" How can we ever thank you for turning this impossible dog of ours into the most delightful, well mannered, obedient and happy dog? And in so short time as well. It is such a pleasure owning a dog, who is now the perfect companion – Now if you could just teach him to answer the phone... "
Mrs Merriman

General Companion

This training programme is designed to train adolescent and adult dogs to respond quickly to most basic commands and eradicate unwanted bad habits.

Elements included are:

  • Teaching of 8-12 basic cues so your dog responds to voice, hand and whistle signals. A comprehensive guide is also provided as reference for the owner.
  • Teaching of rapid individual response to name calling. (Recall)
  • Discouragement and elimination of pulling on the lead, boisterous behaviour, jumping up, chasing, running away, barking and other behaviourial issues.
  • Discouragement and elimination of barking / howling when left alone, sensitivity to loud noises, destructiveness, stealing and other household problems including house training.
  • Sit and stay commands taught and reinforced prior to crossing a road and entering a doorway, car or gateway.
  • Regularly exercised and socialized with a variety of breeds for a minimum of 1½ hours each day.

Duration: Minimum 6 weeks & two 3hr handover sessions with the owner upon completion of the programme. It is imperative that all handlers/carers of the dog are present at these sessions.

Ideal age: from 7 months old – 2 years old (depending on breed and maturity)