Our Services
We provide personalised dog training designed to bring out the very best in your canine companion. Whether you’re looking to build solid foundations with basic obedience or address more complex behavioural challenges, we tailor our approach to suit your dog’s unique personality and your goals. Think of us as your partners in creating a happier, more harmonious life with your dog🐾
General Obedience
Building a strong training foundation starts with must‑know skills like sit, stay, come, and heel, but we go further by helping your dog develop calm, confident behaviour that lasts a lifetime🐾
Ideal for puppies or dogs just beginning their training journey, each session blends positive reinforcement, clear communication, and real‑world practice to build understanding, trust, and emotional stability🐾
Your companion learns not only how to respond to cues, but how to settle at home, walk politely past distractions, and make good choices even in new environments. It’s the perfect starting point for shaping a well‑rounded, resilient dog who feels secure both at home and out in the world 🐾
Puppy Foundations
Give your puppy the best possible start with our reward‑based training, designed to build confidence, connection, and healthy habits from day one. In these early weeks, your puppy is learning about the world at lightning speed, how to feel safe, how to communicate, and how to make sense of new experiences, so we guide you through every common challenge with calm, structured support🐾
From toilet training and crate settling to biting and mouthing, socialisation, and early lead skills, you’ll learn gentle, effective techniques that shape lifelong behaviour. Our approach focuses on building trust, reducing overwhelm, and helping your puppy develop emotional stability alongside practical skills, so they grow into a dog who feels secure, understood, and ready for the world 🐾
Choosing an IMDT‑qualified EPPI Puppy Instructor means choosing expertise, ethics, and a structured pathway through the most important stage of your puppy’s development. You’re not just getting training you’re getting a professional who understands learning theory, welfare‑centred methods, and the unique needs of young dogs. With clear guidance, personalised plans, and ongoing support, you’ll feel confident in every step of your puppy’s journey. It’s an investment in a calmer, happier, more resilient dog and a smoother, more enjoyable experience for you both 🐾
Advanced Training
You can elevate your dog’s abilities with a refined blend of advanced obedience, agility work, and impressive trick training🐾
Our training is designed to build confidence, sharpen focus, and deepen the connection between you and your dog—unlocking their full potential with style and precision🐾
Advanced training with Dog Dad is all about unlocking your dog’s full potential building precision, confidence, and reliability that go far beyond the basics. It’s tailored for dogs who are ready to level up, whether they’re eager learners, working‑breed powerhouses, or companions who thrive when given a job to do🐾
Through structured, progressive sessions, we develop high‑level skills such as off‑lead reliability, distraction‑proof obedience, advanced recall, and precision heel work, all taught with calm, reward‑based methods that keep your dog motivated and engaged🐾
For dogs who love to use their brains, we also introduce scent‑work foundations, problem‑solving tasks, and confidence‑building challenges that channel natural instincts into structured, fulfilling activities. Every session is bespoke, ensuring your dog progresses at the right pace while strengthening communication, impulse control, and emotional resilience. The result is a dog who listens anywhere, settles easily, and works with you as a true partner, connected, capable, and proud of what they can achieve 🐾
Behavioural Modification
Transform challenging behaviours with our bespoke methods for behaviour‑modification solutions, designed to gently and effectively address issues such as excessive barking, destructive chewing, and anxiety 🐾
Through compassionate, science‑based methods, we focus on understanding why your dog is struggling, then rebuild their confidence with tailored strategies that reduce stress, improve communication, and promote emotional balance 🐾
Each session is shaped around your dog’s unique needs, helping them feel safer, calmer, and more secure in everyday life. As their behaviour improves, your home becomes more harmonious, your bond grows stronger, and your dog learns to navigate the world with trust and resilience 🐾
And because real life brings real challenges, we also support your dog in coping with vet visits, managing anxiety, and building confidence in unfamiliar environments.
Our gentle desensitisation, clear communication, and emotional‑safety routines, we help your dog feel understood, supported, and ready to face the world with calm assurance 🐾
Personalised Training
Experience fully bespoke training designed around your goals and your dog’s individual needs, creating a journey that feels personal, supportive, and deeply connected🐾
Grounded in empathy and compassion, our approach focuses on understanding your dog as an individual, their emotions, motivations, and unique way of communicating, so every step of training feels safe, achievable, and confidence‑building🐾
By nurturing trust and strengthening communication, we help you and your dog work as a true team, developing skills that fit your lifestyle while honouring your dog’s personality🐾
The result is a partnership built on clarity, calmness, and mutual respect, where your dog feels understood, you feel empowered and a genuinely connected with a confident bond that supports you both at home and out in the world 🐾
Contact
We are based in Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Opening Hours
🐾 Discovery Call Availability
FREE Discovery Call (30 minutes by Appointment)
Let’s have a friendly chat about your dog, your goals, and how we can help you both thrive.
Mondays: 5pm–9pm
Wednesdays: 5pm–9pm
Fridays: 5pm–9pm
🎓 Training Sessions Availability
Bespoke Tuition (45 minutes or 1 hour by Appointment)
Whether you’re raising a confident pup or fine‑tuning your dog’s manners, we’ll work together to bring out their best.
Summer Training Hours ~ May to October
Monday, Wednesday or Friday: 4pm-6pm
Saturday: 8am–6pm
Sunday: 8am–6pm
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"Dog Dad has transformed our relationship with our dog. The personalised approach and genuine care made all the difference. We highly recommend their services!"
Happy Dog Owner, Worcester