DDG is built for dogs with frustrating behaviours — pulling on the leash, ignoring recall, no ability to settle, or being a nightmare in public spaces like cafés or shops. Any breed, any size, over 6 months old. If your dog has serious aggression, intense reactivity towards other dogs or people, or issues that only happen at home, DDG is not the right fit. Please visit the 1:1 Chaos/Confidence programme instead.

Each day runs 11:00–16:00 (two hours of active training per day) at a different real-world location in Stirling. Days 1–4 build skills progressively — loose-leash walking, focus around distractions, waiting in place, and recall around other dogs. Day 5 is Challenge Day: we test everything we've built in a real environment, and you finish with the best recall and loose-leash walking you've ever had from your dog.

You pay a £200 deposit to secure your space. The remaining £550 is only due at the end of the programme — and only if you're 100% satisfied with the results. If you're not happy with what your dog has achieved, you don't pay the rest. Simple as that. The deposit is non-refundable once your space is confirmed, as it holds your spot in a cohort of maximum 6 dogs.

We'll build your recall up to the best that you let it be. Your dog will have the best experience, and you the best results, if you opt for the e-collar bundle to be included. Otherwise if we can build the best recall possible on a long-line, or potentially off-leash if you have one of those rare dogs.

We use e-collar technology as part of our modern training approach — it's one of the most effective tools available when used correctly, and we teach you exactly how to use it. If you want to purchase the full equipment bundle (collar, remote, and accessories), you can add it for £150 before the end of Day 2. The standard retail price for the same kit is £330, so it's a significant saving. This is entirely optional, but we've yet to encounter a dog (or their guardian) that didn't vastly prefer the e-collar over a leash once introduced.

Because small groups mean you actually get coached, not just observed. With 6 dogs maximum, I can see what every handler and dog is doing, give real-time feedback, and adjust the training to what each dog needs. Most group classes have 10–15 dogs and you're lucky to get two minutes of individual attention. That's not how we do things.

None at all. DDG is designed for everyday dog owners, not professional handlers. You don't need to know any theory or have done any prior training. The whole point is that by the end of Day 5, you understand what you're doing and why — and your dog does too.

Cohorts run Monday–Friday and repeat regularly throughout the year. Spaces are limited to 6 dogs and fill up quickly — typically within two weeks of opening. Your space is not confirmed until your £200 deposit is paid. If you're interested, the best thing to do is book a free consultation now so we can discuss whether DDG is right for your dog and get you on the list.

DDG is not for dogs with serious behavioural issues — aggression, severe reactivity, resource guarding, or anything that poses a risk to other dogs or people. For those situations, the 1:1 Chaos/Confidence Programme is the right choice. It's a more intensive, personalised approach designed specifically for dogs with complex problems. To be clear, if your dog is just very excitable around other dogs - that's totally fine!

Yes! But because of the tight schedule you'll need to have both dogs working independently. So bring a dedicated person for each dog who can work with them throughout (no changing people). Its full price for the first dog, and 50% for the second (excluding deposit).