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You brought home a puppy expecting fun, cuddles and companionship, but instead you’re dealing with:
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Endless biting, nipping, and zoomies at the end of a long workday.
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Wasting hours reading through contradictory advice online, getting zero real results.
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The chaos of high-energy pup that doesn't know how to settle, or give you a moment of peace.
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You don't need another generic class full of distracted puppies...
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You need a structured and easy to follow system tailored specifically to your pup's drive and your busy lifestyle - a programme that will save you time, not add more to your packed schedule.​
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Cheeky Monkey is a personalised puppy training package that I designed to help people just like you - who want the best for their pup, but also want to be smart and efficient about the way they train.
What will you learn?
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All basic puppy cues - sit, down, stay, leave, foundations of lead walk and recall​​​ - build strong foundational skills for a happy life with your pooch
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Learn to calmly and quickly resolve common puppy struggles (toilet training, nipping and biting, stealing objects) - get proven strategies that will help you address these challenges once and for all
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​​​​​​Teach your puppy the skill of calmness - mould a dog that is calm around others, that can handle visitors and being left alone - your future self will thank you for creating a calmer life
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​​​Boost your pup's confidence, and teach them the MOST IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS: Optimism, Dimmer Switch, and Disengagement - proven to prevent development of reactivity and related behaviours
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Seamlessly incorporate training into your daily life, use smart productivity tricks to squeeze the most out of every interaction with your pup
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Learn how to puppy-proof your home to minimise accidents and set your pup for success to speed up their learning
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Understand how dogs learn - unlock life-long success in whatever training or dog sport you decide to take on next​​
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Learn to read dog body language - understand what your dog is telling you and how to clearly communicate with them, prevent common misunderstandings and reduce frustration on both ends of the lead
testimonials
“Silvie brings such a calm, reassuring presence and has an incredible ability to connect with dogs in a way that feels both gentle and effective. You can see that she truly understands them.
The training was mostly games based, which made the whole process enjoyable, the games made learning feel like play rather than hard work.."
~ Laura F ~
"We’ve just completed puppy training course with Silvie from Banana Dogs, and we can’t recommend her highly enough. It felt like every week built on the last, and there was always something new and fun to work on.
We are incredibly grateful for the experience, and we wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to recommend Banana dogs to anyone.."
~ Craig R ~
“We were lucky enough to work with Silvie when we got our puppy River.
Silvie was fantastic showing us what to do and giving us confidence in our efforts.
We now have a lovely well behaved dog. I can’t thanks Silvie enough for her patience and support.”
~ Carol S ~
What's included in the package?
6 lessons
45 minutes each
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All lessons are 1-2-1, and tailored specifically to you and your pup's needs. Held in person, and allowing flexible scheduling around your other plans and committments.
Printable
recap sheets
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Online access to your training and management plans, all games and exercises covered in lessons.
Making recap and practice at home a breeze.
Online support channel
(Whatsapp)​
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Get your burning questions answered without having to wait for the next lesson.
why train with me?
Hi, I'm Silvie -
The founder of Banana Dogs, a certified dog trainer, and a clinical behaviourist in the making.
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In my 'past life' I worked in IT project management, and so I fully understand how busy life can get, and how important it is to find peace and relaxation at home. I'm passionate about applying my planning skills, time management techniques and productivity tricks to the dog training world, helping clients achieve the best results with minimal time investment.
I share my life with my amazing partner Steve, and our sweet but cheeky Cocker Spaniel Stella. Her boundless energy and inquisitive nature keep motivating me to learn more about canine behaviour. And in all honesty, I founded Banana Dogs because I wanted to share my breakthroughs and experience with others - it felt too selfish to keep them to myself!
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So whether you're struggling with your first puppy, or you have some experience but would like to train in a smarter and more effective way, I'm here to help you.
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FAQs
Puppies
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When can we start training, what age should my puppy be?
Your puppy is learning from the moment it's born - so better be ready to support them on the journey!
As we'll be training at your home, we can start as soon as your new furry family member arrives - no need to wait for their vaccinations.
For pups older than 8 months and adult dogs get in touch here: LINK.
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I have two (or more) puppies, can we train them all?
Absolutely, but ideally your family members or friends would train with us, to ensure that each puppy has a handler. One person cannot train multiple dogs at the same time, as this would be quite challenging both for the handler and the dogs. For more than 2 puppies there will be an additional charge.
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My puppy is a banned breed, can we sign up?
Currently, my insurance does not allow me to work with banned breeds.
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programme
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How long is the programme, and how long is each lesson?
The course runs for 6 weeks (scheduled flexibly around your availability), and each lesson is 45 minutes long.
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Does the programme cover socialisation?
Yes! You will be provided with relevant information about socialisation - and also habituation. In simple terms, it's allowing your dog to get familiar and comfortable around people, animals, noises and things that they may encounter in their life. And we can practice these skills in real-life scenarios in your local environment.
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Why is individual training better than a group class?
Individual training means the curriculum will be tweaked and adjusted to your pup's specific needs, and planned to fit in your busy schedule. It will give you opportunity to ask questions there and then, and get real time feedback on how you're applying any given training. The trainer is also available to answer ANY questions, not only those prescribed by the lesson plan.
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Is there any additional support available?
You will get personalised lesson plan, and recap notes for all lessons, games and exercises. You will be able to get advice via a direct Whatsapp line in between lessons. And you will get access to a growing community of passionate dog owners, and also a lifetime access to Banana Dogs Walk & Train outings - structured group walks with incorporated training.
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How do I need to prepare for the training lessons?
Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely, and safe shoes (like trainers). Don't feed your dog about 2 hours before the lesson, and give them an opportunity to toilet before we start. Have your dog's normal food but also lots of their favourite treats and a treat pouch to keep them in. You'll also need a simple lead (no extendable leads please), your dog's collar and harness. And a positive attitude!
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Can a lesson be rescheduled?
Yes, lessons can be postponed, however 24 hrs notice is required.