Home Boarding & Doggy Day Care A Safe, Loving Home Away From Home Whether you're heading away on holiday, working long hours, or simply need trusted care for your dog during the day, First Steps Dog Training provides a safe, comfortable and caring home environment in Chartham, Canterbury. With a 4-star home boarding licence issued by Canterbury City Council, your dog will receive individual attention and care tailored to their needs. Our home boarding and doggy day care services are designed around your dog's routine, temperament and wellbeing. From regular exercise, playtime and enrichment to rest, comfort and familiar feeding routines, we aim to make every visit an enjoyable experience where your dog can feel relaxed, secure and at home. Your Dog's Home Away From Home can include Dog Home Boarding Day Care And Training At First Steps, every dog matters. Get in touch to discuss your dog's needs, arrange a meet-and-greet and find out how our home boarding or doggy day care service could suit your family.

1-to-1 Private Training Sessions Personalised Training Designed Around Your Dog Every dog is different, which is why our 1-to-1 private training sessions are tailored to your dog's individual needs, personality and learning pace. Whether you're welcoming a new puppy, working through adolescent challenges, improving everyday manners or addressing unwanted behaviours, First Steps Dog Training provides personalised guidance to help you and your dog progress together. Training can cover a wide range of areas, including basic and advanced obedience, recall, loose-lead walking, focus and engagement, impulse control, confidence building and puppy training. Sessions can take place in your own home or another suitable location, allowing us to work on the skills that matter most in your everyday life. Our approach focuses on positive reinforcement, clear communication and building trust between you and your dog. Take the First Step Together Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to improve existing skills, we're here to help. Get in touch with First Steps Dog Training to discuss your goals and create a training plan suited to you and your dog.

Residential Dog Training Structured Training in a Real Home Environment Residential dog training at First Steps Dog Training offers your dog the opportunity to learn and practise important skills while staying in my home in Chartham, Canterbury. This service combines structured, individual training with everyday home routines, helping your dog develop useful behaviours in a familiar, practical environment. Programmes are tailored to each dog's individual needs and may focus on areas such as obedience, recall, loose-lead walking, settling, confidence building and general manners. Before starting, we'll discuss your dog's current behaviour, your goals and the areas you'd like to improve to help determine whether residential training is the right option. Building Skills for Everyday Life My aim is to help your dog develop skills that can make everyday life easier and more enjoyable for both of you. Get in touch with First Steps Dog Training to discuss your dog's needs, explore the residential training options available and find out whether this approach is suitable for your dog.