Transform Your Dog’s Behaviour in Just 1 Week.
Whether you’re struggling with reactivity, leash pulling, aggression, or just want to build the ultimate bond with your dog, our Bootcamp Week is designed for you. We focus on real-life results, so by the end of the week, your dog isn’t just better… they’re your dream companion.
We’ve helped hundreds of owners walk away with calmer, more connected dogs, and the confidence to keep it that way. Spots are limited. Scroll down to read real results and apply for your Bootcamp Week today.
How We Transformed a “Lost Cause” Case
After working with multiple trainers and getting nowhere, this couple came to us thinking nothing could help their dog. But just one week at our Development Week completely changed their life, and their dog’s. This isn’t a typical feel-good story. It’s proof that when you’re trained to truly understand behavior, apply the right techniques, and communicate clearly with owners, even the toughest cases become success stories. This is what we teach trainers to do.
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Who is this week for?
Spent countless hours looking for solutions for your dog’s problem?
Your dogs behaviour is getting in the way of a quality life for you and them.
Feel like you’re going back and forth with your dog’s behaviour?
Tried and wasted money on other trainers?
"Owning a Reactive Dog Was One of the Most Stressful Times of My Life
Despite my efforts, Ranger’s behaviour worsened. I realised the issue wasn’t my effort; it was that I was using the wrong methods for him.
I ditched the treats and took a more structured approach, and within weeks, progress was visible. But even then, I wasn’t happy. I was micromanaging his every move.
I soon realised I was training too much. I wanted Ranger to enjoy life, not just obey commands.
After more learning, I discovered 20% of my efforts were driving 80% of the results.
By simplifying my approach, Ranger became more obedient, confident, and happier. Our walks became effortless, and stress disappeared.I turned this approach into a step-by-step system that helped other dog owners, and the results were life-changing."
What our clients say...
“Years of reactivity, turned around in just 5 days”
"When people say highly recommend, I cannot stress this enough! I came to the YCA with an extremely reactive German shepherd, we did a weeks intense training and the change in him is just unbelievable. Before this, walks were stressful and not enjoyable. Now my boy can walk of lead around other dogs. It’s been life changing for us both! Every single staff member were absolutely incredible. I really cannot thank them enough!"
- In just 2 days, you’ll be able to…
Use a proven system to turn your dog's barking, lunging, and pulling into calm, controlled behaviour.
Avoid the everyday mistakes that makes your dog's reactivity worse (most owners don’t even realise they’re doing them).
Learn how to keep your dog motivated and focused, even outdoors, not just in the kitchen with treats.
Build a clear communication system so your dog understands you and listens the first time.
Develop a recall you can trust, so your dog comes back every single time, no matter the distraction.
Finally enjoy walks with your calm and reliable dog, without the constant stress and frustration.
Understand your dog's behaviour on a deeper level, so you can face any challenge with confidence.
100% Money Back Guarantee
We know many of you have already spent thousands on training with little to show for it. That’s why we offer a 100% money-back guarantee, to show just how confident we are in our services. If you follow our plans, but don’t see significant progress within 60 days, just drop us an email and we’ll refund you in full.
But don’t just take my word for it check out, what other owners have achieved while working with us.
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Juno and Helen
Client Spotlight: Real Results, Real Stories
My reactive border collie, Juno, had been getting progressively worse since around 6 months old when she was set upon by a lab and then a golden retriever. From that point she became nervous and aggressive. I first saw YCA when she was about 8 months old and heard about the boot camp. I couldn’t afford to do it that time but then after trying ALL other options and some other trainers, I knew I had to get their help for Juno to have a happier life being more dog.
We did the boot camp in August, when the week was done I actually had a little cry in my car. Suddenly I had gone from feeling helpless and criticised as a dog owner, to having a toolkit and empowered to guide Juno on the choices she can make in certain situations which then lead to off lead freedom. It wasn’t a magic fix, we are still working on her (actually mine more so) issues with the support of the amazing team at YCA. BUT she’s off lead, she’s less reactive and she’s happy and I’m less stressed.
