Every price
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential training: Standard Package | £850p/w | 1 Update Per Week · Discount available for returning clients |
| Residential: Puppy Package | £850p/w | 1 Update Per Week · Discount available for returning clients |
| Residential: VIP Package | £1250p/w | 3 Updates Per Week · In Home Stay |
| 1-2-1 training & behaviour help | £160 | 1.5-hour session at our Chelmsford field · £190 at your home (within 30 minutes of Chelmsford) · follow-ups £100 an hour at the field, £120 an hour at home |
| Puppy training | £160 | 1.5-hour first session at our Chelmsford field · £190 at your home (within 30 minutes of Chelmsford) · follow-ups £100 an hour at the field, £120 an hour at home |
| Telephone/training advice | £100 | 1 hour |
| Big Dog Club day training | From £90/day | Drop-off about 7–8am, collection about 5–6pm |
| Protection training | Quoted | Your own dog, after an assessment |
| Holiday stays | On request | Past residential dogs only |
| Collection for residential training | Quoted on enquiry | Heathrow or Stansted, or from breeders UK-wide, quoted on enquiry |
A typical residential stay is around three weeks; for puppies and behaviour problems such as reactivity, aggression or anxiety we suggest four. 1-2-1 training & behaviour help is one offer: pulling, recall, puppies, reactivity, aggression or anxiety all start the same way. Home visits cost extra because they account for fuel and travel time; Alex tells you the price when you enquire.
How payment works
Half of the fee (non-refundable) confirms the booking. The other half is paid before drop-off or collection. Missed 1-2-1 appointments, or any changed or cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice, are charged the full fee.
More about prices
| Residential | 1-2-1 | Big Dog Club day training | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | Daily sessions to Alex's plan, usually around three weeks (four for puppies and behaviour problems) | You and Alex together | We do, during the day (Alex leads a small team) |
| Price | Standard £850p/w (1 Update Per Week) · Puppy £850p/w · VIP £1250p/w (3 Updates Per Week, In Home Stay) | £160 first 1.5-hour session at our Chelmsford field, or £190 at your home; follow-ups £100 an hour at the field, £120 at home | From £90/day |
| Best for | Reactivity, bite history, busy owners, owners further away | Owners who want to learn; puppies; specific problems | Socialisation and obedience while you work |
| Your time | Drop-off, handover, follow-up | Weekly or fortnightly sessions | Drop-off about 7–8am, collection about 5–6pm (transport offered) |
| Afterwards | Handover on collection day; continuation 1-2-1 always suggested | Practice between sessions | Outings to real places |
More answers are on the FAQs page. Behaviour problems such as reactivity, aggression or separation anxiety start with the same 1-2-1 training & behaviour help session, so Alex can find out why first.
Questions owners ask
Why does in-home cost more?
Home visits cover fuel and travel time to your home, park or wherever the problem happens. Within 30 minutes of Chelmsford a first home visit is £190 and follow-ups at home are £120 an hour; further away, home visits are priced when you enquire. At our secure Chelmsford field west of the city it's £160 for the first 1.5-hour session and £100 an hour for follow-ups.
How do I pay?
Half of the fee (non-refundable) confirms the booking and the other half is paid before drop-off or collection. Alex sends the payment details when you book.
Is there a discount for returning clients?
Yes, on the residential Standard Package and Puppy Package. Ask Alex when he replies.