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15/08/2026

Meet Lenny, who has recently started his training walks with me 🐾

Lenny is a lovely young dog, but like many puppies, there are a few areas where he could do with some extra support.

During his training walks, we’ll be working on his nervousness around loud and unexpected noises, helping him learn to feel more comfortable and confident when he’s out and about.

We’ll also be working on his reactions towards other dogs, alongside all those important puppy skills such as recall, engagement and learning to make good choices around distractions.

Training walks give us dedicated one-to-one time to work on the things that matter most for each individual dog and then I can help owners continue that progress at home.

With the new school term only a few weeks away, routines are about to get a lot busier for many families. Between school runs, work and everything else that comes with day-to-day life, finding enough time for consistent dog training isn’t always easy.

That’s where training walks can help.

If your puppy or dog could benefit from some extra training while life gets busy, get in touch now to find out more or to secure a training walk slot. 📩

Whether you want to keep on top of your puppy’s training, need help with a particular behaviour, or simply know you won’t have as much time once September arrives, I’d be happy to help.

I’m looking forward to sharing Lenny’s progress over the next few weeks! 🐶

05/07/2026

The best time to start training your puppy? Before you even bring them home.

This week I met with a lovely client who’s collecting their new puppy next weekend.

We didn’t wait until the puppy arrived.
We didn’t wait until they were fully vaccinated.
We didn’t wait until unwanted behaviours started appearing.
We didn’t wait for the teenage phase to become a challenge.

Instead, we made a plan.

We talked through those all-important first few days and weeks, how to build good habits from day one, what to expect, and how to avoid some of the most common puppy pitfalls.

One of the biggest misconceptions is that dog trainers are only there when something has gone wrong.

The reality is, we’re here to help you get things right from the very beginning.

That’s exactly why my coaching packages are designed to support you every step of the journey. Alongside your sessions, you’ll receive personalised written training plans, practical guidance, and phone check-ins so you’re never left wondering what to do next.

Raising a puppy doesn’t have to be overwhelming when you have someone in your corner.

If you’re bringing home a puppy soon and want to give them the very best start, I’d love to help 🐾

02/07/2026

A little introduction to Luna, who has recently started training walks with me 🐾

Over the next few weeks we’ll be working on recall, loose lead walking, engagement, and resource guarding, while building her confidence and helping her make better choices out and about.

Training walks are a great option for dogs who need a bit of extra support between sessions, or for owners who’d like some professional help putting the training into practice in real-life situations.

Looking forward to seeing how Luna progresses. 🤍

If you’re interested in training walks or one-to-one coaching, feel free to get in touch!

Missing dog, ran off around 12pm. Not my dog or a clients, but please reach out if you see her!
24/06/2026

Missing dog, ran off around 12pm. Not my dog or a clients, but please reach out if you see her!

15/06/2026

When people think of dogs socialising, they often picture two dogs charging around together, wrestling, chasing and playing non-stop.

Whilst that can absolutely be healthy and appropriate for some dogs, it’s only one form of social interaction.

Many dogs prefer more subtle interactions. Moving together, checking in, taking breaks, giving each other space, re-engaging when they choose to, and communicating clearly with one another.

Healthy interactions aren’t necessarily about how much the dogs are playing. They’re about whether both dogs are comfortable, able to make choices, and able to move away when they want to.

Something I’ve been hearing a lot recently is owners telling me they’re worried because their dog is “dog selective”.

In most cases, that’s completely normal.

As dogs mature, it’s very common for them to become more selective about who they spend time with. Most adult dogs don’t need, and often don’t want, to interact with every dog they come across.

In fact, that’s not a realistic expectation for dogs any more than it is for people.

What we should be aiming for is a dog that can move through the world calmly and confidently. A dog that can see another dog and remain neutral. A dog that is happy to engage with their handler, explore the environment, and make sensible choices around distractions.

For many dogs, having a small group of known dog friends and being neutral around everyone else is far healthier than feeling the need to greet every dog they see.

Not every dog needs a large social circle.

Not every dog needs to play with every dog.

And being selective about social interactions doesn’t automatically mean there’s a problem to fix.

