Mel Newton Dog Training

Mel Newton Dog Training BCCSDip.AdvCanBhv

Qualified & accredited positive reward training for pups & older dogs.

Classes, 121 sessions at home or on location in South and West Norfolk Attleborough Swaffham Foulden

Gundog & pet training

https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk Puppy classes, obedience classes, pet gundog training, 121 training, in home training. Please contact for bespoke training packages to support you and your dog

Beautiful Dora is a mixed breed of unknown age, recently rescued by her new owners.There’s clearly terrier in her geneti...
24/06/2025

Beautiful Dora is a mixed breed of unknown age, recently rescued by her new owners.

There’s clearly terrier in her genetic make up and we’ve had fun so far trying to work out which others but it doesn’t make a difference to how much she is adored and loved already.

After an initial consultation Dora, we’ve decided to start her training at no other place than the very beginning as this is where we can establish what she does already know and what needs working on.

If you have a puppy or older dog joining your household and you’d like to know how to integrate them into your home, work on their basic or advanced training and socialisation then get in touch with Mel.

You can contact Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

23/06/2025

🐾🐶 Transform Your Dog’s Behaviour with Mel Newton Dog Training! 🐶🐾

Looking for expert training for your dog?

Contact Mel Newton Dog Training for all your puppy and dog training needs!

✨ Services include:
- Puppy Classes 🐶
- Older Dog Classes 🐾
- Obedience Classes 🐕
- Gundog Classes 🐾
- 1-2-1 Sessions
- In-Home Sessions 🏡

MNDT has classes and 1-2-1 sessions available throughout the week offering flexibility to meet your busy schedule.

Mel is a qualified and experienced positive reward-based trainer and behaviourist.
Let’s make training a fun and rewarding experience for you and your dog!

Contact Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

20/06/2025

Your homework videos are an essential part of your training. They don’t need to be Oscar winning performances, you can just set your phone up against a fence or table and press record.

Sending videos of your practice helps me to assess how you are doing outside of the training session in the real world.

It’s easy to be consistent for an hour while you have me watching your every move but outside of your session is where you will see possible inconsistencies start to creep in - it’s all part of learning but it’s far better to have feedback putting you back on track before your next session instead of forming habits that might be detrimental to your progress.

Many clients find they can see where things aren’t so consistent just by watching themselves back. Timing, positioning and environmental distractions are much easier to observe outside of the moment.

All MNDT clients have full WhatsApp support with homework handouts generated to refer back to.

If you’d like to join a training community dedicated to helping you develop your training and handling skills while training your dog.

You can contact Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

IPet Network Level 4 Diploma in Dog Training and Instruction qualification.Ofqual regulated 🎤
18/06/2025

IPet Network Level 4 Diploma in Dog Training and Instruction qualification.

Ofqual regulated 🎤

18/06/2025

Here’s Winnie working on week 4 of her in home training.

She’s such a clever little puppy with a thirst for learning.

Week 4 is all about conditioning the heel position and this video, taken at the start of her training session shows just how quickly she was picking up the skills we were looking for.

Want to know more?
Contact Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

It’s been quite a while since I did a ‘meet the trainer’ post, so for all my followers here’s a recap on who Mel, the fa...
17/06/2025

It’s been quite a while since I did a ‘meet the trainer’ post, so for all my followers here’s a recap on who Mel, the face of Mel Newton Dog Training is.

I’m a full time qualified and experienced dog training instructor and behaviourist offering training sessions across the week in South and West Norfolk.

I’m affiliated to the British Institute of Professional Dog Training Instructors having achieved an Honours pass at Grade 2 last year in the field trial specialism. I’m returning later in the summer to undertake the Graduate level.

I’m qualified with iPET and CIDBT in the Level 4 Diploma in Training and Instruction.

I hold a level 4 Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour, certificates in puppy care, dog law and holistic health, all passed with Distinction.

I’m currently studying my ISCP level 6 Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour and will complete Kennel Club Accreditation in the working gundog specialism in the next couple of months.

I’ve worked my own Gundogs over the last 5 years on various local shoots, in both the beating line and for picking up.