Shout out to Kirky and Elisha, particularly Elisha who has a no nonsense, practical approach to getting results. She’s on the ball with everything, unbelievable intuition and understanding of dog behaviour. I’m humbled with every session.
Thank you for helping me be the dog owner that Juno needed. We get to enjoy our mountain hikes without the stress now. Worth every single penny.
Thanks to all the guys at YCA for their help with Atlas last week, especially Elisha, AJ and Kirky. The difference in just five days has been incredible. We used to avoid other dogs on walks, and now we’re actually looking for them so we can practice. The training was really focused on our goals and gave us the chance to work around other dogs in a controlled, safe way. It made us feel a lot more confident handling him in tricky situations. We’re now also able to give him so much more freedom which he is really enjoying and his manners around other dogs have improved massively. We left bootcamp super happy with how far he’s come, and with plenty of things to keep building on. I’d definitely recommend YCA to anyone looking to put in the work and see real results with their dog.
Zak B.
3 hours ago
Hi guys at YCA thank you for the last week 5 day’s bootcamp i found it very useful and informative and interesting you can watch all the videos off different platforms and you think you’re going the right path with your dogs and then you fail, with me going to YCA and taking the time to learn from the team there, hands on experience with people who have the same problems with their dogs it’s has been very successful with my 2 cane corsa’s Charlie & Coco.its put me on the right path to succeed so my dogs can have more balance structured life fun and enjoy their lives.
Malcolm allsopp
1 week ago
The YCA changed our life. Stark is a working line springer who when I first came in for a consultation was reactive to people and a ball of nervous energy he had no idea how to be still. Every trip out with him I was waiting for him to react to someone, and leaving him at home was a nightmare too, he’d bark and howl the second I left. He had no freedom to just be a dog because I couldn’t trust his recall so he was just getting more and more frustrated.I did some one on one sessions at the academy and then signed up for a 1 week group bootcamp and it’s the best decision I could’ve made for him. He now has a recall I didn’t think I’d ever achieve with him and he gets the freedom to just be a dog. He’s not losing his mind every time someone walks up to us or looks at him. He’s getting to go on more adventures with friends and family and not stressing the entire time.Seeing the results of the others at the bootcamp only highlighted the amazing work that the team do. I can’t thank everyone at the YCA enough!
Melissa Walker
1 week ago
I cannot speak highly enough of Jacob and the team! I attended the reactive bootcamp for a week with my rehomed spaniel. We had tried everything, games, breed specific etc and I started following them on social media because I liked their honesty and also the explanations. They put a lot of free stuff out there but there were missing pieces for me. Nothing could have prepared me for the skills of both training and teaching. And so much patience and kindness for the 6 dogs and owners there. It’s hard to say you need help. It’s also hard to believe that you are capable of the fix. I’m so glad I got over my nerves and just did it. I didn’t think I had the time to do this - we travelled from Scotland- but I’ve had more free time now I have a settled and happy dog when I just put in the right stuff. I will be subscribing for some time to keep it up. I know I can reach out if I need anything. Thanks to all of you!
Helen Mark
two weeks ago
I have followed YCA for a long time now as got issues with reactivity in my 2 dogs. I have just spent a week at bootcamp with my Weimaraner and it’s been life changing! It’s not for the feint hearted but if you’ve got issues and prepared to face up to them and turn up and put the work in every day and follow what they teach you, you won’t regret it! The support they give before, during and after is great and they have such a wealth of knowledge and experience in different dogs and issues! They are professional,they show empathy towards owners, have a sense of humour and love their dogs and what they do! Thank you!
