You will receive everything from the Discovery Programme, adjusted to your dog’s life stage. You do not need to progress to this programme, you can begin straight away from a complete beginner! You can choose this programme if you have a new puppy and this will take you through the first year of your puppies life, or begin here with older dogs.

We’ll teach your dog how to settle and relax in different environments, from home to public spaces like cafes. This helps them learn to calm themselves in potentially overwhelming situations. Teaching emotional regulation and the ability to settle in social environments promotes a calm, balanced temperament in your dog.

We’ll teach your dog how to make safe and thoughtful decisions when faced with new or challenging situations, empowering them to navigate the world with confidence. Empowering your dog to make safe choices builds their independence and helps them approach new situations with confidence and calmness.

For dogs that struggle with hyperactivity, we’ll focus on finding a balance between activity and calmness, helping them learn to relax and self-regulate their energy levels. Managing hyperactivity leads to a more balanced, peaceful dog, reducing stress for both the dog and their guardian.

Engage your dog in interactive activities where they need to work with you to solve problems. This can enhance your relationship and improve their mental agility. Collaborative problem-solving enhances communication and strengthens the relationship between you and your dog, while also boosting their cognitive function.

Many dogs struggle to shift from playtime to relaxation or from a walk to calm behaviour at home. Teaching smooth transitions between high-energy activities and calm moments can help with emotional regulation.

Managing transitions between different energy levels prevents overstimulation and promotes calm behaviour in the home after active periods.

For dogs that travel frequently, teaching calm, safe behaviour during car rides can be invaluable. This includes getting in and out of the car calmly and remaining settled during the journey. Calm car behaviour reduces stress for both you and your dog, making travel more enjoyable and safer for all involved.

We will focus on enhancing your dog’s cognitive abilities by encouraging problem-solving, decision-making, and thoughtful responses to various scenarios. Your dog will learn how to think through situations, solve challenges, and make independent decisions, all while maintaining emotional control. Developing cognitive skills sharpens your dog’s mental agility, making them more adaptable, self-reliant, and confident. This helps them become more thoughtful in new environments or when facing challenges, reducing reactive behaviours.

This programme introduces your dog to more complex social environments, such as parks, markets, or gatherings, where they’ll need to manage interactions with multiple dogs or people. We’ll guide them in understanding social cues, navigating group dynamics, and handling busy settings with calmness and grace. We will not overwhelm your dog and will only choose social situations that they are comfortable with.  Mastering complex social interactions ensures your dog remains composed and confident in high-stimulation environments. It reduces stress and anxiety, allowing them to enjoy social situations with ease.

Emotional mastery goes beyond emotional regulation; it’s about your dog learning to confidently manage a wide range of emotions in different settings. Whether they’re facing stress, excitement, or frustration, your dog will learn to maintain calmness and make balanced decisions, regardless of the environment.  Emotional mastery equips your dog with the ability to navigate life with a sense of stability, even in unpredictable or high-energy situations. This skill reduces overreactions and creates a dog who is calm, confident, and emotionally resilient.

We will work on building your dog’s focus and engagement with you, even in highly stimulating environments. Whether they’re exposed to distractions or new experiences, your dog will learn to stay connected with you and communicate with you. Enhanced focus improves your dog’s ability to listen and engage with you, even when the environment is distracting. This creates a more reliable partnership between you and your dog in more settings.

Your dog will learn to handle unpredictable or sudden changes in their environment, such as loud noises, unexpected encounters with other animals, or sudden movements. By building emotional resilience, your dog will remain calm and composed, even when things don’t go as planned. Emotional resilience ensures your dog can handle surprises without becoming reactive or stressed. This makes them more adaptable and confident in everyday life, especially in unpredictable situations.

This programme includes teaching your dog to actively participate in their own care, such as nail trimming, grooming, or vet visits. We focus on helping your dog to willingly participant in these routines, reducing stress and improving their comfort level during handling. Cooperative care fosters trust between you and your dog, making routine care less stressful for both of you. This skill is especially useful for long-term health and well-being, as it creates a calm, cooperative atmosphere during necessary care routines.

Your dog will be introduced to real-world situations that require them to think critically and solve problems, such as navigating around obstacles, responding to environmental changes, or working with you to complete fun tasks. We’ll encourage your dog to use their cognitive skills to approach these situations thoughtfully. Problem-solving builds your dog’s confidence and independence, allowing them to navigate challenges with ease and reducing their reliance on reactive behaviours.

Delayed gratification helps your dog build emotional control, ensuring they can remain calm and content while waiting for what they want, leading to better outcomes in a variety of situations.

Introducing a specialised recall command for emergency situations, ensuring that your dog responds immediately and without hesitation, even with distractions or potential dangers. Emergency recall adds an extra layer of safety, ensuring that your dog responds instantly in potentially life-threatening situations, such as avoiding traffic or returning from chasing wildlife.

Introducing scent work activities where your dog learns to identify and locate specific scents in a variety of environments, keeping them mentally stimulated and focused.

Scent work taps into your dog’s natural instincts and provides mental stimulation, helping them stay engaged and focused while reducing boredom and anxiety.