DAY TRAIN
Dedicated Training Without Overnight Stays.
Day Training with ASCENDK9 offers flexible, personalised training experiences designed to accelerate your dog's progress through structured, real-world learning. Similar in concept to a Residential Training or Board and Train programme, our Day Training services provide professional, one-to-one training without the need for overnight stays.
Choose from either a Half Day Train (3 hours) or a Full Day Train (6 hours), depending on your dog's needs and training goals. Every session is tailored to the individual dog and may include obedience foundations, lead skills, recall, confidence building, behaviour proofing, structured social exposure, settling in public, and age-appropriate puppy socialisation. Training takes place in carefully selected real-world environments, alongside enrichment, appropriate rest periods and practical everyday experiences.
Each Day Training session is delivered on a one-to-one basis, ensuring your dog receives dedicated attention and a personalised training plan. Collection and return are included within our standard service area, allowing your dog to benefit from focused professional training while fitting seamlessly into your day.
We provide Day Training throughout Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, Bishop's Stortford, Epping, Hertford and the surrounding areas. If you're unsure whether you're within our collection area, please get in touch before booking.
Whether you're looking to introduce new skills, overcome specific challenges or accelerate your dog's progress between private lessons, Half Day and Full Day Training provide an effective way to build confidence, reliability and lasting real-world results.
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Day Training is available at my discretion to existing clients whose dogs meet the following requirements:
Private lesson within the last 4 weeks – this ensures your dog’s training is up to date and that we can build on established progress.
Fully crate trained – dogs must be comfortable settling in a crate for travel and rest periods. We use crash-tested DT box crates to prioritise safety during transport and throughout the day.
Physically and mentally fit for a full-day session – dogs should be healthy, vaccinated, and free from contagious conditions.
If Day Training is agreed to be beneficial for your dog, we can tailor the session to their individual needs, focusing on intensive, safe, and structured training.
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How much does Day Training cost?
Half Day Training is £85 per 3-hour session, while Full Day Training is £150 per 6-hour session.
Both options provide a personalised, one-to-one training experience with Becky, tailored to your dog's individual needs and goals.
Depending on your dog's training plan, sessions may include:
Formal training to build obedience and reliability
Behaviour proofing and real-world environmental exposure
Lead walking, recall and engagement training
Confidence building and structured social exposure
Enrichment activities and practical everyday experiences
Settle training and appropriate rest periods
Collection and return are included within our standard service area, making Day Training a convenient way to accelerate your dog's progress while fitting around your schedule.
After each session, you'll receive a written training summary outlining what was covered, your dog's progress, and guidance on how to continue their development at home.
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Your dog’s Day Training session is tailored to their individual goals, and may include a mix of the following:
Walks and play sessions to help settle, bond, and build engagement with the trainer
Short trips to specific environments (e.g., high street, busy park) for exposure, confidence building, and real-life engagement work
Settle and place training around distractions to reinforce calm behaviour
Play sessions and enrichment activities to stimulate your dog mentally and physically
Training in public spaces such as shops or coffee shops to proof reliability in realistic environments
Adventure walks in forests, woods, or rural locations for exploration, confidence, and enrichment
Behaviour proofing of existing skills or introduction of new behaviours
E-collar conditioning for known behaviours as part of ongoing e-collar training with the trainer
Desensitisation to handling and cooperative care work to improve vet, groomer, and owner handling
Activities to build or enhance food and toy drive, encouraging motivation and engagement
Impulse control and self-regulation exercises, teaching patience and calm focus in various scenarios
Problem-solving and cognitive enrichment games to challenge your dog mentally
Confidence-building exercises such as navigating unusual surfaces, obstacles, or novel environments
Rest periods are built in throughout the day to allow your dog to relax, recover, and consolidate learning.
These breaks are also essential for maintaining focus, reducing stress, and ensuring your dog gets the most out of every training activity.
Each activity is conducted in a safe, structured, and personalised way, ensuring your dog gains real progress, enrichment, and practical skills that you can continue at home.
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Yes. Please provide full details on your intake form, including medications, health conditions, or any special care your dog requires.
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Yes! Day Training is perfect for puppies, providing safe, structured exposure to new environments, sounds, and experiences. Sessions are tailored to their developmental stage and include controlled socialisation, enrichment, and positive learning exercises, helping to build confidence, reliability, and strong foundations for future training.
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No. Any special equipment or food recommended for training should be provided by the owner.
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To book a Day Training session, start by scheduling an Initial Assessment and mention your interest in Day Training. This allows us to assess your dog’s suitability, discuss goals, and plan a personalised, safe, and effective day of training.
Our easy-to-use online booking system lets you check availability and book in one simple step. You’ll also receive appointment reminders and all relevant information sent directly to your preferred contact method.

