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Our positive, science-based training methods are designed to help your dog thrive, whether you’re looking to master the basics or tackle more advanced behaviour challenges.

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Are you frustrated with your dog's behaviour?

Are you struggling with your dog’s behaviour? Do walks feel more like battles? Does your dog’s barking, pulling or general disobedience leave you feeling frustrated and embarrassed? You’re not alone. Many of the clients we have worked with have faced these challenges and it can be overwhelming. Your dog’s behaviour can affect your daily life, relationships and even your emotional well-being.

What is the long term impact?

Imagine living with these problems indefinitely. The stress, the embarrassment, the constant worry about your dog’s actions. Left unaddressed, these issues can worsen – often leading to an ingrained behavioural pattern that becomes increasingly difficult to correct. Not only does this strain your bond with your dog but it can also lead to safety concerns and social isolation for both you and your dog.

Is there a solution?

I understand the challenges you face and I am here to help! I offer a structured, supportive and highly effective package to transform your dog’s behaviour. We will work together as I hold your hand and guide you through our comprehensive program designed to address your dog’s specific issues, providing ongoing support and ensuring lasting results.

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About Your Trainer

I am a fully qualified and accredited IMDT, BCCS and OCN Behaviourist and Dog and Puppy Trainer who has worked with over 1,100 dogs and owners to date. I use the most up-to-date, kind, science-backed and effective methods to help you and your dog achieve your training dreams.

No matter the issue – reactivity or aggression, resource guarding or behavioural issues, I know that all of these can be corrected without bringing pain or harm to your dog. I have additional specialist qualifications for Puppies, Reactivity and Impulse Control issues.

Our Training Can Help With

We’re here to help you tackle a range of common training and behavioural issues.

Loose Lead Walking

Loose Lead Walking

Recall Training

Recall Training

Socialisation

Socialisation

Puppy Training

Puppy Training

Body Language

Body Language

Separation Anxiety

Separation Anxiety

Resource Guarding

Resource Guarding

Attention Behaviours

Attention Behaviours

Whatever challenges you’re facing with your dog, we’re here to help. Feel free to get in touch to discuss your specific needs and see how we can support you and your dog on their training journey.

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What Services We Offer

We offer a range of professional dog training services to suit every need:

  • Puppy Training
  • Obedience training
  • Behaviour Modification
  • Advanced training

Our tailored programs ensure that each dog receives the specific guidance they need for successful training outcomes.

One-To-One Training

Group Training

What You Get From Me

Results! Via me holding your hand as we make real change. You get expert advice, tailored sessions exactly to your needs and in between session support from me, a multiple-time fully qualified and experienced Trainer.

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Real Success Stories

Don’t just take our word for it—hear from dog owners who have experienced real results with our training.

Sarah Jones
Sarah Jones

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After two sessions with Ryan, we saw a big improvement in Stan’s recall and focus on walks. Ryan’s knowledge and tips were really helpful, and Stan loved every minute. The sessions were fun and effective, and we can’t wait to put his advice into practice!

Donna Madden
Donna Madden

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We had four brilliant one-to-one sessions with Ryan to work on biting and lead walking. He’s so knowledgeable and clearly loves dogs. Our 9-month-old staffy had a great time. I’d highly recommend Ryan.

Abbie Hilditch
Abbie Hilditch

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Bobby had 8 sessions with Ryan, who was fantastic with him—professional, full of tips, and really informative. Bobby made amazing progress, and the training was brilliant!

Helen Lovett
Helen Lovett

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Ryan has been great in helping our rescue dog build confidence around people and other dogs. There’s still work to do, but we’ve already seen big improvements!

Pennie Stubbs
Pennie Stubbs

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Lupa has improved in her behaviour outdoors so much after training with Ryan, thank you so much definitely recommend.

Jenny Peel
Jenny Peel

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Fantastic training sessions with Ryan for my rescue, Pepper! She’s usually scared of men but adores Ryan. He was great with her and explained everything clearly—it’s mostly about training the owner! Will be booking more sessions soon. Thanks, Ryan!

What are you waiting for?

The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll see positive changes. The most common feedback we get from clients is “ why did I wait so long to do this?” Don’t let this be you! Start now and watch all your training dreams come true.

Moments From Our Training Sessions

Take a look at some of the wonderful dogs we’ve had the pleasure of working with!

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Make The Change Today

Ready to transform your dog’s behaviour and reclaim peace in and outside of your home? Contact us today to sign up for the and embark on a journey to a happier, more harmonious life with your dog. Let’s make those positive changes together!

  • info@dogtrainingwirral.com
  • 0151 662 0007

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about our dog training services? We’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions?

We offer a range of professional, qualified dog training services for puppies and adult dogs. Our services include puppy training, basic obedience training and advanced training.

You can choose between group dog training classes or one to one dog training sessions. One to one sessions can take place at a location that suits you, such as your home, your local walking area, or our training venue, depending on what your dog needs.

Every training plan is tailored to your dog and your goals. We focus on practical, real world results, with clear steps that help your dog learn faster and help you feel confident handling them in everyday life. 

All our trainers are fully qualified by respectable external bodies.

All dogs can benefit from dog training, whether you have a puppy, an adolescent dog, or an adult dog.

Dog training is recommended if your dog has behaviour problems such as barking, jumping up, pulling on the lead, recall issues (not coming back), reactivity (lunging or barking at other dogs/people), separation anxiety, aggression, or resource guarding. Training also helps if walks feel stressful, your dog won’t listen outdoors, or your dog’s behaviour is negatively impacting daily life at home.

