Richard Grant; Puppy and Dog Trainer and Canine Behaviourist

I am Richard Grant and I have been working with and training dogs since 1987.  I am a fully qualified member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (1070) and the Animal Behaviour Training Council and a Guild of Dog Trainers, Master Trainer; three of the United Kingdom’s leading positive reinforcement-based puppy and dog training organisations.

If having read the information below you have any questions or would like to arrange a convenient appointment time/date, please do contact me; 07753 609999 or email: richard@k9help.net

How I can help you?  Using simple, straightforward praise reward methods, based on proven research and years of experience, I will work with you to re-establish a harmonious relationship between you and your dog. Sometimes it is as simple as learning how to see the world from your dog’s perspective. My straightforward approach will help restore harmony to your household.  I take a flexible, holistic approach that considers the dog’s role in the household, as well as the confines of peoples’ realities. You don’t have to adopt every measure I suggest; we will find a balance that ensures your dog enhances family life.

Examples of the behaviour challenges I can help you with.  Jumping up at home and/or when out – Excessive -barking – Separation anxiety – Destructive behaviour –  Not coming back when off the lead, lack of recall, usually associated with other behaviour challenges – Car, bicycle or person chasing – Growling, snapping and/or biting – Territory, food, toy or person guarding – Dog to dog, or, dog to people aggression.

Examples of the obedience training I can help you with.  How to communicate effectively with your dog – Sit, down and/or stand – Pulling on the lead – Recall -Retrieve – Drop and/or leave it – Polite greeting at home and when out, not jumping up – Whistle work – Distance control.

How many training sessions do I need?  There is no minimum or maximum number of training sessions stipulation, it is entirely up to you.

Individual behaviour help, training and advice for dogs adolescent and adult dogs.

  • Home visit, 75 minutes. The first session would be a visit to you at home to allow me to make a complete assessment of your dog. Coming to see you at home first makes the establishment of a behaviour training program more accurate as it ensures a consistent approach when at home, as well as when out. Ideally this would be with as many of the people that have daily contact with the dog in question. I anticipate any further training will take place at your home or outside in venues local to your home, depending on the behaviour. This includes feedback via email of the salient points of our consultation. The cost of each visit depends on the travelling time and distance involved. (Any further contact may incur an additional cost.)
  • You can come to me, we are located just south of Marlborough, nearest postcode, SN8 3BW, 60 mins-£70 or 90 minutes, £110, (Saturday, £80 & £120), and have an intensive training session taking advantage of our private, countryside, training facility or about 1 ½ acres, which is only used by us. This option will provide you and your dog with a safe and secure space, without the risk of interruption or interference from other people or dogs.
  • Video consultation; 40 minutes, £60. I am providing a video consultation service via Zoom, which will deliver an effective and positive engagement with me.  This is proving to be extremely successful. I will be going through the same dog profiling questionnaire that I would be using if I came to your home, providing guidance and answering all the questions that you may have, as well as starting a training programme.  The only thing I can’t do is a physical check of your dog.  Payment will be via invoice sent by email.
  • Following options 1, 2 or 3.  We can meet at an outside location local to you and pavement/park walk with you and your dog.  During this time, we can also discuss progress and implement the next steps.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a convenient time/date for me to come and see you, please do contact me; Richard Grant 07753 609999 or email: richard@k9help.net