The Dog Coaches

The Dog Coaches We are Sam and Bec, The Dog Coaches and we cover Bristol and surrounding areas for dog training. Puppy Classes, Adolescent and Adult training classes available.

One-to-one private sessions.

What an incredible day at our Dog First Aid Course! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this fantastic traini...
08/06/2026

What an incredible day at our Dog First Aid Course!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this fantastic training day. We were thrilled to see such a great turnout of dedicated dog owners and professionals, all committed to learning potentially life-saving skills for the dogs in their care.

From CPR and choking emergencies to heatstroke, bleeding, seizures, and more, attendees spent the day building confidence and practical knowledge in a supportive, hands-on environment. The enthusiasm, engagement, and willingness to learn throughout the day made it a real pleasure to host.

It's reassuring to know that so many people are now better prepared to help a dog in an emergency situation. Thank you for making the course such a success and for investing your time in becoming safer, more confident dog carers.

We loved meeting you all and can't wait to welcome more of you to future courses! Head to our website to book your place on the next course!

With summer just around the corner, we’re all starting to get our gardens ready for BBQs and spending more time outside ...
05/06/2026

With summer just around the corner, we’re all starting to get our gardens ready for BBQs and spending more time outside ☀️

But don’t forget about your dog too as they probably spend more time in the garden than anyone else!

Our gardens should be somewhere our dogs feel safe, relaxed, and able to just be dogs. Somewhere they can chill in the sun, sniff about, toilet in peace, and enjoy being outside with us.

There are loads of simple things you can do to make your garden more dog friendly:
🌿 Add lavender or other dog-safe plants for sniffy spots
🕳️ Create a digging area or even a sandpit
💧 Get a paddling pool for the warmer days
🌳 Make sure there are shady areas for them to cool off
🎾 Use the garden for enrichment, training, and sniffing games
🚧 And of course, make sure it’s secure

It’s also worth checking your plants, as some common ones like daffodils and tulips can be toxic to dogs.

Your garden doesn’t need to look perfect, your dog definitely won’t care about that. They just want somewhere safe and enjoyable to spend time with you 🐾

If you need help with enrichment ideas or making life with your dog easier this summer, The Dog Coaches are always happy to help 💛

🐾Our latest graduates from The Beehive Centre! 🎓This was a slightly special class as Bec's dog Lyla graduated! However w...
03/06/2026

🐾Our latest graduates from The Beehive Centre! 🎓

This was a slightly special class as Bec's dog Lyla graduated! However we never have favourites and instead loved every single one of these clever pups!

If you would like your dog to learn vital skills and have fun while doing it, then please do get in touch or book today! Link is in our bio 🔗

OMG summer in Bristol is finally here! But that means hot dogs 🥵. Read on for some tips on how to keep your dogs nice an...
23/05/2026

OMG summer in Bristol is finally here!

But that means hot dogs 🥵. Read on for some tips on how to keep your dogs nice and cool in the heat.

Want more advice on how to keep your dog entertained in the hot weather? Then why not give us a follow.

New Blog Post: How to train your dog, using psychology. 📝Want to get nerdy and learn about the science behind dog traini...
20/05/2026

New Blog Post: How to train your dog, using psychology. 📝

Want to get nerdy and learn about the science behind dog training? Then head to our website (link in bio) to find out more!

We love seeing progress like this 🙌Lenny is an 8-year-old lurcher rescue who joined us for one-to-one training before mo...
06/05/2026

We love seeing progress like this 🙌

Lenny is an 8-year-old lurcher rescue who joined us for one-to-one training before moving into our 6 month + adolescent group classes. When he first started, being around other dogs on lead, especially at a distance or up close could be a real challenge.

Recently, his owner Gabby shared this update:

“Lenny ended up within sniffing distance of another dog… I expected a tantrum, but he listened beautifully and moved past without lunging, barking or whining.”

Even more impressively, Lenny was later able to walk past the same dog at a distance, something that would previously have caused a lot of frustration and reactivity.

Massive credit to Gabby for the work she’s put in and to Lenny for being such a star ⭐

🐶 Need help with your dog around others?
📩 Get in touch to find the right next step for your dog

Look at those eyeballs! Staffy's have the loveliest eyes. This is Ian on his first day of puppy classes.Want to join our...
01/05/2026

Look at those eyeballs! Staffy's have the loveliest eyes. This is Ian on his first day of puppy classes.
Want to join our puppy classes? Head to the website to book.

Look at these good dogs! In our classes we train for focused dogs, confident owners and stronger relationships all round...
29/04/2026

Look at these good dogs! In our classes we train for focused dogs, confident owners and stronger relationships all round.

Next course is ready to book on the website. While spaces are available.

It's National Kids and Pets Day! 👧Dogs can be a great addition to your family and can help with children's confidence, l...
26/04/2026

It's National Kids and Pets Day! 👧

Dogs can be a great addition to your family and can help with children's confidence, life skills and get you all out of the house for some fresh air and exercise.

However, all dogs and children need some boundaries and rules in place to keep everyone happy and safe. If you need some support with your dog and kids then please do reach out! We can help come up with a plan together to create that bond your child and dog will never forget. 🐕🧡

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