Norfolk & Suffolk Β· Two-acre paddock Β· Residential UK-wide
Dog training that makes everyday life easier.
Practical dog training for owners who want calmer behaviour, better reliability, and real progress in everyday life.
Book an assessment
Free assessment Β· No obligation Β· Results vary by dog
01 β What you're dealing with
If life with your dog feels harder than it should.
You are not alone. I work with owners on the problems that affect everyday life most β at home, on walks, and everywhere in between.
Wall 01
The walk you dread.
Pulling, lunging, zig-zagging. A lead that feels like a tug of war and a walk you'd rather skip.
Wall 02
The recall that isn't.
They come back when it suits them. So the lead stays on, and the dog never really gets to be a dog.
Wall 03
The dog who can't settle.
Barking, jumping, over-excitement, reacting to everything. Never quite switching off.
01 Lead pulling and difficult walks
02 Recall and off-lead reliability
03 Barking and over-excitement
04 Jumping up and poor impulse control
05 House manners and home routine
06 Sit, stay, settle, everyday obedience
07 Reactivity and aggression
08 Separation-related behaviour
09 Confidence, calmness and better focus
10 Ongoing support when things get stuck
“If everyday life with your dog feels harder than it should, that's usually the reason people come to me.”
Scott McKay Β· Founder & Head Trainer
02 β How it works
How we help you move forward.
The first step is getting clear on what's going on and what needs to happen next. You'll know where you stand, what your options are, and how to start making progress.
01
Tell us what's going on.
Everything starts with understanding your dog properly β the behaviour, the day-to-day challenges, and what you want to improve.
β We take time to understand your dog
β We look at home, walks and real life
β Honest guidance on the best next step
02
Get a clear recommendation.
Not every dog needs the same kind of help. We point you to the programme and level of support that actually makes sense.
β Matched to your dog and your life
β Club, 1:1, residential or a mix
β You leave knowing what to do next
03
Start with the right support.
Training is delivered in the format that gives you the best chance of success.
β Group sessions on the paddock
β Residential for owners UK-wide
β 1:1 at the paddock or your home
04
Build a dog you can live with.
The goal isn't better behaviour in a session. It's a dog that's calmer and easier to live with every day.
β Focused on what affects real life most
β Group training included
β Ongoing support to keep progress moving
03 β The method
The SMART Method.
Five steps designed for calm behaviour, lasting reliability, and clear communication between you and your dog. Every programme follows it.
Structure
Fair guidance, clear routines, consistent expectations. Dogs learn responsibility from the start and understand exactly how to succeed.
Motivation
Rewards layered with freedom and responsibility. Dogs don't just obey β they want to work, with energy, confidence and focus.
Awareness
Your dog learns to process information, stay attentive and make correct choices under distraction.
Reliability
Behaviours proofed step by step until commands are fluent and dependable, on and off lead.
Trust
Consistency and fairness build trust. Dogs respond with confidence because expectations are clear.
04 β The dog club
Two acres, two sessions a week, real dogs around you.
Training that only works in your kitchen isn't training. The Dog Club runs on our own paddock at St Cross South Elmham β open ground where you proof what you've been working on around other dogs, real distraction and real space.
Saturday Β· Norfolk & Suffolk IGP Club
Four hours of working training, 10:00β14:00. It runs as an IGP club, but the door is open β come with a pet dog and a recall problem and that's what we'll work on.
to all
Thursday Evening Dog Club
Midweek group training on the same ground, from 18:00 till late. Lower light, quieter roads, a different set of distractions.
till late
Membership Β· Β£100 a month
Unlimited sessions, both nights, plus The Paddock members area and priority booking on seminars.
Β£100/mo
Church Cottage, Fox Hill, St Cross South Elmham, Harleston IP20 0NX Β· Parking on site
See the Dog Club05 β Ways to train
Every dog starts at a different point.
Whether you're starting a puppy, fixing everyday obedience, working through reactivity, or want something more intensive β we'll help you choose the right route.
The Dog Club
Weekly group training on the paddock, Saturday and Thursday evening. The cheapest and most consistent way to make progress.
Β£100/mo
1:1 coaching
Private sessions at the paddock or your home, for anything the group can't cover β reactivity, a specific problem, or faster progress.
slot
Residential
Your dog lives with a trainer. Daily structure, socialisation and behaviour work, with full handover so results come home.
weeks
Seminars & courses
Visiting trainers and specialists, run as day or weekend seminars on the paddock. Members hear first.
in advance
Group training included with every programme Β· Results vary by dog
06 β Who it's for
Straight about who this suits.
This is for you if
You want a dog you can actually live with.
β Everyday life with your dog feels harder than it should
β You'll put the work in between sessions
β You want clear structure, not guesswork
β You can reach Norfolk β or you're open to residential
It's probably not if
You're after a quick fix.
β You want the dog fixed without changing anything at home
β You're looking for the cheapest option available
β You expect results without practice between sessions
β You want a guarantee β no honest trainer can give you one
Start here
Book an assessment.
The first step is always the same. We look at your dog, the challenges you're dealing with, and what support will actually help. Then we tell you honestly what we'd recommend.
β We assess your dog properly, in person or online
β You get a clear recommendation and a route forward
β If we're not the right fit, we'll say so
07 β Questions
Frequently asked.
Where do I start?
The first step is booking an assessment. That gives us the chance to understand your dog, the challenges you're dealing with, and the kind of support that's going to help most. From there we can recommend the right next step.
Do I need to know which programme I need?
No. You don't need to work that out on your own. Once we understand your dog, your goals and the issues you're dealing with, we can guide you towards the programme and level of support that makes the most sense.
What kind of dogs do you work with?
Puppies, adolescent dogs, adult dogs and more challenging behaviour cases. That includes everyday obedience, recall, lead pulling, over-excitement, reactivity, and dogs that need clearer boundaries and better structure.
Where are you based?
Our paddock is at Church Cottage, St Cross South Elmham, near Harleston on the NorfolkβSuffolk border. We also help owners further afield through residential and online training.
Can you help with reactivity?
Yes. We work with dogs struggling with reactivity, over-arousal, poor boundaries, and behaviour that makes everyday life harder than it should be. Serious cases usually start 1:1 before joining the group.
Is this only for sport or working dogs?
No. Most of the work is helping owners with real-life behaviour and obedience. Scott also has a strong background in dog sport, and that depth of experience shapes the standards, clarity and structure behind how the training works.
Let's find out what your dog actually needs.
Book an assessmentFree Β· No obligation Β· Norfolk, Suffolk & UK-wide residential