Well-trained, happy dogs in the Midlands!
Genuinely Effective Dog Training in the Midlands
Our team at The Dog Guy Midlands is filled with both the highest levels of expertise and a genuine desire to help dogs achieve their full potential. We provide bespoke programs for your little (or not so little) companion to make sure that this is a guarantee.
Every dog is totally unique, and that’s their charm. This is why we prioritise offering bespoke training programs to meet their specific needs and personalities. We offer residential dog training, including Fundamental Training Packages, Reactive Dog Packages, and Puppy Packages, so you can trust us to provide exceptional care and attention to your dog during their stay with us. Not in the Midlands? We also cover Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Manchester, Norfolk, Oxfordshire, Suffolk, Surrey and Yorkshire.
Residential Dog Training
What makes us so different is how we tailor our training programs to suit the specific needs and demands of each dog. This involves having your dog to stay with us for the duration of the program, which allows us to learn their entire personality, from what makes them tick to what doesn’t! We then design a program that is genuinely effective and addresses your dog’s specific needs. Our programs involve an eclectic mix of physical and mental activities that engage your dog’s mind and body, so that they work in a perfect harmony. We also give the option of a stay in our luxurious kennels, or a domestic stay – the choice is yours.
Our residential dog training courses offer
- Your dog will feel like a celebrity as we pick it up from your door, to our door.
- Our five-star kennels will ensure your dog lives a life of luxury under our care.
- A bespoke training program catered solely for your dog’s needs and quirks.
- We partner with a top local vet to ensure that if any problems do arise, they’re completely covered.
- Training with both men and women to make sure your dog gets balanced training.
- We treat the dogs we look after as our own, allowing for close and attentive care.
- A wide range of training methods, which means your dog will be ready for anything life throws at it.
- Continue the training at home with our personalised commands videos.
- Our grooming services, which guarantee your dog looking, and feeling, a million dollars.
- Regular and detailed updates on our progress to keep you completely in the loop.
- An comprehensive aftercare package that enables a flawless transition back into your lives.
Fundamental Training Packages
Standard
- Fundamental training: sit, down, loose lead work, recall and stay.
- Socialisation: working your dog around multiple different dogs of varying breeds, energy levels and temperaments.
- Training in all environments: fields, woods, parks, and towns. Your dog will work around multiple people and distractions, increasing the criteria as we go.
- Your dog will be housed in our five-star kennels.
- Handover session upon collection of your dog to cover training with you.
- 90 minute follow up 1-2-1 session at our facilities.
- Minimum stay of three weeks.
Deluxe
- Fundamental training: sit, down, loose lead work, recall and stay.
- Socialisation: working your dog around multiple different dogs of varying breeds, energy levels and temperaments.
- Training in all environments: fields, woods, parks, and towns. Your dog will work around multiple people and distractions, increasing the criteria as we go.
- Toilet training.
- Instead of staying in our kennels, your dog will enjoy a home stay with a dog sitter.
- Handover session upon collection of your dog to cover training with you.
- 90 minute follow up 1-2-1 session at your home.
- Minimum stay of three weeks.
VIP
- Fundamental training: sit, down, loose lead work, recall and stay.
- Socialisation: working your dog around multiple different dogs of varying breeds, energy levels and temperaments.
- Training in all environments: fields, woods, parks, and towns. Your dog will work around multiple people and distractions, increasing the criteria as we go.
- Toilet training.
- Behavioural modifications.
- Instead of staying in our kennels or with a dog sitter, your dog will stay at one of our head trainer's home.
- Handover session upon collection of your dog to cover training with you.
- 90 minute follow up 1-2-1 session at your home.
- Minimum stay of three weeks.
Reactive Dog Package
Standard
- Reactivity training: combat unwanted behaviour around people and other dogs.
- Fundamental training: sit, down, loose lead work, recall and stay.
- Socialisation: working your dog around multiple different dogs of varying breeds, energy levels and temperaments.
- Training in all environments: fields, woods, parks, and towns.
- Your dog will work around multiple people and distractions, increasing the criteria as we go.
- Your dog will stay in our five-star kennels.
- Handover session upon collection of your dog to cover training with you.
- 90 minute follow up 1-2-1 session at our facilities.
- Minimum stay of four weeks.
Puppy Packages
Standard
- Fundamental training: sit, down, loose lead work, recall and stay.
- Socialisation: working your dog around multiple different dogs of varying breeds, energy levels and temperaments.
- Training in all environments: fields, woods, parks, and towns.
- Your dog will work around multiple people and distractions, increasing the criteria as we go.
- Your dog will stay in our five-star kennels.
- Handover session upon collection of your dog to cover training with you.
- Minimum stay of four weeks.
Deluxe
- Fundamental training: sit, down, loose lead work, recall and stay.
