Personalised programmes that fix the everyday struggles — pulling, reactivity, recall — and return your dream dog
What we fix
Most owners we meet aren't dealing with a "bad dog" — they're missing communication, structure and a plan. We give you all three.
Walks that feel like a workout instead of a wind-down.
Lunging, barking and lost confidence on every outing.
A dog that hears you but chooses not to listen — off-lead becomes risky.
Greetings that overwhelm guests, children and the dog itself.
Stress, destruction or vocalising the moment you leave the room.
Counter-surfing, door-dashing, demand barking and chaos at meal times.
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Meet your trainer
With over 8 years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all breeds, sizes and backgrounds, James specialises in complex behavioural cases — reactivity, lead pulling, poor recall and anxiety. His approach is calm, clear and built on a deep understanding of canine communication.
Every programme is personally designed and delivered by James, ensuring you get consistent, expert guidance from start to finish. He is a NePoPo® New Gold Graduate, bringing world-class methodology to training sessions across Yorkshire and the North East.
Our programmes
Our signature transformation. A structured 12-week journey covering everything from foundation obedience to real-world reliability — built around your dog and your lifestyle.
An immersive week of daily, hands-on training for owners who want fast, focused results. Ideal for major breakthroughs in a short window.
How we work
A free, no-pressure call to understand your dog, your goals and the issues you're facing. We'll talk you through how we'd approach it.
Once you're booked in, we will go through tailored preparation work — kit guidance, lifestyle tweaks and the foundations to set training up for success.
We begin the 12-Week Programme or 1-Week Intensive — whichever fits your dog and your lifestyle best — and get to work on lasting change.
Once your programme is complete, you graduate with lifetime support — check-ins, refreshers and guidance whenever you need a hand.
Join our social pack walks and owner groups to keep training sharp, socialise your dog and stay connected with other North Canine families.
Areas covered
Our schedule is split between the three regions so we can be with you in person when you need us most.
FAQs
Our 12-week programme starts at £495.00, the 1-week intensive course starts at £895.00, and Pre-Training Consultations start at £95.00. All sessions are in-person and we come to you. We offer owners the option to spread the cost with our pay-in-3 plan. Book a free Pre-Training Call and we'll give you a clear, honest quote — no pressure.
As early as 8 weeks. The first 16 weeks are the most important window for socialisation and confidence building and it is vital, that this is done correctly. Starting as early as possible, sets your puppy up for success and will help to prevent problems later down the line. We offer both in-person and remote training packages for puppies.
Yes, we offer both. 1-to-1 programmes are built around your dog, your home, your walks and goals specifically. Group classes and social walks, are a great way to maintain, fine tune, and socialise your dog. To attend either our group class or social walks, we must be working together or have completed at minimum a Pre-Training Consultation to assess suitability.
Yes — those are the three most common things we work on every week. With the right structure, clear handling and a plan that fits your dog, most owners see meaningful change inside the first 2–3 sessions.
North Yorkshire (Harrogate and surrounding towns), West Yorkshire (Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Ilkley, Skipton) and the North East (Newcastle, Durham and nearby). Our schedule is split between the three regions. If you're not sure you're in range, get in touch.
You get lifetime support and access to our community pack walks. Training isn't a course you finish — it's a habit you keep. We stay in your corner long after the programme ends.
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