Dog Training
Dog training needs differ between one family and another and one dog to another. This is why I offer a personalized training service, done whether in classic private training sessions or in an intensive 4 weeks boarding training program in my home. All based on your needs, life style, challenges and wishes.
Meet Shuki
Helping dogs by understanding the nervous system behind behaviour.
For more than 35 years, I have worked with dogs from every background: from family pets and working dogs to severe behavioural rehabilitation.
Throughout my career, I came to one simple but powerful conclusion:
Behaviour is not the starting point. It is the outcome.
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What you see is only the last layer. Before every behaviour, there is a nervous system at work — what your dog’s body is carrying right now: load, capacity, prediction and recovery. That is where we start. We don’t begin with labels like ‘dominant’ or ‘stubborn’; we look at what led to the behaviour. Then we work on one variable at a time, at your dog’s pace — so that learning actually lands, and stays with your dog for life.
This philosophy became the foundation of what I now call Nervous System Based Training, an approach that guides every program we offer today.
"Shuki is fantastic! We had him train our two dogs and they both came back transformed, exceeding all our expectations. The moment you start talking with Shuki you can see he deeply loves & cares for dogs, and wants the best for them, way beyond just doing his job. He was full of tips and advice beyond just training but about all aspects of our dogs' wellbeing. And equally importantly our dogs love him."
Simon Belak (Zuko & Kenzo)
"Our Italian Greyhound puppy Buster stayed with Shuki for two weeks of training. The difference when Buster came back home was huge! In two weeks, Buster has been bench trained (to the point where he can stay home alone for a few hours), he knows all the basic commands, and more. Shuki’s philosophy is really around ‘training’ the humans as well to make sure everything ‘sticks’ and is followed up on. He believes in personal attention and his house and big garden will host up to 5 dogs. Shuki will also be our go-to place whenever we are on holidays and we want Buster to be taken care of well. Highly recommended!"
Marco De Mooij (Buster)
"That was only 10 days, but very important for our dog and us! First of all, the service is more than fantastic. Our German Shepherd had the best days ever here. Second, Shuki had the best way to communicate with our dog. Just 10 days, but the behavior of the dog was absolutely changed! Calmer, easier, more communicative. We’ve also got dozens of recommendations from Shuki we’ve never had from before even veterinary - what to do, how to feed, what is better personally for our dog. To say that we are happy with Shuki’s service is say nothing. Best and highest recommendations! There is no other options for us anymore. Thank you Shuki!"
Julia Scherpner (Bern)
"Shuki is a wonderful person and took great care of our animals for 2 weeks while we were on vacation. He welcomes your dogs into his family and pack and treats them as if they were is own and in their own home. It was so treasuring to know the great care they were receiving while we were away. We will definitely use his services again.
It was worth the short drive to get the dogs out to his family home - and into the countryside."
Tom Pugh (Joe & Jerome)
"Thoroughly recommend Shuki’s dog services. Our 11 month old lab has come home happy and relaxed after a lot of fun staying at Shuki’s. He had a nice holiday in the country while we also had a break. Loved seeing videos of him playing while we were away. The pick up/drop off option is brilliant as well. Lockie will definitely be returning and a nice relaxing break for us knowing he is so well cared for."
Melissa Muirhead (Lockie)
"Shuki is a magician with training!
I enrolled Charlie (6 month cockapoo) in his 4 Week Boarding Training.
She has just finished her last session. She is amazing now!! All the basic commands, plus some special commands that I asked Shuki to train.
I now have full control of her with just my voice - no leash required.
Charlie looooves the training. She is totally focused on me now and always waiting to hear what I want her to do. Very happy puppy and owner 🙂"
Angus Prior (Charlie)
""Really really great place to leave your doggies when away! Our Tuna had so much fun with her new doggy friends and Shuki took amazing care of her! He even took time to housetrain her! I couldn’t recommend this place more! Will leave my dogs with him whenever in need."
Nora Turato (Tuna)
Get In Touch Today
Address
Nigtevechtseweg 35
Vreeland, 3633XR
Netherlands
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Opening hours
Monday - Sunday
7:30-11:30am & 3:30-7:30pm
Why Owners Choose Shuki's
Years of experience
Specialized in behavioural rehabilitation
Structured Board & Train environment
Lifetime follow-up support
Small-scale personal approach
Experience with aggression, anxiety and reactivity