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.

Dog trainer Dog behaviourist Kris Spillman owner of Take The Lead Balanced Dog Training
Dog trainer Dog behaviourist Kris Spillman owner of Take The Lead Balanced Dog Training
Dog trainer working with two dogs doing obedience training
Dog trainer working with two dogs doing obedience training

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

Most 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.

  • 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

CLIENTS WALK BEFORE AND AFTER TRAINING

Client review highlights

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.

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.

Dog trainer - dog behaviourist obedience training with husky cross dog
Dog trainer - dog behaviourist obedience training with husky cross dog
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Other services we offer

Residential Home Board and Train. Residential Home Board and Train.
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Residential Home Board and Train.
£100.00

Available for dogs of any age, our residential board and train puts your dog into a friendly family home setting during training.

This service is for any dog that requires a more intensive one to one training program conducted by a very experienced professional.

Training will consist of basic obedience, rules boundaries and limitations, loose lead walking and recall.

In this program we will focus heavily on any behaviour issues the dog may be suffering with.

Residential Home Boarding and Care Residential Home Boarding and Care
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Residential Home Boarding and Care
£50.00

Your dog comes and stays with us inside the house as part of the family, with my children and dog.

Planning a holiday or time away and simply could not bare the thought of your dog stuck inside a kennel while you are away.

Your Caine companion will receive two walks per day, for exploring and fun.

Bulk Training Bundle 3x 2hr Sessions Bulk Training Bundle 3x 2hr Sessions
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Bulk Training Bundle 3x 2hr Sessions
£200.00

Want to save some money in the long run by bulk booking. Book for 3 sessions and save 10%. Every session is for two hours and we come you.

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

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