- WHO?
YOUR PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER IN FULHAM SW6
My name is Fran Franklyn. I was born in London and dogs have always been an important part of my life
My experience with dogs eventually led me to study canine behaviour at the Natural Animal Centre in Wales and, back in London, to establish walking, boarding and daycare services from my own home
Living and working with dogs every day taught me something fundamental: before we can expect dogs to follow our rules, we first have to teach them what those rules are
Today, as a professional dog trainer with Training Dog®, I help owners across Fulham SW6, West Chelsea SW10 and Putney SW15, with a particular specialisation in Residential Dog Training
DOG TRAINING IN FULHAM
Dogs aren’t born knowing how we expect them to behave in our homes or in the world around us
They don’t automatically know that we want them to settle calmly, sleep in their own space, walk without pulling, come back when called or remain relaxed around other dogs. These are behaviours that need to be taught clearly and consistently
My approach is based on giving dogs that clarity: establishing routines, teaching boundaries and reinforcing calm, appropriate behaviour so that the dog understands what is expected of them
I work with puppies, adolescent and adult dogs on areas including house training, crate training, recall, lead walking, overexcitement, socialisation and everyday behaviour at home
- Individual approach
Every dog is an individual, before a breed or a canine. Every dog is different with its unique personality and character.
- Positive method
Positive reinforcement makes your dog balanced, happy to learn and to please you, as you want loyalty and not fear.
RESIDENTIAL DOG TRAINING
I specialise in Residential Dog Training, where your dog comes to live and train with me in a real home environment rather than a kennel
Residential training allows us to work consistently throughout everyday life. Training doesn’t happen only during a scheduled hour: good habits can be reinforced from morning to evening, during walks, around the home, at mealtimes, when resting and when interacting with other dogs
Depending on the individual dog and the goals agreed with the owner, residential training can include:
- crate training and settling calmly
- house training
- lead walking
- recall and off-lead reliability
- calm behaviour around other dogs
- socialisation
- reducing overexcitement
- boundaries and behaviour within the home
- establishing clear routines and good everyday habits
Every residential programme is different because every dog arrives with different needs
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CLEAR RULES CREATE BETTER HABITS
We can’t expect a dog to respect rules they have never been taught
That’s why I focus first on making expectations clear and consistent. The dog learns what they can do, what they shouldn’t do and, most importantly, what we would like them to do instead
Rather than simply stopping unwanted behaviour, we work on creating and reinforcing the behaviour we want
Through repetition, consistency, positive reinforcement and clear boundaries, those behaviours can gradually become habits
The objective is a dog who understands how to live calmly and comfortably as part of the family
LEARNING TO LIVE WITH OTHER DOGS
One of the advantages of residential training is the opportunity for appropriate social experiences in everyday life
Where suitable for the individual dog, they can learn to walk, relax and spend time around other dogs without every encounter becoming a source of excessive excitement or stress
Being comfortable around other dogs doesn’t mean that a dog needs to interact with every dog they meet. Often, one of the most useful things they can learn is simply how to be around other dogs while remaining calm and getting on with their own life
FROM RESIDENTIAL TRAINING BACK TO HOME
Residential training creates the foundations, but what happens when your dog comes home is equally important
Before your dog returns, we discuss what they have learned and how you can continue the same routines, boundaries and behaviours at home
The aim isn’t for your dog to behave well only while they are with me. It’s to give them new habits that you can continue reinforcing as part of everyday family life
ONE-TO-ONE DOG TRAINING
Residential training isn’t the only way I work
I also provide one-to-one training for puppies and adult dogs, allowing us to address specific behaviours at home or outdoors and work directly with you and your dog
My main areas are Fulham SW6, West Chelsea SW10 and Putney SW15
YOUR FIRST CONSULTATION
Every new client begins with a consultation
We will discuss your dog’s history, routine, environment, behaviour and the areas you would like to improve. This allows me to understand your dog and establish the most appropriate training plan
If you’re considering residential training, the consultation also allows us to determine whether it is the right option for your dog and agree on the behaviours and goals we will work towards during their stay
- HOW MUCH?
DOG TRAINING PRICES
The first appointment for every new dog is a consultation
When you book a consultation or a session, you accept our cancellation policy
- WHEN?
BOOK YOUR DOG TRAINER IN FULHAM
If you’re looking for professional dog training in Fulham SW6, West Chelsea SW10 or Putney SW15, get in touch using the form below.
Whether you’re looking for one-to-one support or an intensive Residential Training Programme, we can start by understanding your dog, identifying the behaviours you want to change and creating the right training plan
- A consultation can be booked contacting the trainer through the form below
Messages via WhatsApp, voice note, email or SMS are preferred, as I don’t answer phone calls while working with dogs
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.