Heidi lowes
two weeks ago
Rico is our fourth German Shepherd. We rescued him at nine months old. That was just over four months ago, and already, he's the best dog I ever imagined having. I thought I knew plenty about dog training after my last GSD, but figured I'd try something different with Rico, because really, it was a challenge with my last dog. What I was doing did not work. After watching all kinds of dog trainers, over many years, following advice in person, in books and on YouTube, I was drawn to Jacob and Kirky and the crew at YCA because I liked what I saw. Their approach is different than any I've worked with or seen over the years - it's a healthy relationship with their dogs balancing play, discipline and love for their dogs, honoring the true nature of the dogs. The dogs get it, are happy, and understand what's expected of them in a language that's clear to them. I signed Rico up for the "Focus in Four" online and was hooked. It worked. So well, in fact, that I signed on board for the Training With Instinct. Now I don't think the folks at YCA will ever get rid of us. I love their method, it works, and Rico loves it and shines. Quite honestly, it's fun. He looks forward to training time, and gets it. For me, it makes sense. Sometimes, the videos are downright funny, and really, doesn't that help lighten up when we can get so overwhelmed with dog training and take it so seriously? This approach is on one hand a breath of fresh air, and on the other, an awesome bootcamp that we actually enjoy being in. I can't believe what an amazing dog I have after just a few months. We live on a ranch and rarely get to town, so I'm slow to progress with the distraction elements of this training like meeting other dogs and being in other locations, but we're getting there with the solid foundation. I thought I was nuts at first paying what felt like so much, but time has shown me it's worth it and more. Looking forward to continuing, and learning more. I'll share more when I complete the TWI program, but already I can recommend it, and I have to several people who look at me and Rico and have been impressed. Thanks so much to everyone at YCA for making this program available for us so far away.
Gin Getz
two weeks ago
Hi, my name is SkyeI am an 8 year old Staffy cross. My humans (Charles & Lisa) rescued me five months ago.They took me for lots of walks but they couldn’t understand why I pulled soooo hard all the time and why I would bark and lunge at other dogs we passed. I tried to talk to them to get them to understand my needs. Then one day while watching your YouTube channel I got them to enroll themselves onto your boot camp course. Charles struggled to start with but with mine and Jacob’s help he began to understand my needs. Over the next five days the process changed his way of thinking which in turn led to a greater bond and more calm relaxed relationship.The structured course with concise easy to follow demonstrations to reinforce the classroom discussions meant I now walk to heel, I don’t give a monkeys about other dogs around me and I even take my humans to the pub for a treat.The whole team at YCA were patient with the humans and went over and beyond helping them understand their dogs needs.Well done, love Skye
Charles Conde
a month ago
Spent 5 days at boot camp with my Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Needed help with manners, pulling on lead and recall. The staff were amazing no nonsense and straight talking. I learnt so much about myself as well as my dog. I can now walk him confident that he won’t drag me over a wall to get to the squirrel or down a ditch. The fact that they will always be there to answer any questions is a great comfort. Thank you to the whole team
Susan Kendall
two months ago
These guys are just the best!I signed up for the 5 day face to face boot camp for my two miniature dachshunds. One was just stubborn and attention barked and the other was reactive towards other dogs and couldn’t be trusted off lead.The whole team were absolutely brilliant from start to finish. They were super flexible and we decided after 3 days to split the boot camp and come home to practice and then I went back and did the other 2 days separately a few weeks later. This worked really well as helped me to build up the e-collar training slowly.After day 3 the demand barking had stopped and Alfie was hardly reactive any more but still on a lead. I completed the last day just with Alfie last Sunday and he has been off lead all week with zero reactivity and I’ve seen his confidence grow more each day (as has mine).I can honestly say it is the best money I’ve spent and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the team. Both dogs have been transformed and are generally so much calmer and I feel relaxed out walking them. It’s given Alfie the freedom that I wanted him to have and we can go out to cafes and pubs when out for walks and no longer have to down our drinks quickly and leave because the dogs were barking so much!Huge thanks to Elisha, Kirke and AJ for their knowledge, skills and training of both me and the dogs. And to Chloe for her support with organising and changing the final couple of days training.If you need help with your dogs stop thinking about doing something about it and invest in your dogs and sign up with the YCA team. You will not find better.Thank you, thank you and thank you for what you’ve helped us achieve.
