Dalton K9 Academy

What We Offer

Our Services

Every service we offer is built around you and your dog as individuals. Here's everything we can help with.

01

1-1 Training Sessions

Hands-on support for you and your dog, tailored to your needs.

Our 1-1 sessions are designed for owners who want to be actively involved in their dog's training. We work directly with you and your dog together, so you understand exactly what you're doing and why — and so the skills transfer seamlessly into everyday life.

Suitable for:

  • Puppy training and socialisation
  • Recall — on and off lead
  • Lead walking and loose lead work
  • Reactive behaviour and over-excitement
  • Confidence building — in nervous or fearful dogs
  • General obedience and life skills
  • Adolescent dogs and teenage phases

Sessions are fully tailored to your dog's age, breed, temperament and history. We'll start where you are, progress at a pace that suits you both, and make sure you leave each session with a clear understanding of what to practise before the next. You'll never feel overwhelmed — just well-supported.

02

Day Training

Professional training while you get on with your day.

Day training is perfect for owners with busy schedules or dogs who struggle to focus around their person. Your dog spends the day with us receiving structured, consistent training sessions. At the end of the day, we hand your dog back — along with detailed notes, video updates and clear guidance on how to maintain everything at home.

Suitable for:

  • Building solid foundations
  • Reinforcing behaviours that need consistency
  • Confidence building and independence
  • Manners and life skills
  • Dogs who find it difficult to focus with their owner present

The handover session at the end of the day is just as important as the training itself. We walk you through what your dog has worked on, demonstrate what they've learned and give you a practical plan to keep the momentum going. Training is a team effort — we're your support system, not a replacement for the relationship between you and your dog.

03

Residential Training

An immersive programme where your dog lives and trains with us.

Residential training is our most intensive option. Your dog comes to stay with us and receives structured, consistent training throughout the day as part of their daily routine. It's ideal for dogs who would benefit from a period of focused, distraction-free learning in a calm and professional environment.

Suitable for:

  • Dogs needing a complete foundation reset
  • Complex behavioural concerns that need consistency
  • Owners who have limited time for regular sessions
  • Dogs preparing for a specific goal or lifestyle change

We believe the handover is the most important part of residential training. We invest significant time in helping you understand what your dog has learned, how to maintain it and how to keep building on it once they're home. Training doesn't end when your dog leaves us — that's when the real work begins, and we'll make sure you feel ready for it. You'll receive regular updates and video throughout the stay so you always know how your dog is getting on.

Residential training sets a strong foundation — but all dogs will need ongoing practice and support from their owners at home. We'll be honest with you about this from the start, because realistic expectations lead to real, lasting progress.

04

Licensed Home Boarding

Safe, structured, home-from-home care in a professional environment.

Our home boarding is exactly what it sounds like — your dog lives with us in our home, as part of our family, while you're away. It's not a kennel. It's a calm, structured, loving environment where dogs are treated as individuals and given the time and attention they deserve.

Suitable for:

  • Dogs who don't do well in traditional kennels
  • Dogs who thrive in a home environment
  • Owners wanting individual care and attention for their dog
  • Dogs who enjoy the company of other well-matched dogs

Every boarding dog receives a proper daily routine — structured exercise, enrichment activities, rest time and consistent boundaries. We maintain a home environment, not a boarding facility, which means your dog settles quickly and comes home happy. All boarding enquiries begin with an assessment process to ensure your dog is a good fit for our home and that we're the right fit for them.

All dogs must complete an assessment process before boarding. This allows us to meet your dog, understand their needs and ensure they'll be comfortable and well-suited to our environment. Please mention any history of reactivity, separation anxiety or resource guarding when you enquire.

Not sure which service is right for you?

That's completely fine. Get in touch and we'll have a chat about your dog, your goals and your situation. We'll help you work out what makes the most sense — with no pressure.