# Essential Canine Life Skills: More Than Just A Dog Trainer

> Expert dog training across the UK with kind, proven methods\. Find your local trainer or explore our franchise opportunities today\.

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## Pages
- [Dog Trainer Qualification UK](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/train-the-trainer/)
- [Basildon](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/find-a-trainer/basildon/)
- [Rochford](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/find-a-trainer/rochford/)
- [Franchise Opportunities](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/become-a-franchise-owner/)
- [Castle Point](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/find-a-trainer/castle-point/)

## Posts
- [The importance of muzzle training](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/the-importance-of-muzzle-training/)
- [When Puppy Ownership isn’t what you dreamt\.\.](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/when-puppy-ownership-isnt-what-you-dreamt/)
- [Our Dogs Deserve Better](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/our-dogs-deserve-better/)

## Products
- [So, You Want A Great Puppy Book](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/product/so-you-want-a-great-puppy-book/): \<span class="TextRun SCXW153111470 BCX0" lang="EN\-GB" xml:lang="EN\-GB" data\-contrast="none"\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153111470 BCX0"\>In this book, you’ll discover:\</span\>\</span\>\<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW153111470 BCX0"\>\<span class="SCXW153111470 BCX0"\> \</span\>\<br class="SCXW153111470 BCX0" /\>\</span\>\<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW153111470 BCX0"\>\<span class="SCXW153111470 BCX0"\> \</span\>\<br class="SCXW153111470 BCX0" /\>\</span\>\<span class="TextRun SCXW153111470 BCX0" lang="EN\-GB" xml:lang="EN\-GB" data\-contrast="none"\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153111470 BCX0"\>•How to prepare in advance for that all important first night home\</span\>\</span\>\<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW153111470 BCX0"\>\<span class="SCXW153111470 BCX0"\> \</span\>\<br class="SCXW153111470 BCX0" /\>\</span\>\<span class="TextRun SCXW153111470 BCX0" lang="EN\-GB" xml:lang="EN\-GB" data\-contrast="none"\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153111470 BCX0"\>•The importance of routine, and how to find one that works for you\</span\>\</span\>\<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW153111470 BCX0"\>\<span class="SCXW153111470 BCX0"\> \</span\>\<br class="SCXW153111470 BCX0" /\>\</span\>\<span class="TextRun SCXW153111470 BCX0" lang="EN\-GB" xml:lang="EN\-GB" data\-contrast="none"\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153111470 BCX0"\>•How to make basic training a fun bonding exercise for you and your puppy\</span\>\</span\>\<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW153111470 BCX0"\>\<span class="SCXW153111470 BCX0"\> \</span\>\<br class="SCXW153111470 BCX0" /\>\</span\>\<span class="TextRun SCXW153111470 BCX0" lang="EN\-GB" xml:lang="EN\-GB" data\-contrast="none"\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153111470 BCX0"\>•Toilet training, and how to nail it from the off\</span\>\</span\>\<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW153111470 BCX0"\>\<span class="SCXW153111470 BCX0"\> \</span\>\<br class="SCXW153111470 BCX0" /\>\</span\>\<span class="TextRun SCXW153111470 BCX0" lang="EN\-GB" xml:lang="EN\-GB" data\-contrast="none"\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153111470 BCX0"\>•How to socialise your puppy without overwhelming them\</span\>\</span\>\<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW153111470 BCX0"\>\<span class="SCXW153111470 BCX0"\> \</span\>\</span\>
- [So, You Want Amazing Basic Training Book](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/product/so-you-want-amazing-basic-training-book/): \<b\>\<span data\-contrast="none"\>In this book, you’ll discover:\</span\>\</b\>

\<span data\-contrast="none"\>•The steps to teach basic obedience – sit, down, leave, and more\</span\>
\<span data\-contrast="none"\>•How to teach your dog great household manners\</span\>
\<span data\-contrast="none"\>•How to build a solid foundation for ALL your future training\</span\>
\<span data\-contrast="none"\>•The secret to enjoying your dog at home, and on walks\</span\>

