1:1 Puppy Training Consultations in Essex & Hertfordshire
Perfect Puppy Phone Consultation
Step One - Perfect Puppy Phone Consultation
Personal, force-free puppy training support
Raising a puppy can feel overwhelming, the biting, the toilet accidents, the sleepless nights, the whirlwind when visitors arrive. You may be trying everything you’ve read online, and still feel unsure what to do next.
You’re not alone and you don’t need to figure it out on your own.
A 1:1 Puppy Training Consultation gives you clear guidance from an experienced, force-free trainer, with practical steps you can start using straight away.
Imagine This…
Your puppy finally stops biting hands and feet. Toileting becomes predictable instead of chaotic. Visitors can come through the door without triggering a meltdown. Your puppy starts to settle, listen, and find their rhythm.
That’s what a 1:1 consultation gives you: clarity, confidence and a calmer start to puppyhood.
What We Can Cover in Your Consultation
Every consultation is tailored to your puppy, your home and your goals. Common areas include:
- 🦷 Puppy biting & mouthing – gentle, effective strategies that work in real life
- 🚽 Toilet training – simple routines that make accidents far less likely
- 😴 Sleep schedules & preventing overtiredness
- 🚪 Managing excitement around visitors
- 🐕 Real-life socialisation – calm presence, not chaotic free-for-alls
- 🦴 Chewing, enrichment & boredom management
- 🧒 Jumping up
- 🏠 Crate & pen routines
- 🍽️ Nutrition & appropriate chew choices
- ⚡ Managing energy & frustration
- 🔄 Preventing adolescent issues (such as reactivity)
Why Phone Consultations Work So Well
1. Training isn’t the first step – lifestyle is.
Most puppy behaviours come from unmet needs, not disobedience. If a puppy is biting because they’re tired, hungry or overstimulated, training alone won’t fix it.
A phone consultation gives us space to understand what’s really driving the behaviour and put the right foundations in place.
2. We use the HPDT “Six Essentials Before Training Works”
Before teaching cues, we check your puppy’s:
- Health
- Nutrition
- Fulfilment & breed needs
- Chew–Lick–Sniff outlets
- Sleep & routine
- Relationship & communication
When these essentials are right, training becomes easier, faster and far more effective.
3. Puppies rarely show the behaviour during a home visit
Puppies are often too excited, distracted or sleepy to repeat the behaviour we’re trying to help with. That slows down progress.
Over the phone, we focus entirely on coaching you – no waiting for your puppy to “perform”.
4. It’s faster, easier and more cost-effective
No travel, no tidying, no delays – and appointments are usually available sooner.
A phone consultation is also significantly cheaper than in-person support:
- Phone Consultation: £40
- With Perfect Puppy Package: £35
- Home Visit: £100 + mileage from SG12
5. Owners consistently love it
Many of our 5⭐ Google reviews mention how clear, practical and immediately helpful the phone sessions are – often with noticeable improvements the same day.
Perfect Puppy Package (Recommended)
£130
The Perfect Puppy Package includes:
- 1 × 1-hour Perfect Puppy Phone Consultation (discounted to £35)
- 5-week Puppy School course
- Free trial to the Perfect Puppy Online Course
It gives you a strong foundation at home and the skills to progress in class – the most popular route for new puppy owners.
Phone Consultations (Most Popular)
£40
Your 1-hour personalised consultation includes:
- Behaviour assessment + tailored plan
- Support with biting, toilet training, sleep, routine & more
- Free trial to the Perfect Puppy Online Course
Fast, flexible and highly effective – ideal for nearly all puppies in the early weeks.
Short Consultation (30 minutes)
£25
Perfect for quick questions or targeted follow-up support.
Home Visit Consultations
£100 + mileage (from SG12)
Includes:
- 1 × 1-hour visit in your home
- Tailored coaching & practical setup changes
- Free trial to the HPDT Members Area
Ideal when environmental factors are part of the behaviour or you prefer an in-person walkthrough.
Additional Home Visit
£85
After Your Phone Consultation
Once your consultation has given you clarity, a calmer puppy and a solid routine, the next phase is Step 2 – Puppy School. This is where your puppy develops essential social skills and confidence, while strengthening the behaviours introduced during your phone consultation. Choose your nearest venue: Loughton, Hertford or Harlow. All classes take place indoors, providing a safe, secure, low-distraction space for effective learning.
Puppy Consultation FAQs
What age can my puppy be for a consultation?
Any age is absolutely fine – some owners book before their puppy even comes home so they can start prepared.
However, I generally recommend having the consultation within the first two weeks of bringing your puppy home, when routines and habits are forming.
Are phone consultations really effective?
Yes – extremely. For most puppies, phone consultations work just as well as home visits, and often better, because we can cover more without waiting for behaviours to appear.
How does the Perfect Puppy Package work?
The Perfect Puppy Package brings together a 1-hour Phone Consultation and the 5-week Puppy School course, so you get support with life at home as well as in class.
Step 1 – Perfect Puppy Phone Consultation
A friendly, information-packed call where we focus on the things new puppy owners struggle with most – toilet training, puppy mouthing and biting, sleep, routines and how to meet your puppy’s needs day-to-day. Many owners say their puppy’s behaviour improves within a day and that they finally feel they “know what to do”.
Step 2 – 5-week Puppy School course
Small, structured puppy classes in Loughton, Hertford or Harlow focusing on:
- calm behaviour around people and other dogs
- building confidence in new places
- recall games and everyday manners
All delivered in a way that doesn’t overwhelm your puppy.
Step 3 – Support between sessions
Weekly class reviews, access to the HPDT Members area and friendly guidance so you keep making progress every day – not just once a week.
After your first call, you’ll usually leave with:
- a clear daily routine for toileting, sleep and downtime
- simple, practical steps to reduce mouthing and biting
- a better understanding of what’s normal puppy behaviour
- confidence that you’re not doing everything wrong
- a realistic plan that fits your puppy and household
- that feeling of “okay, I know what to do next”
There’s so much conflicting puppy advice online – it can feel like every TikTok trainer is shouting something different. The consultation cuts through the noise and gives you one clear, realistic plan that works for your puppy and your family.
How do I book a consultation?
Booking is simple.
Just fill in the enquiry form on the Contact page and include your puppy’s:
- age
- breed
- sex
- and what you’d like to focus on
You’ll receive a reply as soon as possible with availability and next steps.
If you’d like to learn more about how I work, you’re very welcome to explore the About page or read through our 50+ five-star Google reviews.
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Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re a first time puppy parent or a seasoned dog owner, I am confident you will find our Perfect Puppy Phone Consultation valuable. To find out more information, guidance or to book: