Everyday Life Pathway
This programme is not about quick fixes. It is about understanding why your dog struggles and giving them the skills they actually need to manage everyday life.
DOES ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
“My dog barks at everything.
Every walk is stressful.”
“My dog can’t cope with
visitors. It’s embarrassing.”
“My life revolves around
managing my dog. I didn’t
expect it to be like this.”
WHO THIS PROGRAMME IS FORAny dog. Any age.
Any starting point.
THE DOGDogs who are finding everyday life hard
This is not about breed, age or severity. It is about a dog whose behaviour is making everyday life difficult. Whether that is a young dog who has never found their feet, an older dog who has developed new anxieties, or a rescue with an unknown history - if life feels harder than it should be, this programme is designed around you.
THE OWNEROwners who are tired of being told it should be simple
You have probably tried things that have not worked. You have probably read conflicting advice. You may feel it is your fault. This programme starts from where you actually are - no judgement, no pressure - and builds at a pace that works for your dog and your life.
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF SUPPORT
PACKAGE ONE
Everyday Life Essentials
£595
For owners needing support over the next few months.
• Initial consultation
• 3 follow up 1:1 sessions
• Written training plans
• Video review
• WhatsApp support for 12 weeks
PACKAGE TWO
Everyday Life Pathway
£995
This works out at roughly £83 per month.
12 months support
Initial consultation
Monthly 1:1 session
Monthly training walk
Written training plans
Video feedback
WhatsApp support
Progress reviews
Priority booking
What brings people to this programme.
COMMON CHALLENGESBarking at dogs
On lead, off lead, through the window. The walk has become something to dread.Can’t settle
Always on, never off. The dog who never seems to switch off and rest properly.Anxiety or worry
A dog that seems tense, watchful or easily overwhelmed by normal life.Recall
Gone the moment something more interesting appears. Off lead feels impossible.Lead walking
Pulling, lunging, spinning. Walks that leave you more exhausted than the dog.Vet and handling
Visitis that are stressful for the dog, you and the vet. Grooming that is a battle every time.Over excitement
Jumping, spinning, out of control. The dog who loves everything too much to cope with any of it.“Too difficult”
Some were made to feel the problem was their attitude, their dog was too much or beyond help.THE FOUR STAGESA programme that adapts to your dog.
STAGE
1
Understanding Your Dog
“Most owners arrive wanting solutions. The first step is understanding the problem properly.”
Before we train anything, we need to understand what is actually happening and why. That takes time, context and a proper conversation. This is not a box ticking exercise. It is the foundation everything else is built on.WHAT THIS COVERS:90 minute consultationFull behaviour historyPersonalised training plan
Lifestyle and routine assessmentVideo review where relevantImmediate management strategies
YOU WILL LEAVE WITHA clear picture of why your dog behaves the way they do
Written action plan
Things to start straight away
A recommended next step
STAGE
2
Building Foundations
“Many behaviour struggles improve dramatically before we ever address the behaviour directly.”
This stage often surprises people. Rather than working on the specific behaviour that brought you here, we spend time building the foundations that make everything else possible. A dog who is calmer, more regulated and better connected is a dog who can learn.WHAT THIS COVERS:Predictability and routineNervous system regulationLearning to switch offRelationship building
Engagement with youEnrichment and outletsConfidence buildingCalmness as a trained skill
WHY THIS MATTERSA dog who is chronically stressed cannot learn well
Cortisol leavels take 48 - 72 hours to reset after a stressful event
Fonundations reduce how often your dog hits their limit
Progress in stage 2 often changes daily life immediately
STAGE
3
Real World Practice
“Skills that hold up in real life, not just in your garden.”
This is where the work moves into the environments and situations that actually matter to you. Trainingn in controlled conditions is not enough. Your dog needs to practice in the real world, with real distractions. at a pace that allows them to succeed. WHAT THIS COVERS:Training walks in real environmentsVisiting public spacesLoose lead walkingHandling and grooming preperation
Work around other dogsVisitor trainingRecallWhatever matters to you the most
HOW THIS WORKSSupport walks in places you find challenging
1:1 coaching during real situations
Video review of your practice between sessions
WhatsApp support when questions come mid-week
STAGE
4
Long-Term Success
“The aim is not dependency on a trainer. It is a family who understands their dog.”
As your dog makes progress, the goal shifts. We start reducing the scaffolding, increasing freedom and building the kind of resilience that lasts. You devekop the confidence to handle situations independently. Your dog develops the ability to cope without constant management.WHAT THIS COVERS:Reducing management strategiesBuilding genuine resilienceSustainable routines
Increasing freedomGeneralising skills to new placesConfident, independent handling
PROGRESS REVIEWSRegular check ins throughout the 12 months
Adjust the plan as your dog changes
Written progress summary
Honest conversations about what is and is not working
WHAT IS INCLUDEDTwelve months of support
Everything your dog needs to make progress
FROM THE STARTInitial Consultation
90 minutes. Full assessment, behaviour history and written training plan with immediate actions.THROUGHOUT1:1 Coaching
Regular one to one sessions throughout the programme. Adapted as your dog progresses.THROUGHOUTWhatsApp Support
Questions don't only arise in sessions. Got a question midweek? Drop a message Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.THROUGHOUTProgress Reviews
Formal check-ins to assess where your dog is, update the plan and talk honestly about what is working.THROUGHOUTVideo Feedback
Send a clip of something you are working on or struggling with. Get specific, personalised feedback on what you are seeing.THROUGHOUTWritten Action Plans
Clear written notes after each session. What we covered, what to work on, what to watch for.THROUGHOUTSupport Walks
Real-world training together in the places that matter. Not a demo. Hands-on coaching in the situations you find hard.THE WHOLE PACKAGE12 months
Valid for 12 months from your initial consultation. Progress takes time. You will never be left alone to figure things out.WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKENot a perfect dog.
A life that feels manageable.
A walk that does not feel stressful
Passing another dog without bracing for impact. Choosing a rout based on where you want to go, not what you are trying to avoid.A holiday or day out
The pub, a cafe, a beach, a cottage. Things that felt impossible becomming things you can actually plan for.Visitors without chaos
People coming to the door without it becomming an event. A dog that settles once the initial excitement passes.Understanding your dog
Knowing why they do what they do. Being able to read them early and respond rather than react.Feeling confident as a handler
Not dependent on a trainer to manage your dog. Knowing what to do, and trusting yourself to do it.An evening that is actually calm
A dog who can swtich off. Who settles in the same room without demanding constant attention or management.Most dogs don’t get
the right support.
Yours can. Start with a consultation and we will work out what your dog actually needs and where the pathway makes sense to begin.
ALSO FROM RICOCHETThe First Year is a structured programme from 8 weeks through adolescence and beyond. Two courses, ongoing support and 12 months to work through it at your own pace.
Got a puppy and want
first year support?
Got a spaniel, retriever
or HPR?
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