South Wales Dog Training Academy

03/08/2026

We welcomed Miss Nellie to class this week. She did amazingly well and did her Mum proud.
She’s such a smart and confident pup and we can’t wait to see her progress over the next weeks. 😍🐶🐾

Fish 4 Dogs puppy box supplied by https://www.facebook.com/groups/1019445707507343

If you fancy joining the Puppy Power Course for family friendly and effective training, please message the page.

30/07/2026

International Day of Friendship 🐾

Today is all about celebrating friendship and personally, I don't think there's a friendship quite like the one we share with our dogs. ❤️

The strongest friendships are built on trust, kindness, understanding, and spending time together.

Every game of tug, every sniffy walk, every training session, every cuddle on the sofa... they're all little deposits into your relationship bank.

Training isn't just about teaching your dog to sit or stay.
It's about learning to communicate with each other, building confidence, and creating a partnership that lasts a lifetime.

So today, take five extra minutes to do something your dog loves.
🐾 Scatter a handful of treats in the grass.
🐾 Let them sniff that interesting hedge for a little longer.
🐾 Play their favourite game.
🐾 Or simply sit together and enjoy each other's company.

Those moments matter far more than we often realise.

I'd love to see your best friend today! Pop a photo in the comments and tell me what makes them so special. ❤️🐶

26/07/2026

Aww little Maple posing with her goody box from fish4dogs in her class.
How cute is she? 😍

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23/07/2026

🖐️Raise your hand if your puppy has already stolen a sock this week...

Or your slippers...
Or the TV remote...
Or decided 5am was the perfect time to start the day!

If any of that sounds familiar, you're definitely not alone.

Bookings for this Saturday's Puppy Power Course are a little lower than usual, so now's the perfect opportunity to join us and get your puppy off to the best possible start.

I'll help you understand why your puppy behaves the way they do, and show you simple, kind training techniques that really work.

🐾 Body language
🐾 Toilet training
🐾 Mouthing and biting
🐾 Safe socialisation
🐾 Basic obedience
🐾 Enrichment
🐾 Confidence building

📍West Ward Community Centre, Cefn Glas, Bridgend.

Come along, meet other puppy owners, ask all the questions you've been Googling at 2am, and leave feeling much more confident!

Call Julie on - 07814 400299 to book your place.

21/07/2026

It's National Collie Day!

Collies are the Einsteins of the dog world!
Border Collies, Rough Collies, Bearded Collies, Welsh Sheepdogs, Old English Sheepdogs, Shelties and everything in between, these super smart, high-energy dogs have captured our hearts (and occasionally herded our children!).
Let’s be honest, being owned by a Collie is not for the faint-hearted. Between their endless energy and next-level brains, they can out-think and out-run us before we’ve had our first cuppa!
If you’re lucky enough to share your life with a Collie but sometimes feel like you need a user manual, I’ve got you covered!
✅ Mental enrichment ideas
✅ Focused training support
✅ Private sessions designed with Collies in mind
Let’s turn that brainpower into brilliance, not chaos!
Share a pic of your clever Collie and tell us their funniest “too smart for their own good” moment below!

19/07/2026

New puppy and feeling slightly overwhelmed? Biting, accidents, pulling clothes, zoomies at 10pm… sound familiar?

You’re not alone and you absolutely do not need to figure it all out by yourself.

✨ My Puppy Power Course is here to help puppy owners across Bridgend, Porthcawl and all surrounding villages give their pups the very best start in life.

Whether you’re in Cefn Glas, Broadlands, Laleston, Kenfig Hill, North Cornelly, Pyle, Pencoed, Coity, Brackla, Bryntirion, Nottage or Porthcawl, this friendly, supportive course is designed for real life puppy owners. 🐾

You’ll learn:
✨ Understanding body language - what your puppy is really saying
🧠 How puppies learn - and how to make training fun and effective
🏡 Management and safe spaces - creating the right home setup
🚽 Toilet training made simple
🦷 Handling, mouthing and biting without stress
🐶 Smart socialisation for a confident, happy pup
🎓 Basic obedience skills including focus, recall, loose lead walking and calm behaviour
💡 And all the essential skills every new owner should know!

Come along, ask questions and leave feeling empowered to raise your puppy with kindness, confidence and clear guidance.

📅 Limited spaces available - early booking is recommended!
📍 West Ward Community Centre, Cefn Glas, Bridgend
📞 Call or WhatsApp Julie on 07814 400299

🐾 Give your puppy the best possible start and build a bond that lasts a lifetime.

16/07/2026

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🚨 APPEAL FOR INFORMATION – MUM AND PUPPIES FOUND IN A CRATE IN KENFIG HILL 🚨

Last night, this female jack russell and four puppies were found abandoned in the crate pictured below in a lane in Kenfig Hill, Bridgend.

We believe the puppies are around 5 months old. All have skin issues which they will now be receiving treatment for. They are now safe in our care but we are obviously very concerned about the way in which they were abandoned and the welfare of any other dogs from the same owner.

If you have any information regarding them, please contact us on 01443 226659.

Only a third of the dogs that arrive in our care as strays are reclaimed by their owners. Without us the unclaimed dogs would have no future. We urgently need your help to continue our life saving work. 👉 bit.ly/HopeRescuedonate

14/07/2026

Dog on a Lead Day - Every Dog Has a Story 🐾

Today is Dog on a Lead Day, which was created to promote responsible dog ownership and encourage us to respect anxious, fearful and vulnerable dogs.

It's a simple reminder that not every dog wants to be approached, and that's okay.

Many dogs are working through fears, recovering from surgery, learning to cope with the world, or simply prefer their own space. For their owners, seeing an off-lead dog charging over can quickly turn a pleasant walk into a stressful experience.

Keeping your dog on a lead where appropriate isn't just about following the rules, it's about being considerate of everyone sharing the space.

A lead can help:
🐶 Prevent unwanted greetings with people or other dogs.
🐶 Keep your dog safe around roads, wildlife, and livestock.
🐶 Give you more opportunities to practise calm walking and focus.
🐶 Allow nervous or reactive dogs to enjoy their walks without unexpected encounters.

Even if your dog is friendly, another dog may be frightened, in training, injured, elderly, or simply not interested in socialising.

One of the kindest things we can do as dog owners is to give others space and respect their needs.

Let's use today as a reminder that responsible dog ownership isn't just about our own dogs, it's about helping create safer, calmer walks for everyone.

If this message resonates with you, please give it a share. The more people who understand why giving dogs space matters, the more enjoyable walks become for everyone. ❤️🐕‍🦺🐕

12/07/2026

The latest Puppy Power course graduates.

Well done pups and owners!

Next course starts Sat 25th at 10am. Get in touch if you’d like your pup to join a fun, family friendly class for the best training.
Julie 07814400299. 🐶🐾