Dog training in Soham
Reward-Based Dog Training & Behaviour Support in Soham
Enjoy everyday life with your dog with practical, personalised coaching from Cam's Dog Club. Whether you have a new puppy, an everyday training challenge or a more complex behavioural concern, Cam will help you understand what is happening, build useful skills and create a realistic route forward.
Initial Consultation £70 · Life Skills Programme £245
Where we can help
From first puppy weeks to complex behaviour
Coaching is tailored to the individual dog. Here are the areas owners most often come to us with.
- New puppies
- Adolescent dogs
- Newly adopted dogs
- Recall
- Loose-lead walking
- Settling at home
- Calmness around visitors
- Building confidence
- Everyday habits
- Reactivity
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Separation-related behaviour
- More complex behavioural concerns
Every dog is different. Recommendations are based on your dog's history, needs, environment and goals. We don't diagnose dogs online and we don't promise guaranteed results.
Start here
Initial Consultation — £70
The recommended starting point for most owners, and the required first step for every behaviour case.
- A 90-minute consultation
- Time to understand your dog, you, their history, your lifestyle and your goals
- Practical training where appropriate
- Clear recommendations
- A personalised plan for moving forward
What happens next
- Some owners only require a single consultation.
- Some benefit from one or two follow-up sessions.
- Some are better suited to a structured coaching programme.
- Behaviour cases receive a recommendation for appropriately tailored support.
Structured coaching
Life Skills Programme — £245
£245 total, including your Initial Consultation — not £245 plus £70.
A structured coaching programme for owners who want knowledgeable support over several weeks.
- Initial Consultation
- Three follow-up coaching sessions
- A written training plan
- Relevant resources
- Practical homework
- 'Your Trainer in Your Pocket' — WhatsApp support during working hours throughout the programme
The Life Skills Programme gives you the knowledge, confidence and ongoing support to keep making progress between sessions — and long after the programme has finished.
Ask About Life Skills CoachingBest suited to
- Puppies
- Adolescent dogs
- Newly adopted dogs
- Stronger everyday habits
- A better relationship with your dog
- Recall and loose-lead foundations
- Calmness and confidence
- Practical household skills
Tailored support
Behaviour Support Coaching
For reactivity, fear, anxiety, separation-related behaviour and more complex behavioural concerns.
Every behaviour case starts with an Initial Consultation. After learning about your dog and your goals, Cam will recommend the most appropriate level of ongoing coaching.
Behaviour support is tailored to the individual dog rather than ending automatically after a predetermined number of sessions. We can continue working together towards the goals agreed for you and your dog. The duration and cost of ongoing coaching are discussed after your consultation.
Enquire About Behaviour SupportSupport may include
- Written training and behaviour plans
- Relevant resources
- Practical exercises
- Follow-up coaching
- WhatsApp support during working hours
- Adjustments as your dog progresses
- Collaboration with a veterinary professional where appropriate
Behaviour can sometimes be influenced by pain or an underlying medical issue. Where appropriate, you may be advised to speak to your vet before or alongside behaviour coaching.
Optional add-on exclusively for existing coaching clients
Progress Training Walks — £35
These are not ordinary dog walks. Cam will collect your dog from home and complete a focused one-to-one training session without you present. This provides an opportunity to reinforce the exercises and goals already being developed through your coaching programme in real-life situations.
After each session you receive
- An update on what was practised
- Information about how your dog responded
- Recommendations for continued practice at home
Progress Training Walks complement owner coaching — they don't replace your participation in the overall training process.
Ask About Progress Training WalksWhy work with Cam?
Five things that make the difference
Training where it matters most
Rather than relying on a village hall or training centre, sessions take place in homes and relevant everyday environments. Training is practical, personal and designed around situations you actually encounter.
Your Trainer in Your Pocket
Support does not stop when a coaching session ends. Programme clients can contact Cam through WhatsApp during working hours, helping them stay on track between appointments.
Real-life results
The goal is not simply to teach a list of commands. Coaching focuses on useful changes such as calmer walks, more reliable recall, less chaos when visitors arrive and a more relaxed home life.
Coaching for both ends of the lead
Training is not only about the dog. Every session gives owners the knowledge and confidence to understand the process and continue making progress.
Modern, reward-based training
Cam uses kind, evidence-informed methods that prioritise dog welfare while supporting meaningful, lasting behaviour change.
Cameron Pocock — Founder and Club Leader
First Class BSc in Zoology with a focus on animal behaviour, more than seven years working with dogs, and currently studying towards certification as a Canine Behaviourist.
How it works
Six steps from first message to progress
- 1
Tell Cam about your dog.
- 2
Start with a 90-minute Initial Consultation.
- 3
Receive a clear recommendation and plan.
- 4
Choose individual follow-ups, Life Skills or tailored Behaviour Support.
- 5
Practise with resources and support between sessions.
- 6
Review progress and adapt the plan.
FAQs
Training and behaviour questions
Training FAQs
Where do sessions take place?
In your home and the everyday environments where you actually need help — your street, your garden, the places you walk. Training is practical and built around real life rather than a village hall.
Do I need an Initial Consultation?
Yes. Every owner starts with a 90-minute Initial Consultation so Cam can understand your dog, your history, your lifestyle and your goals before recommending anything.
Is the consultation included in the Life Skills price?
The £245 Life Skills Programme price includes the Initial Consultation — it is the total for the programme, not an extra on top. If you book the programme within seven days of your consultation, the £70 consultation fee is deducted from the programme price.
What is reward-based training?
Kind, evidence-informed training that builds the behaviour you want by making it worthwhile for your dog, rather than relying on intimidation or punishment. It prioritises welfare while supporting lasting change.
Can you help with reactivity?
Yes. Reactivity is one of the areas covered by Behaviour Support Coaching. Every behaviour case starts with an Initial Consultation, after which Cam will recommend the most appropriate level of ongoing coaching.
Can you help with separation-related behaviour?
Yes — separation-related concerns are supported through tailored Behaviour Support Coaching rather than a fixed programme, as progress varies a great deal between dogs.
What is included in WhatsApp support?
Programme clients can message Cam during working hours with questions between sessions — 'Your Trainer in Your Pocket'. It's there to keep you on track, not to replace scheduled coaching.
Can the whole household attend?
Yes, and it usually helps. Everyone who lives with the dog benefits from hearing the same explanation and practising the same way.
What should I bring to a session?
Your dog's usual lead, harness or collar, and the treats or toys they like best. Cam will let you know if anything else would be useful before your session.
Will my dog's vet need to be involved?
Sometimes. Behaviour can be influenced by pain or an underlying medical issue, so where appropriate you may be advised to speak to your vet before or alongside behaviour coaching.
How many sessions will we need?
It varies. Some owners need only a single consultation; some benefit from one or two follow-ups; others are better suited to a structured programme or ongoing behaviour support. Cam will make a clear recommendation after your consultation.
Do you guarantee results?
No, and be wary of anyone who does. Every dog is different, and recommendations are based on your dog's history, needs, environment and goals. What you will get is a clear plan, practical support and honest guidance.
What areas do you cover?
Soham, Fordham, Wicken, Burwell and the surrounding East Cambridgeshire area. If you're a little further out, send us your postcode and we'll let you know what's possible.
Get started
Tell Cam about your dog
Tell us a little about your dog and what you would like help with. Cam will recommend the most appropriate place to start.
Let's make everyday life with your dog feel easier.
Start with a 90-minute Initial Consultation and a clear, realistic plan.
