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Dog trainer in Co. Meath for reactive, aggressive & high-drive dogs

uncovering your diamond in the ruff

Help with aggression, reactivity and everyday manners, from Paul Grant in Rathfeigh, serving Meath, North Dublin and Louth. Malinois, German Shepherds and puppies welcome. New clients start with a 60-minute First Session at my venue in Rathfeigh.

Paul Grant walking with his Belgian Malinois
A Springer spaniel, a black Labrador and a puppy
All breeds welcome: family dogs, puppies, rescues and working dogs.
  • Puppy development & foundation training
  • Police & detection dog experience
  • Competes in several dog sports
  • FETAC Level 6 – Train the Dog Trainer
  • Former NVBK Ringsport judge
  • Specialist in aggression & reactivity

How it works

  1. Book & pay online

    Pick your service and a time below, then pay by card with the Revolut link. Questions? Email [email protected] or see the FAQ.

  2. Tell me about your dog

    You answer a few questions when you book. For aggression, bite history or if you're unsure, start with the €45, 20-minute Behaviour Consult by phone or video.

  3. First Session

    We meet at my venue in Rathfeigh (open from about 24 October 2026), agree 1–2 goals and start training straight away. You get a confirmation email with what to bring. Later sessions can be at your home or a neutral place we arrange, depending on the training.

Book & Pay

Every price below shows exactly what you get. Pick a time first, then pay securely by card with the Revolut link (opens in a new tab). All prices in euro.

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New clients start here

First Session

€100 · 60 minutes, one-to-one

Where: my venue in Rathfeigh, Co. Meath (only there). Bookings open for sessions from about 24 October 2026.

What you get for €100:

  • A full hour, one-to-one with me and your dog
  • I explain how I work and what we'll do today
  • I watch your dog and we agree 1–2 clear goals together
  • Hands-on coaching on the main skill your dog needs first
  • Two short practice exercises so you can do it yourself
  • Homework to practise at home, and a clear next step
Minute by minute, who it's for & what's next

Who it's for: every new client. It's compulsory, so I get to meet you and your dog properly before any other training. Aggression, bite history or serious reactivity? Book the €45 Behaviour Consult first so we pick the right route.

The hour: how I work and today's plan (5 min) · I watch your dog and we agree 1–2 goals (15 min) · the main skill (20 min) · two short exercises (7 + 7 min) · homework and next steps (6 min).

When: weekday First Sessions start no later than 13:15.

Before you come: see Before your session. In short: no food for about 3 hours before, don't over-exercise, bring a flat collar or harness, a normal lead, soft treats, a toy, water and a bowl, and any behaviour or vet notes. Be ready 5 minutes early.

What happens next: you go home with homework. Then book a €75 Follow-up, the weekly package, or the €549 Starter Package if you're starting from scratch.

Returning clients

Follow-up Session

€75 · 45 minutes, one-to-one

Where: my venue, your home, or a neutral place we agree, depending on what we're training

What you get for €75:

  • 45 minutes one-to-one with me and your dog
  • A quick look at how the homework went
  • Coaching on the next main skill
  • Three short practice blocks (about 7 minutes each)
  • New homework for the week ahead
Minute by minute, who it's for & what's next

Who it's for: clients who have already done their First Session.

The 45 minutes: homework recap (5 min) · main skill (15 min) · three blocks of about 7 min · homework wrap-up (5 min).

Extra questions? If something new comes up that we can't fit in, it goes on your "next session" list so nothing gets forgotten and the session stays focused.

What happens next: book your next follow-up while the plan is fresh, or go weekly.

Not sure? Start here

Behaviour Consult

€45 · 20 minutes, phone or video

Where: from your own home, anywhere in Ireland

What you get for €45:

  • A 20-minute call with me, by phone or video
  • You can send me short video clips of the behaviour beforehand (optional, but it helps)
  • We talk through your dog's background and what's going on
  • My honest opinion and a clear recommendation for what to do next
Who it's for & what's next

Who it's for: aggression, bite history, reactivity, anxiety, or anyone who isn't sure which service to book.

What happens next: I recommend the right next step for your dog, for example a Behaviour Modification call-out, the Starter Package, or a First Session.

Puppies 2–6 months

New Puppy Package

€450 · 3 weeks, paid upfront

Where: your own home. Your puppy can start before vaccinations are finished, because it's all at home.

What you get for €450:

  • 3 x 60-minute one-to-one sessions in your home, one a week
  • Home setup: getting your house ready for a puppy
  • Toilet training
  • Crate training and settling
  • Name and recall foundations
  • Handling: getting your puppy used to being touched and checked
  • Bite inhibition: teaching a soft mouth
  • An early socialisation plan that's safe before vaccinations are finished
  • Homework every week
Who it's for & what's next

Who it's for: puppies aged 2 to 6 months, including puppies who haven't finished their vaccinations.

Payment: €450 paid in full before the first session.

What happens next: move on to the Starter Package or weekly sessions.

New puppy or new to training

Starter Package

€549 · one month, paid upfront

Where: your home (weeks 1–2), my venue (weeks 3–4)

What you get for €549 (about 5 hours 45 minutes of training):

  • Week 1: 90-minute session in your home + 15-minute video call
  • Week 2: 60-minute session in your home + 15-minute video call
  • Week 3: 60-minute one-to-one at my venue + 15-minute video call
  • Week 4: 1.5-hour group session
  • Homework after every session, so you know exactly what to practise
Who it's for & what's next

Got a young puppy under 6 months? See the New Puppy Package.

