Your Dream Life With Your
Reactive Dog Is Just 5 Days Away
(Or You Don't Pay Us)
The proven 5-day intensive bootcamp that resolves reactivity and gives you back your freedom. Transforming dogs and owners in just 5 days.
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You feel the overwhelming guilt every single day.
The guilt of not giving your dog the life they deserve. You dread going for walks, constantly scanning the horizon for the next trigger.
The lunging, the barking, the pulling - it’s embarrassing, stressful, and isolating. You’ve started to think:
"I feel like it could be too late."
It feels like he’s in the driver's seat, but he doesn’t have a license, and you’re both heading for a crash. You’re starting to lose hope.
You are not alone.
This is not your fault. 90% of our clients come to us feeling this exact same way. This isn’t a reflection of you or your dog. It’s a reflection of an industry filled with conflicting, and often damaging, advice.
The Common Misconception
Most people believe the answer is more training - stronger obedience, more socialization, or finding that one magic treat. But here’s the truth: for a reactive dog, piling on more obedience without addressing the root cause is like trying to fix a leaking pipe by shouting at the water. It doesn’t just fail to work; it often makes the problem much, much worse.
Real Stories. Real Results.
These owners were exactly where you are right now. Skeptical, exhausted, and ready to give up. Here is what happened next.
"I thought I'd have to rehome him."
"I was at the end of my tether. I honestly thought I was going to have to give him up. My dog changed after two days. I can't wait to go home... I have my dog back."
Jude & Blue
Labrador Reactivity
"We saw 5 other trainers... nothing worked."
"We've spent thousands on other trainers. This is the first time we've actually seen a change. It's not just training the dog, it's training us."
Jen and Hugo
Aggression Resolved
"I was embarrassed to walk him."
"I used to walk him at midnight to avoid people. Now I can walk him through the park with my head held high. The confidence this has given me is priceless."
Joan and Missie
Anxiety & Barking
The 5-Day Intensive Bootcamp
This isn't a "board and train" where you wave goodbye and hope for the best. You are in the trenches with us. You train WITH your dog.
We don't just put a plaster on the problem; we strip it back to the core. You'll be working through the exact real-life situations that currently make your stomach churn - but this time, you'll have a world-class team right by your shoulder. We build your confidence until you know, without a shadow of a doubt, that you can handle whatever the world throws at you.
Strictly for Reactivity. Not for puppies. Not for minor problems.
Pre-Bootcamp
Success starts before you arrive. You'll receive specific homework to prepare you and your dog, ensuring you hit the ground running from minute one. This preparation is key to maximizing your 5-day transformation.
Day 1: Foundation
We start with a morning theory session to set the stage, then dive straight into practical application. You'll learn the core skills and tools needed to set you up for success throughout the week. No wasted time - just straight to work.
Day 2: Pairs
We begin training in pairs, teaching your dog that working around another dog is safe and rewarding. This controlled exposure builds the initial layer of confidence and focus required for the days ahead.
Day 3: The Group
We progress to small groups, and by Wednesday afternoon, we're training as a full group. This is often the turning point where owners see their dogs doing things they never thought possible.
Day 4: Off-Site
We leave the centre for our first trip off-site. This is about real-world application, adding in recall and the 'place' command in distracting environments to prove the training works anywhere.
Day 5: The Pub Test
High-intensity real-world proofing. We go to the pub. We have never NOT taken a bootcamp dog to the pub on a Friday. This is the ultimate test of your new freedom - and you'll be ready for it.
World-Class Training HQ
Train in an environment built for success. We've designed every inch of our facility to give you the advantage - from the enormous indoor arena to the 4 acres of open fields.
YCA HQ 2026
Easy To Reach
Located in Bramhope, Leeds - we're accessible from across the UK. Many clients travel from all over the country for our intensive bootcamp.
Yorkshire Canine Academy
Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8AZ
What Bootcamp Graduates Are Saying
Real stories from owners who were exactly where you are now.
What Bootcamp Graduates Are Saying
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what real clients are saying after completing the 5-day bootcamp.
"I attended the bootcamp after struggling with dog reactivity for 6 years and seeing multiple trainers with no result. This was the best decision I've ever made. I have left the week-long bootcamp with an entirely new dog and a lot more confidence myself."
"Best decision I've ever made"
"On Monday afternoon she was reacting to dogs, by Friday afternoon she was walking next to them in the park and lying down in a pub. We thought we would try YCA as a 'last chance saloon' and our only regret is that we hadn't gone there sooner."
"Our only regret is we hadn't gone sooner"
"I had a 35kg dog that lunged and growled aggressively on lead. Fast forward a week and he walks perfectly to heel. He enjoys off-lead freedom with bullet proof recall. Life changing is an understatement!"