Jo Fort
two months ago
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Who We Can Help
Dog owners struggling with reactivity, leash pulling, or behavioural issues
People who are committed to training and ready to follow a proven system
Owners who want a better relationship with their dog and more freedom in their daily life
Those willing to put in at least a few hours per week to see real progress
People who have tried other training methods and are ready for something that actually works
Who We Can't Help
Owners looking for a ‘quick fix’ without putting in the work
People who aren’t willing to make changes to how they handle their dog
Those who expect results without following the training plan
Owners who believe their dog is ‘just like that’ and can’t improve
People who aren’t open to learning new techniques and approaches
Stop guessing, stressing, or trying one-size-fits-all methods that just don’t work. Our Bootcamp Week is a proven, immersive experience designed to get real results, fast.
You and your dog will train alongside our expert team for a full week of hands-on, tailored coaching. We’ll help you build a calm, focused, and responsive dog, while giving you the confidence to maintain it for life.Click the button below to book a free, no-obligation consultation call. One of our trainers will take the time to understand your dog, your situation, and your goals. If we believe we can help, we’ll guide you through the next steps. If not, we’ll point you in the right direction, no pressure, no sales pitch.
Spots are limited to ensure every client receives the personal support they deserve. Once we’re full, we pause new bookings. So the only real question is:
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Bootcamp Week FAQs
I’ve already spent a fortune on dog trainers. Why should this be any different?
Most of our clients come to us after wasting money on outdated methods or trainers who couldn’t deliver results. The difference? We focus on practical, real-world training that actually works, and we guarantee it. If you don’t see significant improvement, we refund you. No other trainer offers that level of confidence.
I’ve tried everything. Nothing has worked.
We hear this all the time, until clients try our approach. The reality is, most people have only tried a handful of common methods that aren’t tailored to their dog. Our system is different: it’s based on what actually works, not internet trends or outdated theories.
My dog is too bad. I don’t think they can be trained.
No dog is untrainable. We’ve worked with thousands of ‘lost causes’, dogs who were labelled dangerous, reactive, or out of control. The problem isn’t your dog, it’s the approach you’ve been using. That’s what we’ll fix.
I have a difficult breed. Can this work for my dog?
We hear this all the time, until clients try our approach. The reality is, most people have only tried a handful of common methods that aren’t tailored to their dog. Our system is different: it’s based on what actually works, not internet trends or outdated theories.
My dog is too bad. I don’t think they can be trained.
No dog is untrainable. We’ve worked with thousands of ‘lost causes’, dogs who were labelled dangerous, reactive, or out of control. The problem isn’t your dog, it’s the approach you’ve been using. That’s what we’ll fix.
I don’t have time for a big training programme.
You don’t need hours a day, just a few minutes of the right training. Our methods fit into your daily routine, so you’ll see results without your entire life revolving around training.
What if I need extra help?
That’s exactly why we offer direct coaching and ongoing support. If you ever get stuck, you’ll have expert trainers on hand to guide you through it.
What if it doesn’t work for me?
If you follow the programme and don’t see significant improvement in your dog’s behaviour within 60 days, we’ll refund you. No risk, no nonsense.
I’ve already spent a fortune on dog trainers. Why should this be any different?
Most of our clients come to us after wasting money on outdated methods or trainers who couldn’t deliver results. The difference? We focus on practical, real-world training that actually works, and we guarantee it. If you don’t see significant improvement, we refund you. No other trainer offers that level of confidence.
Can’t I just figure this out on my own?
You could, but how much longer do you want to struggle? If you wanted results by now, you’d already have them. Instead of trial and error, this programme gives you a proven roadmap, so you can stop guessing and start seeing real progress.