- Socialisation: working your dog around multiple different dogs of varying breeds, energy levels and temperaments.
- Training in all environments: fields, woods, parks, and towns.
- Your dog will work around multiple people and distractions, increasing the criteria as we go.
- Crate training.
- Instead of staying in our kennels, your dog will enjoy a home stay with a dog sitter.
- Handover session upon collection of your dog to cover training with you.
- Minimum stay of four weeks.
VIP
- Fundamental training: sit, down, loose lead work, recall and stay.
- Socialisation: working your dog around multiple different dogs of varying breeds, energy levels and temperaments.
- Training in all environments: fields, woods, parks, and towns.
- Your dog will work around multiple people and distractions, increasing the criteria as we go.
- Crate training with additional toilet training support.
- Instead of staying in our kennels or with a dog sitter, your dog will stay at one of our head trainer's home.
- Boundary training: learning not to dash through doors, basic manners and obedience when putting the lead on and exiting the house.
- Counter surfing and food stealing prevention, so your dog doesn’t get hold of unwanted or potentially poisonous foods.
- Habituation training: getting your dog used to new stimulil; fireworks, household appliances and other loud noises.
- Prevention training: chewing and biting, jumping up and resource guarding.
- Desensitisation to be touched on their paws, ears and mouth - vital for visits to the vets and groomers.
- Handover session upon collection of your dog to cover training with you.
- Minimum stay of four weeks.
One to One
Many prefer to come to our training facilities for one to one training, but if you are unable to, please feel free to enquire about a home visit instead. Please note that depending on the location of your home, surcharges may be required.
Our Training Facilities
Course
- Lack of recall.
- Pulling on leads.
- Unwanted behaviour around other dogs or people.
- Issues within the home.
- Puppy issues such as mouthing or chewing.
- Takes place at one of our training facilities.
Our Home Visit
Course
- Lack of recall.
- Pulling on leads.
- Unwanted behaviour around other dogs or people.
- Issues within the home.
- Puppy issues such as mouthing or chewing.
- Takes place at your home or a location of your choice - Price On Application (POA).
Dog Day Training
From £90 £63 per day
Socialisation
The first major benefit of dog day training is socialisation, which is a vital part of a dog’s development. On these day programmes, your dog will spend time with an eclectic mix of other dogs, learning key manners and how to effectively interact with other dogs and people. This will make those walks in the park, and meeting friends’ and families’ dogs, so much easier.
Obedience training
General obedience work is another key feature of our dog day training programmes, working with our expert trainers to make a lasting difference. This includes basic commands, learning to switch off, and simply holding their attention. This is both important for what we do, and obviously important for you in the home.
A dog's day out
You and your dog are both winners here! Often overlooked, dog day training is an exciting and fun day out for your dog, and an excellent opportunity to interact with fellow hounds. At the same time, you get a well-deserved day off in the know that your dog will come home both happy and more obedient!
Happy pets,
happy humans
We understand that trusting people with your dog is not a decision to be taken lightly, so we strive to make sure that you can enjoy absolute peace of mind while they are with us. Our team goes above and beyond to ensure that your dog feels comfortable and loved throughout their stay – but don’t worry, we won’t be replacing your bond!
Why we're the best
We love dogs
Dogs aren’t stupid, and they know when they’re loved, and when they’re not. Our genuine love for dogs is felt by them, which makes them a lot more receptive to our training, and allows for a happier experience for them in general.
Professional team
Our team don’t just love dogs - they know them like the back of their hand. They’re there from the moment your dog arrives, to when your dog returns home, using their knowledge and experience to instil behaviours that last.
Tailored training options
We’ve met enough dogs in our time to understand that every dog is wildly unique, and one size never fits all. Whether it’s one of our many residential training packages or another option, we work with you to find the best fit.
Transparency
We have full appreciation for the decision you make in entrusting us with your dog’s care, and it’s not something that we take lightly. This is why we ensure absolute transparency and full communication throughout to keep you in the loop about our progress.
First class service
To get first-class results, you need a first-class service, and we take absolute pride in the service we provide. It goes further than the elite services we provide for your dog, but also for you - ensuring you are comfortable and well-informed with our excellent customer service.
Peace of mind
What does excellent customer service involve? It involves ensuring that you sleep well at night whilst your dog is with us. We enable this through providing regular updates, an all-inclusive aftercare service, and work with trusted local vets.
Innovative methods
Despite the fact that we are proud of what we have achieved, we understand that there is always new science and research coming out. This is why we never rest on our laurels, and always look to innovate to ensure that we are doing the absolute best we can.
Quick turnaround
There’s a common conundrum in dog training. It’s never good to be away from your dog for too long, but too short a period of time can see ineffective results. Well, our residential dog training programmes put this to bed, allowing for years of results in a matter of weeks.