- TRAINING DOG®
RESIDENTIAL DOG TRAINING
Professional training while your dog lives with an experienced trainer
Sometimes, life doesn’t allow you to dedicate the time needed to build new habits with your dog.
Sometimes, a behavioural issue needs a more structured and intensive approach
Our Residential Training Programme offers your dog the opportunity to live with one of our experienced trainers, following a personalised training plan in a real home environment, not in kennels
The goal isn’t simply to teach commands
It’s to build new habits, improve behaviour and create a calmer, more balanced dog ready to return home with the foundations already in place
WHAT IS RESIDENTIAL TRAINING?
Residential Training is an intensive one-to-one programme where your dog stays with one of our carefully selected Training Dog® trainers for a period of time
During their stay, your dog becomes part of everyday family life
Training takes place throughout the day, naturally and consistently, rather than only during scheduled sessions
This allows us to reinforce behaviours in real-life situations and create lasting progress
Every programme is tailored to the individual dog, their personality and the goals agreed with the owner
IS RESIDENTIAL TRAINING RIGHT FOR YOUR DOG?
Residential Training can be particularly beneficial for:
- Puppies needing the best possible start in life
- Dogs with behavioural challenges
- Dogs that pull on the lead or struggle with recall
- Dogs that become overexcited around people or other dogs
- Owners with busy schedules
- Families preparing for major life changes
- Dogs that need a structured reset before continuing training at home
Every dog is different, which is why every Residential Training Programme begins with a consultation
WHY CHOOSE RESIDENTIAL TRAINING?
Unlike weekly lessons, Residential Training allows your dog to experience consistency every single day
This intensive approach often accelerates learning because good habits are practised repeatedly in a structured environment
Your dog benefits from:
- Daily one-to-one professional guidance
- Consistent routines
- Calm home living
- Real-world socialisation
- Controlled exposure to everyday situations
- Personalised training tailored to their individual needs
OUR APPROACH
Every Residential Training Programme follows the same principles behind the Training Dog® Method
We focus on understanding behaviour, building communication and creating trust before expecting obedience
Our aim isn’t to temporarily suppress unwanted behaviours
It’s to help dogs develop lasting habits that continue long after they return home
WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE PROGRAMME?
Each Residential Training Programme is unique, but typically includes:
- Initial consultation with the owner
- Individual training plan
- Daily practical training
- Walks and real-life socialisation
- Home environment training
- Progress updates during the stay
- Handover session before your dog returns home
- Guidance to help owners continue the work successfully
The exact programme depends on your dog’s age, personality and training goals
SUCCESS CONTINUES AT HOME
Residential Training creates the foundation
Long-term success depends on owners understanding how to continue what their dog has learned
For this reason, every programme includes a detailed handover, practical guidance and ongoing support to help your dog settle successfully back into family life
The advice she gave us on training leads and how to have better control on walks has been a complete game changer. It honestly feels like we have two completely different dogs after just one session. We can’t recommend Fran highly enough!
Elvis loved his time with Fran and settled in immediately and was so happy throughout. He came back to us a couple of weeks later having been trained by Fran to enjoy sleeping overnight in his crate, obedient in the park when walking with her off the lead, loving the company of other dogs and people and well on the way to being house trained in our flat. All pretty impressive for a 14 week old puppy.
Fran is passionate about dogs and provides a loving and stimulating environment for them, be it for training, walks, daycare or boarding. I would have no hesitation in recommending Fran, who has a wonderful and very special way with dogs.
In our first session at home, Fran gave so much advice - this has worked wonders.
Our second session we worked outside on recall which has been hugely helpful - puppy and owner both far calmer now!!
Massively recommended.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE TRAINING DOG®
Our trainers have helped dogs of every breed, age and background
Working throughout West London, we’ve built a reputation for calm, practical and realistic training that fits everyday life
Our Residential Training Programme combines professional expertise with a genuine family environment, allowing dogs to learn naturally while feeling safe, relaxed and supported
READY TO GET STARTED?
Every dog is different
The best way to understand whether Residential Training is suitable is through an initial consultation, where we’ll discuss your dog’s behaviour, your goals and the most appropriate training plan
Book your consultation today and let’s create the right programme for your dog
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