Elite Pet Care - Dog Training

Elite Pet Care - 1-2-1 Dog & Puppy Training in Livingston, West Lothian

Do you love your dog but are embarrassed, frustrated or stressed by their behaviour? Is your relationship with them breaking down as a result and you don’t know what to do to make things better?

Or have you just brought a new puppy into your life and want to teach them all the right things to help them develop into that well behaved dog you’ve always dreamed of?

We bring dogs into our lives to bring us joy and enrichment. However, sometimes things can go wrong, and we find ourselves in a constant battle or feeling upset with our best friend.

Cockapoos and Doodles are high energy breeds, and it can often be difficult to channel their energy and exuberance in the ways that we want. Having worked with numerous Doodles over the years, and living with my own Cockapoo, Benji, I know only too well the challenges that these beautiful dogs bring.

Dog Training
- All new clients start with an initial in-depth 2-hour assessment, carried out at your own home. This is essential to let me find out all about your dog and the problems you are having. I can see first-hand the issues that you are having whether that is at home or out on a walk.
- I come to you. All training sessions take place at your home/garden or local area. This isn’t just convenient for you, but it also means that your dog learns some essential foundation skills in an environment where they feel most comfortable. Once we have put new strategies in place, we then begin training in those real-life situations that your dog is struggling with. This also lets me assess and tweak the training as necessary when challenges arise.

- You are welcome to ask me as many questions as you like during our session, without feeling awkward about doing so. We will be working together very much as a team, doing what’s best for you and your dog.
- You will receive step by step training notes after each session (with accompanying videos when appropriate) covering everything that we did.
- When you sign up to one of my Training Programmes, you have the added benefit of having unlimited support via email or WhatsApp for the duration of our time together.
- I will also check in with you after your programme has finished, to make sure you are doing well and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Puppy Training
- My 1-2-1 Puppy Training Programme is specifically tailored to the individual needs of both you and your puppy. And best of all…I come to you. Either at your home/garden or local area. This isn’t just convenient for you, but it also means that your puppy learns at their optimal best, as they are learning in familiar surroundings.
- I will help you with all the usual challenges that puppy parents have, such as toilet training, problems with puppy biting, appropriate socialisation, and building a strong relationship from the beginning.
- We will also cover lots of foundation work to help your puppy develop into a happy, well-behaved dog. Things such as recall, walking nicely on lead, teaching them to leave or drop items, teaching settle, and confidence and resilience and so much more. All the while building that all important bond and relationship between you, which will allow you to thrive in your life together.

- It is important to say that this is not a ‘run of the mill’ teach your puppy x, y, z programme. Yes, there will be certain things that I feel are important we teach to get the very best from your relationship. But equally I want to know what YOU need, the issues YOU are having, and what kind of a relationship you want to have with your dog in the long-term. These things are incredibly important!
- You are welcome to ask me as many questions as you like during our session, without feeling awkward about doing so. We will be working together as a team, doing what’s best for you and your pup.
- You will receive step by step training notes (and accompanying videos where appropriate) after each session, covering everything that we did. These notes will be specifically tailored to you and your individual pup.
- You also have the added benefit of having access to me by email or WhatsApp for the duration of our time together. So, in those moments of puppy despair (and they happen to us all ), I will be there to give you advice and help you in any way I can.
- I will also check in on you after your puppy programme is finished. To see how you are getting on and answer any questions or concerns you may have.