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Dog training

Practical training that fits real life

Tom is an IMDT certified professional and a qualified Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy instructor. Every dog starts with a free initial assessment.

Tom Holmes working closely with a dog during a one-to-one training session

Real training in real-life situations

Training should make everyday life together easier and more enjoyable. Tom uses practical, reward-led guidance to help dogs and their owners build confidence, improve communication and develop skills that work beyond the training session.

All initial dog training assessments are completely free.

Not sure where to begin? All dog training starts with a free initial assessment, giving Tom the opportunity to understand your dog, discuss your goals and recommend the right support.

Training Walks

Purposeful one-to-one walks combining exercise with practical training and support in real-world environments.

£25per hour

Tom practising training with a happy dog during a walk

Dog and Owner Training

Practical sessions helping owners understand their dogs, communicate clearly and continue the training confidently at home.

  • Practical one-to-one help for the dog and owner together
  • Begins with a free initial assessment
  • Tom then puts together an appropriate plan
  • Backup and ongoing support as agreed

£25per hour

A dog holding a steady sit during an outdoor training session

Puppy Training

Available from 10 weeks old. Individual, age-appropriate support shaped around your puppy, covering the useful everyday foundations.

  • Available from 10 weeks old
  • Focused on useful everyday foundations
  • Positive, age-appropriate support shaped around your puppy

£20per session, up to 45 minutes

Tom working through a training exercise with a small dog outdoors

Six-week one-to-one course

EPPI Puppy Foundations

EPPI Puppy Foundations is a premium, six-week one-to-one practical training course meticulously designed for puppies of all breeds. The programme focuses on the core, essential training areas needed to ensure a harmonious, lifelong bond between you and your puppy.

What the course covers

  • Loose Lead Walking
  • Reliable Recall
  • Focus & Motivation
  • Precision Heel Work
  • Impulse & Self-Control
  • Confidence Building
  • Introducing Your Puppy to Other Puppies/Dogs
  • Pup-to-Pup Play
  • Owner-to-Pup Play

Training outdoors

Skills practised where they matter

Sessions happen in the same everyday environments you walk in, so what your dog learns actually transfers to real life.

Tom Holmes interacting naturally with the dogs he walks and trainsA dog exploring safely on a long training lead in open countryside

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Frequently asked questions

Book your free assessment

No online booking and no payment forms — just a friendly chat about what your dog needs.

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