up on busy streets around York and Pocklington.
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When can my puppy start training? Advice from our East Yorkshire trainers
Puppies can start training at any age. Here is what to work on first, why starting early matters, and how puppy lessons work in Pocklington and York.
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Day training or residential training in East Yorkshire: which suits your dog?
How our five-day Pathway Programme compares with residential training, and how to tell which one suits your dog and your routine at home.
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How much does dog training cost in York and East Yorkshire?
Our dog training prices in York and East Yorkshire, from £90 puppy lessons to residential programmes, and exactly what each one includes.
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What happens on a free phone consultation with our East Yorkshire dog trainers
Every dog we train starts with a free 15-minute phone call. Here's what we'll ask, what to have ready and what happens after the call.
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What happens when your dog stays with us for residential training near Pocklington
Where your dog sleeps, how they're cared for, the updates you'll get and how the handover works when your dog stays with us for residential training.
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Reactive dog training in York and East Yorkshire: how we help
What reactivity is, why it happens and how we help reactive dogs in York and East Yorkshire, with real stories from dogs we've trained.
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Loose lead walking: a guide for East Yorkshire dog owners
Why dogs pull on the lead, and the simple daily routine our trainers near Pocklington use to teach calm, loose lead walking in a few weeks.
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Five recall games to play this week in York
Five simple recall games to play on your walks around York and Pocklington, so coming back to you becomes the best thing your dog can do.
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Our 2025 results: 220+ dogs trained across East Yorkshire
In 2025 we trained more than 220 dogs, helped over 90 reactive dogs and saved 18 dogs from being put to sleep. Here is what that looked like.
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The importance of play: games to train your dog in York and East Yorkshire
Why play matters for your dog's training and wellbeing, four games to build into your walks and training, and tips for getting the most from them.
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The truth about neutering reactive dogs: advice from our York trainers
Castration is often suggested as the fix for a reactive dog. Here is why it is rarely the answer on its own, and what to do about reactivity instead.
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The importance of socialisation: setting your puppy up for success in East Yorkshire
Why socialising your puppy between 3 and 16 weeks matters so much, and five tips to help them grow into a confident, well-adjusted adult dog.
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Training techniques for different breeds: tips from our East Yorkshire trainers
How to adapt your training to your dog's breed: what motivates them, how hard to work them, and how to handle traits like chasing or barking.
Training programmes
Looking for training, not reading?
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Puppy Training
Private 45-minute lessons that give your puppy the right foundations, before unwanted habits form. -
1-2-1 Dog Training
Hands-on lessons with you and your dog together, with practical homework and WhatsApp support in between. -
Day Dog Training
Five days of focused training with us, and your dog comes home with you every evening. -
Residential Dog Training
The Precision Programme (2 weeks) or The Mastery Programme (4 to 8 weeks), with your dog staying in our home.