\<span data\-contrast="none"\>This must\-have book for all dog owners will help you lay the foundations that will allow you and your dog to live in harmony\.\</span\>
- [So, You Want Fantastic Loose\-Lead Walking Book](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/product/so-you-want-fantastic-loose-lead-walking-book/): \<span data\-contrast="none"\>A clear training plan to teach your dog not to pull\</span\>

\<span data\-contrast="none"\>How to choose the right walking equipment to set you up for success\</span\>
\<span data\-contrast="none"\>How your own behaviour may have been causing your dog to pull \(and how to stop it\!\)\</span\>
\<span data\-contrast="none"\>The secret to training good leash manners\</span\>
\<span data\-contrast="none"\>This must\-have book for all dog owners will show you how to stop your dog from pulling, using clear, easy to follow language\.\</span\>\<span data\-ccp\-props="\{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240\}"\> \</span\>
- [So, You Want Your Dog To Stop Barking Book](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/product/so-you-want-your-dog-to-stop-barking-book/): \<span data\-contrast="none"\>In this book, you’ll discover:\</span\>\<span data\-ccp\-props="\{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240\}"\> \</span\>
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\<span data\-contrast="none"\>This must\-have book for owners of barky dogs will show you how to put a stop to your dog’s excessive barking, easy to follow language\.\</span\>\<span data\-ccp\-props="\{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240\}"\> \</span\>
- [So, You Want Incredible Dog Recall Book](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/product/so-you-want-incredible-dog-recall-book/): \<span class="TextRun SCXW223144744 BCX0" lang="EN\-GB" xml:lang="EN\-GB" data\-contrast="none"\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223144744 BCX0" data\-ccp\-charstyle="a\-text\-bold"\>In this book, you’ll discover:\</span\>\</span\>\<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW223144744 BCX0"\>\<span class="SCXW223144744 BCX0"\> \</span\>\<br class="SCXW223144744 BCX0" /\>\</span\>\<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW223144744 BCX0"\>\<span class="SCXW223144744 BCX0"\> \</span\>\<br class="SCXW223144744 BCX0" /\>\</span\>\<span class="TextRun SCXW223144744 BCX0" lang="EN\-GB" xml:lang="EN\-GB" data\-contrast="none"\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223144744 BCX0"\>How to set the foundations for an incredible, reliable recall\</span\>\</span\>\<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW223144744 BCX0"\>\<span class="SCXW223144744 BCX0"\> \</span\>\<br class="SCXW223144744 BCX0" /\>\</span\>\<span class="TextRun SCXW223144744 BCX0" lang="EN\-GB" xml:lang="EN\-GB" data\-contrast="none"\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223144744 BCX0"\>Reasons why some dogs won’t come back, and how to overcome them\</span\>\</span\>\<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW223144744 BCX0"\>\<span class="SCXW223144744 BCX0"\> \</span\>\<br class="SCXW223144744 BCX0" /\>\</span\>\<span class="TextRun SCXW223144744 BCX0" lang="EN\-GB" xml:lang="EN\-GB" data\-contrast="none"\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223144744 BCX0"\>Easy\-to\-follow exercises to create the recall you’ve always dreamed of\</span\>\</span\>\<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW223144744 BCX0"\>\<span class="SCXW223144744 BCX0"\> \</span\>\<br class="SCXW223144744 BCX0" /\>\</span\>\<span class="TextRun SCXW223144744 BCX0" lang="EN\-GB" xml:lang="EN\-GB" data\-contrast="none"\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223144744 BCX0"\>Ways to make your dog look forward to being called back\</span\>\</span\>\<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW223144744 BCX0"\>\<span class="SCXW223144744 BCX0"\> \</span\>\</span\>

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- [Dog Training](https://www.essentialcaninelifeskills.co.uk/category/dog-training/)

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