1:1 Individual Dog Training & Behaviour Support
I offer personalised, one-to-one dog training and behaviour support based in Sidcup, covering Chislehurst, Bromley, Bexley, Welling, Eltham and surrounding areas.
Sessions take place in your home and real-life environments, allowing training to be practical, relevant, and tailored to your day-to-day life. My focus is on calm behaviour, confidence, and skills that genuinely help dogs and owners live well together.
My approach is enrichment-led and force-free. I do not use punishment, intimidation, or aversive methods. Instead, I focus on understanding why behaviours are happening and supporting dogs emotionally and practically so positive behaviour can develop naturally.
Puppy Training (1:1) – 8 weeks to 6 months
One-to-one puppy training is ideal for owners who want individual support, flexibility, or help within their own home environment. These sessions are tailored specifically to you and your puppy and are suitable from the moment your puppy comes home.
I can also support you before your puppy arrives, offering guidance on preparation, routines, and what to focus on during those important early weeks.
Areas we can work on include toilet training, crate training, management and routine, puppy biting, marker word training, impulse control, attention to name, basic cues such as sit, down, stay, leave it and drop, handling and grooming, settle and calm behaviour, loose lead walking, and recall.
Adolescent and Adult Dog Training (1:1) – 6 months and over
As dogs reach adolescence, it’s common for behaviour to change or feel less reliable. This stage can be challenging without the right support, but it is a normal part of development.
One-to-one sessions for adolescent and adult dogs focus on reinforcing positive behaviours, addressing specific challenges, and building clarity and confidence for both dog and owner.
Common areas we work on include jumping up, lead walking, recall, excessive barking, engagement and focus, strengthening your relationship, retrieving, and enrichment activities such as scent work and tracking.
How We’d Start Working Together
All new clients begin with a 90-minute initial consultation. This session allows time to understand your dog, your home environment, your concerns, and your goals. Practical training begins during this session so you leave with clear next steps.
Follow-up sessions last 60 minutes and are shaped around a personalised training plan. Exercises are realistic, supportive, and designed to fit into everyday life.
Unlimited support is provided via WhatsApp and email for the duration of our time working together.
What Happens Next?
New clients require a minimum of two sessions (initial consultation plus one follow-up). £130
Individual session thereafter: £65 each
Three-session package: £185
Five-session package: £295
New Puppy Starter Session — From 8 Weeks
Just brought your puppy home? You don't have to wait.
This 90-minute home visit is designed for brand new puppy owners — available from 8 weeks of age with no vaccination requirements. We cover the real, practical stuff that matters most in those first overwhelming weeks, in the environment where your puppy actually lives.
We'll work through:
Toilet training and settling routines
Puppy biting and mouthing
Safe interaction with children
What to expect in the first few weeks
Simple early foundations to get you started on the right foot
You'll finish the session with a clear, simple plan for the days and weeks ahead.
Price: £80
This session pairs naturally with the At-Home Puppy Course below, or with group classes once vaccinations are complete.
At Home Puppy Course (1:1 Alternative to Classes)
If group classes aren't the right fit, the At-Home Puppy Course brings everything to you. Four personalised one-to-one sessions covering the full content of my puppy programme, delivered in your own home at times that suit your schedule.
This option works particularly well for puppies who benefit from a quieter learning environment, owners who prefer individual attention, or families who haven't yet completed the vaccination programme and want to get started straight away.
Price: £220
Looking for group puppy classes instead?
I also run small, enrichment-led puppy classes in Chislehurst & High Elms Country Park.
Full details can be found on the Puppy Classes page.
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“John has helped us with Winston so much already — in just a few weeks his recall has improved enormously. What I like about all of this training is reward based with no force. John really taps into the breed requirements and what they need to succeed.”
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