Who it's for: a new puppy, or anyone new to dog training who wants a proper start in one month. I cover puppy development and the foundations: the habits everything else is built on. Aggression or bite history? See Behaviour Modification or book the €45 Behaviour Consult first.

Payment: €549 paid in full before the first session.

What happens next: carry on with the weekly package (€75 a session), or group classes once they start.

Keep going

Weekly Package

€75 · per weekly session

Where: venue, your home or a neutral place, as for Follow-ups

What you get:

  • One 45-minute Follow-up Session every week
  • Same structure each time: homework check, new skill, practice, new homework
  • Steady progress without big gaps
Who it's for & what's next

Who it's for: clients who've done their First Session or the Starter Package and want to keep moving.

Payment: €75 per session, paid when you book each one.

Specialist

Behaviour Modification

€250 · 90 minutes, plus travel

Where: I come to you, up to 50 km from Ratoath

What you get for €250:

  • I come to your home and see the problem where it actually happens
  • An assessment of your dog's behaviour and history
  • A clear plan, explained in plain English
  • Hands-on work with you and your dog in the real environment
  • Free travel within 20 km of Ratoath; €0.50 per km beyond that

Block: 4 × 90-minute call-outs for €900, paid in full upfront (resource guarding and aggression).

Coming soon

Group Classes

Saturday group and Sunday advanced group

  • Sold as 6-week blocks only, paid in full upfront
  • Price and start dates will be announced here
  • A good next step after the Starter Package
Puppy lying down looking at the camera Three Belgian Malinois at a fence Belgian Malinois lying down

Not sure which to pick? New clients start with the €100 First Session. If your dog has shown aggression, has bitten, or you're just not sure, start with the €45 Behaviour Consult. Questions? See the FAQ.

Before your session

You'll get these in your confirmation email too.

  1. No food for about 3 hours before

    We train with food, so a slightly hungry dog works better.

  2. Don't over-exercise

    A normal short walk is fine. A long run or hard play beforehand leaves your dog too tired to learn.

  3. What to bring

    A flat collar or harness · a normal lead (not an extending one) · soft treats your dog loves · a toy · water and a bowl · any behaviour or vet notes.

  4. Be ready 5 minutes early

    So we can use the full session for training.

  5. Keep the field clean

    If your dog goes to the toilet on the field, please pick it up and use the bins provided. Take all your rubbish home with you. Thanks!

  6. Close the gates

    Please keep all gates closed at all times so no dog wanders off.

About me & what I do

I'm Paul Grant, and I run PG-K9 from Rathfeigh, Co. Meath. I hold FETAC Level 6 “Train the Dog Trainer”, I'm a former NVBK Ringsport judge, I compete in several dog sports, and I have police and detection dog experience. At home I have Belgian Malinois: Trix (4), Juke (11), and Bruno and Sabre, two 6-year-old lads.

Trix, a fawn Belgian Malinois, sitting in long grass by a stone bridge
Trix (4)
Bruno, a dark Belgian Malinois, lying on the grass
Bruno (6)
Sabre, a Belgian Malinois, sitting in a field under a blue sky
Sabre (6)
Juke (11)

What I help with

  • Aggression, reactivity and anxiety. This is my speciality. Dogs that lunge, bark, bite, or are frightened of people, dogs or traffic. I've worked with dogs whose owners were told to put them down, and turned some of them around. If you've been told that, talk to me before you decide.
  • Puppies. Puppy development and good habits from day one, so small problems don't become big ones.
  • Foundation training. The basics every dog needs: focus on you, walking nicely on a lead, coming back when called, settling down.

How I work

Every session has a plan. I show you, you try it with your dog while I coach you, and you go home with homework. Most of the progress happens between sessions, so I keep the homework short and clear. I'll always be honest with you about what I see.

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Common questions

How do I book?

Pick a service on the Book & Pay page, choose a time with the "Pick a time" button, then pay with the Revolut link. You'll get a confirmation email with everything you need to know before the session.

Can I ring you?

Email is best: [email protected]. When I'm training I can't answer the phone, and email lets me give you a proper answer. If you want to talk your dog through with me, book the €45 Behaviour Consult and you get 20 minutes of my full attention.

What should I bring?

A flat collar or harness, a normal lead, soft treats your dog loves, a toy, water and a bowl, and any behaviour or vet notes. Please be ready 5 minutes early.

Where are sessions held?

First Sessions are always at my venue: Cushinstown, Rathfeigh, Co. Meath C15 E2KO. Follow-ups can be at the venue, your home, or a neutral place we agree, depending on the training. Behaviour Modification call-outs are at your home, up to 50 km from Ratoath.

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What clients say

Reviews coming soon. Real reviews from PG-K9 clients will appear here, shared with their permission.

Opening hours

Mon–Fri11:00–14:15
Mon, Wed, Fri17:00–21:00 (in person)
Tue, Thu17:00–21:00 (online only)
Saturday10:00–18:00
Sunday10:00–14:00

Get in touch

Bookings
Online only: Book & Pay
Not sure? €45 Behaviour Consult

Email
[email protected]

Venue
Cushinstown, Rathfeigh,
Co. Meath C15 E2KO
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