We are Blue Box Dog Training
Qualified * Ethical * Force-Free
At Blue Box Dog Training, we strive to provide an ethical, reward-based training methodology to build a relationship of trust and respect between you and your dog.
Does your dog pull on the lead?
Does your dog ignore you when you want them to come?
Would you like a safe and happy relationship with your dog?
Do you want to offer your dog the best life possible?
Does having a stress-free walk appeal to you?
If yes, we can help with your pup and dog training needs.
Overview
At Blue Box Dog Training we will help you to teach your dog practical and effective reward-based dog training techniques using simple exercises, as well as more advanced training ideas.
Using positive training will build a strong trust relationship with our dog, make your dog more confident and allow you to enjoy your time and walks, knowing they will choose to listen to you over all other distractions.
We offer small group indoor & outdoor training classes in a fun, safe environment for your Dogs and Puppies using modern positive reinforcement methods in line with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT).
As well as delivering training classes, we offer One to One training sessions as well as delivering a professional dog walking service and have done for several years in the Kirkintilloch area.
We are both qualified and accredited trainers with IMDT and we believe wholeheartedly in force-free, non-aversive training for dogs.
Browse our site to learn more about us and our services.
Our Services
We offer a range of training services; Puppy Classes, Dog Training classes, Puppy Training packages, One to One dog training. Please contact us to discuss the best service to suit you and your dogs needs.
We have indoor classes Tuesday evenings Kirkintilloch, Thursday evenings Milton of Campsie or Wednesday evening and Saturday mornings outdoor field near Kirkintilloch. Classes run in blocks of 5 or 6 weeks, 45 mins per class.
Dog Training Classes Foundation & Development
We offer small group, indoor and outdoor 45 minute sessions, one session per week, for five weeks at a total cost of £95.
Our Foundation classes focus on building your dogs confidence and teaching you how to train those all important foundation skills. covering key behaviours, settle, focus, recall, down, stays, stop, leave, loose lead walking, close work and much more. We have a pathway for dogs to progress on to our more advanced Development classes or Partnership Grades.
Our classes are in and around Kirkintilloch at The Park Centre, Milton of Campsie Parish Church and Portcullis Secure Field.
The secure dog field is also ideal for dogs that need more space away from other dogs.
Puppy Foundation Classes
We offer small group, indoor 45 minute sessions, one session per week, for five weeks at a total cost of £95.
A fun and informative comprehensive course, developing your pups confidence and giving a great foundation in life skills transferable into real life situations. All the basics are covered in this 6 week course, including settle, focus, sit, stay, intro to loose-lead walking and recall. We will also discuss methods to deal with those challenging puppy stages of play biting, chewing, jumping up, toilet training and sleeping. These classes are a great opportunity for your pup to learn in a rewarding way, as well as socialising with other dogs and people and participating in appropriate play. On completion of this course, your pup can then further progress onto our dog training development classes.
1 to 1 Dog Training
If you’re looking for help from basic training to tackling specific issues such as pulling on the lead to poor recall, our one-to-one personal dog training sessions can help you. The training will be tailored to meet your specific needs and requirements and sessions can be at a time and place that’s convenient for you.
After each session there will be an overview provided with your training plan and strategies to help you deal with the issues and then a final report along with email/phone call support.
Puppy Home Visits
For puppy one to one home training we offer various options to suit your needs:
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Private lessons at your home, tailored to you and your pups needs. This can cover preparing for your new pups arrival or dealing with any puppy challenges you have such as toilet training, crate training, recall, walking nicely on lead etc. £60 per session.
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Four session package at home covering our puppy foundation class structure and content. Ideal if our class times do not suit you or you just prefer the benefits of one to one sessions. £200 for four sessions.
IMDT Partnership Grades
Saturday mornings & Wednesday evenings
at Portcullis Outdoor Dog Field, near Kirkintilloch.
These exclusive IMDT Graded Classes have been created bespoke for IMDT qualified dog trainers and their customers.
There are 6 progressively challenging levels which you and your dog will love learning and will help build a strong trust relationship between you. Here are some examples of the behaviours:
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Searches & retrieves
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Send Aways
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Loose lead walking with distance and distraction
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Sit and Down with Duration
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Distance Recalls
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Trick work
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Scent work and much more
All dogs learn at a different pace. You will have a record card to tick off the criteria at each stage, as your training progresses.
A certificate and rosette are issued when the dog achieves the required standard at each level.
Dog Walking
We offer a number of different walking and visit options for your dog, tailored around their age, energy and individual needs. We are happy to walk dogs on their own, with a buddy or as part of a group. For our group walks we believe in walking dogs in small groups to ensure safety, control, attention and therefore ensuring short travel time for your dog. Part of looking after your dog is to discuss with you how you would like your dog transported and this would be addressed during our initial meeting. We are Canine First Aid Trained, Police Checked/Disclosured and fully insured. Please contact us directly to discuss availability.
Our Team
We are both qualified and accredited trainers with IMDT Institute of Modern Dog Trainers.
With qualifications in OCN level 3 accredited courses in 'Principles of Dog Training and Behaviour' and 'Learning Motivation and Reinforcement' IMDT Course.
We continue to do CPD courses to keep up to date with current dog training and behavioural methods.
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As an Assessed and Qualified Member of The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers I am proud to display the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter symbol.
Happy Clients
Here’s What They’re Saying
Stephanie Mctiernan
I have been training with Jo and Johnny for a while now and would highly recommend them if your looking for the skills and knowledge to train your puppy/dog. Being a first time dog owner I have been quite nervous and wanted to make sure I was doing everything properly and Jo and Johnny have been so patient with me. They have went above and beyond in all areas regarding training Reggie including recommending leads, harness and food they also gave me a loan of different leads and collars to try which I have been so grateful for. I have had one to one sessions as well as the classes and both have been extremely beneficial.
Lisa Ferguson
Jo & Jonny are excellent trainers, classes are small so there's lots of support and time spent on reward based training, relaxed environment for dogs to learn. Bonnie enjoyed her 5 week block thank you so much. X
Carol McKellar
Love the small class size which enables personal and focused training sessions. The 45 minute duration of a class is perfect. Both my puppy and 2 year old have benefited from the positive training methods employed by J 'n' J. They both quite obviously love dogs and enjoy helping owners with any problems they may have. Hoping to continue training with both my dogs in the new year.
Greg Fotheringham
Looking after Brodie is a challenge. Joanne has this under control as he’s an 11 week old lab pup. Can’t thank u enough for looking after our boy and helping with training.
Martin Ritchie
We have attended 2 blocks of puppy classes (levels 1 & 2). Murphy our standard poodle has really enjoyed going to the classes as have I and his progress has been brilliant throughout. Jo and Jonny have been brilliant throughout and encouraging, even when I had a bad week checking in on me after the class finished. Would highly recommend!
Gaynor Hale
Jo is professional, reliable and trustworthy. Lexie can be an anxious dog but Jo is skilled at meeting her needs and Lexie looks for Jo everyday for her walk. Jo went over and above when Lexie took unwell when staying with relatives when we were on holiday and took her to the vet in her own time.
I would highly recommend Jo and so would Lexie.
Classes in The Park Centre, Kirkintilloch, Milton of Campsie Parish Church & Portcullis Secure Dog Field.
