Big Dog and Spitz Specialist · East Midlands, UK

Training for big dogs
and spitz breeds

Calmer walks. Better manners. More confidence with your dog.

Practical one-to-one coaching for big dogs of any breed, and spitz breeds of any size, from Huskies to Shibas. Based in Loughborough, with home visits across the East Midlands and online support further afield.

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How we work together

Three ways to train with me

Choose how you want to train. Not sure which fits? We can work that out on a free Game Plan Call.

Online

The Loop

£149Four weeks

Coaching by video and voice note, wherever you live

Start with a 30-minute video call and three exercises picked for your dog. After that, send me a clip of up to a minute each week and I send back a voice note telling you what to change.

Four weeks from your intake call
One 30-minute follow-up call in week two
Replies by the end of the next working day. Send a clip at the weekend and you hear back on Monday.
Titan Pro for the four weeks. No ongoing subscription included.

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Loughborough

Park Session

£12090 minutes

Founding rate for my first ten clients, then £150. Closes on 31 October.

For a big dog that pulls, lunges or stops listening outdoors

Ninety minutes at a park in Loughborough, with the streets nearby for walking practice. We work on whatever is going wrong for you at the moment. You handle your own dog for most of it while I talk you through it, so you can do the same thing on Monday without me there.

Your dog works about 45 minutes, in short bursts. The rest is talking and questions.
A written plan within 24 hours, and a check-in later that week
Book straight away, or have a free video call first if you would rather talk
Move it free with 24 hours notice. Bad weather is always a free move.
I only take two sessions a day

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At your home

Home Visit

from £13590 minutes

For the problems that only happen at home or on your own street

The same session at your home and on your normal walk. Good for the front door, visitors, the lead going on, and the part of the route where it always goes wrong. The price depends on how far I travel, and it is one price with travel included. Send your postcode and I check it before we book.

Loughborough and nearby villages £135. Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coalville or Melton £150. Up to an hour away £175.
A written plan within 24 hours, and a check-in later that week
Move it free with 48 hours notice, because I plan my travel around it
Cheaper option: come to me at a park in Loughborough instead

Ask about a Home Visit

Start with a free 20-minute Game Plan Call so we can work out whether I can help. I am a dog trainer, not a registered behaviourist. If your dog has bitten, guards food or toys, may be in pain, or has changed behaviour suddenly, I will ask you to speak to your vet and a registered behaviourist before selling a session. See the ABTC guide to finding a behaviourist.

The specialism

Big dogs and spitz breeds: two specialisms, one household

A dog pulling on the lead or jumping up feels very different when they are big enough to knock you off balance. You want to enjoy walks, welcome visitors and feel confident handling your dog.

Spitz breeds, like Akitas, Huskies, Malamutes and Shibas, bring a different challenge at any size. They think for themselves, do not always work for food, can have a strong urge to chase, and often dislike being handled. Training works when it gives them a reason to choose you.

I've raised four American Akitas, which are both, and live with Atlas and Shango today. We work on the skills you and your dog need, at a pace you can both manage.

What we can work on

Walking without pullingComing back when calledKeeping four paws on the floorWaiting at doorsSettling at homeEveryday mannersHandling and grooming

Your dog does not need to be an Akita. Big dogs of any breed, big mixes, and spitz breeds of any size are welcome. We start with a conversation about your dog and whether I can help.

Firm, calm and respectful

We reward the behaviour we want, set clear boundaries and show your dog what to do instead. I explain each exercise, demonstrate it, then help you practise.

My approach includes calm guidance and corrections where needed, never in anger. I explain the approach and equipment before we start. No prong collars, shock collars or shouting.

We work at a pace your dog can manage, with breaks. Tell me if you or your dog are uncomfortable so we can pause and adjust.

About Dami

The trainer behind Titan Training Academy

I'm Dami. I live in the East Midlands with Atlas and Shango, two American Akitas with opposite personalities. Atlas is the calm, confident one who thinks before he acts. Shango is the energetic social butterfly who is still practising waiting and staying calm. I raised four Akitas in total, and every one of them taught me something the training advice online had missed.

I started Titan Training Academy to help owners put training into practice with big dogs and spitz breeds. I show you what to work on, help you practise it, and give you clear steps to take home. The app helps you keep track between sessions.

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What to expect

How a first session works

Progress depends on your dog and the practice between sessions. We choose a few useful things to work on together.

Free Game Plan Call

20 minutes on video. Tell me about your dog, what is going wrong, and what you have already tried. You come away with three things to try, even if you never book a session. If I am not the right person for your dog, I say so and tell you who is.

Practise together

We agree on the right service before you pay. A 90-minute session includes time to talk, observe, practise and take breaks. You leave knowing what to practise next.

Your plan and follow-up

After a park session or home visit, your written plan arrives within 24 hours, and I check in with you later that week. The Loop includes weekly clip feedback for four weeks.

Example take-home plan

Clear steps for the days between sessions

This illustrates the format of your plan. Your exercises and pace are chosen with you after we meet your dog.

Our focus: More relaxed walks, starting in a quiet place where your dog can concentrate.
What to practise: The exercise we practised together, with your agreed cue, reward and short practice schedule written out.
What to notice: Where your dog found it easy, where they struggled and when they needed a break. Stop and contact me if something worries you.
Our check-in: A date to share how practice went and agree what to adjust next, within the follow-up included in your service.

Book a session

Start with a free 20-minute call

Start with the free 20-minute Game Plan Call. Pick a time that suits you below. There are a few short questions on the booking form, so I already know a bit about your dog before we speak.

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Would you rather talk it through first? Message me.

WhatsApp: +44 7471 240044

Not ready to book, or after something other than a session? Send me a message and I'll come back to you within 24 hours.

Support your practice with the app

Exercise guidance and progress tracking, free to start. The Loop includes four weeks of Pro access. Pro is not included with a park session or home visit.

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Training for big dogsand spitz breeds