We recently welcomed Kerra and Stuart for a short stay in one of our barns, paired with tailored training through K9 Mentor. Stays like this show just how powerful it can be to combine expert dog training with a peaceful, dog friendly holiday in Cornwall. It’s a chance for both dog and owner to relax, reset and build confidence.
Our barns at Bed and Basket are designed purely for dog friendly holidays. They offer comfort and plenty of quiet countryside moments that help dogs settle after busy or stressful periods. This calm setting is ideal for learning and for building trust, especially for dogs that arrive feeling unsure or overwhelmed.
Why is this unique?
During their stay, our training team at K9 Mentor worked closely with the client to focus on their dog’s individual needs. We specialise in a personalised, dog centred training approach that is structured to the dog in front of us rather than using a set routine. From better manners, to focus, recall, reactivity support, or general behaviour support, every session is shaped to help dogs succeed and progress at their own pace.
What makes this combination of holiday and training so effective is the chance to practise new skills straight away. Put up your sign and head out into one of the enclosed paddock. This immediate follow up helps you and your dog reinforce what your have just learned while it is still fresh without distraction or pressure. Peaceful local walks, relaxed evenings in the barn and gentle exposure to new experiences all help dogs learn in real life situations. Dogs feel safe enough to try and owners feel supported as they build confidence and their connection together.
The review from their stay says everything.
“A calm dog. A relaxed owner. Space to breathe. Real progress made through kindness and understanding”.
If you are looking for dog friendly holidays in Cornwall that also offer 1:1 dog training, our three businesses work perfectly together. Bed and Basket provides peaceful, dog friendly barns for multiple dogs. Hut and Hound offers single level accommodation, while K9 Mentor delivers professional, personalised dog training and behaviour support in Cornwall. https://www.k9mentor.co.uk/