Ingenious Dogs

31/10/2026

📣 Due to popular demand 📣 I've put on a second puppy class starting next week: And there are only 2 spaces left!

If your puppy is 12-20 weeks old and you are determined to give him or her the best possible start in life, then this is the class for you! It is packed full of knowledge and fun to help your pup learn all the important life skills they need to thrive, and best of all the class is entirely based in ethical training methods.

Throughout the class, you will get exclusive access to my WhatsApp to ask me all your burning questions and address your nagging doubts, so you can rest easy knowing you are doing everything right.

All training exercises are covered in detail in the accompanying online course, to which you will have access for a full year. And as a bonus, you will participate in 4 structured socialisation & play sessions to give your puppy the opportunities to learn valuable social skills! 🤩

You can book now on the Ingenious Dogs website: https://www.ingeniousdogs.co.uk/

Or message me on WhatsApp on 07599254976 or send me a PM or email at [email protected] if you have any questions.

I am always happy to discuss the suitability of the class for your puppy or offer some advice to bridge the time until the start of the class 💚

30/10/2026

Well done and congrats to the young dogs and their guardians that graduated from the Teen Progression Class last month! 🎉

Canine adolescence is not for the faint hearted and can be a true test of patience... a good sense of humour is essential! 😆 You guys absolutely smashed it, considered how your dogs have unique new needs, capabilities and interest, and I know you'll continue to do your very best to support your dogs. Thank you for joining us! ❤

20/10/2026

Another HUGE congratulations to the puppies and guardians who took part in and graduated from the Ingenious Puppy Class back in July/August❤️!

Thank you puppy guardians for your efforts and I hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did. 🥰

The pup certainly had a good time, whether it was in the socialisation sessions or learning life skills in class. It was lovely to see the shyer ones open up and gain confidence among their peers, and it goes to show yet again how important a careful and gradual approach to socialisation in a controlled environment matters in ensuring that ALL puppies benefit from puppy classes.

Iris and I are looking forward to hearing all about your future adventures! 🍃

09/10/2026

Here's a big (belated😋) well done to the four pups and their guardians who graduated from the Scenstsational Sniffers introductory course back in August!

Dogs have a brilliant ability to track, identify and interpret smells, which makes scent work a valuable form of enrichment and play.

Unlocking effective searching and indicating skills used in dog sports often requires practice and training, so here's to the dog guardians who all did a fantastic job supporting and working with their pups to develop their skills and -most importantly- to have fun!❤️

Image descriptions in the comments.

27/07/2026

Congratulations to the 3 young dogs and their guardians who completed the 5-week Loose-Leash Walking Class 🥳

Training a dog good leash walking skills is simple, but not easy. It takes a serious commitment to regular practice and managing the environment to set the dogs up to succeed, but most importantly it requires that you understand your dog, their personality and needs and meet them where they're at.

I couldn't be more proud of these guardians. 🌟 They trained their high-drive dogs with understanding and kindness: Showing how it should be done. You rock!

Image descriptions: In photo 1, a smiling couple stand with their labrador-wirehaired pointer cross, who is sitting at their feet and looking at the camera.
In photo 2, a young red spaniel is sat in the grass next to his kneeling guardian, who is smiling at the camera while holding a certificate and rosette.
Photo 3: A woman is standing behind a border terrier who's proudly holding her certificate and rosette.
Photo 4 shows the same border terrier practising a heel position while perched on a low platform. Her guardian is smiling excitedly down at her.
In photos 5 and 6, the young spaniel is heeling on-leash and off-leash in a field while looking up at his guardian who is smiling back at him.
Photo 7: The labrador-wirehaired pointer mix is heeling in a field while paying great attention to his handler. In photo 8 he's also heeling while walking toward a distraction.
Photo 9 shows the border terrier heeling in a relaxed manner in a field while passing bushes and high grasses.
Photo 10 shows the same border terrier heeling past distractions such as cones and another dog that's also practising in the background.

24/07/2026

What's on at Ingenious Dogs in August 2026? Lots of fun dog training classes for young dogs! 😊

Ready to book your space? You can find the classes here: https://www.ingeniousdogs.co.uk/courses
Or get in touch per email at [email protected] or per WhatsApp at 07599 254976

24/07/2026

Two fantastic groups of puppies have graduated from the Ingenious Puppy Class! 🎉🐾

It's been a month and a half of learning, laughter, new friendships, and plenty of wagging tails until these brilliant pups proudly collected their certificates and rosettes. Every team has worked incredibly hard, and it really shows. 💛🏵

A huge congratulations to you all! Thank you for trusting me to be part of your puppy journey. I can't wait to hear about all the adventures, milestones, and successes that lie ahead. 🐶✨

08/07/2026

01/07/2026

🐶 Has your dog got osteoarthritis? Please help my lovely student Helen with her BSc research project:

"Hello, I am currently in the last year of my degree at Bishop Burton College, studying Canine Behaviour and Training. For my dissertation, I am looking at the effects of pain medication (before and after), on certain physical and social behaviours in dogs diagnosed with Osteoarthritis. If your dog suffers with osteoarthritis, would you mind taking the time to complete the following questionnaire (link attached). I appreciate and thank you for your support."