14/06/2026

One of the hardest parts of dog training isn’t teaching the dog.

It’s managing expectations and helping owners recognise what progress actually looks like.

Progress isn’t always dramatic.

Sometimes it’s a dog recovering more quickly than they did last week.

Choosing to disengage from a distraction.

Checking in with their owner without being asked.

Taking food in an environment they previously found difficult.

The biggest changes are often made up of lots of small improvements that build over time.

The problem is that when we’re focused on the end goal, it’s easy to overlook the small wins along the way.

That’s why I encourage clients to look back at where they started, not just at where they want to be.

Because real progress is rarely one big breakthrough.

More often, it’s hundreds of small wins that gradually add up to lasting change.
Because real progress is rarely one big breakthrough.

More often, it’s hundreds of small wins that gradually add up to lasting change.

12/06/2026

3 Things I’d teach my puppy before Sit 🐾

Don’t get me wrong there’s nothing wrong with teaching a sit. But if I brought home a new puppy tomorrow, it wouldn’t be my priority.

Instead, I’d focus on:

1. Engagement & Motivation to Handler

Before asking for behaviours, I want my puppy to learn that being with me is fun and rewarding.

I’d be building value in myself through play, food and interaction, whilst developing a strong marker system to help my puppy understand exactly what earns reinforcement.

2. Exposure

Puppies need positive exposure to the world around them.

Different environments, surfaces, sounds, people, dogs, livestock, traffic and everyday life experiences can all help build confidence and resilience when introduced appropriately.

3. Recall & Name Recognition

From day one, I’d be building the foundations of recall.

That means teaching my puppy that hearing their name is important, creating lots of opportunities to choose me, and making coming back the best part of the adventure through play and reinforcement.

I’d also be encouraging off-lead freedom in safe, appropriate environments so my puppy can learn to engage with the world whilst staying connected to me.

A puppy who is motivated to work with you, confident exploring the world, and eager to come back when called has already learnt some of the most valuable life skills we can teach.

What would be at the top of your puppy training priorities?

11/06/2026

One thing dogs are better at than humans...

Being present.

They don’t care about yesterday’s mistake.

They’re not worrying about tomorrow’s to-do list.

They’re not thinking about work, emails, bills, or what somebody said three weeks ago.

They’re simply experiencing the world around them.

The smells.

The sounds.

The sunshine.

The wind.

The freedom to explore.

Sometimes I think our dogs are a good reminder to slow down and appreciate what’s right in front of us.

Something I definitely needed reminding of on yesterday’s walk through the Dales 🌼

10/06/2026

What I’d work on first if you came to me for lead pulling.

It probably wouldn’t be loose lead walking.

I don’t offer quick fixes when it comes to dog training. Instead, I look at the dog as a whole and try to understand why the behaviour is happening in the first place.

If a client comes to me because their dog is pulling on the lead, the first things I’m considering are:

1. Engagement

Does the dog have a reason to pay attention to their owner?

Before I start worrying about how the dog is walking, I’m looking at whether they can choose to engage with their handler with or without the presence of distractions.

2. Motivation

What does this dog actually find rewarding?

Food, toys, play, sniffing, movement, access to the environment - every dog is different. Understanding what motivates the dog allows me to build value in staying connected to their owner.

3. Emotional State

Before I start teaching loose lead walking, I want to know whether the dog is in the right state to learn.

A dog that is tired, overstimulated, frustrated or constantly running on adrenaline is often going to find training much harder than a dog whose needs are being met and who is getting adequate rest.

One thing that surprises many of my clients is how often we end up talking about sleep.

In some cases, improving a dog’s routine and increasing the amount of quality rest they’re getting becomes part of the training plan before we even start working on the lead walking itself.

Because whilst lead pulling might be the symptom, it isn’t always the root cause. And this is the case with many of the behaviours I work with!

Have you ever considered how things like sleep, arousal levels or motivation might be affecting your dog’s training?

09/06/2026

Today’s training walk included:

✔️ Loose lead walking
✔️ Engagement around distractions
✔️ Confidence building
✔️ A low-flying Chinook helicopter

I can’t promise the Chinook will be there on every training walk, but I can promise plenty of real-world training opportunities!

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