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Dog trainer Dog behaviourist Kris Spillman owner of Take The Lead Balanced Dog Training

Dog Trainer & Dog Behaviour Specialist

Become the leader your Canine companion requires with bespoke one to one dog training meticulously tailored to you, your dog and your lifestyle, with the dogs best interest at the heart of everything we do.

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What separates us from the vast majority of other great dog trainers out there?

99% of modern day dog trainers are what’s known in the industry as positivity reinforcement trainers, meaning treat training for all activities.

These are very tried and tested methods of dog training and obedience, but with balanced dog training you get the best of both worlds, positive reinforcement or correctional training depending on the activity.

Correctional training used in the appropriate way with calm confidence, not only get faster results, but also works when scenarios arise when simply reaching for treat to gain the required behaviour is not working.

One to one private training with a dog behaviourist for all desired and undesired dog behaviours including:

  • Obedience training

  • Puppy training

  • Reactivity

  • Leash pulling

  • Resource guarding

  • Separation anxiety

  • Excessive Barking

  • Dog Socialisation

  • Crate Training

    And many more.

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  • Clear Communication: Teaching owners how to effectively communicate boundaries and expectations to the their dogs, so your canine companion understands desired and undesired behaviours.

  • Real- World Reliability: The training is designed to work in everyday life, distracting environments (parks, cafes, busy streets), not just in a controlled setting.

  • Empowering Owners: One of our key goals is to equip owners with the knowledge and skills for long term success, making them a confident leader for their dog.

  • Addressing the root cause: The approach often involves understanding the dogs’s triggers, past experiences and breed traits to tailor the training effectively.

Our Training Philosophy

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Rapid and effective results:

Multiple reviewers mention seeing significant improvements in their dogs after only a couple of sessions with Kris. Examples include better leash manners, improved recall, and a calmer demeanour.

Focus on the human-dog relationship:

Clients appreciate that the training sessions empower them as owners and provide them with the tools and knowledge to continue the training.

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Positive impact on the dog and owner confidence:

Reviews highlight how Kris’s methods have helped dogs overcome issues like reactivity and anxiety, leading to a happier, more confident pet and a less stressed out owner.

Tailored training approach:

Kris is noted for addressing a wide range of specific behaviour issues, including reactivity, leash pulling, and the correct way to socialise their dogs.

Other services we offer

Obedience Training
£80.00

We come to you for a two hour private one to one training session. Covering all basic real life obedience training, including household rules, boundaries and limitations, impulse control, loose leash walking and recall.

Home Board and Train
£35.00

Your dog comes and stays with us as part of the family and will receive one to one training as well as being maintained to the highest standard.

Planning a holiday or time away from or simple want me to do the hard work for you with intense training one or two week programs.

Puppy Training
£80.00

One to one Puppy Training, focusing on all the key essentials your dog will need to be a calm and confident dog for life. Including toilet training, the correct ways to play, ways to redirect those unwanted behaviours and basic obeidence training.

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At the heart of our passion lies an unwavering dedication to the world of canine companions, where the best interests of the dog are always paramount.

Our company ethos

We help you become the calm assertive leader your dog needs and wants, by training at both ends of the lead.