Kayleigh Holcroft - Training and Behaviour

07/04/2025

Pepperoni is just so sleepy after his puppy starter kit visit. He is too young to go out on his walks yet, but that doesn't mean there arent lots of things we can be doing to support his development!

23/03/2025

Lots of dogs find visits to the vets difficult and it is not something that you can avoid doing. With that in mind we offer 121 sessions to build skills and confidence around visiting the vets, or a groomer, to reduce stress for your dog (and you!).

Even if your dog copes well so far, there is always something we can do to make the trip to the vets less stressful for our dogs for years to come.

If you need support with this, drop us a message and can help.

23/03/2025

Happy national puppy day!!!

Here's Maze our 6month old labrador puppy

18/03/2025

Got the new website up and running. Have a look at what we have to offer!

Discover personalised dog training and behaviour solutions to boost your dog's confidence and strengthen your bond. Explore services and success stories.

04/03/2025

I am very happy to announce that we will be able to offer the following 121 services:
~puppy package -get started on the right paw!
~ scentwork sessions including reactive dog scentwork
~ home visits for certain issues
~Power of the Pattern sessions: Level up your training with pattern games

04/03/2025

Bringing a new puppy into your life is an exciting adventure—but it can also be overwhelming, especially in the first few weeks when you're waiting for that first walk. You want to give your puppy the best possible start, but where do you begin? Our Puppy Starter Kit is designed to support new puppy owners in those crucial first few weeks, helping you build a strong foundation for a well-behaved, confident dog.
Our package includes two 1-hour sessions, with the first one offered either virtually or in-person. The first session is ideally scheduled before or within the first two weeks of bringing your puppy home, and the second session takes place 1-2 weeks later, in-person, to build on your progress and address any challenges.

Ready to give your puppy the best start in life? Book your Puppy Starter Kit today and set your puppy up for success from day one!

What We Cover in the Puppy Starter Kit:

Safe Socialisation: Learn how to start socialising your puppy before they can go on walks, so they grow up confident around new people, pets, and environments.

House Training & Crate Training: Establish a reliable routine and ensure your puppy is comfortable in their crate, setting the foundation for good habits from the start.

Mouthing & Chewing: Stop destructive chewing and help your puppy learn bite inhibition in a positive, gentle way.

Focus & Name Recognition: Teach your puppy to focus on you and respond to their name, even when distracted, setting up strong communication.

Introduction to Lead Walking: Begin the process of leash training and set your puppy up for success on walks without pulling or dragging.

Recall Basics: Get your puppy started on coming when called—an essential skill for their safety and your peace of mind.
Grooming & Handling: Help your puppy get used to grooming and being handled in a calm, stress-free manner.

Teaching Puppy to Settle: Create a peaceful environment by teaching your puppy to settle and relax, both in your home and on the go.

Swapping & Dropping Items: Teach your puppy to exchange objects
safely and drop things they shouldn’t have, preventing potential hazards.

Not a First-Time Dog Owner? No Problem!
If you're not a first-time dog owner, we’ll tailor the Puppy Starter Kit to meet your needs. If house training isn’t an issue for you, we can focus more on the areas you want to improve, like recall or lead walking.
Price: 135 for Two 1-Hour Sessions

02/10/2022

We are not taking any new bookings at this time. This includes class and 121 options.

Scentwork and Rally will return in the coming weeks so we will update you on these.

20/08/2022

We are clear of covid and starting to feel better, all classes and 121s are back on, we will be contacting everyone who's appointments were cancelled to rearrange as a priority . Thanks for your patience

14/08/2022

Both Kayleigh and Paul have got covid and will be out of the office for a few days. We will contact anyone who has an appointment in the next few days

10/08/2022

Friday 19th August our new term begins.

7pm Puppy Prodigies, our first in person class. Please join our training group, post a picture of your puppy, tell us a little about yourself and your puppers, keep up to date and join the community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/508791727000547/?ref=share

8pm: Scentwork team - your instructions will be hidden in the field and you'll have to use your new found skills to scent them out 😉🤣🤣

Kayleigh Holcroft Training and Behaviour offers dog training classes, one-to-one training, behaviour training and rally rehab classes. Positive reinforcement methods, experienced and qualified trainer.

09/08/2022

Check out the fantastic progress of our scentwork crew!

Did you know scentwork is fantastic for building a bond, mental stimulation and confidence building?

With the hot weather coming, it won't be wise to be exercising dogs in the usual way. Scentwork is an excellent alternative providing mental stimulation and enrichment all while keeping your dog cool at home.

Our next scentwork term starts 19th August, or try a drop in session to see what we do and how much the dogs love the training. Both term bookings and drop ins can be booked here:

www.kayleighholcroft.co.uk/scentwork