Trainer Only

The trainer will provide personalized 1-1 sessions for your dog, teaching necessary skills and laying a foundation for future learning. Weekly sessions will be arranged at a time and location convenient for you and your furry friend.

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​Regular catch-ups will ensure you are equipped with the knowledge to implement trained skills in your dog's daily routine.

In order to reach a public access standard of training, you will need to commit to;

• Either 1 session a week (av. completion time 36 months) or 2 sessions a week (av. completion time 18 months).

• 1 in 4 of theses sessions to be face-to-face with client and trainer for handover of information.

• Caring for and exercising your dog to a high standard between sessions.

• Implement training standards in day-to-day life following the trainers guidance.

• 150 sessions* 1-1 trainer and dog, with one in four being face-to-face with yourself and family. 

• A personalised training plan to meet you and your dogs needs.

• Handy information sheets and step-by-step training tips to implement what your dog has learnt and put it to best use. 

• Routines and checklists customised to ensure the best care for your dog and yourself. 

• Open contact with your trainer to provide quick answers to any questions or worries. 

Depending on your individual situation, you can expect:

• Your dog to be trained to an assistance dog standard as per the DDA, or to an in-home therapy standard.

• You and your dog to be signed off as an assistance dog team, if desired.

• Your dog being trained to help mitigate the effects of your disability through specially trained tasks. This being utilised to assist with your individual goals and support in day-to-day independence.