Mel Newton Dog Training

04/08/2026

Toffee… 🐾💚

Sweet Toffee has been part of the MNDT family for several months now. After completing puppy classes and a follow-on obedience course, he’s now enjoying the next stage of his journey in one of our gundog classes.

Like many young dogs, Toffee has started to present a few new challenges as he’s matured. His owner got in touch to arrange a supplementary one-to-one session to discuss some concerns around resource guarding and to fine-tune his retrieve work.

One of the things I always tell owners is that training isn’t a straight line. As dogs develop, it’s perfectly normal for new behaviours to emerge or existing ones to need a little extra guidance. Seeking help early means we can put the right strategies in place before small concerns become bigger problems.

During our session, we looked at practical management techniques, worked through exercises to build confidence and trust around valued items, and adapted Toffee’s retrieve so that it was fun and rewarding for both dog and handler.

I’m looking forward to watching Toffee continue to grow in confidence as he progresses through his gundog training. Well done to both of you for recognising when a little extra support was needed, it’s all part of building a happy, well-rounded partnership. 💚🐶

04/08/2026

Just a reminder that all emails, calls and messages will be answered when I am back on Saturday from some time off

Time for a break!

I will be taking some time off work on the following days:
31/07/26
01/08/26
03/08/26- 07/08/26

Classes on 2/8/26 and 121 sessions booked 6/8/26 and 7/8/26 will still go ahead (assuming the heat doesn’t cause an issue)

I will respond to all messages and enquiries when I am properly back at work on the 8th of August.

02/08/2026

Oh… darling Brenda! 💚🐶

Please give a warm MNDT welcome to the gorgeous Brenda one of the newest members of the MNDT family!

I have a feeling this not so little lady is going to be a diva… but in all the best ways. ✨

Brenda’s owners are committed to giving her the very best start in life. Their goal is for her to be able to accompany them to work without causing any disruption, travel confidently wherever life takes them, and grow into a calm, well-mannered companion both at home and out in the world.

The best part? After just this session, Brenda headed off on a weekend away with her family… and she was an absolute star! ⭐️

It just goes to show that with clear guidance, consistency and the right foundations, puppies are capable of achieving so much.

I’m so excited to be part of Brenda’s journey and can’t wait to watch her confidence and skills continue to blossom.

Follow Brenda’s journey here and see how this little superstar progresses! 🐾💚

31/07/2026

A little throwback to a couple of weeks ago, when it was so good to get back to regular training after the heatwave. ☀️🐾

I’m incredibly proud of this Sunday Obedience class. Every single handler and dog has faced their own challenges over the past few months, whether that’s impulse control, loose lead walking, reactivity or simply building confidence in new environments.

What makes this group so special isn’t just the progress they’ve made, it’s the way they support one another. They’ve become a genuine team, celebrating each other’s successes, offering encouragement when things feel difficult, and giving one another the confidence to step outside their comfort zones.

That’s exactly what MNDT classes are all about. Training isn’t a competition; it’s a journey. Having people around you who understand the highs and lows, cheer you on and help you believe in yourself can make all the difference.

Watching these partnerships grow stronger week after week is an absolute privilege. Well done, everyone… you should all be incredibly proud of how far you’ve come. 💚🐶

29/07/2026

🐾 New Puppy Spam! 🐾

I’m a little late introducing the latest group of puppies to join the MNDT family, but what a wonderful bunch they are! ❤️

From the moment they arrived, these little ones have been busy learning the foundations they’ll need to thrive in their big, exciting worlds. Watching their confidence grow, their personalities shine, and their relationships with their owners develop is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.

Every puppy starts somewhere, and giving them the right foundations now can make all the difference as they grow into happy, confident, well-mannered adult dogs.

🐶 Thinking about getting a puppy, or recently welcomed one into your family?

Puppy classes at MNDT fill up quickly, so don’t leave it too late to secure your place on one of our upcoming courses.

📞 Call Mel on 07442 974421
🌐 Visit https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

I can’t wait to welcome your puppy to the MNDT family! 💚

28/07/2026

Time for a break!

I will be taking some time off work on the following days:
31/07/26
01/08/26
03/08/26- 07/08/26

Classes on 2/8/26 and 121 sessions booked 6/8/26 and 7/8/26 will still go ahead (assuming the heat doesn’t cause an issue)

I will respond to all messages and enquiries when I am properly back at work on the 8th of August.

27/07/2026

Super steady, Dougie! 🐾

Dougie is now part way through his MNDT In-Home Foundation Programme, and as he’s getting older and growing in confidence, it’s time to increase the challenge.

With a future as a peg dog ahead of him, steadiness and impulse control are essential skills. Taking the time to build these foundations now will help him become calm, reliable and focused when it really matters.

At MNDT, every exercise has a purpose whether it’s for pet or working dogs.

Sessions are carefully planned to challenge both dog and handler at the right level, creating a calm, supportive environment where learning can take place without unnecessary pressure.

Training isn’t about rushing to the end goal—it’s about building the skills, confidence and understanding that last a lifetime.

Dougie is making fantastic progress, and I can’t wait to see what he achieves next. 💚🐶

26/07/2026

How cute is little Olive? 🫒🐾

Olive is the newest member of the MNDT family and has just started her in-home Foundation Training Programme. She’s such a bright little button with a wonderful attitude to learning, and I can’t wait to watch her confidence and skills grow over the coming weeks.

I first met Olive’s owners around a year ago when they got in touch for help with one of their older spaniels, so it’s incredibly rewarding to be trusted once again with their newest family member.

As if that wasn’t exciting enough, little Olive is already signed up to join our September puppy classes, so this is just the beginning of her training journey.

Welcome to the MNDT family, Olive! I can’t wait to see what we achieve together. 💚🐶

“Who else thinks those puppy eyes are impossible to resist? 😍”

24/07/2026

I recently went to see this brother and sister pair of cocker spaniels.

Their owner had contacted me because she was fed up of being dragged around on the end of the lead.

We went through a few exercises to start walks in a calmer mindset. This included door manners, making sure they couldn’t rush out of the door and down the path and restarting foundation training to reinforce the early good work they had put in.

Changing behaviours is hard with one dog, let alone two! For that reason I recommended individual training routines to ensure each had the attention they needed.

Sleeping spaniels after their training session is a joy to see.