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A dog that walks nicely, comes back when called and settles at home. Alex comes to you in Witham, or you come to the training field west of Chelmsford.
5.0 on Google from 250+ reviews
Your training is planned by Alex, World Champion dog trainer
Master Dog Trainer, Guild of Dog Trainers
1-2-1 & behaviour help £160 · Residential £850p/w
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“I am so pleased with today's session. I was worried that there may be no help for my dogs aggression issue. Alex was so calm and confident. My dog responded almost immediately and has been so much calmer this evening. …”
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“I am so pleased with today's session. I was worried that there may be no help for my dogs aggression issue. Alex was so calm and confident. My dog responded almost immediately and has been so much calmer this evening. I feel confident that with the simple techniques Alex has shown me I can have much more control. Thank you”
Ridgeback · Behaviour
“Have always had Ridgebacks for the 20 years but two ill treated and starved rescues with nothing at 3 years old were very different, needed help !! …”
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“Have always had Ridgebacks for the 20 years but two ill treated and starved rescues with nothing at 3 years old were very different, needed help !! Alex really helped , given me so many tips has worked wonders with my Beauties, they have a bit to go yet!! Will go back for sit and stay sessions 😃”
Being this close, nothing is ruled out. 1-2-1 training at the field is the usual start: a 1.5 hour first session with assessment, then hourly follow-ups on whatever schedule suits you. If your dog's problem is at the front door or in the garden, Alex comes to Witham (home visits cost a little more, priced when you enquire). Commuters who already drive the A12 towards Chelmsford can drop their dog at the Big Dog Club day training club for a day of training and socialisation rather than a day alone.
Residential dog training is there for dogs that need a full reset or owners who cannot be consistent during the week: a stay of at least three weeks for new dogs (four for puppies and behaviour problems), training every day, regular updates throughout the stay. Puppy training can start in your home before vaccinations are complete and continue at the field.
A12 south-west, past Hatfield Peverel and Boreham, exit for Chelmsford and cross the city on the A1016 or A1060 to the Roxwell side. About 20–30 minutes from Witham town centre, 30–40 from Kelvedon and Tiptree. From Terling and the villages north of the A12, the back roads through Great Leighs to the A131 are an alternative. Gate directions are sent with your booking.
In Witham the obvious homework walk is a long, narrow riverside path with dogs, prams and bikes coming the other way, which makes it a lead-walking test rather than a recall one. Quieter nature reserves suit the first off-lead work.
Puppies from the new estates on the edges of the town, lead pulling on the River Walk, recall for spaniels and labradors from the villages, dogs that have become reactive on the narrow riverside path, and day training from owners who commute to Chelmsford or London from Witham station.
Yes. In-home sessions in Witham and the villages cost a little more than field sessions because of the travel (priced when you enquire), or come to the field for £160, then £100 an hour.
How far is the training field from Witham?
About 20–30 minutes: A12 to Chelmsford, then across to the west side of the city at CM1 4LN.
How much does dog training cost in Witham?
£160 for the first session at the field, or £190 at your home. Residential from £850p/w. Day training £100/day. Telephone advice £100 an hour.
Can my dog stay with you?
Yes. Residential dog training is a stay of at least three weeks for new dogs (four for puppies and behaviour problems) with daily training and regular updates throughout the stay.
