A Recipe for Success
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Pawsitive’s dog training services provide a convenient, flexible and personalised alternative to standard group classes. Instead of squeezing your dog into a “one size fits all” approach, Simone works with you and your dog individually, beginning in your home and then progressing into the wider world, giving you tailored guidance that leads to faster progress and lasting results.
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Whether you’d like to master the basics, learn some new skills, build more advanced ones, or resolve specific problem behaviours, private sessions give you the focused support and individual attention you need to achieve your goals and bring out the very best in your dog.
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One-to-One Dog Training
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Programmes begin with an initial 2 hour in-home session in which Simone is able to meet and assess your dog and gain an understanding of your family, lifestyle and training goals. Next, Simone will explain key simple but powerful principles about how dogs learn and how to best motivate and support them. We’ll cover practical topics like the effective use of rewards, what not to do when correcting behaviour, and why timing matters so much. With these insights, you’ll be able to communicate more clearly and effectively with your dog.
From there, we'll look at the relationship you share with your dog. A healthy, balanced relationship is the foundation for effective training — without it, your dog may not consistently listen or respond. By building this foundation first, we set you both up for long-term success.
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Once the groundwork is in place, we’ll move on to hands-on training. Each exercise will be explained step by step, demonstrated, and then coached as you practice with your dog. You’ll also receive handouts covering the key points, so you can keep progressing between sessions.
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Follow-up sessions of one hour each can be scheduled at regular intervals or on a flexible basis, depending on your goals and schedule. There are no set limits on the number of sessions — every dog and owner progresses at their own pace. This flexibility means you’ll get exactly the right amount of support for your needs as and when works best for you.
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Day Training
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Day Training provides the option to have a skilled professional come to you to train your puppy or dog, with the advantages of both convenience and quicker progress. Unlike board & train programmes, Day Training allows for your dog to continue to live at home with you. It's a great choice if you'd like faster results, have a busy schedule, health or mobility challenges or simply prefer to have a skilled trainer do the groundwork.
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Day Training programmes begin with an initial consultation, similar to One-to-One programmes, to meet and assess your dog, gain an understanding of your family, lifestyle and training goals, and develop a training plan. Thereafter, Simone will come to you and work individually with your dog on a regular basis (ranging from 1 to 5 sessions per week) depending on your needs and training goals.
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Throughout the programme, Simone will keep you up to date on your dog's progress and meet with you for update sessions so you remain involved and confident in using your dog's new skills.
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Follow the links to learn more about Simone's qualifications & experience and the Pawsitive Approach.
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If you would like to know anything else or to book and initial session with Simone, please fill in the Contact form below.​​