"Life changing is an understatement"
"We were at the last chance saloon for Rupert, our turbo reactive pocket bully. By the end of Day 1, we knew this was a good investment. The trainers do not sugar coat their direction. They tell you when you get it wrong. This is what you're paying them for!"
"By the end of Day 1, we knew this was a good investment"
"I travelled 5 hours to attend as I knew it would be worth it for my dog and I. Owain was brilliant, from start to finish - professional, understanding, reassuring, non-judgemental. All the staff were passionate about helping dogs and owners."
"I travelled 5 hours - worth every mile"
"We've recently finished a week long bootcamp at YCA and it was the best investment we have ever made. We were sceptical that things could be turned around so drastically in just 5 days but we were proven wrong by the end of day 2."
"Proven wrong by the end of day 2"
5.0557+ ReviewsThe Choice Is Yours
You are at a crossroads. You can continue down the path of stress, isolation, and managing a reactive dog, or you can choose the path of freedom and confidence. Here is what that difference looks like.
Wasting Months of Your Life
- Dreading every single walk, scanning for triggers
- Feeling embarrassed when your dog lunges and barks
- Trying method after method with zero lasting results
- Feeling isolated because you can't take your dog anywhere
- Worrying that you might have to rehome your best friend
Bootcamp Result
- Walking your dog on a loose lead, relaxed and happy
- Passing other dogs and people without a reaction
- Enjoying cafes, pubs, and holidays with your dog
- Understanding exactly how to communicate with your dog
- Having the dog you always dreamed of owning
Meet Jacob Morgan
In 2016, I brought home Ranger, a Staffy/German Shepherd cross, and followed all the popular advice. But by six months old, despite my best efforts, he developed severe reactivity. The conventional "easy" methods had failed us, leaving me with an uncontrollable dog and a profound sense of frustration. I realized I had to unlearn everything and find a better way.
I shifted my focus to building a genuine work ethic and a respectful relationship. It was a rigorous process, but the transformation was remarkable. Ranger went from a reactive nightmare to a calm, confident companion who now works as a "stooge dog" at our school, helping other dogs on their own journeys.
That victory inspired me to found Yorkshire Canine Academy. Today, I mentor trainers globally and compete at the highest levels of dog sports. But my mission remains simple: to give owners the real knowledge and skills they need, not quick fixes, to build the same fulfilling partnership I found with Ranger.
If professional trainers trust us to elevate their skills...
...imagine what we can do for you and your dog.
557+ 5-Star Reviews
Don't just take our word for it.
"Just home from a 5 day bootcamp with our reactive Staffy cross Dottie and we can't believe the change we have seen in just one week. On Monday afternoon she was reacting to dogs, by Friday afternoon she was walking next to them in the park and lying down in a pub. We thought we would try YCA as a 'last chance saloon' and our only regret is that we hadn't gone there sooner."
Karen Metcalfe
2 weeks agoCold Hard Facts.
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Still Not Convinced?
We know you've been burned before. We know you're skeptical. That's why we let our results do the talking.
"We felt stuck in a cycle of failed training."
"We tried multiple trainers with no success and felt hopeless. This worked almost immediately. We can finally take her to public places with confidence."
Rubik's Family
Border Collie Reactivity
"He's finally a joy to have."
"He was reactive to children and other dogs. It was embarrassing. Now he's a different dog. Our lives are much less stressful."
Andy & Tony
Schnauzer Reactivity
"I was walking him at 5 AM to avoid everyone."
"I was terrified of bumping into anyone. Now I can walk him in the middle of the day. It's completely changed our lives."
Helen and Murphy
Spaniel Shepherd Reactivity
Ready to Transform Your Dog's Life?
We only work with clients and dogs we know we can genuinely help. Complete our self-assessment, and we'll recommend the best path forward for your specific situation.
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Our "Last Trainer You’ll Ever Need" Guarantee
We are so confident in our bootcamp that we take on all the risk. If you complete all 5 days of the intensive programme and you still don't see significant improvements in your dog's behaviour by the end of the bootcamp, we will refund your investment in full.
You can even keep all the training materials as a thank you for giving us a try. That's how certain we are that this will work for you.
Your Questions, Answered.
Your New Life Is One Click Away.
You don’t have to live with the stress, guilt, and isolation for another day. A calmer, happier life with your dog is possible, and it starts here.
Here's What Happens Next:
Complete our self-assessment to express interest in working with our team. We only work with clients and dogs that we know we can add considerable value to and genuinely change their lives. Based on how you answer the questions, we'll recommend either an initial free consultation or a suitable alternative based on your circumstances.
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