Dog Training in Dunnington
Would you like friendly, practical dog training in Dunnington?
Well Behaved Mutts provides positive, reward-based support for puppies, adult dogs and rescue dogs in Dunnington and selected nearby areas.
I’m Jess Kirby, an IMDT-accredited dog trainer with a BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Training. I am based in York and can travel to Dunnington for suitable private sessions and consultations.
Practical Training for Everyday Life
Training is most useful when it helps you manage real situations with your dog.
Your session can focus on the challenges you experience at home or during your normal walks. Exercises will be adapted to your dog and broken into manageable steps that you can continue practising independently.
Training can take place at your home, along a suitable local walking route or at another agreed location.
One-to-One Dog Training in Dunnington
One-to-one training gives you dedicated support based on your dog’s individual needs.
One-to-one sessions can help with:
Pulling on the lead
Recall around distractions
Jumping up
Focus and engagement
Calm everyday manners
Building confidence
Settling and impulse control
General puppy training
Preparing for real-life situations
The session will progress at a pace suited to your dog’s age, confidence and previous experience.
Puppy Training in Dunnington
The early months are an important time for building your puppy’s confidence and introducing useful routines.
A private puppy consultation can help with:
Puppy biting and chewing
Toilet training
Settling and sleeping
Recall foundations
Loose-lead walking
Calm greetings
Confidence building
Handling and cooperative care
Safe, appropriate socialisation
Creating a manageable daily routine
Training is adapted to your puppy’s age, confidence and home environment. You will receive realistic guidance that works for your household rather than a rigid, one-size-fits-all plan.
Rescue Dog Consultations
Moving into a new home can be a significant change for a rescue dog.
A private consultation can help you establish suitable routines, understand your dog’s behaviour and build their confidence without rushing them.
Support may include:
Settling into the home
Building trust
Confidence around new experiences
Lead walking
Recall foundations
Handling
Calm routines and everyday manners
Puppy Classes Near Dunnington
Well Behaved Mutts runs Calm Puppy Foundations classes at Huntington Community Centre in York.
This small, six-week course is suitable for puppies aged six months and under at the beginning of the course.
Classes cover practical skills including:
Recall
Loose-lead walking
Focus and engagement
Sit, down, stay and wait
Calm greetings and everyday manners
Confidence-building exercises
Safe, appropriate socialisation
The IMDT Puppy Grade is included in the course.
Positive, Reward-Based Dog Training
Well Behaved Mutts uses positive, reward-based and force-free training methods.
Exercises are divided into achievable steps and adapted to your dog’s age, confidence and previous experience. The aim is to help your dog understand what you would like them to do without using fear, pain or intimidation.
Jessica Kirby
IMDT-accredited dog trainer | BSc Animal Behaviour & Training, Bishop Burton
Jess Kirby is a York-based dog trainer and founder of Well Behaved Mutts. She’s IMDT-accredited and holds a BSc in Animal Behaviour & Training from Bishop Burton University Centre. Jess uses positive reinforcement to build calm, reliable behaviour. She shares life with Twix, a deaf cocker spaniel, and Buddy, a labrador. Learn more about Jess on the About page.
Dog Training Across Dunnington and the Surrounding Area
Well Behaved Mutts is based in York and provides selected mobile dog-training services in Dunnington and nearby areas.
Your appointment may take place at home, along your normal walking route or in another suitable agreed environment.
Availability for travel will be confirmed before your appointment is booked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you visit my home in Dunnington?
Yes. Suitable one-to-one sessions and consultations can be arranged in Dunnington, subject to availability.
Can we train on our usual walking route?
Yes, when appropriate. This can be helpful when working on lead walking, focus and recall foundations around real-life distractions.
Do you run puppy classes in Dunnington?
Group puppy classes are held at Huntington Community Centre. Private puppy consultations may be available at your home in Dunnington.
Are your methods force-free?
Yes. All training uses positive, reward-based methods without fear, pain or intimidation.
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