Dog Training in Haxby
Looking for friendly, reward-based dog training in Haxby?
Well Behaved Mutts provides practical, personalised training for puppies, adult dogs and rescue dogs in Haxby and selected surrounding areas.
I’m Jess Kirby, an IMDT-accredited dog trainer with a BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Training. I’m based in York and can travel to Haxby for suitable private sessions and consultations.
Training can take place at your home, along your usual walking route or in another suitable agreed location.
One-to-One Dog Training in Haxby
Private training gives you dedicated support based on your dog’s needs, your routine and the situations you encounter together.
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
We can work on skills in a relevant environment, including your home or the places where you regularly walk your dog around Haxby.
You will receive clear, manageable exercises that you can continue practising between sessions.
Puppy Training in Haxby
Bringing home a puppy can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. A private puppy consultation can help you start positively and prevent common problems from becoming established.
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
A rescue dog may need additional time and support while adjusting to a new home, routine and environment.
A private rescue consultation can help you understand your dog’s behaviour and introduce training at a pace that supports their confidence.
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 Haxby
Calm Puppy Foundations classes are held nearby 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
All Well Behaved Mutts training is positive, reward-based and force-free.
The aim is to teach your dog what you would like them to do using clear guidance, suitable rewards and achievable training steps.
Training is adapted to the individual dog rather than using fear, pain or intimidation. This helps protect your dog’s confidence while strengthening the relationship between you.
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 Haxby and the Surrounding Area
Well Behaved Mutts is based in York and provides selected mobile training services to clients in Pocklington and nearby areas.
Sessions may take place in your home or in an appropriate real-life environment, depending on your dog’s needs and the skills being taught. Availability for travel is confirmed when arranging your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you travel to homes in Haxby?
Yes. Suitable one-to-one sessions and consultations can be arranged in Haxby, subject to availability and your exact location.
Where are your puppy classes?
Group puppy classes are held at Huntington Community Centre in York. Private puppy consultations may also be available at your home in Haxby.
Can you help with pulling and recall?
Yes. One-to-one training can cover loose-lead walking, recall and focus around distractions. The exercises will be adapted to your dog and the environment in which you normally walk.
Do you use positive training methods?
Yes. All training is positive, reward-based and force-free. No fear, pain or intimidation is used.
Start Your Dog’s Training
If you would like support with your puppy, adult dog or rescue dog in Haxby, contact Well Behaved Mutts to discuss the most appropriate service.