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The YCA has set out to create something that goes beyond traditional puppy training classes. We understand that sometimes working through a behavioural issue with your dog can feel isolating.
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Dog training
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1-to-1

Dog training

1-to-1

Adult
Junior
Puppy
8+ months old
We teach new behaviours & extinguish old ones
Leave the house in full control without anxiety
Allow your dog more freedom & happiness
Build a healthier relationship with your dog
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5-8 months old
Take your puppy training to the next level
Troubleshoot any new & unwanted behaviours
Stop issues escalateing into adulthood
Build a great relationship with your dog.
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3-5 months old
Ensure your puppy grows into a well rounded dog
Build a great relationship with your new puppy
Stop unwanted puppy behaviours
Get the whole family involved
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Classes

Group dog training

Classes

Adult
Junior
Puppy
8+ months old
Concentrate your dog in distracting environments
Put into practice the things you’ve learned in 1-to-1s
Work alongside other owners in a supervised setting
Have a laugh!
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Explore dog classes
5-8 months old
Take your puppy training to the next level
Troubleshoot any new & unwanted behaviours
Stop issues escalateing into adulthood
Build a great relationship with your dog.
Enquire now
Explore junior classes
3-5 months old
Ensure your puppy grows into a well rounded dog
Build a great relationship with your new puppy
Stop unwanted puppy behaviours
Get the whole family involved
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Residential

Dog training

Residential

Give your dog the ultimate kickstart
Home based stays rather than kennel
Our most rigorous training service
Alternatively, it's perfect for holiday boarding
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How our dog training works

Book assessment

Our friendly admin team or user-friendly booking system makes it easy for you to book an assessment for your dog at a time that suits you.

Initial meet & consultation

Our consultations are critical in helping us to get to know more about your dog, their background, history and the relationship between you. They also give you the opportunity to meet our staff, have a look around the centre and touch on training methods that may be appropriate to your dog. This allows us to optimise the plan as much as possible. ‘Going in blind’ would be nonsensical for an owner and for us.

Bespoke training programme

We offer a number of different base services at the YCA. The assessment allows an insight into which of these services may be the most appropriate and also appeals to you. Once you have decided, we set about creating a skeleton curriculum, covering the priorities of your dog and our trainers suggestions. This can morph and change the duration of the course depending on circumstance.

Remote & in-person training

We offer both in person and remote training to suit individual commitments. 

Graduation

On completion of your course, your trainer will advise you on next steps. You’re always welcome at the YCA and we have multiple continuation services. You can take it easy while still keeping up with your training at our socialisation classes, or aim to push your dog a little further and try your hand at advanced obedience. We even have a working dog club who have great fun on a sunday, training dogs and sipping coffee while talking about dogs! Remember, if your dog’s awake, you're training (or detraining) them!

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We've worked with

1000+
Dogs
850+
Owners
130+
Breeds
Max
Border Collie
Stella
Mini English Terrier
Otis
German Shepherrd
Rufus
Boxer
Russel
French Bulldog
Dexter
Staffy
Egg
Jack Chi
Inca
Springadoor

Meet some of our graduates

Case studies
Belgian Malinois
Atlas

Reactive dog turned sport dog.

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Case studies
Miniature American Shepherd
Blue

Blue used to run away when off his lead, now he spends 100% of his life off the lead with perfect recall.

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Case studies
German Shepherd
Willow

Obedience classes have been a game changer to allow Willow to practice her skills around lots of other dogs

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Case studies
Mixed Breed
Sonny

Sonny's owner feels she is now a better dog owner as a result of socialisation classes.

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Atlas
Blue
Willow
Sonny
How we compare
Traditional dog training
Indoor & Outdoor Facilities

We have 2 indoor consultation areas, a covered outdoor space, a coffee shop and over 3 acres of enclosed outdoor space.

Bespoke training plans

All training plans are designed specifically for your dog and based on the individual goals discussed in your pre-training assessment.

Stooge dogs

We use stooge dogs during training sessions to allow your dog to practice real life scenarios, in a controlled environment.

Online supporting material

You get access to all YCA premium content online when you purchase a training programme.

WhatsApp support and feedback

Not sure if you’re getting it right at home? You can send us your training footage via WhatsApp and your trainer will send you some feedback.

Group classes for different levels

Upon graduating from your 1-2-1 programme you’ll have the option to continue your training one of our group classes.

Residential training

Our residential dogs stay in our homes overnight, no kennels involved.

What our customers say
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We get asked a lot of questions, so here are the ones we hear the most.

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Where are you based?

We’re based just North of Leeds, on Kings Road, LS16 8BG.

Do you work with difficult, big, and/or aggressive dogs?

Yes, yes and yes! We work with all types of dogs with any number of behavioural issues. 

Do I need an assessment?

Yes, our assessments are designed to make sure our training team has the best possible understanding of your dog to ensure the training programme prescribed will help you achieve your goals.

What should I bring to the assessment?

Your dog(s), anything you usually bring on a walk. 

What training methods do you use?

We treat each dog on an individual basis but do not limit ourselves to one particular quadrant of operant conditioning.

Can you teach an old dog new tricks?

Yes, we can teach old dogs new tricks. The longer a dog has had to practise certain behaviours the longer they can take to change, but it’s far from impossible. 

Does my dog need training or do I?

Likely, both!