Training Courses

It is our policy to advise owners that it is best to teach their dogs themselves under the guidance of a professional. However, sometimes due to location, facilities, time or expertise, it is not possible for an owner to produce effective results in some problem areas.

For these cases, we offer the following residential training courses where upon completion; the owners are taught about easy communication, house rules and how to maintain their dog's good behaviours.

Please note: All the teaching methods used at The Dog House are non-confrontational. We have found success in clear communication, precise timing, control of toys, games, food and affection combined with the use of desensitization, counter-conditioning, redirection and some sound or taste aversion techniques. We always reward good behaviours rather than chastising undesirable behaviours.

Dogs like humans, are not machines and success cannot be guaranteed in all quarters, particularly when a dog has a severe behavioural problem. In that event, referral to one of our recommended behaviourists may be suggested.

All dogs on our training programmes have the benefit of our activity holiday routine as well as up to three individual training sessions per day.