Explore Our Board & Train dog training Services

Precision K9 • Forest of Dean • Gloucestershire

Board & Train

calm walks, reliable recall, and a dog you’re proud to live with

Day Board & Train is available now, and Residential Board & Train (overnight stays) is being added shortly. This is premium, structured coaching built for speed, consistency, and real-world reliability.

2 secured training venues
Agility & working equipment
Livestock access + balanced dogs
Behaviour modification + obedience
Lead mannersLess pulling • more calm structure
RecallBuilt, proofed, and made reliable
NeutralityBetter choices around triggers
Owner confidenceHandovers + simple homework

Precision K9 trainer standing in a field with three trained dogs

Real dogs • real work • real standards

Training that holds up outside a quiet field

This isn’t rehearsed obedience for show. The goal is calm behaviour, real control, and reliability that carries into everyday life.

Whether the priority is recall, neutrality, lead manners, confidence, or behaviour change, the work is built around structured foundations, consistent handling, and proofing in the real world.


Day Board & Train programmes

Choose the level of input based on what your dog needs. Training is delivered in multiple focused sessions across the day, supported by structured routines and real-world practice. Placements are offered following application and suitability review.

Foundation builder

The Foundation Programme

structured foundation work for dogs that need consistency, routine, and calm guidance.

  • Daily consistency without overload
  • Builds engagement, structure, and obedience
  • Ideal for steady, controlled progress
  • Can scale into more intensive work if needed
Foundations Routine Consistency
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Private placement

The Bespoke Programme

Reserved for dogs that require a higher level of input, detail, and precision.

  • Fully tailored structure based on behaviour, lifestyle, and end goals
  • Higher level of daily input and decision-making
  • Advanced proofing in more complex real-world environments
  • Closer owner integration and ongoing guidance
Tailored Advanced Selective
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Limited placements. Subject to suitability.

Day Board & Train is tailored to the dog, the goals, and the level of support required. Because of that, placements are offered following application and suitability review.


Residential Board & Train (coming shortly)

This is full immersion. Prices are shown as from because duration, goals and behavioural complexity vary. If you want first access to the initial slots, enquire now.

Tier 1 — Essential

From £2,500

Foundations + manners + structure

  • Core foundations (engagement, structure, boundaries)
  • Lead manners and calm routines
  • Obedience basics built properly
  • Owner handover session so results transfer home
Foundations Manners Structure
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Tier 3 — Elite

From £4,500

For owners who want the highest level of reliability in real-world environments.

  • Everything in Performance, plus maximum proofing
  • Harder environments and scenario training
  • Detailed maintenance plan + owner coaching structure
  • Priority follow-up support after the handover
Highest reliability Real world Support
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Residential pricing is from £2,500 / £3,500 / £4,500 depending on duration, goals and behavioural complexity. Training is delivered in multiple focused sessions spread across the day, supported by structured routines and real-world practice throughout.


How it works (simple + structured)

This is the system that builds calm behaviour first, then reliability, then freedom.

1

Assessment

We identify the real drivers of behaviour and choose the right intensity.

2

Foundations

Engagement, structure, boundaries, obedience basics, calm state.

3

Behaviour change

Neutrality around triggers, impulse control, reliable decision-making.

4

Owner transfer

Weekly handovers + homework so results hold at home.


Training focus (built for real life)

We use real environments and controlled setups to build reliability — not perfect training on a quiet field.

  • Confidence building & socialisation
  • Neutrality around distractions
  • Engagement, focus & motivation
  • Sit / Down / Stay (distance control)
  • Loose-lead walking / calm heel
  • Recall as a priority
  • Real-world manners on & off lead
  • Calmness + switching arousal on/off
  • Rules, boundaries & impulse control
  • Structured play as a relationship tool

Recent wins (real dogs • real change)

These aren’t small improvements. These are the kind of transformations where people comment saying they can’t believe it’s the same dog.

Bruce

Giant Schnauzer
Day 1 → Day 4

Biting his owner, lunging and biting, pulling hard, disobedient and out of control — recall was basically non-existent.

Calm, balanced lead walking, 100% recall, high level obedience and non-reactive. People commented they couldn’t believe it was the same dog.

Impulse control Lead manners Recall

Diva

Rottweiler
Connection built

Strong-headed, totally disconnected from her owners, pulled like a freight train, highly reactive to other dogs, very defiant.

Diva is now engaged, a joy to walk on lead, 100% recall, neutral to other dogs, and genuinely enjoyable to live with.

Neutrality Loose lead Engagement

Kip

Welsh Collie
Confidence rebuilt

Reactive to everything, nervous and insecure. Aggressive to dogs, people, horses and livestock; wanted to attack vehicles. Lunging, barking, snarling, snapping. Recall unreliable and never off-lead in public.

Enjoyable loose-lead walks, 100% recall, neutral around external stimuli that previously triggered reactions, and confidence massively improved.

Confidence Reactivity Proofing

If you want proof beyond video, I’m happy to connect you with clients so you can hear outcomes first-hand.


Featured reel

See the training in action

A real example of the kind of work and outcomes these programmes are built around.

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Board & Train vs One-to-Ones (straight truth)

One-to-ones can be great — but they’re slower because progress relies on owners replicating timing, consistency, and decision-making perfectly at home. Most people can’t do that at first, and that’s normal.

Board & Train is most certainly better for the majority of dogs with behavioural issues — because your dog gets professional consistency, daily structure, and coaching that adapts immediately when things aren’t working.

The result is typically faster progress, clearer behaviour, and more stable outcomes — without the constant stop-start that often comes with weekly sessions.


FAQs

Is Day Board & Train better than weekly one-to-ones?

Yes — in most cases it’s clearly better. Behaviour change requires consistency and correct timing. With Board & Train your dog gets professional coaching every training day, so progress is faster, more stable, and you avoid constant backtracking.

How are placements offered for Day Board & Train?

Day Board & Train is tailored to the dog, the goals, and the level of support required. Because of that, placements are offered following application and suitability review.

Do I get handovers and support?

Yes — weekly handovers, clear homework steps, and WhatsApp support are included. You’ll know exactly what to do so the results hold at home.

When is Residential Board & Train available?

It’s being added shortly. If you want residential, enquire now and I’ll prioritise you for the first available slots.


Ready for the version of life you actually want with your dog?

Send your dog’s age, breed, and your main challenges. I’ll tell you the best structure to get results quickly and whether your dog is a good fit for Day Board or Residential.

Precision K9 — Where connection meets control


“Honestly, we can’t really put into words how much Luke has changed our lives with Spicy Bruce, the giant puppy!
He was wild and had absolutely no manners. When we came to Luke, he had nothing but time for us. He made us feel completely comfortable asking questions – and we had a lot of them!


Luke has an incredible depth of knowledge when it comes to dog training. He always puts the dogs first.
For anyone who is serious about making their dog the best companion possible, Luke at Precision K9 Dog Training is the one to choose!!


Bruce has loved every second of it and will continue to do so, as Luke guides us in giving Bruce the best life ever! 🐾”

– Elliot & Amy


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