Force-free training & behaviour

Good dogs are made, not born.

Puppy school, manners classes and one-to-one help for worried, bouncy or reactive dogs. Science-based, reward-led and genuinely fun, for both ends of the leash.

  • 2,300+ dogs graduated
  • 0 shock collars, ever
  • 4.9 ★ owner rating
Chocolate labrador waiting for a cue
Coco · week 6
Yellow labrador puppy sitting on the floor
Pip · 12 weeks
Pug in a denim jacket
Nova · recall
Sit. Stay. Good!
Programmes

Classes for every stage

Small groups of six dogs, indoor and outdoor arenas, and a trainer who knows every name — human and canine.

Prices & packs
9–20 weeks

Puppy Kindergarten

Socialisation, toilet training, gentle handling and a solid ‘sit’ — all before the teenage phase hits.

6 weeks$180
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5 months +

Manners 101

Loose-lead walking, polite greetings, settle on a mat and a recall that works in the park.

6 weeks$210
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Any age

Reactive Rover

Private, then small-group sessions for dogs who bark, lunge or freeze around dogs, people or traffic.

8 sessions$420
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1 year +

Recall & Off-lead

Long-line work, whistle recall and impulse control so you can finally unclip with confidence.

5 weeks$190
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Pet age calculator

Where is your dog in life?

Training changes with age: puppies need socialising, teens need patience and seniors love brain games. Find your dog’s stage.

Species
Size
6 mo5101520 yrs
34human years
Adult

Keep weight in check, brush teeth daily and add yearly blood tests from age five.

PuppyYoung adultAdultSenior
Close-up of a dog’s face
Teenagers need extra patience
The roadmap

From chaos to calm in four steps

01

Assessment

A relaxed 45-minute session to meet your dog and hear your goals.

02

Your plan

A written, week-by-week plan with the games and cues to practise.

03

Sessions

Group classes or one-to-one, at our arena, your home or the park.

04

Graduation

A proper ceremony. With a hat. And a certificate for the fridge.

Ezra Holloway, trainer and behaviourist
Juno, my co-trainer
Your trainer

Hi, I’m Ezra. Treats are on me.

I’ve spent twelve years helping dogs and their families understand each other. Most ‘problem’ dogs are simply confused, bored or worried — and every one of them can learn.

  • Certified behaviour consultant, 12 years’ experience
  • Works alongside the Pawvera vets for medical checks
  • Weekend and evening sessions available
  • Every class comes with a video recap and homework

— Ezra & Juno

2300+
dogs graduated
12
years of training
94%
reach their goal
6
dogs per class
Success stories

Proud owners, better walks

★★★★★
“Six weeks of Reactive Rover and we can walk past the park without a meltdown. Ezra’s patience is endless.”
Juno
Ben Castellano Juno · collie, 4
★★★★★
“Booked Pretzel’s puppy vaccine at 7am from bed and got a friendly reminder the day before. Easiest vet visit ever.”
Pretzel
Lena Fischer Pretzel · dachshund, 1
★★★★★
“Rigatoni sprints to the daycare door every morning. The daily report card with nap times is my favourite email.”
Rigatoni
Aisha Rahman Rigatoni · labrador, 2
Questions

Training FAQ

Puppy Kindergarten welcomes puppies from 9 weeks, one week after their first vaccination. Early, gentle socialisation is the best start you can give them.

Never. We use reward-based, force-free methods backed by behavioural science. They work for every dog, and they build trust instead of fear.

Probably not yet. Reactive Rover starts with private sessions and small, controlled set-ups before any group work.

Yes, home visits are available within a 10-mile radius for one-to-one sessions and behaviour consultations.

Catch-up sessions are free, and every class comes with a short video recap and homework sheet.

Start with a free behaviour assessment.

Forty-five minutes, no pressure and a clear plan to take home — whatever your dog is up to.

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