Dog Training Programmes
From first lessons to lasting results, every Smart package builds confidence, control, and the kind of behaviour you can trust anywhere.
Residential Programmes
Smart’s Residential Programmes provide the most immersive way to train your dog. Living with a Smart Certified trainer, your dog receives daily structure, socialisation, and tailored behaviour work. Each programme includes full handover sessions so results last at home.
Elite Residential
6+ Weeks
Our most advanced programme, designed for dogs with complex behaviour needs, protection goals, or service-level training. This fully customised pathway delivers intensive daily work and advanced obedience, supported by a clear handover plan.
Advanced obedience on/off lead
Severe behaviour rehabilitation
Service-level focus and tasks
Protection or specialist training
6+ weeks living with a trainer
Daily obedience & behaviour sessions
Real-world exposure & socialisation
Regular video updates
Owner handover & follow-up support
Sit
Down
Heel
Place
Recall
Advanced Tasks
Advanced training e-collar
Biothane training lead
Place cot
Custom-fit behaviour tools if required (e.g. long line, muzzle support)
Advanced Residential
4-5 Weeks
Created for dogs requiring more than foundations, this programme addresses reactivity, anxiety, or persistent behaviour challenges. With daily obedience and behaviour sessions, it builds reliable focus and confidence in real-world settings.
Reliable recall with distractions
Resolution of reactivity or anxiety
Loose-lead walking & impulse control
Calm focus in varied environments
4-5 weeks living with a trainer
Daily structured obedience sessions
Behaviour modification & support
Regular video updates
Owner handover & follow-up support
Sit
Down
Heel
Place
Recall
Training e-collar
Biothane training lead
Place cot
Foundation Residential
3 Weeks
Perfect for young dogs or those needing strong basics, this programme develops calm behaviour and consistent obedience. Daily structured training builds recall, lead manners, and household reliability, supported by professional guidance.
Calm house manners & crate training
Reliable recall foundations
Basic obedience on lead
Socialisation with people & dogs
3 weeks living with a trainer
Daily obedience & foundation sessions
Behaviour modification & support
Socialisation & exposure training
Regular video updates
Owner handover & follow-up support
Sit
Down
Heel
Place
Recall
Training e-collar
Biothane training lead
Place cot
Puppy Programmes
Smart’s Puppy Programmes give your dog the perfect start to life. Whether you prefer private lessons at home or an immersive residential stay, every programme is delivered by a Smart Certified trainer and designed to build calm, reliable foundations that last.
Residential Puppy Programme
2 Weeks
Designed for owners who want a more intensive start, this programme provides two weeks of daily training while your puppy lives with a certified trainer. It develops obedience, manners, and socialisation in a consistent structure, then transfers results back to your home.
Calm house behaviour & crate training
Reliable recall foundations
Socialisation & exposure to environments
Lead manners & basic obedience
2 weeks living with a trainer
Daily structure & foundation training
Real-world exposure & socialisation
Regular video updates
Owner handover & follow-up support
Sit
Down
Heel
Place
Recall
Biothane training lead
Additional tools if required (e.g. long line, crate setup support)
Private Puppy Programme
5 Private Lessons
Designed for owners who want to be actively involved, this programme delivers step-by-step guidance across five structured lessons. It builds confidence, obedience, and early foundations, ensuring your puppy develops calm behaviour from the start.
Toilet training & house manners
Crate & settle behaviour
Recall foundations
Lead walking & early obedience
5 Private 1-to-1 Sessions
In-home and local training environments
WhatsApp support between lessons
Clear progression through milestones
Sit
Down
Heel
Place
Recall
Biothane training lead
Obedience Programmes
Smart’s Obedience Programmes are designed to create calm, reliable behaviour that holds up in daily life. Whether you want strong foundations or advanced control, each programme is delivered step by step by a Smart Certified trainer with proven results.
Platinum Obedience
12 Private Lessons
Designed for owners who want complete reliability, this programme delivers advanced obedience both on and off lead. It creates a dog that listens anywhere, replacing stress with confidence and calm control in every situation.
Off-lead obedience & recall
Duration stays with distance
Advanced heel & focus work
Obedience across environments
12 structured private lessons
Real-world proofing in public
WhatsApp support between lessons
End-of-programme review
Sit
Down
Heel
Place
Recall
Stay
Off-lead control
Advanced training e-collar
Biothane training lead
Place cot
Custom-fit behaviour tools if required (e.g. long line, muzzle support)
Gold Obedience
8 Private Lessons
Designed for owners seeking greater reliability, this programme builds consistency in real-world environments. It strengthens obedience under distraction and develops confidence, ensuring your dog responds at home, on walks, and in public spaces.
