1-2-1 Dog & Puppy Training

 Book a personalised 1-2-1 training session on site or at a pre-agreed location, which can be at your home if I cover you location!



Suitable for dogs of all ages: from young puppies 8 weeks old, if you are looking to get you off to the best start possible from as early as the first few days your puppy comes home, to adult dogs of any age. No dog is too old to learn and I am here to help you train and bring out the best in your best friend.

I offer 1-2-1s tailored to yours and your dog’s individual needs either at the training center in Barton, at your house, depending on location, or out and about in the worldto train around real life distractions.

Whether you’re looking for help with specific behavior issues or to brush up and fine tune anything you’re currently working on with your best friend, I am here to help.

I am a very experienced trainer that has worked with over 4000 dogs and puppies over the past 6.5 years, through 1-2-1 training and group classes. I am constantly updating my knowledge and use only ethical, effective and science-based positive reinforcement training methods. I will guide you through understanding and training your dog in a way that creates a strong bond built on trust and love. 

I will never use or accept any form of outdated punishment/intimidation training methods at our training facility or during our training sessions.

I also offer remote training if you are further than I cover for in-person training and I also offer telephone consultations for either 30 minutes or 1 hour at a time if you are just after some professional advice for your puppy or dog.

Get in touch for more info!

 

What I can help with:

  • Confidence building for nervous/anxious dogs.

  • Recall.

  • Loose leash walking.

  • Jumping up.

  • Calming over-excitement around other dogs and people.

  • Chasing wildlife.

  • Reactivity to other dogs.

  • Understanding and communicating effectively with your dog.

  • How to stop unwanted behaviors without using fear or intimidation.

  • Settling in exciting environments.

  • Introducing a new rescue dog or puppy into your home.

  • Help with safe child and dog interactions.

  • Trick training.

  • Scentwork.

  • All aspects of puppy training including getting your new puppy settled in at home, socialisation, routine, reducing puppy bitting, toilet training, confidence building, safe interactions with children, early training exercises such as recall, loose leash walking and more. The earlier you start this, the better. I offer home vists for puppy 1-2-1 sessions from as early as the first week your puppy comes home.

    What I cannot help with:

  • People-directed aggression and dogs with a bite history towards people. You will need the help of a behaviourist rather than a trainer for this.

  • Separation anxiety - I recommend you contact Christie here https://vipdogtraining.co.uk/ for help with this

  • Obsessive compulsive behaviours such as light and shadow chasing. You will need the help of a clinical behaviourist for this.

  • Resource guarding that has led to bites or attempted bites. You will need the help of a behaviourist.


    Cost: £75 for a 60 min 121, £275 for 4 sessions, £525 for 8 sessions.

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Check out some recent reviews below:

Kate Risdon 7/03/2026
‘Steve was absolutely brilliant training our whippet, Keith...and us! Steve showed us some super helpful techniques and we've now got the building blocks to work on Keith's recall and further socialise him with other dogs.’

Maggie - 20/02/2026

‘Steve has given me the tools and confidence to enjoy walking my dog in nature and around other dogs. The dog has a high prey drive and with Steve’s help I am learning to channel that away from chasing ducks, squirrels etc (you name it) and how to avoid raising his adrenaline too high in play settings. I have learned a lot in a very practical way in relevant environments and both me and the dog have enjoyed doing it. Thank you Steve - your help has made such a difference!Harry Warren - 11/2/2026
’Cannot recommend Positive Paws Dog Training and Steve more highly. Through both one to one sessions and the puppy class course, he has helped us to both train our puppy and build our confidence. Steve’s experience and guidance on all things dogs goes beyond just training and has been a huge support to us at the end of a WhatsApp! Thank you Steve!’

Hatty Richmond Dakin - 12/02/2026

‘I have nothing but good things to say about Steve. From the outset, he completely understood Martha's needs and quickly identified her motivations and preferences, in a way that we hadn't earlier managed to do. He helped us see how to work joyfully with and appreciate her innate qualities, and how her personality is different from and beautifully complements that of our other dog. We feel so much more confident in being out and about with her and in our bond with here, all because of what we were taught. Grateful thanks!’

Rachel Johnson - 12/02/2026
’Steve is a brilliant trainer and I highly recommend him. He has been working with me and my working cocker puppy since he arrived home at 8 weeks and we have also been to group classes. Steve has been incredibly supportive throughout and has a wealth of knowledge. We will be attending the other group classes as our pup grows and would book Steve again to help us with any specific training needs as they arise.’

Natalie Grigg - 2/2/2026
’Steve was fantastic with our reactive dog. Before working with him, we were nervous about taking our dog on walks or into enclosed indoor spaces in case of an encounter with another dog. I would never have felt comfortable working through it alone, and thanks to Steve, we can now take our dog into most situations with complete confidence and without drama!’


Jeanette Hall - 9/2/2026

’Steve has been invaluable to us. We have now completed two courses with our Cockapoo. Steve is incredibly knowledgeable and the courses are well structured. There is plenty of opportunity to ask questions and have tailored advice for your dog. We cannot recommend him highly enough. Our dog Colin is turning into a fantastic, well behaved companion thanks to Steve and his training.’


Please drop me a message HERE, email or give me a call or send a WhatsApp on 07759274359 to discuss how I can help and the best option for you.