Dog Training & Behaviour in Plymouth

One-to-one home dog behaviour training in Plymouth and the surrounding areas

Welcome to dog training Plymouth, my name is Ben Jordan, and I am your accredited Bark Busters Grand Master Dog Behaviour Therapist and Trainer. If you are looking at this page, you probably need help with your dog's behaviour.

I help owners with a wide range of dog behaviour problems, including aggression, reactivity, resource guarding, sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, excessive barking, hyperactivity, lead pulling and poor recall. Whether you are struggling with an established behaviour problem or want to give a new puppy or rescue dog the best possible start, I provide one-to-one dog behaviour training in your home in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

You may be thinking of getting, or have just got, a rescue dog or young puppy and want to make sure that you give them the best possible start, safe in the knowledge that you can walk anywhere, in control, sit in a café without anxiety and enjoy seeing them run and play off lead. Whatever your reasons for reading this, I'd love to meet you and help you with any problems you're experiencing.

How my lessons work

My lessons take place at your home, at a time convenient for you. I listen to your concerns and observe your dog's behaviour. Then I teach you how to communicate effectively through voice tone and body language and ensure you have all the tools to proceed. I will show and guide you through various exercises tailored to your specific needs, and once our first lesson is over, I will leave you with a tailored training plan and written information to practice and follow. Practising the techniques I show you for 10 to 15 minutes every day can bring a lasting change in your dog's behaviour. You have the added assurance that I will always be available to return to help further under the Bark Busters Support Guarantee.

If you're looking for professional dog training near you in Plymouth, you've come to the right place. During our first lesson, I will demonstrate the techniques and ensure everyone involved in the training has the opportunity to learn, practice, and participate in the exercises. This ensures they have the confidence to continue building on the results of our first lesson and create the calm, relaxed, responsive dog you always wanted.

Some dog owners that I meet think that they have "done things wrong". Often, they've had dogs before and do the same with their current dogs, but it just doesn't seem to work. Every dog is different, and dogs learn in different ways. I will be able to assess the reasons for the unwanted behaviour and design a tailor-made programme just for you.

So, whatever the problem, from aggression, separation anxiety, sibling rivalry, excessive barking, destructive behaviour, toileting, through to poor recall, pulling on the lead, or any other behaviour problem that you need help with, I will coach you to understand your dog and speak their language so that you can communicate in a way your dog will respond, so that the problems melt away.

Puppy Training in Plymouth

Are you looking for puppy training? I can help you with all stages of puppy training, from toilet training to recall. Our support packages ensure your puppy has ongoing support throughout their life as they grow.

If you're looking for puppy training classes near you, why not consider one-to-one puppy training in your own home instead? Group training classes can be very stressful for your puppy, and if your puppy becomes disruptive, you may be asked to leave. My home lessons are informative and provide puppies with the very best start in life.

My home puppy training lessons can cover topics such as:

• Establishing good toilet-training habits
• Appropriate diet and good food manners
• Recall - coming when called
• Gate and door control
• Sit, stay and down training
• Correct holding of the lead and walking
• Walking to heel
• Distance control (staying with you when there are other distractions)
• How to successfully socialise your puppy
• How to desensitise to, for example, vacuum cleaners, car travel, and other everyday experiences.
• Protecting your puppy from being overwhelmed by people or other dogs
• Accustoming to handling, bathing and grooming
• Bad behaviour prevention and management, e.g., jumping up, mouthing, play biting, and chewing.

If you would like to find out more, don't hesitate to get in touch for a no-obligation chat about my services. I hope to meet you and your beloved dogs very soon. 

About Ben Jordan
I am a dog lover, and until recently, my first dog, a Springer Spaniel named Raffa, lived with me, helped me with my work, and was a big part of my life. Sadly, due to age-related illness, I had to make the very difficult decision to ask my lovely vet to put him to sleep so that he had dignity at the end.

I had him for over 10 years, and he was a rescue who was reactive to other dogs. His behaviour sparked my interest in canine behaviour, set me on a path to research and understand dogs, and gave me a very strong desire to work with them. I was able to "manage" his behaviour, but did wish I could walk him off-lead without worry and without constantly checking the horizon for other dogs.

Over the years, I have had various jobs, none quite giving me the job satisfaction I've now found. I worked in a call centre, then found rewarding work in the care industry, sometimes dealing with aggressive behaviour and learning how to de-escalate, distract, divert, and calm the situation. This, plus my experience with Raffa, helped me understand reactive dogs and show owners how to anticipate and redirect their energy toward something more rewarding.

It was difficult to find quality dog training near me, so to pursue my desire to work with dogs, I studied Animal Behaviour for 12 months and started my own dog-walking business. This was great, and I loved all the different breeds. Each day was different. I could be picking up German Shepherds, Border Collies, Bull Mastiffs or some of the very lively Spaniels or naughty little terriers, Bulldogs or lovely mixed breeds — and lots of "doodles".

Since joining Bark Busters, I have learned so much and love the training techniques, which strike a great balance between providing dogs with consistent structure and fun games that teach impulse control and focus.

Every dog is different, so I tailor the training to your dog's behaviour, personality and home environment. I will explain the techniques, show you how to use them, and give you a practical training plan to follow. With consistent practice and ongoing support, you can work towards improving your dog's behaviour and building a calmer relationship. It's based on voice tone and body language, so it's as easy as can be for your dog to understand. We like to think of it as "speaking dog". It has addressed behaviour problems in over 1 million dogs around the world, and we've been successfully training dogs for over 37 years, starting in Australia and now used worldwide.

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