Group · 6 weeks
Puppy foundations
Toilet habits, a name response, gentle handling and calm meetings with other puppies, for pups from 8 to 20 weeks.
6 group sessions, Saturdays 8am
₦85,000Book
Training programmes
Nine programmes. One for your dog.
Every programme uses rewards, not pain. Small classes, the same trainer each week and a printed homework card after every session.
The programme picker
Five questions to the right class
Pick an answer for each question. The scoreboard on the right shows the best match and a runner up.
All programmes
The full line up
Example prices for this demo. Group classes start every month; private sessions start when you are ready.
Group · 6 weeks
Manners in the compound
Sit, down, wait at the gate, leave it and settle on a mat. The everyday basics, practised with real distractions.
6 group sessions, Tuesdays 5:30pm or Saturdays 10am
₦110,000Book
Private · 5 weeks
Private obedience
A trainer works with you and your dog on the three things that matter most in your home, on your schedule.
5 one to one sessions, at your home or ours
₦180,000Book
Group · 4 weeks
Reliable recall
Coming back when called, first in our fenced field, then with other dogs, food and gates as distractions.
4 field sessions, Sundays 7am
₦95,000Book
Group · 4 weeks
Calm on the lead
Walking without pulling past okada, hawkers and other dogs. Includes a session on a quiet Trans Amadi street.
4 sessions, Wednesdays 5:30pm
₦90,000Book
Board and train · 2 weeks
Board and train, two weeks
Your dog stays with us and trains twice a day. You learn the cues in two handover sessions so the habits last at home.
14 nights with two short lessons a day, then 2 handover sessions with you
₦420,000Book
Private · 6 weeks
Calm watchdog
An alert bark at the gate, then quiet on cue. Built on obedience and confidence. We do not teach biting.
6 private sessions at your compound
₦240,000Book
Private · 6 weeks
Confidence and reactivity
For dogs who bark, lunge or hide. Slow, reward based work at a distance the dog can cope with, with a written plan for home.
6 private sessions, quiet times only
₦260,000Book
Group · 6 weeks
Agility for fun
Tunnels, low jumps, weave poles and a lot of praise. Burns energy and builds focus. Dogs over 12 months only.
6 sessions, Saturdays 4pm
₦120,000Book
Compare
Group, private or board and train
| Question | Group | Private | Board and train |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who is in the session | Up to 6 dogs and owners | You, your dog, one trainer | Your dog and a trainer, then you |
| Where | Our field and training barn | Your home or ours | At Ridgeback |
| Typical length | 4 to 6 weeks | 5 to 6 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Example price | From ₦85,000 | From ₦180,000 | ₦420,000 |
| Best for | Social dogs, owners who like company | Specific problems, busy homes | Owners short on time or travelling |
Inside a session
What 45 minutes looks like
- 01
Warm up and sniff
Five minutes to settle and explore before we ask for anything.
- 02
Last week, checked
We look at the homework together and fix what slipped.
- 03
One new skill
Shown by the trainer, tried by you, rewarded in small steps.
- 04
Real distractions
Gates, food, other dogs and noise, added slowly.
- 05
Homework card
Three short daily exercises, five minutes each, on a printed card.
Questions
Before you book
Do you use choke, prong or shock collars?
No. We use food, toys, praise and good timing. A flat collar or harness and a 2 metre lead is all you need.
My dog has not finished vaccinations. Can we start?
Puppy foundations accepts puppies after their second vaccination. Other programmes need full vaccinations and a deworming record.
What if we miss a group session?
You can join the same session in the next running class, once per course, at no cost.
Can my house help or driver attend?
Yes. Anyone who walks the dog is welcome, and it usually helps.
Do you promise results?
We promise good teaching and honest progress notes. How far a dog goes depends on age, history and practice at home.
Ready when your dog is
Still not sure which one?
Book a free 20 minute assessment at the kennels. A trainer will meet your dog and suggest a plan.