Starter Sessions
Held at Raven River, Bedlington, Northumberland
I specialise in reactivity and this is the only behaviour issue for which I do one-to-one consultations. I will also do consultations specific to Tellington TTouch Training (TTouch), for any issue, including general health and well-being.
I take a holistic approach to working with reactivity, drawing on TTouch and other kind and effective training techniques, as well as human coaching, to give you a comprehensive support package as you work with your reactive dog.
I do a very limited number of individual consultations and therefore can only work with people one-to-one, after an initial Starter Session (see below). This allows me to assess your dog and determine the most effective way to help you. This applies to TTouch consultations as well.
After the Starter Session, you will receive a proposal for a training programme, outlining how I can best work with you to achieve success. This bespoke package may include accompanied training walks, clinic-based TTouch and foundation training sessions and online courses, as well as individual support and feedback. It may also include coaching sessions or activities for your end of the lead. You may be asked to have your dog checked by your vet before proceeding further.
The training programme will be designed specifically for you and your dog in order to best meet your needs and goals. Although shorter programmes may be appropriate for those with very specific issues, I would expect most training programmes, for established reactivity issues, to last at least 12 weeks, with regular contact (online and face-to-face).
Note: If you want a one-to-one session specifically for TTouch, then the Starter Session is appropriate for you too. Your proposal will then be for additional TTouch sessions, should these be necessary.
Starter Sessions
The first step in working with me one-to-one is to have a Starter Session. This is a 50-minute session, held in a safe, neutral environment, where I can explore the behaviours that concern you, assess your dog and identify any areas of physical tension that may be contributing to the behaviour issues. I will look at what you have been doing so far and what changes are needed to help you make progress. I will give you management and initial training/TTouch suggestions to get you started and you will get access to a short online course to help you, which is yours to keep, whether or not you proceed with the proposed training plan.
After your session I will send you an outline training plan, together with a proposal for how I can continue to work with you (if appropriate) to resolve the issue.
All starter sessions are held at Raven River Dog Training Centre near Bedlington, Northumberland on selected Sunday evenings.
What to do next
If you would like to book a Starter Session with a view to working with me one-to-one please make an appointment by choosing one of the options below.
Sessions are scheduled on selected Sunday evenings and you will be able to choose a slot once you have booked.
You will also be given access to an online area where you will find a questionnaire. Please complete this before your session.
Available Appointments
At present I am only offering SIX Starter Session slots each month. All sessions are held at Raven River near Bedlington.
Starter sessions are scheduled on specific Sundays, between 5pm and 8pm. Each session starts on the hour and lasts 50 minutes.
You will be able to choose your slot once you have booked.
Please note: A specific slot cannot be guaranteed until booking is complete. However, if you find there are no slots available that you can attend, a full refund will of course be given.
Frequently Asked Questions
As your plan will be designed specifically for you, cost will depend on what we need to include. However, as an indication, you should expect to pay in the region of £100-£150 a month for at least 3 months.
Monthly payment plans are available.
Whether you accept the proposed training programme is of course up to you. If you choose not to go ahead you will still have had the benefit of your starter session and will have ongoing access to your online course.
There are no refunds on Starter Sessions if you choose not to go ahead.
Again this will depend on what you and your dog need. But most programmes will include some training using positive reinforcement, some TTouch and some coaching for your end of the lead. I may also advise you to see other professionals, where appropriate, where I feel other treatments would be helpful.
What's included
Your Starter Session price includes ongoing access to a special online course to help you if you choose to proceed alone. However you will also receive an outline training plan, with a fully-costed, bespoke proposal of how I can work with you to help you make rapid progress. A discounted rate is available if you are willing to have your Starter Session videoed for educational and promotional purposes.
PRIVATE
£75
50-minute individual Starter Session with Janet Finlay, at Raven River, near Bedlington.
Ongoing access to a special online course on reactivity.
Outline training plan and fully-costed, individual proposal for ongoing work (additional cost applies if proposal is taken up).
RECORDED
£65
50-minute individual Starter Session with Janet Finlay, at Raven River, near Bedlington.
Ongoing access to a special online course on reactivity.
Outline training plan and fully-costed, individual proposal for ongoing work (additional cost applies if proposal is taken up).
Session videoed for educational and promotional purposes.
