Bristol Dog Days, training and walking

30/07/2026

30/07/2026

August Puppy & Adolescent Class Offer — £99 🐾

Would you like a calmer, more connected relationship with your dog?

Our small, supportive Sunday classes use kind, reward-based training to help you build practical everyday skills, including focus, recall, loose-lead walking, confidence and calmness around other dogs.

Puppy Class
Sundays at 10:30am

Adolescent Class
Sundays at 12:00pm

Courses begin Sunday 9th August and are available for £99 for August only.

These are not chaotic free-for-all sessions. Dogs are given appropriate space while owners learn enjoyable training games that build confidence, engagement and connection.
Spaces are limited, so please message Bristol Dog Days to ask a question or reserve your place.
Let’s build calm, confident dogs together.

21/07/2026

🐾 Indoor Enrichment... It Doesn't Have to Mean Food!

When people hear the word enrichment, they often think of stuffed Kongs, lick mats and treat puzzles.

They're brilliant tools, but enrichment is so much more than that.

Enrichment is about giving our dogs the opportunity to express natural behaviours, make choices, solve problems and simply enjoy being dogs—even when we're indoors.

It could be playing with a favourite toy, learning a new trick, exploring a homemade obstacle course, enjoying a safe chew, or simply having the freedom to sniff out a hidden toy.

I always say this to my owners...

If we want our dogs to spend so much of their lives living in our human world, then we also need to give them opportunities to just be dogs.

💙 I'd love to hear from you...

What do you do to enrich your dog's day, especially when you're stuck indoors?

Share your ideas in the comments. You never know—your suggestion might inspire another owner to try something new with their dog.

🐾 Marcia
Bristol Dog Days – Dog Training

19/07/2026

🐾 Building Great Foundations Starts Here

One of the biggest misconceptions about puppy training is that it's all about teaching sit, down and stay.

Those things are useful... but they're only a tiny part of the picture.

The real foundations are about building a puppy who wants to be with you.

A puppy who chooses to check in.

A puppy who comes running back because being with you is rewarding.

A puppy who sees training as a game, not a chore.

This lovely little pup and their owner spent today's session building exactly that. Through simple, fun games, they're learning skills that will support recall, engagement, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
Those early weeks really do matter. The habits and relationships we build now become the foundations for the dog they grow into.

🐾 Small classes 🐾 Kind, force-free methods 🐾 Building calm, confident dogs through kind, effective training.

📍 South Bristol
📱 Book your FREE Discovery Call 🌐 www.bristoldogdays.co.uk⁠�

04/07/2026

🐕 **Tired of being pulled to the park instead of enjoying a walk together?**

You’re definitely not alone. Lead pulling is a struggle for so many owners, but it doesn’t have to be the norm.

Constant tugging isn’t just tiring—it can be overwhelming for your dog, too. The real progress starts not at the park, but during your daily routines.

✅ **Proximity Skills** — Show your dog that being close to you is where all the good things happen. As their focus shifts to you, that leash tension melts away.

✅ **Boosting Attention** — Strengthen your bond so your dog naturally checks in with you—making distractions less tempting and walks more enjoyable.

✅ **Positive Rewards** — Reinforce calm, side-by-side walking with treats and praise. Your dog will quickly learn that staying with you is the best choice.

At **Bristol Dog Days**, we believe in force-free, frustration-free training that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle. No more power struggles—just mutual understanding and smoother walks.

💬 **Want to reclaim your walks?**
Book your **free discovery call** and discover how easy and fun loose lead walking can be!

📧 [email protected]
📞 +44 7759 017672

29/06/2026

Are those sausages Mummy Jo?

28/06/2026

🐕 Is walking your dog more of a workout than a walk?

If your dog pulls, weaves, or drags you down the street, you're definitely not alone — it's one of the most common things we hear from dog owners in Bristol!

The good news? Loose lead walking is a skill that *any* dog can learn. It's not about dominance or "being the boss" — it's about building communication, trust and teamwork between you and your pup. 🐾

At Bristol Dog Days, we'll show you exactly how to make walks something you *both* look forward to — calm, enjoyable and at your pace. 🌳

✨ It all starts with understanding what your dog needs — and that's exactly what our Free Discovery Call is for.

👉 Get in touch today and let's transform those walks together!

🌐 www.bristoldogdays.co.uk

28/06/2026

We've had a heatwave... and if you've noticed your dog seeming a little "off" now that the temperature has dropped, you're probably not imagining it.

Extreme heat disrupts all of us. We sleep less, our routines change, we're more irritable, our concentration isn't quite there, and cabin fever starts to creep in. I know I felt it. The boredom set in, I became restless, and I could feel that sense of unease growing.

Our dogs experience disruption too. They don't understand why their usual walks disappeared, why they're suddenly too hot to do the things they love, or why everything has changed. Then, just as quickly, the weather cools down and all that pent-up energy comes bursting back out!

That was certainly Scamp today! He was determined to investigate every bird, drag me to all of his favourite sniffing spots, and yes... he froze when he spotted another dog.

So instead of becoming frustrated, I adjusted my expectations.

We spent just 10 minutes working on engagement, a little scent work and some simple training. Slowly, that fizzy energy melted away. His anxiety reduced, he started checking back in with me, and we finished our walk with him happily mooching around the green space beside me.

Sometimes our dogs don't need longer walks after a heatwave—they need help finding their calm again.

If your dog seems a little more excitable, distracted or reactive this week, don't panic. Meet them where they are, lower your expectations, and spend a few minutes reconnecting before asking too much of them.

The routine will return... and so will they. ❤️🐾

26/06/2026

☀️ Hot weather and dogs...
I know Facebook is saturated with posts about keeping dogs safe in the heat...

BUT... spoiler alert... dogs have still died from heatstroke this year.

Heck, people die from heatstroke every year too.

The hotter summers we've been experiencing have left many of us feeling anxious about how to keep our dogs safe. And if the weather trends continue, this is something we're all going to need to get better at.

So let's help each other out...
👇 What have you done this week to help keep your dog cool?

I'll start:
🐾 shut windows and curtains in the morning and reverse in the evening (or open your curtains during the early morning)
🐾 Early morning or late evening walks.
🐾 Frozen enrichment.
🐾 Plenty of fresh water.
🐾 Resting indoors during the hottest part of the day.
🐾 Cooling mats.
🐾 Access to shaded areas.
🐾 Paddling pools or a shallow tray of water for dogs that enjoy them.

There isn't a single "right" way to help a dog stay cool. Every dog is an individual. Some love paddling pools, others prefer the cool kitchen floor. Some will happily use a cooling mat, while others won't go near one.
By sharing our ideas, we might just help another owner discover something that keeps their dog safe and comfortable this summer. ❤️🐾

👇 Pop your favourite hot weather tip in the comments. Let's build a go-to list that everyone can come back to when the temperatures rise. ☀️🐶