The Calm & Capable Programme
For over-arousal, distractibility, and everyday life skills
If your dog:
- Gets over-excited quickly
- Struggles to focus outdoors
- Pulls on the lead through excitement
- Finds it hard to settle
- “Forgets” training around distractions
This programme builds the foundations that make everything else easier.
We focus on emotional regulation, engagement, and practical skills that influence real life — not just isolated cues.
What’s Included:
- Structured, progressive sessions designed to:
- Reduce over-arousal
- Build focus and voluntary attention
- Improve impulse control
- Strengthen engagement around distractions
- Develop calmer responses in everyday situations
Each session includes practical coaching and clear explanation so you understand exactly what you’re building — and why.
A dog who can regulate their arousal can learn.
We develop:
- Recovery after excitement
- The ability to pause before reacting
- Smoother transitions between high and low energy
- Improved settling skills
- These changes create steadier behaviour across environments.
Practical Home Plan
After each session, you’ll receive clear, realistic guidance outlining:
- What to practise
- How to progress
- How to recognise improvement
- Consistency — not intensity — creates lasting change.
Is This The Right Fit?
The Calm & Capable Programme is ideal for dogs who need stronger foundations in regulation and focus.
If your dog has a long-standing or emotionally intense behaviour issue (such as chronic reactivity, separation anxiety, or resource guarding), the Behaviour Clarity Programme may be more appropriate, as it provides deeper behaviour assessment and structured modification support.
If you’re unsure, completing the profile questionnaire will help me guide you toward the best starting point. This dog training program is designed specifically for owners who are having a hard time getting their dogs to listen to them.
Adolescent dogs are well known for this but it also applies to dogs who have had no formal training.
This program will help you to establish essential pet dog manners including walking on a loose lead, coming when called, greeting people politely and many other useful tricks and games that help your dog engage with you.
This is a great starting point for building a great bond with your dog and because these sessions are one-on-one we can plan each one based on what your dog needs and what you want to get out of the sessions.
Training starts in your home progressing to an outdoor setting where we put all your hard work into practice.