A Dog's Best Friend

11/06/2026

✨Hudson is making fantastic progress with his behaviour modification journey! 🐾

We've now reached the stage where we can begin gradually decreasing distance from his triggers, as both Hudson and his owner have built confidence in the skills and management strategies we've been working on together. Their commitment to practising and setting Hudson up for success has really paid off.

Because Hudson has redirected onto his owner in the past when he became overwhelmed and went over threshold, we're also incorporating muzzle training into his plan. While our goal is always to prevent situations where he feels the need to react, good training means preparing for every possibility and ensuring everyone stays safe.

When introduced correctly, muzzles are an excellent tool. They don't have to be stressful for dogs and can provide peace of mind for owners. They can also help communicate to others that a dog may need a little extra space, while offering the added benefit of preventing dogs from picking up unwanted or potentially dangerous items.

In this short clip, you'll see Hudson after the initial stages of muzzle training. He's now happily choosing to put his muzzle on himself, exactly what we want to see! You'll also notice he was given an enrichment break before moving on to the next stage. These breaks help dogs process information, regulate their emotions, and set them up for continued success.

Great work, Hudson and team! 👏 :::

10/06/2026

✨ 1.2K Followers! ✨

As a small business owner, this milestone feels like a big one. 💜

Behind A Dog's Best Friend, it's just me... Stevie. Alongside working with dogs and their owners every day, I also create every social media post, reply to messages, update the website, organise appointments, manage the admin, and keep all aspects of the business running.

So seeing our Facebook community grow to 1.2K followers is something I'm incredibly grateful for.

Thank you to every person who has liked, shared, commented, recommended my services, left a review, referred a friend, or trusted me to help with their dog over the last 10 years. Every interaction, recommendation, and kind word genuinely makes a difference to a small local business like mine.

Your support helps more dog owners find the help they need and allows me to continue doing a job I absolutely love. 🐾

Here's to helping even more dogs and their humans build happier, calmer lives together.

Thank you for being part of the journey. 💜

Stevie
A Dog's Best Friend 🐾

08/06/2026

🌾🐾 We’re incredibly lucky to be surrounded by so many beautiful places to walk our dogs, from countryside trails to hidden local gems.

I’d love to see everyone’s favourite dog-walking spots! Drop your recommendations in the comments and help us all discover somewhere new to explore.

📍 Bonus points for photos, map links, or a quick note on why you love it.
I’ll share a few of my favourites in the comments to get us started! 👇

30/05/2026

Did you know that chewing, sniffing, and licking aren't just enjoyable activities for dogsthey're also powerful calming behaviors?

After a stressful event or when your dog is overexcited in scenarios they need to be calm, giving your dog opportunities to sniff, chew, or lick can help them decompress, regulate their emotions, and return to a calmer state. Think of these activities as natural tools that support recovery and help your dog feel safe and settled.

Whether it's a sniffy walk, a chew item, or a lick mat, these simple enrichment activities can make a big difference in your dog's wellbeing. 🐾

22/05/2026

✨Three adorable pups started their VIP Puppy Package this week and although they may all be working on similar puppy foundations like mouthing, loose lead walking, recall and calmness around the world, no two training plans will ever look the same. 🐾

Different breeds, different sizes, different temperaments, different home lives… which means each puppy deserves an approach tailored specifically to them.

One may thrive with food rewards, another with play, another simply with slower confidence-building and patience. Part of my job (and my favourite part!) is learning what motivates each individual dog and creating training that fits naturally into their owner’s everyday life, making progress realistic, enjoyable and sustainable for both ends of the lead. ✨

There’s no “one-size-fits-all” here, every puppy is trained as the individual they are. 💛

21/05/2026

✨ Cute Puppy post.
I got to meet the gorgeous Jimmy and his family today for his first VIP Puppy package session. Looking forward to watching him progress with training over the next few weeks 😍

18/05/2026

🐾✨ Give your puppy the very best start in life with our VIP Puppy Package! ✨🐾
Whether you’re counting down the days until your new puppy arrives or already navigating life with a little land shark at home, this package is designed to help you build confidence, calmness, and a strong bond from the very beginning 💜🐶
We cover all the essentials including:
✔ Toilet Training
✔ Mouthing & Bite Inhibition
✔ Loose Lead Walking
✔ Recall
✔ Crate Training
✔ Socialisation
✔ Leave It / Drop It
✔ Sit, Down & Stay
Plus personalised 1-2-1 support tailored to you and your puppy’s needs 🐾
Starting early can make a huge difference in preventing unwanted behaviours and helping your puppy grow into a happy, well-mannered companion 🏡✨
📩 To request our FREE assessment form and book your space: 🌐 www.a-dogs-best-friend.com⁠�
📧 [email protected]

15/05/2026

12/05/2026

Meet Dylan, a teenage Labrador with a talent for “borrowing” gardening tools and other "illegal"/dangerous objects whenever his owner was busy with chores such as washing and drying… then proudly parading them around to gain attention and spark a game of chase. 😅

Possession and parading of objects is very typical for his breed, so rather than simply stopping the behaviour, we gave him an appropriate outlet for it.

Now Dylan has an important job: carrying the peg bag to the clothes line while the washing’s being done. 🧺🐾

Same natural need fulfilled, just in a way that works for everyone. Training isn’t only about saying “no”; it’s about giving dogs a better “yes.”

10/05/2026

So that's a wrap for .worldham 2026, thank you so much to everyone that attended, came and had a go in the Discovery Zone and joined in the musical sits! Another amazing weekend! 😍🐾✨