Who can book a Drop-Off Dog Training session?

Drop-Off Dog Training is available to all dogs whom are comfortable spending time away from their pet parents.

Can a new client book Drop-Off Dog Training as their first service?

Yes, however it's always a good idea to start with an in-person private or virtual session as that gives me a chance to meet you and your dog, understand what you’re working on and make sure Drop-Off Training is an appropriate next step.

What happens during a Drop-Off Dog Training session?

Your dog will have several opportunities to practise the skills we’re working on throughout the session (these will all be recorded). Depending on your dog’s goals, that may include walks, training around real-life distractions, enrichment, confidence-building activities, leash skills, recall practice, settling, or carefully managed exposure.

The session also includes breaks, sniffing, rest, and normal downtime rather than continuous training for several hours.

Does my dog train for the entire time?

No. Forced training does not mean better training. Dogs need breaks to rest, decompress, sniff, process what they’ve learned and simply be dogs. Training is spread throughout the session in shorter, useful periods rather than several hours of continuous drilling.

What can you work on during Drop-Off Training?

We can work on goals that fit your dog’s existing training plan, including things like leash walking, engagement, recall, settling, impulse control, confidence, responding around distractions, and other everyday skills.

What we focus on will depend on your dog and what we’ve already identified as useful priorities.

Can you work on leash pulling during Drop-Off Training?

Yes. Drop-Off sessions can be especially useful for getting additional real-world practice with leash walking. We can work on moving with a loose leash, engagement, navigating distractions, appropriate sniffing, and helping your dog make better choices while walking.

Can you work on reactivity during a Drop-Off session?

Sometimes, yes. If I already know your dog and we have an appropriate training plan in place, I can use Drop-Off sessions for additional carefully managed practice around triggers.

I won’t intentionally overwhelm your dog or create close encounters just to make them react. The goal is successful practice at a level your dog can handle.

Will you tell me what you worked on?

Yes. After the session, I’ll share the important observations, what we practised, how your dog responded, and what I recommend you continue working on.

What is the difference between the different Drop-Off session durations?

They give us time for multiple periods of training, breaks, enrichment, and real-life practice. The longer durations gives us more flexibility for rest between exercises, working in different environments when appropriate, and completing several shorter training opportunities without rushing your dog.

Which option makes the most sense depends on your dog, their comfort level, stamina and what we’re working on.

What should I send with my dog?

Just the food you'd like me to use with them or toy.

What training methods do you use during Drop-Off Training?

I use positive reinforcement/reward-based, evidence-based and force-free training. I do not use prong collars, shock or e-collars, leash corrections, intimidation, or dominance-based training. We’ll focus on positive reinforcement, management, clear communication, and work at a level where your dog can successfully learn.

Can Drop-Off Training help with separation anxiety?

No. Drop-Off Training is not an appropriate service for separation anxiety because the problem specifically involves your dog’s response to being separated from you or being left alone. Separation-related behaviour needs a training plan built specifically around that problem.

Can Drop-Off Training be used for aggression?

Drop-Off Training is not intended as a stand-alone service for aggression or serious bite-risk cases. If your dog has a history of aggression or biting (especially towards people), we should discuss the situation first so we can determine what type of training setup is safest and most appropriate.