Steve introduces his style of training and the areas you’ll be working on with your dog.
Hear about Steve’s teenage beginnings and his passion for making dogs and their owners happier.
Learn to guide your dog’s natural instincts so they play in a way that you’re both happy with.
Connect with your dog through eye contact and further training will be so much easier.
Discover when to invest in quality kit and when a simple tea towel will do the job.
Understand your responsibilities as a dog owner - to your dog, other dogs and society as a whole.
How to use eye contact to slow your dog down and prevent them pulling on the lead.
A basic but helpful move that can encourage other, more involved commands.
How to prevent visitors getting their clothes covered in enthusiastic muddy paw prints!
How to successfully shape your dog’s behaviour using positive reinforcement.
Steve teaches control and management, learning through association and consequences.
Meet Elsie the puppy, who Steve will be training throughout the course.
We all have to ‘go’. Steve’s technique shows them where and when you’d like them to.
Learn how to deal with puppy biting and how to make sure they chew the right things!
How to introduce your puppy to environments, people and other animals early on.
Learn how grooming can become a fun bonding activity for you and your dog.
Play and training can be one and the same – play is your dog’s top priority and should be yours too.
Train your dog to come when you call. This is the secret to a happy life as a dog parent!
Stop your dog in its tracks – for any reason – with this vital training tip. It could save their life.
Learn this great exercise to help with inspections, grooming and more...
Discover how dogs experience the world through their nose and how it helps build relationships.
How to work with your dog at a distance while maintaining your influence.
It might sound silly, but this is a handy exercise you will probably end up using a lot.
Warm up your dog before exercise with this little trick – particularly useful for larger breeds.
How an exercise called the rucksack walk strengthens the bond between you and your dog.
Learn to read your dog’s body language by looking at their ears, eyes, tail and vocalisation.
Recognise the signs of separation anxiety and learn techniques for overcoming the issue.
Learn about mental exercise, release and stimulation that adds so much to your dog’s well-being.
Training is a work in progress – don’t rush it. Enjoy the process and your time together.
Steve answers the Top 10 questions he commonly faces from dog owners.