Method 3: Residential training - the benefits

Method 3 ... We Residentially train or re-train your dog: Your dog comes to stay with us and is individually trained on a daily basis. This method is only available for basic/advanced obedience training and/or specific behavioural problems

If you feel that your individual situation makes it necessary, or that even under personal instruction you are unable to train your dog, here at Velvetice we are able to offer a potentially unique facility, in that we can bring your dog to us for training or behaviour modification on a residential basis. 

On the successful completion of ‘in-house’ training, we will almost certainly need to retrain you - the owner! This retraining, or what could be termed as guidance and assistance, is usually necessary so that in the future, you can then maintain the required level of behaviour or obedience training that your now ‘educated’ dog has achieved! Our training or behavioural service does not simply cease when you leave here - we are here to help.

Dog Training Techniques

The training of dogs has changed a great deal over the years and it is no longer acceptable, or necessary, to use harsh methods in training. The use of gentle, modern motivational methods based on guidance & psychology are very successful and are also an agreeable formula for both the dog and the owner/trainer to use.

Here at Velvetice we operate a training system based on the ideals of kindness and fairness for both our clients and their dogs. Consequently, the use of either forcible or ‘punishment orientated’ training techniques or equipment is not used and a strict ‘no choke-chain’ form of training is endorsed. Nor do we use such equipment as electric shock devices (in any form, for any reason), or high frequency sound devices that are designed to startle or coerce a dog’s behaviour.

Of course, all trainers use different techniques when teaching pet owners to train their own dogs, but whatever the methods employed, it is important to use methods that are effective and above all, kind and fair. As responsible dog trainers we consider it our responsibility to give our clients and their dogs the best possible advice, coupled with the integrity of a genuine concern for their individual needs & welfare.

The training techniques employed and advised here at Velvetice result from our practical experience of the use of non-compulsive training methods which in turn are based on the utilisation of scientifically based research and knowledge.

Timing

Unfortunately, training a dog is not an exact science, so we are unable to either accurately foretell how long it will take to train your dog or to even guarantee success every time! 

We therefore charge by the day for residential assessment & training.

We will however give every dog our best endeavour  

Assessment

Initially, we will interview you to assess the problems being encountered, then take your dog in for a residential period of assessment and will be able to give you an approximation of time-scale for training after a few days. Only if we feel that we can make suitable progress with your dog will we take him in for an extended period of residential training.

Results & Maintenance

Usually we would expect to install a reasonable level of obedience training in four to six weeks - but this does very much depend on the age, ability & how responsive your dog is.  

Please note: At the end of the period of residential training, it is vital that the owners of the dog undertake to continue with the discipline and training of the dog concerned - with this in mind, full instruction and subsequent 'backup' will be provided on the dogs collection and return home, but owners must be prepared for a period of adjustment and endeavour on their part if the re-training is to remain in place.