Residential Training
Residential training is a great way to 'kick start' and set your dog up with the foundations they need to succeed. I will work on building their confidence, teaching them solid obedience and new behaviours all while being cared for in my home. While here I will properly expose them to the sights and sounds of everyday life.
Why Choose Residential Training?
My residential training program is designed to create lasting transformation in your dog’s behavior while giving you peace of mind. Here’s why it could be the perfect solution for you:
Set the Right Foundations
Whether you’ve just welcomed a new dog into your home or want to ensure they grow up well-behaved, I will establish solid obedience and structure from day one.
Address Serious Behavioural Issues
If your dog struggles with anxiety, aggression, reactivity, or fearfulness, my immersive training program helps them overcome these challenges in a controlled and supportive environment.
Break Through Training Plateaus
Have you worked with other trainers but still struggle with the same issues? My in-depth, hands-on approach focuses on real-world success, not just theory.
Master Training Tools the Right Way
If you’re considering using advanced training tools like a slip-lead, prong collar or e-collar but don’t know how to introduce them properly, I will ensure your dog is comfortable, confident, and responsive to them.
Create a Calm, Well-Behaved Dog at Home
I focus on crate training, place training, and impulse control, so your dog learns to settle and behave calmly in any situation.
Enjoy a Well-Mannered Dog in Public
I take your dog on structured outings to parks, cafés, and busy environments, ensuring they listen and stay focused even with distractions.
Turn Walks Into an Enjoyable Experience
Say goodbye to lead pulling and reactivity. Your dog will learn to walk politely on a lead, stay engaged with you, and ignore distractions.
Social Skills & Proper Interaction
If your dog lacks confidence or struggles around other dogs and people, I help them develop the right social skills in a safe, controlled setting.
A Perfect Opportunity While You Travel
Heading on holiday? Why not have your dog trained at the same time? They’ll be cared for and trained by a professional—so you come back to a better-behaved dog!
Ongoing Support for Long-Term Success
Training doesn’t stop when your dog goes home. I provide personal handover sessions and follow-up support to ensure you feel confident in maintaining their progress.
How it works
Step-by-step of a residential stay with Ben at Balanced Dog
Pre-stay phone consultation
We will arrange a phone call prior to your dogs stay to discuss training goals and answer any questions you may have.
Initial handover (up to 1hour)
The initial handover is where I will meet the you and your dog, here we will go over in more depth the training plan that was discussed in our phone conversation.
Stay
Your dog will come home with me from the handover, they will have time to settle in and get use to their new routine. You will be updated regularly throughout the stay.
Handback (up to 2hours)
During the hand back I will go through all that has been covered during your dogs stay. It will be in-depth and you will also receive a written report along side this.
Follow up sessions
After the stay we will have 3 scheduled follow ups, each lasting up to 6o mins, these will be spaced: 2 days (phone call), 2 weeks and 1 month after the stay.
*Depending on your location the 2 weeks and 1 month session can be held at the training space, via video call or a combination of both.
Keeping in touch
Stay in contact with Me via WhatsApp. Whether it be for advice or to show off some amazing moments with your dog, all messages are welcome!
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Residential Training Programs:
​ Core Foundation Training:
2 Week - £2350
A comprehensive Introduction to basic obedience commands and essential foundations for your dog. Recommended for dogs who need a little boost forward in their training.
Intermediate Training:
3 Week - £3050
4 Week* - £3950
Builds on core foundations with additional training, exposure and proofing. Recommended for taking training and socialisation to higher levels! Also suited to dogs who suffer from fear based behaviours such as reactivity.
* Week 4 spent going even further with exposure and proofing of behaviour.
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Advanced Behaviour Modification:
6 weeks - £5850
An in-depth program focusing on comprehensive behaviour modification and extensive exposure to diverse environments. Best suited for dogs with more complex behavioural challenges such as extreme fear.
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*Any cases with a bite history will require 4 weeks minimum stay.
**Charges may be added depending on distance travelled if you require collection and drop off.
What Clients Say
Julie K
"We sent out 18 month old Vizsla boy for 3 weeks of training with Ben. Prior to training, our boy was extremely anxious, we were unable to leave him alone for more than 15 minutes, he was reactive to children and strangers, sometimes lunging at people walking past us. We were at breaking point.
Ben created an incredible bond of trust with our boy, initially focusing on the basics (crate training, lead training and boundaries), at the end of the 3 weeks, we met a totally new dog, he was calmer, able to be left alone for 3 hours, not reactive to strangers & children (but still incredibly goofy and fun!)
This has been life changing for us and our boy, we’re able to ‘have our life back’ and also enjoy our puppy without fear of reactivity. Ben is an incredibly gentle person who really understands each dog's personality, he showed so much care during and after the training. We received detailed guidance and instructions so we can continue the training. We are so grateful and fully recommend to anyone struggling. Don’t leave it too late! "