Puppy classes · Behaviourist · Residential · Basildon

Essex Dog Training / Essential Canine Life Skills Basildon

Essex Dog Training / Essential Canine Life Skills Basildon uses positive, reward-based methods for dogs of all ages, which are force-free. It offers pet dog training, puppy training, help for reactive dogs and behaviour issues, with group classes, one to one sessions, home visits, online sessions and residential training, covering recall, loose lead walking, agility and scent work.

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BarkScore™Silver Rated Trainer
3.9 / 5
Reputation
3.3
Ethics
5.0
Credentials
2.8
Service breadth
4.3
Training methods
Force-free
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Essex Dog Training / Essential Canine Life Skills Basildon’s reputation score is 3.3 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 23% of the trainers we list.

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How is Essex Dog Training / Essential Canine Life Skills Basildon rated?

Four parts, each out of 5, weighted into one score. Member reviews never change it. How we score

Reputation 30% of the score
3.3
From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score
5.0
They describe their training as force-free: rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score
2.8
Their website doesn’t name a body or credential we recognise yet. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score
4.3
7 ways to train (group classes, puppy classes, one to one, in your home, online, residential training, behaviour consultations), and help with 7 kinds of problem.

How does Essex Dog Training / Essential Canine Life Skills Basildon compare with other Basildon dog trainers?

Counted from the 6 trainers listed in Basildon.

What to ask Essex Dog Training / Essential Canine Life Skills Basildon before you book

  • What does a typical session look like, and what happens when a dog gets something wrong?
  • What does a session or programme cost, and what’s included?
  • What training or qualifications do you have?
  • If my dog stays with you, can I visit or get updates, and how will you show me what to do at home?
  • How many dogs are in a class, and how many trainers?
  • What will I need to practise between sessions?

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About Essex Dog Training / Essential Canine Life Skills Basildon

Helps with
Puppy training, recall, lead pulling, reactivity, agility, scent work, basic obedience
How they train
Group classes, puppy classes, one to one, in your home, online, residential training, behaviour consultations
Address
Methodist Church, Emanuel Rd, Basildon, Essex SS16 6EX
Phone
+44 7429 629991

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