Dog Training Stockport & Home Puppy Classes

Welcome to dog training Stockport, I am Alex Fraser your local Bark Busters dog behaviour therapist and trainer. During my 13 years career with Bark Busters I have worked with many different types of households, and with hundreds of different breeds, and thousands of different dogs and their owners. All dogs have the potential to become well-trained, well-behaved member of a household. My job is to teach you how to achieve that.

Home dog training means less stress and better learing

If you are looking for professional dog training near you in Stockport, then you have found the right place. My dog training is conducted in your home, where your dog feels less stressed and is open to learn better. Of course, where you are experiencing problems outside the home, such as pulling on the lead, recall or aggression to other dogs, animals, or people, we setup controlled scenarios where we can practice the training. My methods are based on the way that dogs naturally communicate with each other, using voice tone and body language in a kind, calm and natural way that dogs instinctively understand. The methods are fast acting and long lasting with results usually seen from the very first lesson. You dog will quickly learn to trust and have fun playing the games that we teach to rehabilitate the issues that you are having. I demonstrate, then coach you to use the same techniques so that you continue to consistently implement the training. It’s useful for all the family to be involved so they can all have fun and help each other.

You may be experiencing jumping up, barking at noises in the house or garden, causing neighbours to complain, it may be pulling on the lead or being reactive to other dogs or people on the street. It could be separation anxiety (lots of that happened after lockdown) or chasing sheep or cattle, or lack of being able to call your dog back in all situations. If you own multiple dogs, are they getting on well with each other or are there signs of sibling rivalry between them. You may have resource guarding or toileting in the home. Maybe you're looking for general do obedience training or you have just adopted a new puppy, and you are wanting to give your puppy the very best start in life. Whatever, it may be, I will be happy to help you achieve a happy, responsive dog who listens to you.

I work with dog with disabilities too

My training works with all dogs, including deaf or blind dogs and dogs with missing limbs or other disabilities.

You may have an overprotective German Shepherd, a nipping Border Collie, a noisy terrier, a “doodle” that won’t come back when called or even a dog with OCD. You may be new to owning a dog and looking to learn more about how to successfully educate for the future. Whether it’s an adult rescue or you are getting a puppy, if you have any concerns and would like help and advice, I can help you.  

My main aim is to help dogs, and their owners enjoy each other 100% of the time, and to ensure that dogs do not end up being relinquished to a rescue centre for rehoming due to unwanted behaviour, because every dog deserves a second chance.

New puppy? Why not consider my home puppy training classes

If you are looking for home puppy training classes, then I can support you throughout the various stages of your puppy’s development. Why not consider my home training programme. It is fun and friendly and will help you to become the proud owner of a healthy, happy puppy. Group training classes can be very stressful for your puppy and if they become disruptive in the classes you can often be asked to leave. My lessons are informative and provides puppies with the very best start in life.

My home puppy training classes can cover topics such as:

• Best toileting 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 de-sensitise, for example, vacuum cleaners and car travel etc.
• 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 etc.
  and more...

Our unique Lifetime of the dog or 12-month support guarantee, where one payment gives free, ongoing support for the chosen period, will give you peace of mind that help is always available for any issue. I look forward to hearing from you and learning about your dog.

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