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Training · Obedience
Obedience Training
A dog that comes when called, walks without pulling and stays where you put it. Obedience is the foundation for a safe, relaxed life together.
What this service covers
- 01
Reliable recall
Your dog comes back when called, even with the gate open or something exciting nearby.
- 02
Loose-lead walking
Walks where you are not dragged down the road, with a dog that checks in with you.
- 03
Stay, place and wait
Calm at the gate, at the door, during meals and when visitors arrive.
- 04
Advanced control
Off-lead work, distance commands and heel for dogs ready for more.
Obedience for real life
Obedience is not about tricks. It is about safety and freedom. A dog with a solid recall can enjoy more freedom. A dog that waits at the gate does not end up on the road. A dog that settles on its place lets you have visitors without chaos.
Basic obedience
We build the core skills step by step, with clear markers so the dog understands exactly what earns a reward:
- Name response and focus on the handler
- Sit, down and stand
- Stay and wait, with duration and distance
- Recall (come)
- Loose-lead walking and heel
- Leave it and drop it
- Calm behaviour at the gate and door
Advanced obedience
Once the basics are solid we raise the difficulty: busier places, longer distances, real distractions and, where it is safe and legal, off-lead control. Advanced obedience is also the base for protection and K9 security training.
You stay part of it
Every session includes time for you to handle your dog. You learn the commands, the timing and the body language, so the dog responds to you and the household, not just to the trainer.
Struggling with something more serious, like aggression or fear? Start with behavioural training.
FAQ
Obedience training: your questions
What is the difference between basic and advanced obedience?
Basic obedience covers the core commands (sit, down, stay, come, heel and leave it) in easy settings. Advanced obedience proofs those skills around strong distractions, at a distance and, where safe, off lead.
My dog listens at home but not outside. Why?
Dogs do not generalise well. A command learnt in a quiet room is a different task at the gate or on a busy road. We practise in progressively harder places so the behaviour holds everywhere.
Is obedience needed before protection training?
Yes. Reliable obedience, especially the out (release) and recall, is essential before any protection work. It is what makes a protection dog safe to own.
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Puppy training
The first months shape the dog you will live with for the next ten years or more. We help you raise a puppy that is confident, calm and easy to live with.
Behavioural training
Aggression, reactivity, fear and anxiety are stressful for the dog and the family. We find out why the behaviour happens and change it with a clear, safe plan.
Protection K9 training
A protection dog must be a deterrent to threats and safe with family. We build controlled protection on top of rock-solid obedience, never the other way round.
Nairobi & Kiambu
Let's talk about your dog.
Tell us your dog’s breed, age and what you want to change. A trainer will reply on WhatsApp with honest advice and the next step.
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