A 4-week plan built around your dog
For £14.99 you get a 4-week training plan designed around your dog, your routine and your goals. Each week builds on the last, so you always know your next step.
Your plan is delivered as a PDF by email, with email support from Mike during the 4 weeks.
See the sample plan below to find out what a plan looks like.
Who it's for
- Owners who like a clear plan to follow
- Dogs with particular goals or needs
- Anyone who wants support between sessions
How it works
Tell us about your dog
Age, habits and what you want to change.
Purchase your plan
A 4-week plan that fits your dog and your routine for ONLY £14.99.
Follow it through
Practise at home over the 4 weeks, with support from Mike.
See a sample plan
Turn the pages to see what a plan looks like. This example is for a 7-month-old Labrador learning loose lead walking. Your own plan is built around your dog.
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Barking Up the Right Tree
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Personalised Training Plan
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Sample Personalised Training Plan Preview
Please Note: This document is an example preview demonstrating the structure of our force-free training plans. Purchasing a Training Plan unlocks bespoke adjustments, step-by-step progression criteria, and direct trainer support.
Client Intake Details
- Dog Breed & Age: 7-month-old Labrador Retriever
- Primary Behavioural Goal: Loose lead walking / Stopping pulling
- Daily Time Available: 15 minutes per day in short micro-sessions
- Environment: Suburban house with garden
1. Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: Building the "Reinforcement Zone"
- Objective: Establish a high-value reward area in a low-distraction environment so your dog learns that staying close yields continuous rewards.
- [Full step-by-step indoor setup guide and tailored progression criteria available upon enrolment]
Week 2: Introducing Movement & Low-Distraction Navigation
- Objective: Transfer the Reinforcement Zone mechanics to low-level outdoor areas such as your hallway, garden, or driveway while maintaining lead slack.
- [Advanced lead-handling techniques and handler mechanics included in full programme]
Week 3: Directional Changes & Automatic Focus
- Objective: Teach your dog to actively pay attention to your movement and adjust their pace whenever the lead begins to go taut.
- [Customised distraction-ladder protocol unlocked in bespoke plan]
Week 4: Proofing Around Real-World Distractions
- Objective: Maintain a slack lead while navigating routine neighbourhood triggers (e.g. parked cars, distant sounds, interesting scents).
- [Full real-world environmental adaptation guide provided upon purchase]
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2. Daily Micro-Exercise.
The "Focus & Pivot" Routine (5–10 Minutes)
Perform this foundational exercise daily in short micro-sessions.
- Equipment Setup:
- [Detailed handler positioning and lead-grip mechanics provided in full client pack]
- Establish the Position:
- [Exact treat delivery and precision timing mechanics provided upon enrolment]
- Intentional Steps Forward:
- [Bespoke verbal marker guide and reward-timing drills unlocked in full plan]
- Execute the Direction Change:
- [Advanced footwork patterns and body language cues included in full programme]
- Reset Tension:
- [Troubleshooting protocols for high-arousal dogs provided to enrolled clients]
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3. Management Tips
Preventing unwanted practice of pulling outside of dedicated training sessions is crucial for long-term success:
- Equipment Differentiation:
- [Customised equipment selection guide and fit assessment included in full pack]
- Pace Adjustment:
- [Bespoke environmental setup plan tailored to your specific home and walking routes unlocked upon purchase]
- Functional Rewards:
- [Complete 5-point management protocol provided upon enrolment]
4. Troubleshooting FAQ
1. "My dog ignores treats as soon as we go outside. What should I do?"
- [Personalised high-arousal reward strategies and lure-to-reward transitions covered in 1-on-1 consultations]
2. "Should I pull back on the lead when my dog surges ahead?"
- [Full handler mechanics and tension-release coaching provided to enrolled clients]
3. "Are extendable or flexi leads suitable for this training?"
- [Equipment analysis and safety guide included in paid package]
4. "My dog comes back for the treat but immediately shoots forward again. How do I stop this?"
- [Advanced duration-building protocols unlocked in Week 2 of full programme]
5. "How long before my dog can handle a full 30-minute neighbourhood walk?"
- [Individual progress tracking and weekly plan adjustments included with all full coaching packages]
Mikes Mutts • Professional Dog Training • 07341 513205 • www.mikes-mutts.co.uk
Mikes Mutts
Barking Up the Right Tree
Mikes Mutts • Professional Dog Training • 07341 513205 • www.mikes-mutts.co.uk