Naughty Dog School

14/10/2025

Swimming! Such a good activity for your dog to do! My boys swim at Completely K9 Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation and love it!! It’s Theo’s happy place!

🚨⚠️ATTENTION!⚠️🚨

Last minute appointments available this week for existing clients!!
Give your dog the gift of fun and excercise this week!

Message or call 📞 01268 514996 to book!

08/10/2025

🎉 Celebrating Simba TJ! 🎉

Big win for our boy Simba TJ today at the park! 🐾 We met a little dog called Max, who was such a star ⭐—calm, polite, and listening beautifully to his dad. Because of Max’s good manners and his dad’s thoughtful handling, Simba was able to do something truly special…

👉 Sit calmly, right beside his new friend, and even take treats from Max’s dad! 🥹💖

Moments like these make my heart sing. They’re more than just training sessions—they’re milestones that show us Simba is firmly on the road to recovery.

It takes patience, trust, and the kindness of others to help rehabilitate anxious dogs, and today Max and his dad gave us exactly that. 🙏 A HUGE thank you to both of them—you really made a difference for Simba.

Here’s to celebrating every small step, because they add up to something wonderful. 🐶💫

👉 If you’ve got a calm, well-mannered dog, know that you can make a huge difference just by being you! Dogs like Simba need positive role models, and the support of our community is priceless.

Keep going Simba TJ—you’re smashing it! 💪🐕

03/10/2025

Welcome back to 📢 Myth Busting

🐾 Myth: “A tired dog is a happy dog.”
😴 Truth: A balanced dog is a happy dog!

Many people think the only way to wear their dog out is with endless walks or high-energy play, but here’s the secret: mental stimulation tires dogs out just as much as (if not more than!) physical exercise.

🧠 When your dog works their brain through enrichment games, puzzle feeders, sniffing, or training, they release dopamine (the “feel-good” chemical) and serotonin (the “calm and happy” chemical). This creates a dog who is not only physically content, but also mentally settled.

Think of it like this:
👉 A 5-mile jog might make your dog physically tired but mentally restless.
👉 A 20-minute training session with sniffing, puzzle-solving, or games leaves them relaxed and ready to snooze.

✨ Benefits of enrichment:

Builds problem-solving skills 🧩

Reduces frustration and boredom 💤

Lowers stress hormones 🧘

Strengthens your bond 🤝

🎮 Easy enrichment ideas to try:

Scatter feeding (hide kibble around the house or garden for a sniffari)

Puzzle toys, snuffle mats or even boxes

Simple trick training sessions

Scent games like “find it”

So next time you’re tempted to think “more exercise = better,” remember: happy brains make happy dogs! 💛

28/09/2025

🌟 A Big Welcome to Otto & Selma! 🌟

We’re so excited to welcome Otto and Selma back to Naughty Dog School! 🐾

These two little stars used to cause their mum and dad a lot of stress by rushing and barking at other dogs. To help them, we started with confidence-building games and training – and now they’ve joined our groups to cement their learning by practising around other dogs.

The best part? 💛
When we first met Selma, she was hesitant and so frightened of the world. Fast forward to her first day of school, and she literally pulled her dad to come and greet us – tail wagging, bursting with confidence! Otto wasn’t far behind either, just as excited to see us.

From once being nervous and unsure, these two are now bold, confident, and ready to shine ✨. We couldn’t be prouder of them and their wonderful family.

👏 Keep up the amazing work, Team Otto and Team Selma – you’re going to be such an asset to our groups!

👉 If your dog struggles with confidence, fear, or reactivity, and you’d love to see them transform just like Otto and Selma, get in touch today. Let’s help your dog feel safe, confident, and happy in the world. Please reach out 07961502641.

26/09/2025

FOLKS!!! How do you feel about this?

🎉 Exciting News at Naughty Dog School – Bandanas Are Here! 🎉

It was recently brought to my attention that some owners were feeling unsure about which dogs their own dog could meet in class. This hesitation was holding back progress, and that’s the last thing we want when building confidence and social skills.

The truth is, some dogs aren’t quite ready for meet-and-greets, while others would absolutely love the chance. So, my team and I put our heads together and came up with a simple, visual solution…

🐾 Bandanas! 🐾
If you are happy to in the coming weeks, dogs in our groups may wear a coloured bandana to help everyone understand their social comfort level. Here’s what each colour means:

🔵 Blue – Happy to meet and greet! (Though remember, no dog is perfect 100% of the time.)
🟣 Purple – Will receive other dogs but may tell them off if they’re rude.
🟢 Green – Walk-bys are safe, and we’ll see if a meet and greet is possible.
🟡 Yellow – Anxious, so please don’t approach unless an instructor is with you.
🟠 Orange – New to the group; do not approach without an instructor present.

This way, everyone feels more confident about when and how to approach, and our dogs get the best possible chance to succeed 💛.

✨ What do you think, folks? Are you happy for us to implement this new system? We’d love your feedback!