Dog training is not only for “bad” dogs. Many owners choose training to improve obedience, teach new commands, build good manners, improve focus, and strengthen the bond between dog and owner. Structured training increases clarity and confidence for your dog, provides mental stimulation, and often improves your dog’s happiness and wellbeing.

If you are unsure whether your dog needs training, a professional assessment can identify what is driving the behaviour and recommend the right training plan.

 
 

Ryan is a fully qualified and accredited dog trainer and behaviourist with IMDT, BCCS and OCN qualifications. He has worked with over 1,100 dogs and owners to date.

Ryan uses modern, science-based, kind training methods that are effective and fair. The focus is on helping you understand your dog, change behaviour in a structured way, and build reliable skills that work in real life.

Ryan supports dogs with a wide range of training and behaviour challenges, including reactivity, aggression, resource guarding, lead pulling, recall issues, anxiety, and general behaviour problems. He believes these issues can be improved without using pain, intimidation, or harmful techniques.

We provide dog training and behaviour support for puppy, adolescent, and adult dogs. Our training covers the following topics:

  • Loose lead walking and pulling on the lead

  • Recall training, including verbal recall and whistle recall

  • Socialisation for puppies and older dogs

  • Puppy training in group classes and one to one sessions

  • Dog body language and understanding your dog’s emotions

  • Calm greetings and reducing jumping up and over excitement

  • Attention seeking behaviours such as barking, mouthing, and jumping up

  • General obedience training and good manners at home and on walks

  • Resource guarding support, including drop and leave training without confrontation

  • Focus and engagement, especially around distractions

  • Separation anxiety support and calm home alone training

  • Over excitement and impulse control for high energy dogs

  • Dog reactivity training, including reactivity to other dogs, people, and other triggers

  • Play based training and interactive skills to improve learning and relationship building

 

The ideal age to start puppy training is between 10 and 16 weeks old. This is a key socialisation and learning window, so starting early helps your puppy build confidence, good manners, and calm habits that last.

Early puppy training can help with:

  • socialisation and confidence around people, dogs, and new environments

  • bite inhibition and mouthing

  • toilet training routines

  • preventing jumping up and problem behaviours before they start

  • recall foundations and focus

  • calm lead walking and handling skills

Our Wirral puppy classes use gentle, age-appropriate, science-based methods. Sessions are designed to be fun, practical, and supportive for both puppies and humans, with clear steps you can use at home between classes.

Yes. We offer both private dog training sessions and group dog training classes, so you can choose the option that best suits your dog and your goals.

Private training sessions are one to one and fully tailored to your dog’s specific needs. They are ideal for behaviour issues, targeted goals, busy schedules, or dogs that struggle in group settings.

Group classes offer structured learning in a controlled social environment. They are great for puppies and adolescent dogs, building focus around distractions, improving manners, and practising skills alongside other dogs.

Both options have pros and cons, and we are happy to recommend the best fit after hearing a little about your dog, their age, their behaviour, and what you want to achieve.

We use positive reinforcement dog training. This means we reward the behaviours we want to see more of, so your dog learns quickly, enjoys the process, and chooses the right behaviour more often.

Our training approach is science-based and centred on how dogs learn. We focus on clear communication, good timing, and practical reward strategies, while also using management and gradual exposure to help dogs feel safe and confident around real world triggers.

This creates a training experience that is effective, kind, and welfare focused, helping your dog build lasting skills without fear, pain, or intimidation.

The saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is a myth. Adult and senior dogs can absolutely learn new skills and improve behaviour with the right training approach.

It is never too late to work on issues you are experiencing, whether that is pulling on the lead, recall, reactivity, anxiety, or general manners at home. Training can also be especially valuable as dogs get older because it supports both mental stimulation and wellbeing.

Regular, age-appropriate training helps keep older dogs engaged, confident, and fulfilled. We tailor sessions to your dog’s pace, health, and energy levels so training stays enjoyable, safe, and effective.

Training timelines vary depending on the dog, the behaviour, and how long the issue has been happening. Some owners see improvements after the first session, while more complex challenges usually need a structured plan over several weeks.

The fastest way to get an accurate estimate is to speak to Ryan directly. He can ask a few questions about your dog, the situation, and your goals, then recommend the right training option and a realistic timescale.

Yes. We offer puppy classes in Wirral, and they are designed to be fun, structured, and genuinely useful in real life.

Our puppy training is led by qualified IMDT trainers and focuses on giving your puppy the best start in life using kind, science-backed methods. The goal is simple: a calm, confident puppy with great foundations, and an owner who feels clear and supported.

What makes our puppy classes different

  • A clear, step by step programme that teaches real life skills and builds confidence

  • Training that strengthens your bond and improves communication at home and on walks

  • A structured course format: our IMDT puppy course runs for 5 weeks, with one group session per week, around one hour per session

  • Extra social time included: you also get two free puppy socialisation or puppy playtime sessions at weekends, giving you 7 hours in total

  • Training delivered at our purpose-built indoor Dog Training Academy in Upton, Wirral

We are proud of our 5-star feedback and the results our clients see, and we aim to make every session enjoyable for both puppies and humans. We also include socialisation sessions too.

Training is delivered at our Frankby, Wirral indoor and outdoor location or at a Wirral location to suit you.

We are proud of our 5-star feedback and the results our clients see, and we aim to make every session enjoyable for both puppies and humans.