My passion lies in working with and training dogs and their owners. Imparting knowledge and working experience so you get the best possible version of your dog goals.
As a qualified teacher, I’m skilled at identifying the best learning styles, can adapt lessons and feedback to each individual dog and their owners and above all communicate effectively.

I offer a range of training services, focusing on pet and gundog obedience, gundog training in 121 sessions and classes.

☎️ If you’d like to know more about MNDT, then make sure to follow the page for regular updates on training, or give Mel a call on 07442974421. You can also find out more by visiting the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

17/06/2025

Sometimes all that’s needed to solve a training problem is another pair of eyes and a little tweak to the way we handle our dogs.

I always recommend clients record snippets of their training so they can have an outsider view of what they are doing with their dogs.

Body language is so critical! Liam George is a fantastic handler, one of the youngest handlers in the MNDT family but so committed and he’s brought his little spanner Flo on brilliantly with a view to working her in the beating line this year.

In this session we looked at impulse control and steadiness, building both dog and owner confidence in eachother.

If you need help in any aspect of training your puppy or older dog then get in touch with Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

We have a wide range of training packages to suit all needs. Pet dog, gun dog, therapy dog puppies, adolescents, any age, any breed.

17/06/2025

🐶 Week two for Snoop and Peabody and we’re now seeing the differences in their personalities.

🤩Snoop is more reserved, needs more reassurance and faster reward delivery so his confidence is built. We have to be careful not to cause too much frustration in his training.

🤩Peabody in the second video, is bolder, he is more resilient to frustration and has worked out very quickly how to get his reward.

Their lovely owner is very experienced in breeding, owning and training Beagles, so these two pups are in excellent hands.

In addition to the board work, we discussed use of our voices and the importance of consistent tone, house training and coping with two small puppies on a short family trip.

🌟If you have a puppy or are thinking about getting a new puppy then get in touch with Mel to start your training journey in the best possible way with expert advice from an experienced trainer.

☎️You can contact Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

16/06/2025

Monday Musing…

Practice, practice, practice…

Our dogs learn quickly. The good, the bad and the ugly… and so it’s really important that we maintain the skills we teach them.

Once you’ve mastered a skill, you will need to use it. Otherwise, you’ll lose it, it won’t be as polished or may even regress.

Regular practice means we don’t have to work quite so hard, because once a skill is embedded it bounces back quicker each time.

Ready to overcome your training challenges?

Mel has availability across the week for 121 sessions for pet obedience and gundog training as well as a variety of classes for both too.

You can contact Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

16/06/2025

Here’s your weekly Flora fix…

Here Flora was just relaxing in the garden, chewing a leaf.. we didn’t want her to chew the leaf so while her recall training is still very new we made a noise to encourage her towards us.

We didn’t mind if she brought the leaf or not we just wanted to stop her from eating this one.

Gaining her attention caused her to come towards us, we didn’t immediately dive in for the leaf, instead she came up to us, saw that we were more interesting and dropped the leaf on her own.

It meant we didn’t set up a failed recall, and we didn’t unintentionally teach her that if she has something we don’t want her to have then recall means she will lose the item.

When working with your dog, always remember that every interaction you have with them is an opportunity for them to learn something (good, bad and ugly!) but also, an opportunity for you to learn something about your dog.

Use those opportunities wisely!

If you’d like to know more about developing harmonious relationships with dogs, then contact Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk

12/06/2025

Even the doodles can do it!

🐶 Another MNDT puppy in the making. Winnie is smashing her foundation training, she’s a super focused little puppy who is absorbing every ounce of her training.

🐩Cockerpoos are a mix of two working breeds, the cocker spaniel a traditional gundog and the poodle traditionally bred as a water retriever to retrieve ducks, so anyone who thinks they are cute little teddy bears will soon find out they’re cute but little firecrackers with a passion for a job.

🐕‍🦺Cockerpoos like any traditional gundogs thrive on mental stimulation.
If you’re thinking of getting one, speak to Mel about how you can provide a natural outlet for a busy little pup.

🦮MNDT offers in home training to start your puppy off on the right foot as soon as they come home, puppy classes setting pups up with life skills in the best possible way and follow on training to maintain the work you have put in.

☎️ Call Mel on 07442974421 or via the website https://melnewtondogtraining.co.uk to discuss your training needs

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