Obedience in busy environments
Extended recall and stays
Heel with distractions
Confidence and handler focus
8 structured private lessons
Public environment training
WhatsApp support between lessons
End-of-programme review
Sit
Down
Heel
Place
Recall
Stay
Training e-collar
Biothane training lead
Place cot
Silver Obedience
5 Private Lessons
Designed for owners who want a solid foundation, this programme develops focus, lead manners, and reliable recall. It builds everyday obedience that makes life at home and on walks calmer, easier, and more enjoyable.
Loose-lead walking & focus
Sit, down, and place foundations
Recall with distractions
Calm behaviour in the home
5 structured private lessons
Clear progression plan
WhatsApp support between lessons
End-of-programme review
Sit
Down
Heel
Place
Recall
Training e-collar
Biothane training lead
Place cot
Protection Programmes
Smart’s Protection Programmes are designed to build confident, reliable dogs capable of controlled protection work. Each pathway is delivered by Smart Certified trainers educated through Smart University, ensuring safety, precision, and professionalism in every session.
Elite Protection
16+ Private Lessons or 4-6 Weeks Residential
Designed for owners with advanced goals, this programme delivers competition-level precision, family guardianship, or professional K9 development with complete obedience, control, and advanced protection training.
Advanced bite mechanics & targeting
Controlled guard & release work
Obedience across real-world scenarios
Competition readiness or professional K9
16+ private lessons or 4-6 week residential
Intensive obedience & drive training
Advanced protection & guard development
Full handler training & progression plan
WhatsApp support between lessons
End-of-programme review
Sit
Down
Stay
Recall
Heel (include reverse heel)
Bark
Bite (targeted)
Out
Custom advanced commands as needed
Training e-collar
Biothane training lead
Pull collar
Tug
Protection sleeve (trainer provided)
Bite suit access (trainer provided)
Advanced Protection
12-14 Private Lessons or 2-3 Weeks Residential
Designed for handlers who want a balanced protection dog with controlled power, this programme develops bite mechanics, on-command protection, and hidden sleeve work while maintaining reliable off-lead obedience.
On-command protection work
Bite mechanics & hidden sleeve
Off-lead obedience & recall
Defence and prey drive balance
12-14 private lessons or 2-3 week residential
Structured bite & obedience sessions
Real-world scenario training
Handler coaching & development
WhatsApp support between lessons
End-of-programme review
Sit
Down
Stay
Recall
Heel (under threat)
Bark (commanded and passive)
Bite (controlled, passive threat)
Out
Training e-collar
Biothane training lead
Pull collar
Tug
Protection sleeve (trainer provided)
Foundation Protection
8-10 Private Lessons
Designed for owners introducing protection in a safe and structured way, this programme develops drive, obedience, and focus while building the first steps of reliable protection training. It creates a balanced foundation for progression into advanced work.
Drive building and engagement
Advanced obedience foundations
Controlled tug and bite work
Handler focus under distraction
8-10 private lessons
Structured obedience & drive development
Controlled bite foundation (tug/sleeve)
Handler coaching & progression plan
WhatsApp support between lessons
End-of-programme review
Sit
Down
Stay
Recall
Heel (under pressure)
Bark
Bite
Out
Training e-collar
Biothane training lead
Pull collar
Tug
Protection sleeve (trainer provided)
Service & Therapy Programmes
Smart’s specialist programmes deliver meaningful outcomes for families, schools, and communities. Each pathway is led by Smart Certified trainers, educated through Smart University, ensuring calm, reliable dogs that bring confidence and support where it matters most.
Therapy Dog
10 Private Lessons
For owners who want their dog to bring comfort and calm in schools, hospitals, or care settings. This programme builds stability, obedience, and confidence so your dog can safely interact in community environments.
Calm greetings and social behaviour
Reliable obedience with distractions
Confidence in care and education settings
Positive interaction with children and adults
10 structured lessons delivered over 4-6 months
Real-world training in care, school, and community spaces
Controlled public-access and socialisation work
Handler coaching for therapy environments
WhatsApp support between lessons
End-of-programme review & certification guidance
Sit
Down
Stay
Place
Recall
Heel
Leave / Drop
Training e-collar
Biothane therapy lead
Place cot
Smart-issued Therapy Dog ID card
Autism Support Dog
12-16 Private Lessons
Obedience in home and public settings
Calm behaviour during daily routines
Confidence and focus around distractions
Support for family integration and safety
12-16 structured lessons delivered over 6–9 months
Family integration and handler coaching sessions
Real-world training in shops, parks, and school runs
WhatsApp support between lessons
Optional 2-3 week residential training to accelerate progress
End-of-programme review & support plan
Sit
Down
Stay
Place
Recall
Heel
Leave / Drop
Custom autism tasks
Training e-collar
Biothane service lead
Place cot
Smart-issued Service Dog ID card